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Washington, Jan 3: US President Donald Trump has claimed that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, along with his wife, has been captured and flown out of the country, which came under large-scale attack early Saturday. Taking to his social media platform Truth Social, Trump said, The United States of America has successfully carried out a large-scale []

New Delhi, Jan 3: In view of the increased dependence of Dhaka on the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) of China, it is no wonder that Bangladesh is slipping into a debt trap the way Sri Lanka had, a new report has warned, saying that Dhaka is now paying the price of accepting Chinese loans, []

Mumbai, Jan 3: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand, with Shubman Gill set to lead the side. Shreyas Iyer, who had been on the sidelines owing to an injury, has been named in the squad, but his participation []

New Delhi, Jan 2: The indefatigable duo of Rishabh Pant and Mohammed Siraj is expected to be the big talking point on Saturday when the selectors pick a 15-member Indian ODI squad for a three-match series against New Zealand starting January 11 in Vadodara. While no major shake ups can be foreseen in the squad []

Dhaka, Jan 2: The Bangladesh Cricket Board on Friday announced it will host India for a three-match ODI as well as T20I series to be played in September this year. However it is not clear if BCCI will agree to travel to Bangladesh in prevailing conditions with no stable government in place. According to a []

Sydney, Jan 2: Ben Stokes on Friday said he cant see a future as Englands Test captain without Brendon McCullum as coach, insisting the pair remain right people to carry on in the leadership role despite Ashes failure in Australia. England conceded the Ashes within the first three Tests of the series, extending their long []

Crans-Montana, Jan 2: Axel Clavier felt like he was suffocating inside the Swiss Alpine bar where moments before hed been ringing in the new year with friends and dozens of other revellers. The 16-year-old from Paris escaped the inferno, which broke out after midnight Thursday, by forcing a window open with a table. But about []

SHILLONG: Immigration & Foreigners Act 2025-o Inner Line Permit (ILP) gita niamrangko ondapna mamong sorkari kurachakaha ine adok sorkarini parakataniko Hynniewtrep Youth Council (HYC) jegalatani jaman, 2019 bilsio ILP-na Meghalaya Legislative Assembly-ni pass kagipa resolution-ni bidingo talataniko onchina Khasi Students Union (KSU), mamong sorkario dabiangskaaha. ILP-ko ragatchina gita Meghalaya Assembly-ni pass kagipa resolution-ni gimin janapatengon, []

New York, Jan 2: Zohran Kwame Mamdani has taken over as mayor of the largest US city that is the centre of finance with a firm promise to rule expansively and audaciously as a as a democratic socialist. At the formal inauguration of his Mayoralty on New Years Day, radical Democratic Social Senator Bernie Sanders []

New Delhi, Jan 2: Young India batter Sai Sudharsan could be side-lined for more than a month after sustaining a rib fracture during a recent Vijay Hazare Trophy game against Madhya Pradesh, a BCCI source said on Friday. Sudharsan, who isnt a part of Indias white ball set-up, fractured the anterior cortex of seventh right []

Washington, Jan 2: Indian American Congressman Suhas Subramanyam said President Donald Trump has completely messed up the India-US relationship, warning that deteriorating ties between the worlds two largest democracies are hurting both countries economic and strategic interests. In the end, the Trump administration has completely messed up the US-India relationship, Subramanyam said, pointing to a []

Jaipur, Jan 2: Just like Virat Kohli played his two Vijay Hazare Trophy games behind closed doors at the Centre of Exellence (CoE), no general public will be allowed during Indian ODI skipper Shubman Gills match for Punjab against Sikkim at the Jaipuria College ground here on Saturday. As per the BCCI diktat, the Indian []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 2: The Meghalaya BJP on Friday urged the state and the central governments to implement the Meghalaya Residents Safety and Security Act (MRSSA) to secure the state from illegal immigrants, arguing that it would be a potent anti-influx measure if implemented effectively. State BJP general secretary Wankitbok Pohshna said that []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 2: The Khasi Students Union (KSU) on Friday questioned Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangmas claim that the report of the Expert Committee on the Meghalaya Job Reservation Policy, 1972, weighs around 200 kg, and demanded that the state government immediately make the report public. Addressing reporters, KSU president Lambokstarwell Marngar []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 2: Terming the continued delay in granting constitutional recognition to the Khasi language as a clear case of political injustice, North East Students Organisation (NESO) chairman Samuel Jyrwa said the Centre has failed to justify its reluctance to include Khasi in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India. He []

