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Zoravar finishes seventh as India concludes best-ever campaign

World Championship bronze medallist Zorawar was the only Indian representative on the concluding shotgun day at the Lusail Shooting complex

Fifty years ago | Heavy fighting in Beirut streets

Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 Episode 1 & 2 release date, time, schedule, how to watch: Global streaming timings, storyline, cast and characters

Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 Episode 1 & 2 release date, time, schedule, how to watch guide explains the full rollout of the new seas

Trump calls EU fine on X 'nasty one', says Europe going in 'bad directions'

Europe is going in some bad directions, Mr. Trump told reporters at a White House event, saying he expected to get a full report on the EU fine l

Saurabh Bhagat reviews functioning of FCS&CA Directorate, Kashmir

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Dec 8: Commissioner Secretary Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), Saurabh Bhagat, today chaired a

Div Com reviews ATR on handing over of Hotel Centaur

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Dec 8: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg today reviewed the Action Taken Report (ATR) on resolving p

Zonal Level Annual Award Distribution Ceremony 2025 Held at Dak Bungalow Drass

Excelsior Correspondent DRASS, Dec 8 : The Teachers Welfare Association Drass, in collaboration with the Zonal Education Office Drass, successful

A hundred years ago | Indian troops in Hongkong

Mamata says BJP leaders not aware of Bengal icons as Parliament discusses Vande Mataram

The Trinamool Congress took an offence to Prime Minister Narendra Modi referring Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay as Bankim da and said that BJP is u

Trump Ally Alina Habba Resigns As Top Federal Prosecutor In New Jersey

President Donald Trump's former personal attorney, Alina Habba, resigned Monday as the top federal prosecutor for New Jersey, leaving the job aft

Alina Habba resigns as acting US Attorney for New Jersey- here's why the former Trump lawyer resigned from her post

Alina Habba, former personal lawyer to Donald Trump, has resigned as acting US attorney for New Jersey. This follows an appeals court ruling that

Rilbong-Baniun stretch to be completed by Dec: Tynsong

By Our Reporter Shillong, Dec 8: Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong on Monday announced that Package 1 of the ShillongDawki road project the

Zoravar finishes 7th as India conclude impressive campaign

Doha, Dec 8: Zorawar Singh Sandhu finished seventh in the mens trap final with seven hits in first 10 targets, as India concluded an impressive c

Guwahati will rival Shillong as NE concert hub: Himanta

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 8: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday declared that Guwahati is poised to emerge as a major global

12-Year-Old Girl Diagnosed with Adrenal Gland Tumor!

Rare condition usually occurs in people aged 3050

Give Vande Mataram same status as Jana Gana: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh proposed adding a fundamental duty to the Constitution, mandating equal respect for 'Vande Mataram' as the nationa

Constables Tiff With Bhavani Devotees

NTR police say they maintained restraint

First Lady Melania Trump celebrates Christmas with children at the Marine base in Virginia

Truck association welcomes revised transportation rates

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 8: The Meghalaya Commercial Truck Owners and Drivers Association (MCTODA) has expressed optimism that cement compan

Vande Mataram debate done with eye on Bengal poll, says TMC

In a fiery session in Parliament, Trinamool Congress slammed the government for allegedly using the 'Vande Mataram' discourse as a political dist

JNC assured on pay parity and job security for NHM contractual staff

From Our Correspondent JOWAI, Dec 8: The Jaintia National Council (JNC) has been assured by Health Minister, Wailadmiki Shylla, and Mission Direc

KHNAM leaders summoned for clarification on RTI application

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 8: Khun Hynniewtrep National Awakening Movement (KHNAM) working president Thomas Passah has informed that the Secre

Confident India takes on Switzerland in the opener

However, Hong Kong will face stiff competition from second seed India, who are banking on Abhay Singh and Anahat Singh to lead the challenge. Abh

Man Ends Life at Gandhi Hospital

Pappula Narender, a welder, died on the spot.

Rotary gifts outdoor gym to Sohra locality

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 8: Saitsohpen, the sleepy undulating locality of Sohra, came alive on Saturday last as it received an outdoor gym,

Zelensky Says Ukraine Has No Moral Right To Cede Land To Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday that Kyiv had no legal or moral right to give up land to Russia in any deal aimed at ending

Seng Kur Warjri to hold general council meeting on Friday

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 8: The Seng Kur Warjri will hold its 27th General Council Meeting at Seijiong village in New Shillong Township on D

Dist Council Bar Association cautions against fake lawyers

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 8: Amid growing concerns over individuals illegally posing as lawyers, the District Council Courts Bar Association

Chinese national questioned at JIC, likely to be deported

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Dec 8: Army and other agencies today joined police in questioning Chinese national, Hu Congtai, who was detaine

Telangana High Court Issues Interim Stay on CAT Bench Orders

The court was hearing an appeal filed by the Centre challenging the CATs June 2025 decision.

CREDAI Hyderabad Praises Rising Global Summit

The heart of the summit was the Telangana Rising-2047 vision document, outlining a clear, ambitious roadmap toward a $3 trillion economy by 2047.

