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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

Bangladesh govt to take responsibility of slain Hindu workers family: Adviser

DHAKA, Dec 24 : Bangladesh interim governments senior adviser has said that the state will take responsibility of the family of the Hindu worker

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

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

Sabarimala Issue Did Not Hurt Left In Local Body Polls, Says Vijayan

Speaking at a press conference here, Vijayan said the election results were not fully in line with the LDF's expectations and that corrective ste

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

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

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.

7 Killed In Blast At Mosque In Nigeria

An explosion ripped through a mosque in the northeastern Nigerian city of Maiduguri and killed at least seven worshippers Wednesday, witnesses an

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

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,

ECB official investigates drinking by players on Ashes tour as Duckett video emerges

Melbourne, Dec 24: Englands managing director of mens cricket Rob Key says he will investigate the drinking habits of the England team following

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

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

Chelsea boosted by return of Delap, Estevao ahead of Villa test

London, Dec 24: Chelsea will be boosted by the return of Liam Delap and Estevao when high-flying Aston Villa visits Stamford Bridge in the Premie

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

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

Uproar as Hindu group allegedly recited Hanuman Chalisa outside Bareilly church before Christmas

The Congress alleged that the right wing groups are intentionally trying to undermine religious freedom of minority communities

Chhattisgarh: Rightwing Bodies Protest Against Religious Conversions Evokes Mixed Response

The stir comes in the wake of the recent violent clash between the tribals and Christian community members in a village in Kanker district in Bas

Unnao rape case: Relocate me to Congress-led state, says survivor

Unnao rape survivor and her mother met Rahul and Sonia Gandhi seeking help in their legal battle against convicted attacker Kuldeep Sengar, who r

Union Cabinet clears 3 new metro stretches; network to cross 400 km

Expansion to include 13 new stations; project to be completed within 3 yearsat estimated cost of over 12,000 cr.; PM calls it an infrastructure b

Is there an Epstein's Naughty List? Here's complete truth and all about Trump Naughty List video and Jeffrey Epstein files release

Is there an Epstein's Naughty List? The question surfaced after the White House shared a video of Donald Trump reading a so-called naughty list.

Bruce Willis' wife Emma Heming shares heartbreaking FTD holiday updatehere's how she navigates the holidays with his diagnosis

Emma Heming, wife of actor Bruce Willis, opens up about the challenges of the holiday season. Willis battles frontotemporal dementia. Heming deta

Mumbai Will Get Marathi Mayor: Raj Thackeray

The formal announcement of the alliance was made by Raj Thackeray. Maharashtra was waiting for this moment. I officially declare that Shiv Sena a

Ban on entry of trucks lifted as citys air quality improves

Pennsylvania nursing home explosion kills 2, firefighters & rescue teams show unprecedented heroism

HC orders action against illegal cafes, restaurants in Majnu ka Tila

Schools to form fee fixation committees by Jan. 10: Sood

Pune company's Delhi-Mumbai express-way contract may be axed over delays

The National Highways Authority of India has issued a final notice to Roadways Solutions India Infra Ltd (RSIL) for termination over severe delay

Pat Finn, star of The Middle and Seinfeld, dies at 60 after a private battle with bladder cancer

Pat Finn, the actor and comedian recognized for playing Bill Norwood in The Middle and Joe Mayo in Seinfeld, has passed away at 60 after a battle

CCTV footage of assault in airport under review: police

Doctor seen punching patient in viral video indefinitely suspended by IGMC Shimla

The incident involved Dr Raghav Nirula, Senior Resident in the Department of Pulmonary Medicine, and a 36-year-old male patient identified as Arj

UDF remains a divided house in Perumbavoor municipality

US Officials Find Over A Million More Epstein-Related Documents

The Justice Department said Wednesday that finishing the release of all of the Jeffrey Epstein files could take a few more weeks, further delayin

DDMA temporarily shuts 12 shops at Mather Bazaar in Kochi for flouting safety norms