Our Bureau SHILLONG/GUWAHATI, Jan 2: The National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) is looking to float the tender for the high-speed corridor connecting Mawlyngkhung (Meghalaya) to Panchgram (Assam) by February 28. It is learnt that NHIDCL has also completed project planning, and environmental clearance for the massive project is expected within the next []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 2: Amid growing concerns over reported incidents of harassment, intimidation, and vandalism targeting Christian communities across several states during the Christmas seasonincluding the notable vandalism of decorations at St. Marys English School in Nalbari, Assam, by individuals affiliated with the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dalthe National Peoples Party []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 2: The Khasi Students Union (KSU) on Friday asked the central government to spell out its position on the demand for the introduction of inner line permit (ILP) in Meghalaya. KSU president Lambokstar Marngar reminded that a resolution was passed by the Meghalaya Assembly in 2019 to urge the Centre []

SHILLONG: Batanggimin somoirango, Kristianrangni Krismas manianiko asongni dingtang dingtang biaprango, badiaba manderangni kragija dake golmal kana jotton kaanina adoko donggipa gipin jatrangni dingtang dingtang dolrangba raken jegalataha.Asongni dingtang dingtang biaprango Krismas manianiko champengna jotton kaanina Shillong-o donggipa Urdu Society of India (USI)-ba jegalatengon, iandake Krismas manianiko golmal kana jotton kaaniara Kristianrangni kosako kragija dakaniko mesokanisan []

Kareena Kapoor Khan has taken to her social media account to reflect on the year 2025, which she called tough for her and her entire family. Sharing a beautiful picture of herself posing with husband Saif Ali Khan, she wrote, As we sit down and reflect on the fact that we made it to the []

IN MEMORIAM Dharmendra, Asrani, Manoj Kumar, Kamini Kaushal 2025 was the year that Indian cinema lost some of its brightest and best, those who have passed away but will live on through their work in the movies that mirror the concerns of an evolving India. Here are some who we said goodbye to: Dharmendra: One []

Before we bid adieu to 2025, lets take a look at the new mommies and daddies of tinsel town. Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani In July, Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani, one of the most loved jodis of Bollywood, became three from two as they were blessed with a baby girl. The announcement post featured []

ILP-kon chugimik ragatchina dabia SHILLONG: Gital ragatgipa Immigration & Foreigners Act 2025-o Inner Line Permit (ILP) gita dakgipa niamrangko ondapna mamong sorkari kurachakaha ine Mongolbar salo, adokni Deputy Chief Minister aro Home (Police) Minister Prestone Tynsong-ni parakataniko Budbar salo, Hynniewtrep Youth Council (HYC) jegalatenba, ian adoko ruutbea bilsirangna ILP-ko ragatchina dabianiko bilgriatna jotton kaanisa ongenga []

SHILLONG: Bangladesh asongo sosojengjeng ongengani gimin Meghalaya adokko manchape salgro salaramni pilak adokrangnan kenchakna nangani ongengon, Meghalaya adoko gipin biaprangoni napsrukbaenggipa manderangko champengsona gita rakgipa niamrang dongkujani gimin Meghalaya adokan Bangladesh asongoni napsrukbaenggipa manderangna katnapram gita ongani cholrang donga ine Khasi Students Union (KSU), mikrakataniko onangaha. Bangladesh asongo mitam dilgiparang, salgro salaram adokrangkoba rasekna kuwatso