No Helmet, No Petrol in Tirupati from Dec 15

Petrol pump owners across the district have already been informed about the enforcement plan. They have been asked to cooperate with the police b

What is US $5,000 Apprehension Fee and who needs to pay it? New rules explained. Here's new penalty structure, when and where the fee gets levied, what happens if you don't pay it

What is US $5,000 Apprehension Fee and who needs to pay it? This explainer outlines the new US policy that imposes a $5,000 Apprehension Fee on i

YSRC Rejects Claims on Growth in Andhra Pradesh

Botsa said that sectors like agriculture, education etc failed to register growth. Farmers and students are facing hardships due to the wrong pol

The new retirement twist: Why millions are working while collecting Social Security

Social Security benefits: A growing number of Americans are combining work with Social Security benefits, with two in five individuals doing so.

Massive Apple AirPods sale! Pro 3 hits record low as Holiday prices drop to $80

Great news for Apple fans. The latest AirPods Pro 3 are now at their lowest ever price. This is a rare opportunity to get Apple's top earbuds at

Adilabad: Man Stabs Lover to Death

Police said Nagesh saw Ashwini, a divorcee, talking with another person in Bhainsa of Nirmal district and attacked her.

Candidates Under Pressure to Back Off from Polls

After 3 pm, officials will announce the list of contesting candidates at the local panchayat offices.

Telangana: Museum Setting Up New Gallery to Display Fossils

In addition, the heritage department has decided to study fish fossils with a re-survey in Vemulapalli village, which are located around 3040 km

MP R Krishnaiah Urges PM for Probe into Rs 5 Lakh Crore Telangana Land Scam Under HILT Policy

Krishnaiah alleged that this policy disproportionately benefits a few powerful politicians and real estate groups close to the ruling Congress pa

LK Advani Applauded Jinnah.: Jairam Ramesh Hits Back At PM Modi For Criticising Nehru Over Vande Mataram

In an X post, Jairam Ramesh targeted the BJP by Invoking Bharatiya Jan Sangh's founder Syama Prasad Mookerjee's coalition with AK Fazlul Haq in B

HYDRAA Clears 4 Acres of Encroached Agro Land

According to officials, a woman named Lavanya had created fake documents, divided the land into plots and sold more than two acres. Complaints we

Doctors say just 4 risks drive almost all heart attacks how many are threatening you?

Most heart attacks happen because of four main risks: high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high blood sugar, and smoking. The good news is thes

Regulate pyro guns, Delhi fire dept. chief urges in wake of Goa tragedy

Kremlin says still no word on U.S.-Ukraine talks in Florida

For the moment, we dont know the outcome of talks between the Ukrainians and the Americans in Florida, says Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov

Critical of NTA, panel says return to pen-paper tests

A crucial parliamentary panel has raised alarming issues regarding the handling of the National Testing Agency's (NTA) exams in 2024, highlightin

MCD appoints 1,577 nodal officers to secure its schools, hospitals from stray dogs

Work on identifying dog-feeding spots in each ward, as per apex courts order, is yet to be completed

After pet Pitbull mauled minor boy; father moves HC demanding compensation from govt., dog owner

Delhi Police rounds up 130 illegal foreigners, send them to detention centre

What is Gracie Mansion and why is it special? Here's its location, origin, history, features and facts

What is Gracie Mansion and why is it special? The story explains the move of New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to Gracie Mansion, its hist

MP Engineer Rashid seeks PM intervention to end growing disconnect between L-G, CM in J&K

In the letter, the parliamentarian from the Baramulla Lok Sabha pointed out that the situation has started to create uncertainty among citizens a

Killed for something so petty: father of Delhi bus driver killed in road rage struggles to cope with loss

Headless body of woman sparks unrest between Odisha villages; Internet suspended

Prohibitory orders imposed in two villages

Bomb Threat Triggers Checks At Rgia

RGIA outpost inspector S. Kanakaiah said a case was registered for criminal intimidation, and efforts are underway to trace the sender. We have w

Telangana State Approves 300 Wards for GHMC

The GHMC has already started coordinating with district administrations in Hyderabad, Ranga Reddy, Sangareddy and Medchal Malkajgiri on work rela

Anbumani Ramadoss calls for probe into 1,020 crore tender scam

St. Josephs College of Engineering hosts Smart India Hackathon 2025

Thinking of refinancing your house in 2026? Heres the big mortgage shake-up homeowners must know

Mortgage refinance 2026: Homeowners are anticipating lower mortgage rates in 2026. Federal Reserve meetings and cooling inflation could create re

Need Chinas Assurance for Indian Travellers, Says MEA

MEA cites Arunachal womans Shanghai detention, urges caution for travellers.