Christmas weather alert: Tornado warning issued for Los Angeles, California

A tornado warning has been issued in California as severe storms move through the state. Parts of Los Angeles are under a tornado alert today, wi

Unnao rape case: Delhi high court says Kuldeep Singh Sengar not 'public servant' under Pocso Act

Move comes even as plea against life term is pending

Sengottaiyan hints at AIADMK leaders joining TVK

Donald Trump in Epstein files: Key names, takeaways from latest release

Epstein files latest: The most concrete new detail is an internal email dated January 7, 2020, in which a New York prosecutor said flight records

WaterAdalatto be held on December 26

BWSSB to hold phone-in programme on December 26

Man to be Hanged for Repeatedly Raping his Minor Daughter in Tirunelveli

Delivering the verdict, the court observed that a father repeatedly abusing his own daughter amounted to a heinous and unforgivable crime and a g

High Court Notices to State on GHMC Merger Ordinances

The petition was filed by Barigala Raju, a resident of Tukkuguda municipality, who contended that there was no urgency for the issuance of ordina

Unnao rape case: CBI to challenge Delhi HC order; survivor meets Rahul Gandhi, seeks assistance

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which probed the 2017 Unnao rape case will immediately challenge in the Supreme Court a Delhi High Cou

When is the next full moon in the US? Here's the complete 2026 full moon schedule

Louisville stargazers can anticipate 12 full moons in 2026, each with a unique seasonal name. From the January Wolf Moon to the December Cold Moo

Government To Launch Bharat Taxi With Profit-Sharing Model for Drivers: Amit Shah

New cooperative taxi model aims to boost driver income and customer convenience

BJP, Shindes Shiv Sena Seal Most BMC Seats

On Wednesday, Mumbai BJP chief Ameet Satam held a core committee meeting with Shiv Sena leader Rahul Shewale at the BJP office to take forward se

JK Finance Department orders transfer posting of 17 AAOs

JAMMU, Dec 24: Jammu and Kashmir Finance Department has ordered the transfer and posting of 17Assistant Accounts Officers.. click here to see com

ED Secures Return of Rs 63 Crore Scam Cash to Two Banks

Based on the orders of the Special PMLA Court, Nampally, Hyderabad, issued on March 2, 2025, and December 17, 2025, the ED restored recovered mon

DAE conducts site emergency exercise at Kalpakkam

BJP Bid to Bring OPS, TTV into Alliance Hits Roadblock

Amidst rumours that Panneerselvams supporters were given three seats, the supporters felt that they would be marginalised.

J&K: High court dismisses Mehbooba Muftis plea to shift undertrials

The Jammu & Kashmir High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation filed by former CM Mehbooba Mufti. The court deemed the petition vague,

People support DMK because it is a good force, says Minister

The digital narcissus

AI has learned the art of flattery. The result is tragic: we have taught machines to keep us stupid, unquestioning, unchallenged, and content

Dhurandhar Box Office Collection Day 20: Ranveer Singh blockbuster maintains momentum to cross Rs 600 crore mark

The spy actioner has maintained its momentum even as it nears its fourth weekend since being released on December 5. With fresh collections on Ch

Governor Ravi, Stalin extend Christmas greetings to people

Following talks, T.N. to regularise services of 1,000 contract nurses

BRS Hits Back at CM Revanth Reddy

KTR, Harish Rao say CM resorts to abuse to deflect from governance and water disputes

EC to conduct special camps for submitting claims and objections

J&K: High court seeks UT reply on PoJK Displaced Persons

The Jammu & Kashmir High Court has issued a notice to the UT administration regarding a Public Interest Litigation concerning Displaced Persons o

$1,776 Warrior Dividend payment taxable and does it affect my BAH or pay raise? What service members must know and are guard and reserve eligible for it

$1,776 Warrior Dividend payment taxable and does it affect my BAH or pay raise? This explainer answers service member questions about eligibility