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Alcaraz, Djokovic to meet in Australian Open final after epic semifinal wins

MELBOURNE, Jan 30: Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic will meet in the Australian Open final after each came through epic, momentum-swinging, five

Shrikant Suse presents Award-Winning Governance Initiatives at National Webinar

Excelsior Correspondent KARGIL, Jan 30 : On the occasion of the 34th National Good Governance Webinar, former Deputy Commissioner of Kargil, Shri

Drone spotted along IB in Samba

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 30: A drone, suspected to have originated in Pakistan, briefly hovered over Indian territory along the Interna

Wildlife Protection Division organises a workshop on HumanWildlife Conflict Management

Excelsior Correspondent KARGIL, Jan 30 : Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today attended a one-day w

India U-19 team interacts with Tendulkar ahead of Pak clash in World Cup

NEW DELHI, Jan 30: The India U-19 team, currently playing in the ongoing U-19 World Cup, had a virtual interaction with batting great Sachin Tend

Rana meets public delegations, directs time-bound redressal of grievances

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 30: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environmemt and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana today met vari

Sat Sharma raises sports infrastructure issue in RS

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Jan 30: Demonstrating his unwavering commitment towards public welfare and a future-ready Jammu & Kashmir, BJP

European Unions Bet on India

Ranbir Singh Pathania rspathaniamla@gmail.com When European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen spoke in a celebratory tone of India and ad

Altaf Bukhari, others call on LG

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 30: Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari, President, J&K Apni Party called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, today. M

Why are US stocks falling down and who are biggest losers and gainers? US market drop explained. Here's what should investors do now

Why are US stocks falling down and who are biggest losers and gainers? US stocks closed lower as investors reacted to President Donald Trumps Fed

Drug-peddler held with 10 gm charas, cash

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Jan 30: The police arrested a drug-peddler and recovered some quanity of charas and cash from his possession in

Sunetra seen as ideal choice as she could provide a smooth transition

Bar Council Polls Peaceful, Counting Feb. 10

According to Bar Council officials, around 75 per cent of registered advocates cast their votes, reflecting strong participation in the electoral

Maharashtra Zilla Parishad elections postponed to February 7: SEC

According to the SEC, the Supreme Court has allowed an extension of two weeks for these elections beyond January 31

Hyderabad NGO flags Anomalies In RTO Portal

In a letter to the minister, forum convenor M. Srinivas said the firm had failed to register hundreds of applications, creating confusion instead

Why are gold and silver witnessing one of the steepest daily drops ever in history and will they bounce back or continue to fall sharply? Precious metals nosedive explained. Here's what should investors do now

Why are gold and silver witnessing one of the steepest daily drops ever in history and will they bounce back or continue to fall sharply is now a

Economic Survey SHE Teams Lauded For Women's Mobility

The survey recommended scaling up SHE Teams alongside Kochis Women Police control room vans, which provide proactive patrols.

'Speaker Johnson, I won't forget this!': Sen Graham warns shutdown over Arctic Frost 'backstabbing'

Russian nuclear corporation Rosatom showcases floatingN-power unit at Goa event, ready for joint research projects

'13-14 yr old girl was forced to': DoJ drops Epstein bombshell with explosive claims on Trump, Musk

US dollar jumps to biggest one-day gain since July after silver price and gold crashes today - why Kevin Warsh Fed nomination sparks global market chaos

US dollar biggest one-day gain: The US dollar saw a significant surge on Friday, its biggest one-day gain since July. This rally followed a sharp

Photo Sai Reaching Height Peak Of Hill With His Cycle Engineer Cycles To Rayalaseemas Toughest Peaks To Showcase Heritage

Sai Kumar, an engineer from Hindupur in Sri Sathya Sai district, is drawing widespread attention for his unique bicycle expeditions that blend ex

LIVE NOW: Capitol Hill Braces for Shutdown Chaos as Senate Debates Last-Minute Bipartisan Deal

Telangana Hopes For More Under New Fin. Panel

Telanganas share in Central tax devolution has steadily reduced in the decade under the two previous finance commissions. Under the 14th commissi

Person With Personal Interest Cannot Maintain PIL : CJ

Resurvey of alleged forest land ordered by HC

Didi Makes Peeyush Pandey Acting DGP Of Bengal

Mr Pandey, who is expected to take charge from Mr Kumar on Saturday, was posted as the Director (Security), in rank of DG, covering VVIP protecti

How Far Will He Go? Trump's Options For US Action Against Iran

US President Donald Trump has threatened military action against Iran over its crackdown on protesters, while still for now appearing to leave th

Catherine OHara cause of death: What happened hours before Home Alone star died, rare condition revealed and family's next steps

Catherine OHara cause of death: Beloved actress Catherine OHara has passed away at 71. Emergency services responded to a medical situation at her

Rift In TD-JS Alliance: Kapus Support Bolisetti Satyas Comments

Many Kapu leaders backed Satyanarayanas remarks. Kapu Nadu chief adviser DN Ramesh noted that the Kapus led by him had met Chandrababu Naidu befo

