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Shreya selected for Senior Fencing World Cup

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 16: Ace fencer Shreya Gupta has been selected to represent India at the Senior Fencing World Cup schedu

GOC White Knight Corps reviews troops readiness

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Apr 16: Lieutenant General PK Mishra, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the White Knight Corps, along with GOC

Bangladesh court to hear charge-framing in sedition case against Hasina on Jun 17

DHAKA, Apr 16: A court in Bangladesh on Friday will hear arguments on framing of charges in a sedition case against ousted prime minister Sheikh

Ironman Kapil shines in HYROX Pro Race in Bengaluru

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 16: In an impressive display of endurance and strength, Kapil Arora from Trikuta Nagar brought pride to

CS reviews preparations for Shri Amarnathji Yatra

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 16: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a high-level meeting of the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB)

Tawi Mohatsav Baisakhi Mela to be elevated as Jammus major festival: DyCM

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 16: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today said that the Baisakhi Mela on the banks of River Tawi wi

Jay Shah named to World Economic Forums Young Global Leaders Class of 2026

NEW DELHI, Apr 16: The chairman of the International Cricket Council, Jay Shah, has been named to the Young Global Leaders Class of 2026 by the W

China raises pressure on underground Catholics to join official church, Human Rights Watch finds

NEW YORK, Apr 16 : Chinese authorities are increasing pressure on underground Catholic communities to join the state-controlled official church w

Billionaire Anil Agrawal named in Sakti power plant explosion FIR

On April 14, a tube carrying high-pressure steam from the boiler to the turbine exploded at Vedantas power plant in Singhitarai village killing 2

Global Waste Generation is Faster Than We Are Able To Handle

By Dr. Gyan Pathak Global waste generation is faster than we are able to handle. It reached 2.56 billion tonnes in 2022, according to the new Wo

Vague dowry allegations cant rope in entire family: HC

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 16: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has quashed an FIR registered at Women Police Station, Udhamp

33% womens reservation near reality: LG

Modi empowered women in every sector Suhail Bhat SRINAGAR, Apr 16: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today said the long-promised move to reserve 3

Secretary RDD reviews SASCI Projects, UT Capex Plan for FY 2026-27

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 16: Secretary, Rural Development Department (RDD) and Panchayati Raj, Mohammad Aijaz Asad, today chaired a rev

Umiam-o kulina miksongenggipa project-rangko name nipilchina BJP didia

SHILLONG: Ri Bhoi ajani Umiam Lake-o daldalgipa project-rang, chongmotan five-star hotel gita dakgipa project-rangko kulina gita sorkarini mikson

J&K, Delhi set to be major beneficiaries from increase in 16 LS seats for UTs

Assembly seats may also rise significantly Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Apr 16: New Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir, which are among the eight UTs in the co

Waqf Board begins work at Talab Khatikan Masjid

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 16: The Jammu & Kashmir Waqf Board officially begun the construction of Jamia Masjid, Talab Khatikan in Jammu.

Dobu Vety Centre-o kam kagiparangko rakkikuja ine NGO-rang matnanga

TURA: East Garo Hills ajani Dobu songo ruuta bilsirangna skangan Veterinary Centre-ko rikmanahaoba ia centre-o permanent doctor aro kam kagiparan

Yudhvir Sethi holds public Darbar, assures to settle grievances

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 16: MLA, Jammu East, Yudhvir Sethi held a public Darbar at the BJP Office Kachi Chawni here on Thursday, provi

If bill is passed, democracy will be finished: Priyanka

NEW DELHI, Apr 16: In a stinging attack, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday said the Government began finishing off democracy by p

Modi, Macron discuss West Asia; agree on need to restore freedom of navigation in Strait of Hormuz

NEW DELHI, Apr 16 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron and discussed the situation in West Asia, with both

GHADC election-ko tarake ongatchina TMC candidate-rang dabia

TURA: Garo Hills-o sosojengjeng onganina adok sorkarini radoatgipa Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) election-ko tarake ongatchina G

Tura-o District Level STEM exhibition-ko ongata

TURA: Bristibar salo, West Garo Hills ajani dingtang dingtang skulrango poraienggipa chatro chatrirangna, District School Education Office-ni git

Trump Says He May Visit Pakistan If US, Iran Reach Deal

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that if a deal with Iran to conclude the war is reached and signed in Islamabad, he might go, and that

Hypocrisy Cannot Lead to Heaven

Editor, The article titled Religion without Conscience Collapses into Disaster: Michael Syiem Affirms by Salil Gewali, is very enlightening. Firs

Women as leaders

THE long-awaited Women Reservation Bill has been introduced in the special session of Parliament on Thursday with an assertion from Prime Ministe

Critical Thinking and Khasi Society: Hazards of Living in a Bubble & Glamourising the Past

By Patricia Mukhim Critical thinking is the ability to think clearly, question assumptions, and make well-reasoned judgments. Critical thinking a

The Strait of Hormuz: Why Everyones Losing Their Mind Over It

By Shivani Pde The Strait of Hormuz has suddenly surged into global conversations, dominating news cycles and social media feeds alike. What was