Realtor Stabbed, Shot Dead; Cash Feud Suspected

Police said Ratnam was returning after dropping his daughter at her school. Passersby called the police who booked a case and began investigation

Shivraj Singh Chouhan stresses on balanced fertiliser use to avoid soil degradation

India's farm sector is projected to grow 4% in 2025-26. NITI Aayog member Ramesh Chand stated higher growth is crucial for achieving 'Viksit Bhar

Replacement of Gates for Tungabhadra Dam

The dismantling of the crest level at 8ft of water would be done by cutting the upper edges of all the gates in 20 days.

Thali becomes cheaper in Nov on lower pulses & veggie prices: Crisil

Home-cooked thali costs dropped significantly in November. Vegetarian and non-vegetarian thalis saw a 13% year-on-year decrease. This was driven

DMK demands CBI probe into seizure of counterfeit drugs

Rajasthan Royals begins play to sell majority stake

Rajasthan Royals is on the hunt to offload a majority stake in its IPL franchise. They've enlisted the expertise of Raine Group to navigate the s

APAC likely to stay resilient to US tariffs, China slowdown: Fitch

Most Asia-Pacific nations will likely withstand US tariffs and China's economic slowdown. India faces higher tariffs as it lacks a trade deal wit

Left parties, VCK holds protest against new labour codes

ASR Plans Coffee Rythu Bazaars

Legal action would follow in cases of non-compliance. The quality of Araku coffee would not be compromised under any circumstances, he stressed.

Witness the longest solar eclipse in 100 years! Here's when and where to see the century's most extended celestial event

Prepare for the longest solar eclipse in a century on August 2, 2027. This rare event will darken skies for over six minutes across Europe, North

Zelenskyy holds talks in London with European allies on US peace plan, security

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met with French, German, and British leaders in London to bolster Ukraine's position amid US-led peace efforts. Eur

Renowned social activist Baba Adhav passes away at 95; PM Modi condoles

Veteran socialist leader and prominent activist Dr Baba Adhav, a renowned figure in Maharashtra's labour and social justice movements, passed awa

Vande Mataram has been treated unfairly: Defence minister Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted the unfair treatment of the national song 'Vande Mataram' by past governments. He stated that future g

Telangana HC Enhances Maintenance for Teen to Rs.80L After Divorce of Parents

The panel comprising Justice Moushumi Bhattacharya and Justice Gadi Praveen Kumar was hearing a petition filed by the wife of the detenue, questi

Telangana Rising Vision Reflects People's Aspirations, Says Bhatti

A key highlight of the inaugural ceremony was the unveiling of a digital statue of Telangana Talli, symbolising the states aspirations, cultural

BJP does not value contributions of Bengal icons: CM Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the BJP of disrespecting national icons from Bengal. She criticized the party for opposing

Boy dies after falling into vessel of hot sambar

No bail for 8 J&K cops accused of custodial torture of constable

A Kupwara court has denied bail to eight policemen, including a deputy SP, accused of torturing a constable for six days in February 2023. The co

Aviation Crisis: YSRC Demands Sacking Of Central Minister Naidu

Ram noted that the cancellation of hundreds of Indigo flights in recent days caused huge inconvenience to lakhs of airline passengers. The minist

Team From WB, ADB Makes Field Visits in Capital Region

Officials assess traffic flow, road planning, BRT integration and welfare measures in region

Meitei MLA walks into Kuki villages seeking peace

A Meitei MLA visited Kuki villages in Manipur, marking a significant step towards peace. Yumnam Khemchand Singh interacted with villagers and tho

'Want Diddy to see this in prison': 50 Cent reveals ABC interview move for Netflix doc; fans go wild

Explain Kashmir book ban, HC tells LG admin, Centre

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has granted the administration and the Centre three months to respond to petitions challenging a ban on 25 Kashm

Modi's Oman visit next week to boost relations with oldest Gulf partner

Next week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will touch down in Oman, a move set to fortify India's longstanding strategic alliance in West Asia. The

Training aircraft crashes after hitting electricity wireline in MPs Seoni district

BHOPAL: A training aircraft crashed after hitting a 33 KV electricity wire line in Madhya Pradeshs Seoni district on Monday evening. The instruct

Strict action against IndiGo to set example: Govt

New Delhi, Dec 8: The government plans to take strict action against IndiGo to set an example for airlines that violate regulations, the Civil Av

Parliament Watch: PSBs write off 6.15 L cr loans; 25 CPSEs to shut; New I-T forms soon

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that a new health and security cess on pan masala will not disrupt GST collections, instead creating a

UK Care Home Agency Owner Jailed For Illegally Hiring Indians

A director of a care home agency based in south-east England has been jailed for two-and-a-half years after being found guilty of repeatedly empl

Army stresses consistent approach in anti-terror ops

Jammu Tawi, Dec 8 : General Officer Commanding of Armys White Knight Corps Lt Gen P K Mishra passed the directions during his visit to Gandoh in

Delay in Death Certificates Worry Madina Accident Victims Kin

A death certificate is the most important document for the relatives to claim compensation amounts or for any property-related issues.

A new step in the dragon-elephant tango

As fellow emerging economies and major developing nations, China and India have broad prospects and great potential for cooperation across variou