Rejected 546 times in a year, candidate finally got a Finance Analyst role here are the tips that worked

A job seeker's year-long quest for a Finance Analyst position ended successfully. He applied to 250 jobs and sent 550 cold emails. His strategy i

From price stability to clean energy: India insulating citizens from global shocks, says Hardeep Puri

Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri said India has successfully protected its citizens from global energy price shock

Why is gold price nosediving by over 12% and will it go below $4,724 or rise again? Gold crash explained. Here's what should investors do now

Why is gold price nosediving by over 12% and will it go below $4,724 or rise again? Gold prices fell after the U.S. dollar strengthened following

Maha's first woman Dy CM: NCP to formally elect Sunetra Pawar as legislature party leader

NCP has decided to hold the legislature party meeting on January 31 after Sunetra Pawar gave her consent to accept the new responsibility. She is

Jewellery Shop in Alwal Burgled

Hyderabad Fire: Audio of victim seeking help surfaces

US Justice Department releases new Jeffrey Epstein files under transparency law

The US Justice Department has released new Epstein files under a transparency law. Millions of records were shared online. The data includes docu

DMK Upbeat Over Poll Survey Predicting Its Win

Actually, the 45 percent vote share that the CVoter survey had forecast for the DMK-led alliance was too small a number that would be revealed by

A soldier few know, a record few can match: Brigadier Henry Bhaskars journey through two wars and beyond

A frontline officer in the 1965 and 1971 wars, Brigadier Bhaskar went on to become the first chairman of the Chittagong Port Trust in newly liber

CISF Pension Fraud: ED Chargesheets Ex-ASI

ED investigation revealed that Singh used multiple bank accounts held in his own name as well as those of his family members, friends, and unrela

Kalaburagi: Police Arrest Two Alleged House Thieves; Gold And Cash Recovered

A complaint was filed on June 3, 2025, by Veerabhadrayya, an employee at KKRTC where he alleged that between May 31 and June 3, 2025, while he wa

Laddoos row: Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams seeks micro-DNA test, YSRCP claims moral victory

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) is seeking micro DNA testing to resolve the controversy over alleged adulteration of ghee used in Tirupa

Whirlpool to retain India stake for now: CEO Marc Bitzer

Whirlpool Corporation has halted plans to sell more shares in its Indian business. The company will now look for different ways to lower its debt

Shashi Tharoor praises Rahul Gandhi, set to be star campaigner in polls

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor expressed praise for Rahul Gandhi, calling him a sincere person and a strong voice against communalism. Thi

Thought of the day by Maurice Setters: 'Too many people miss the silver lining, because theyre expecting gold.'

Thought of the day by Maurice Setters shares a quote about silver lining and gold. The explainer covers the meaning of the thought of the day, de

Green steel can shape Indias climate goals trajectory

Locking in billions of dollars in carbon inefficient technologies will be environmentally disastrous and harm the Indian economy

Wingo app blocked as MHA moves to bust fraud SMS network

The Ministry of Home Affairs has blocked servers and promotional channels linked to the 'Wingo' app, identifying it as a 'telecom mule' platform.

Employee gets lower-than-expected Big Four job offer, remote role leaves him in a Catch-22 - would you take it?

Receiving a job offer that is below expectations can be both confusing and frustrating, even when the organization is prestigious. A Redditor sha

How can State government squat on private property, asks Madras High Court Chief Justice

Denies interim relief to the government in a case related to rental dispute between Tambaram Police Commissionerate and its landlords

Why elephants are considered as engines of economic revival in monsoon land

Lakshmi stands serene as elephants pour water over her. Water is not merely a decorative motif; it symbolises the monsoon. The elephants represen

Man finds $55,000 job boring and too easy, seeks career change advice is a lesson for many

A 27-year-old professional's Reddit post about his BS job sparked a debate on career comfort versus growth. While enjoying a low-stress, remote r

Govt likely to consider allowing export of wheat

SIR in Bengal: Ex-India women cricketer Jhulan Goswami summoned for SIR hearing

The matter triggered a sharp political reaction, with the Trinamool Congress accusing the BJP of targeting a national sports icon

Ghanshyamdas Fraud: ED Returns Assets to PNB

Agarwal had also obtained a passport on a fake identity of 'Srikanth Gupta' and travelled abroad several times where he opened multiple bank acco

Indian Leather Industry Has Gone Global

The IFMEA has projected robust growth prospects growth of over 15 to 20 percent over the next three years ahead for the leather goods industry t

Governor R.N. Ravi, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin pay tributes to Mahatma Gandhi

BJP begins gathering public opinion for election manifesto

Saw A Lot Of Potential: VinFast Asia CEO On Setting Up EV Factory In Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu's policies have received a big thumbs up from two investors in the state, including an EV manufacturer, which said it could scout land

Hunter Biden Argues Ghosting His Young Daughter Isn't Relevant To Child Support Dispute

Navy Joan Roberts has now moved the court for reconsideration.