Kerala directly spent just Rs 103cr of own funds for Wayanad relief

Letters to the Editor April 17, 2026

Colours of joy

'Seasoned diplomat': Trump congratulates former envoy to US Taranjit Sandhu on Delhi LG appointment

10-Day Ceasefire Deal Between Israel, Lebanon Takes Effect

A 10-day ceasefire deal agreed between Lebanon and Israel took effect on Thursday, as US President Donald Trump said he was trying to set up the

Vijay promises free LPG, doles & wedding gold

African proverb of the day: 'No medicine exists that can cure...' Life lessons on human nature, inner peace, happiness and why choosing empathy over resentment is beneficial

African proverb of the day highlights the saying No medicine exists that can cure hatred. The proverb explains how hatred grows from deep emotion

Tamil Nadu election 2026: Vijay releases TVK manifesto; criticises Dravidian majors poll promises

He asserts that his party has only promised what was possible, practical, and implementable if voted to power

Brush with SIR lands painters of mythology in vote Kurukshetra

Shubhankar fires 64 to close in on a win at Boulders Classic

The 29-year-old Shubhankar (66-66-64), a two-time DP World Tour winner, matched the course record set by Honey Baisoya a day earlier. He is now a

South Africa series is great chance to prepare for T20 World Cup: Harmanpreet

We want to take this opportunity very seriously and play our best cricket here. Its a great chance for us to come together and prepare well befor

SpaceX IPO yet to come, but heres how investors can cash in on Space right now

The SpaceX IPO 2026 is set to shake global markets with a projected $1 trillion valuation and up to $80 billion fundraising. Investor demand is r

The institutionalised sluggishness of the legal system

For a layman, the legal process feels like a black hole where time and money disappear without a clear horizon for resolution

Bangladesh pacer Rubel Hossain calls time on international career after 159 matches

Rubel represented Bangladesh in 27 Tests, 104 ODIs, and 28 T20Is, carving out a reputation as a dependable limited-overs bowler.

Khasi, Garo now official state languages alongside English

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 16: Khasi and Garo languages have now become official languages of Meghalaya along with English. The state Cabine

Meghalayas sacred sites set for major tourism upgrade

State BJP lists Mawjymbuin Cave, Weiking, Nongsawlia Church for devp By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 16: The Meghalaya unit of the Bharatiya Jana

Stalin unfit to rule Tamil Nadu, time to give him rest: Annamalai

States MP seats will go up after delimitation: CM

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 16: Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Thursday expressed confidence that Meghalaya will witness an increase in i

Tamil Nadu election: Home voting for 8,947 voters begins in Chennai

'Why only professors, put judges too on election duty': HC slams EC

Panel Draws Fire For Failure To Present Notification On Poll Officers

Indias rural models are shaping development diplomacy

In recent years, a growing number of African governments have begun exploring the Indian SHG-based livelihoods framework

Govt plans 4-lane road from Polo to New Shillong

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 16: In a key decision, the state government has proposed to link Polo and New Shillong Township with a new four-l

T.N. election 2026: Cases filed in Madras High Court over assets of Vijay, Tamilisai Soundararajan

Litigants have sought an inquiry by Director General of Income Tax (Investigation) as it had been sought in another case filed against Deputy Chi

KAS slams lack of resolve over language recognition

Our Bureau MAWKYRWAT/SHILLONG, April 16: President of the Khasi Authors Society (KAS), Dr DRL Nonglait, on Thursday lashed out at successive stat

Creeping risk: On industrial accidents and neglect of risks

Industrial accidents occur due to neglect of risks built up over time

A rusted direction signboard hangs precariously by cables near Lok Bhavan in the city

A rusted direction signboard hangs precariously by cables near Lok Bhavan in the city on Thursday. (ST)

Discharge stands above acquittal: Supreme Court

Tamil Nadu Assembly election: BJP will divide the State if AIADMK alliance is given a chance, says Stalin

BJP hails Centre for advancing bill on womens reservation

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 16: BJP Meghalaya chief spokesperson Mariahom Kharkrang on Thursday said the country should acknowledge the Centr

Russian Proverb of the day: 'If you like to sled, you have to like to drag the sledge'-A Russian proverb that challenges your definition of success

This Russian proverb emphasizes that rewards always require effort, reminding us that enjoyment and achievement are earned through discipline and

Queen on the board: On R. Vaishali winning the Womens Candidates tournament

Vaishalis success should lead to greater depth in womens chess

Cashew farmers in Pudukottai struggle amid falling prices and low yields

Dilip Cherian | In Poll-time TN, Lack Of Command Clarity Is Process, Not Malfunction

The DGP runs the police; the home secretary runs the administration. Files are supposed to move in a straight line. Here, they seem to have loope

Delhi Speaker Gets Z Security After Threats

The move comes after the series of targeted bomb threats and a recent high-pro file security breach