SHILLONG: India asongni salgro salaram adokrangko Bangladesh asongni bak ongatna gita kamikkenataniko nome rajachina aro iani bidingo gisik nangbate jakurangko dechina National Peoples Party (NPP), mamong sorkariko didiataha. Iani bidingo kobor ratimgiparangna talataniko onangengon, iandakgipa kamikkenatanirangna mamong sorkari gisik nangbebeenga ongode, bilakgipa niamrangko ragatan baksana Meghalaya aro Bangladesh asongni pilak simarangon bilake kapengna nangenga ine []

SHILLONG: Meghalaya adokni batanggimin bilsi 53-na janggi tanganiko gimagimin somoi ine United Democratic Party (UDP)-ni gitcham general secretary Jemino Mawthoh parakatenba, ia gital 2026 bilsio ia gimagimin somoirangko manpilna gita rakbate kamrangko kana nanggen ine aganaha. Ia gital bilsina antangni namgipa skanirangko adokni manderangna onatengon, Meghalaya adoko nambate sorkariko chalaina aro manderangna namgni onggipa namroro []

TURA: Bangladesh asongo sosojengjeng ongenganichi, West Garo Hills aro Bangladesh asongni simarango onggija dakgipa manderangni reruraani aro mamanti bosturangko badingsrukanirangna kenchakna nangani ongengani gimin Bangladesh asong baksa nangchapgipa West Garo Hills ajani pilak simarangon, zero line-oni asongni ningo metre 200-ona kingking Night Curfew ba walni curfew-ko ragataha ine West Garo Hills ajani District Magistrate In-charge []

Editor, There are some stories that persistently haunt our minds, no matter how much time passes. The Unnao rape case is certainly one of them. Just picture this: a young girl from a small town in Unnao, who goes to a powerful politician, hoping he might help her find a job. She trusted the leader []

Pessimism and gloom marred the last few days of the outgoing year 2025 with news of the death of Anjel Chakma an MBA student in Dehra Dun in what is purportedly a racist crime committed by a group of hotheads. While the demand for justice in this case must not lag with time, civil society []

By Jairaj Chhetry There is a quiet saying often heard in the hills: Every year teaches its own lesson; wisdom lies in learning it. For Meghalaya, 2025 was such a teacher -firm at times, uncomfortable at others, yet deeply meaningful. It was a year that revealed cracks without breaking spirit, exposed shortcomings without erasing []

By Roy Kupar Synrem When God wanted to make a King out of David, He did not give him a crown; He gave him Goliath. This truth speaks directly to the times we are living in. Before David was recognised, he was tested. Goliath was not sent to destroy David but to prepare him for []

London, Dec 31: Arsenal ensured it will end the year top of the Premier League after beating Aston Villa 4-1 at home in a powerful statement win with all goals scored in the second half. The fourth goal, scored by substitute Gabriel Jesus one minute after coming on, highlighted the depth of Arsenals bench this []

Rabat (Morocco), Dec 31: Tanzania and Tunisia secured the last two available spots in the Africa Cup of Nations last 16, completing the lineup before half of the groups had concluded their final games. Tanzanias 1-1 draw with Tunisia in Group C wrecked Angolas hopes of squeezing through as one of the best third-place finishers []

Dhaka, Dec 31: Hundreds of thousands of people on Wednesday bid an emotional farewell to former prime minister and BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia, who was laid to rest with state honour beside her husband Ziaur Rahmans grave near the parliament building amid tight security. Zia, the three-time prime minister and a towering political figure, died []

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 Group C Jaipur, Dec 31: Sarfaraz Khan ended 2025 with a magnificent 75-ball 157 studded with 14 sixes as Mumbai inched closer towards knock-out with a 87-run victory over Goa in a group C game of the Vijay Hazare Trophy here on Wednesday. Sarfaraz, who was also in prime form during []

From political churn and lingering controversies to natural disasters and a high-profile murder that drew national attention, 2025 kept Meghalaya in the spotlight. While crimes and unresolved issues cast long shadows, swift policing and tourism gains offered some relief. As the state looks to 2026, hopes remain high for cleaner governance and a better future.