Catherine OHara passes away at 71: How did the Home Alone and Schitts Creek star die? What we know so far

Catherine OHara: Beloved actress Catherine OHara, celebrated for her unforgettable roles over five decades, has passed away at 71 after a brief i

Stalin unveils Gandhi-Jeevanandham statue, inaugurates memorial hall

NCP picks Sunetra to replace Ajit Pawar as Maharashtra Deputy CM

Sunetra Pawar is set to become the new Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra. The NCP legislative party will vote for her leadership on Saturday.

Stay the course: On the UGCs Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions rules

Equity rules may need modifications, but they are essential

Will waive cooperative society loans for persons with disabilities, promises Palaniswami

He also asserts that the issue has not been resolved in the DMK-led front, with the Congress drifting from the alliance

Trump Moment in ARRs Reel

Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman shared a memorable moment from the Melania documentary premiere, where a surprise appearance by the US President

Menstrual health part of Right to Life under Article 21: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has declared menstrual health a fundamental right under Article 21, mandating free biodegradable sanitary pads for girl student

Sharad Pawar faction pushes for NCP merger, Ajit camp hits pause

The two NCP factions are unlikely to merge soon. A powerful section wants Sunetra Pawar to strengthen her hold before any merger. The Sharad Pawa

Trump Predicts Iran Will Seek Deal To Avoid US Strikes

President Donald Trump predicted on Friday that Iran would seek to negotiate a deal rather than face American military action, despite Tehran war

Workshop Stresses Stronger Grassroots Communication for Disaster Preparedness

Focus on women, children and vulnerable groups for better preparedness

Telangana Drug Bust: EAGLE Arrests 12 Fugitives in Coordinated Operation

According to the officials, the accused had been evading arrest since the registration of their respective cases.

Political egos keep Dy Speakers post vacant in JK Assembly

Key legislative post vacant for 15 months; NC silent, BJP muted Jammu Tawi, Jan 30:As the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly convenes for its 5

BRS MLA Kaushik Reddy Clashes with Police at Jatara, Booked

Police officials said restrictions were imposed on the movement of large convoys towards the venue to prevent overcrowding and to maintain law an

Child found dead in Shastri Park; murder case registered

Amid global turbulence, Gandhian ideals offer direction: LG

Jammu Tawi, Jan 30:Asserting that the world and global society are changing rapidly, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, on Friday said that amid su

No infiltration in 10 years, expulsion drive in next 5, says Amit Shah in Assam

Union Home Minister Amit Shah asserted no infiltration occurred during the past decade of BJP governance in Assam. He promised to detect and expe

Iran ready for 'fair' talks with US but not on defence capabilities

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he planned to speak with Iran, even as the U.S. sent another warship to the Middle East and the Pent

Assembly Budget session to have double sittings daily

Jammu Tawi, Jan 30:The upcoming budget session of the Jammu & Kashmir Assembly is likely to have two sittings daily, as MLAs cutting across party

Mother, son killedin road accident in Narela

Terror hunt intensifies in snowbound Kishtwar; internet barred

Op on since Jan 18; forces deploy elite units, drones, sniffer dogs Jammu Tawi, Jan 30:Security forces on Friday intensified a multi-agency anti-

Telangana TET Key Out: Candidates Can Raise Objections Online Till Sunday

Candidates can access the initial key on the school education department website.

Fiscal deficit at 54.5% of FY26 target at Dec end

Positive news on government financesby December, the fiscal deficit has shrunk to 54.5% of its annual goal. This achievement is primarily driven

ECI directs officials to speed up SIR hearings in West Bengal

The Election Commission of India has directed that all hearings and document uploads must be completed within the next seven days. This follows a

Second best R-Day tableau award presented to J&K

New Delhi, Jan 30:Union Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth, today presented the second best tableau award to Brij Mohan Sharma, Principal

Customary Rituals Alone Cannot Complete the Adoption Procedure, Unless Followed by the Procedure: HC

The court made it clear that customary adoption rituals or Datha Homum were legally invalid

Peoples welfare at the core of pre-budget consultations: CM

Jammu, Jan 30: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today concluded the pre-budget consultation process with public representatives from eight districts

NGT warns U.P. officials of prosecution over illegal sand mining lapses

Municipal Polls: 28,456 Nominations Filed for 2,996 Wards

These include rebels from many parties.

Monthly honorarium hiked for Vocational Trainers

Jammu Tawi, Jan 30: In a significant decision to strengthen vocational education and acknowledge vital contribution of educators, the Omar Abdull

Catherine OHara, Emmy-winning comedian of Schitts Creek and SCTV fame, dies at 71

Catherine OHara died at her home following a brief illness

SI among six chargesheeted in Rs 3 Cr cheating case

Jammu Tawi: Six persons, including a police sub-inspector, were chargesheeted here for allegedly duping a Hyderabad-based businessman of Rs three

Pawan Kalyan calls for strict pollution control measures in Vizag

Pak Opens Bidding To Privatise Islamabad, Karachi And Lahore Airports

Pakistan's Privatisation Commission said last week that plans to outsource operations at the country's three largest airports will now proceed th