Rohit, SKY Shocked As Shreyas Iyer's 'Catch Of IPL 2026' Dismisses Pandya

Shreyas Iyer was at his acrobatic best as he played the lead role in a fantabulous catch to dismiss Hardik Pandya in a Mumbai Indians vs Punjab K

Trump says Iran deal 'very close,' may go to Pakistan to sign

The U.S. leader praised Pakistan's eally great Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and powerful army chief Asim Munir for their role in brokering the

T.N. Assembly election: Surveillance stepped up in Manachanallur after complaints of distribution of gifts, cash

Manipur Chief Minister Launches Four Digital Platforms for Smart Governance

Imphal, April 16: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh launched four digital platforms on Thursday aimed at enhancing governance and service del

Chinese National Film Work Meeting Held in Ningbo

Ningbo, April 16: The 2026 Chinese National Film Work Meeting took place from April 15 to 16 in Ningbo, located in eastern Chinas Zhejiang provin

Census will list caste, says Amit Shah, rules out Muslim women's quota

Chinese proverb of the day: 'Pay out a long line to catch a big fish.' Lessons on patience, success, financial growth and why waiting for the right moment is beneficial to earn big rewards

Chinese proverb of the day highlights the saying, Pay out a long line to catch a big fish. The proverb explains patience, planning, and long-term

From earthen pots to lemons, summer staples get costlier as demand picks up across Bengaluru

Retailing at around80 per kg in January, lemons are now being sold at 150 to 180 per kg, with tradersanticipatinga further rise to 220-250 per kg

IKS in talks for $675 mln loan to fund TruBridge acquisition

Inventurus Knowledge Solutions, a Mumbai firm, is nearing a deal to acquire TruBridge. The company is arranging a substantial offshore loan of $6

Bihar Legislator Osama Shahab Accused of Land Grabbing, FIR Filed

Patna, April 17: Osama Shahab, a legislator from the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) representing Ragunathpur in Bihars Siwan district, has been accus

Hotel gutted in major fire mishap

Who gets $1,000 stimulus payment April 16 2026, Alaska payout eligibility, dates, real rules explained clearly

The $1,000 stimulus payment April 16, 2026 is reaching thousands today, but only in Alaska. This is not a federal stimulus check. It comes from t

Womens Reservation Bill: A Call to Action from BJP Leader Dilip Jaiswal

Patna, April 17: Senior BJP leader Dilip Jaiswal has expressed strong support for the Womens Reservation Bill, also known as the Nari Shakti Vand

Jammu and Kashmir Agency Files Charges in Doctor Terror Module Case

Srinagar, April 17: The Jammu and Kashmir state investigation agency has filed a charge sheet in a significant terror conspiracy case. Ten accuse

Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026: Congress and BJP in direct fight in the parched Aranthangi constituency

The constituency has a 42-km-long coastline stretching from Kattumavadi to Enathi with 32 fishing hamlets; poor roads, acute drinking water short

Citizens demand all-day park access amid rising heat in city

In a first, K-RERA orders BDA to pay 56.03 lakh compensation to NPKL site owner over delay in providing basic amenities

After BTP, traffic warden team to be launched to ease congestion in Tumakuru

Should the Mythos AI model raise cybersecurity alarms?

Karnataka Folklore University under scanner for offering PG courses unrelated to its specialisation

T.N. election 2026: West Asia conflict eclipses election debates among Muslims in Ramanathapuram

Iran draws near-universal sympathy in Ramanathapuram, though the Muslim population is largely not Shia

Tamil Nadu election 2026: How a stool makes a huge difference at polling booth

Members of Tamil Nadu Dwarfism Association have reiterated a set a demands they have always made when the hustings is round the corner

Late-Night Parliament Session Discusses Womens Reservation Bill, Speaker Praises Female Participation

New Delhi, April 17: The Parliament held discussions late into the night regarding three significant bills related to womens reservation, constit

15th International Garden Expo Kicks Off in Wenzhou, China

Beijing, April 17: The 15th China International Garden Expo has officially commenced in Wenzhou, located in the southeastern province of Zhejiang

The Majestic Lakshmi Narayan Temple: A Testament to Unique Architecture and Heritage

Orchha, April 17: The festival of Akshaya Tritiya, a day of eternal significance, falls on April 19. This day is dedicated to the worship of Lord

801 restaurant group files chapter 11 bankruptcy as 801 Chophouse chain faces rising costs and Minneapolis closure

801 Restaurant Group, owner of 801 Chophouse, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to manage growing debt and business pressure. The sudden closur

Ensuring a Smooth Pilgrimage Experience is Our Priority: CM Dhami

Rudraprayag, April 17: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami conducted a ground inspection of the Char Dham pilgrimage routes and facili

SP MP Raises Concerns Over Increased Lok Sabha Seats and Womens Representation

New Delhi, April 17: During a discussion in the Lok Sabha on the implementation of the Nari Shakti Vandan Act and the constitutional amendment bi

Rajasthan Government Launches Major Initiative to Preserve Oran Lands in Jaisalmer

Jaipur, April 17: In a significant move towards environmental conservation, the Rajasthan government has reserved Oran (sacred groves) land in Ja