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 Group B Rajkot, Dec 31: Aryan Juyal slammed an unbeaten 150 to steal the thunder from Sumit Ghadigaonkar as Uttar Pradesh registered a 58-run win over Assam via the VJD method in a rain-hit Vijay Hazare Trophy match to stay on top of Group B here on Wednesday. Opting to bat, []

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 Group A Ahmedabad, Dec 31: Defending champions Karnataka continued their unbeaten run in the tournament defeating Puducherry by 67 runs in a fourth round Group A match at the Vijay Hazare Trophy here on Wednesday. Skipper Mayank Agarwal (132 off 124) and Devdutt Padikkal (113 off 116) struck fluent centuries and []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 31: Meghalaya produced a clinical performance to beat Arunachal Pradesh by 6 wickets in a Vijay Hazare Trophy plate group match in Ranchi today. Electing to bat first Arunachal managed to put 189 runs in 44.2 overs before being bowled out. Meghalaya pacer Akash Chaudharys 5/26 stopped the run flow []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 31: Aaira H Wahlang secured a bronze medal at the 31st Kyorugi and 12th Poomsae All Bodoland Taekwondo Championships Representing the Shillong Taekwondo Academy, affiliated with the All Meghalaya Taekwondo Association, Wahlang demonstrated outstanding skill after a closely contested competition against an opponent from Assam to secure the medal. Hosted []

The year 2025 brought some memorable breakthroughs for Meghalaya in the world of sports. The year began with the Shillong hosting ISL for the first time and Turas Alotgre Cricket Ground hosting the first ever BCCI domestic matches. Meghalaya also host the Blue Tigers and the Blue Tigresses for international matches in Shillong. Athletes from []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 31: As Meghalaya enters a new year marked by ambitious economic goals and multiple development projects across sectors, people from different walks of life have articulated their expectations, concerns and priorities, highlighting the need for peace, inclusive growth, environmental responsibility and improved urban management. Speaking to The Shillong Times, renowned []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 31: Joy, colour and exuberant celebrations from all walks of life marked the New Years Eve in Shillong on Tuesday night as the city came alive to a truly festive spirit. Khyndai Lad, the heart of the city, witnessed a massive rush of revellers, including a large number of tourists, []

United Nations, Dec 31: The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) on Tuesday launched a $1.71 billion humanitarian needs and response plan for Afghanistan in 2026, which is expected to remain one of the worlds largest humanitarian crises next year. In 2026, an estimated 21.9 million people will require humanitarian assistance, a []

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 30: Bowlers produced a spotless effort after skipper Harmanpreet Kaur led the way with a doughty 68 as dominant India defeated Sri Lanka by 15 runs in the fifth T20I to complete a 5-0 whitewash, here on Tuesday. Harmanpreets first fifty of the series came at an important juncture in the game when []

World Chess Blitz Doha, Dec 30: Top Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi demonstrated strong endgame technique and quick calculation to stun Magnus Carlsen and emerge joint leader, with the Norwegian world No.1 slamming the table in frustration, on day one of the World Blitz Championships here. Erigaisi then went on to defeat another top GM Nodirbek []

Ranchi Royals players celebrate a goal against Shrachi Bengal Tigers during Womens Hockey India League match, in Ranchi, on Tuesday. Royals won 5-0. (PTI)

New Delhi, Dec 30: An Abhinav Bindra-led Task Force set up by the Sports Ministry has pointed out systemic deficits in Indias sports administration, including inadequate and ill-equipped athletes for governance roles, and recommended the setting up of an autonomous statutory body to train a specialised cadre that would also feature IAS officers. The 170-page []

Ebenesar Khongsit of Meghalaya won gold in the 70kg bodybuilding category and was crowned Overall Open Bodybuilding champion at the Mr & Ms Northeast 2025, becoming the first athlete from the state to achieve the feat.

Islamabad, Dec 30: A knee injury has forced fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi to return home after playing four games for Brisbane Heat in the Big Bash League. Due to an unexpected injury; I have been called back by the PCB and will have to take a rehab. Hopefully, I will be back in the []