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A safe city is the basic right of every citizen

She warned that one should avoid stepping on these grates, drains, and covers, as they may look strong, but that is often deceptive

Who is Shwetambari Bhatt? Vikram Bhatt's wife named in Rs 30 crore alleged film-financing fraud case

Shwetambari Soni, an Indian art curator and creative professional, is known for her work in gallery curation and her marriage to filmmaker Vikram

PM Modi to kick off discussion on Vande Mataram in Lok Sabha on Monday

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will kick off a special discussion in Lok Sabha on Monday to mark 150 years of Vande Mataram as part of a

Lets put our footpaths on eBay

If politicians are allegedly auctioning public space to the highest bidder, this should be legalised for our betterment

Uttarakhand infants face nutrition emergency: Study

DEHRADUN: A new analysis of nearly half a million children across Uttarakhand has exposed a nutrition emergency, revealing widespread child malnu

Manish Tewari introduces bill in Lok Sabha to free MPs from whip tyranny, promote good law-making

Congress MP said it seeks to achieve twin objectives the stability of the government is not impacted and parliamentarians and legislators exerci

Kavitha accuses ex min Malla Reddy of land grabbing in Medchal

Hyderabad: Telangana Jagruthi president K Kavitha has alleged that former minister and current MLA Ch Malla Reddy grabbed thousands of acres of l

PM to open Vande Mataram debate in LS today

NEW DELHI: THE penultimate week of the Parliament session is set to be very busy, with both Houses set to debate Vande Mataram and the Special In

Kerala actor rape case: Who all are the accused?

The Ernakulam Principal Sessions Judge, Honey M. Varghese, will pronounce the judgment on the day, thus marking the end of one of the prolonged a

Corner Office Conversation: Diego Bianchi, VP, Global Hubs at Sazerac on battling scotch-led market

Ben & Jerry's board chair does not plan to resign as pressure mounts from Unilever unit

Ben & Jerry's independent board chair Anuradha Mittal refuses to resign despite Unilever's pressure ahead of Magnum's public spinoff. Unilever cl

School Holiday December 8: Schools to remain closed in THESE states today due to...; Check state-wise list here

Schools across India are closed on 8 December 2025 due to Cyclone Ditwah's heavy rainfall in southern states, winter conditions in the north, and

Trump says he'll be involved in review of Netflix-Warner Brothers deal

President Donald Trump stated he will have a say in the proposed $72 billion merger between Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery. Trump expressed c

Will ally with AIMIM after party launch: Suspended TMC leader Humayun Kabir

Kolkata: Suspended Trinamool Congress leader Humayun Kabir on Sunday expressed his desire to form an electoral alliance with All India Majlis-e-I

JapanChina tensions rise after Chinese jets lock radar on Japanese fighters

Japanese fighter jets had scrambled to pursue Chinese jets conducting aircraft takeoff and landing exercises in the Pacific from a safe distance

UK jobs market slowed again in November before budget, survey shows

Britain's jobs market showed continued weakness in November as employers hesitated to hire amid budget uncertainty. While permanent job placement

Overhaul of Outer Ring Road to come with tough new quality controls

Change is intended to address concerns over contractors using low-quality asphalt, which often leads to potholes and premature road deterioration

Donald Trump can use force as he sees fit: Pete Hegseth

US Secretary of War said the operations, which resulted in at least 87 deaths and raised questions over breaches of international law, were justi

'Five patients with 12% burns recovering very fast; hope to discharge them', says Goa Health Secy on Arpora restaurant-club's fire

A devastating fire swept through a restaurant in Arpora, North Goa, resulting in 25 fatalities. Authorities have confirmed the arrest of four ind

BRO marks record day as Rajnath Singh inaugurates 125 border infra projects

These strategically significant project, built at a cost of Rs 5000 crore and spread across the UT of Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir, and seven sta

How the Kerala actor rape case unfolded: Timeline

Nearly nine years after the abduction and assault of a Malayalam actor shook the film industry, the case is nearing a decisive verdict.

Delhi braces for cold wave as air quality slips to very poor at 302

The minimum temperature settled at 8 degrees Celsius, which is 1.6 notches below normal, while the relative humidity in the morning touched 100 p

Goa nightclub fire kills 25, sparks outrage over safety lapses

Illegal club goes up in flames in peak season as people die, and officials now face heat for letting it run; most of the deaths were caused by su

UK: Pepper spray attack at Heathrow Airport leaves multiple people injured

Officers were called at 8.11 am to a multi-storied car park at Terminal 3 following reports of multiple people being assaulted; one man was arres

Gold, silver prices today, December 8: Check city-wise rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and more

On December 8, 2025, gold prices in India range from Rs 12,965 per 1 gram for 24K gold and Rs 11,884 per 1 gram for 22K gold. Silver is priced at

China robotaxi accident leaves two pedestrians injured in Zhuzhou

Local authorities said the vehicle marked with the slogan Hello Autonomous Driving had just crossed a pedestrian crosswalk at the time of the cra

IndiGo gets 24-hour breather: DGCA extends response deadline to show cause notice to Dec 8 until 6 pm

After reviewing the request, the DGCA has granted IndiGo's Accountable Manager and Chief Executive Officer an extension of the deadline only unti

I Did It My Way: Norris Proud of How He Won F1 Title

I feel proud but not because I'm gonna wake up tomorrow and go, 'I beat everyone', he said.

Morning Digest: DGCA gives IndiGo final 24-hour extension to respond to notice; Gita chanting event in Kolkata becomes political showcase for BJP, and more

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Cookie-jar approach to investing

Your risk attitude is not a stable personality trait. This has major impact on how you design investment portfolios. You may be risk-averse when

Does currency depreciation always help?

CMRL likely to open Poonamallee-Porur stretch in January after missing Dec. deadline

An official said that Metro Rail has mobiliseda large number of workers to complete the construction before the end of December

Protests by mobile phone traders, students disrupt normal life in Dhaka

Dhaka, Dec 7: Bangladeshs mobile phone traders and students held a protest here on Sunday, causing traffic congestion in several parts of the cap

Pak slams Indian EAMs remarks against its military

Islamabad, Dec 7: Pakistan on Sunday criticised External Affairs Minister S Jaishankars remarks against its military, saying its institutions, in

Senior Indian official arrives in Nepal to review election preparations

Kathmandu, Dec 7: A senior Indian government official arrived here on Sunday to review Nepals election preparations and assess progress in India-

Smriti Mandhana confirms wedding with Palash Muchhal called off

Music composer Palash Muchhal has issued a public statement, and has shared that his wedding with Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana has been calle

President Donald Trump presents Sylvester Stallone with his Kennedy Center Honors medal in the Oval Office of the White House

President Donald Trump presents Sylvester Stallone with his Kennedy Center Honors medal in the Oval Office of the White House, on Saturday. (PTI)

Zelenskyy says Ukraine's peace talks with U.S. constructive but not easy

The American representatives know the basic Ukrainian positions, Mr. Zelenskyy said in his nightly video address. The conversation was constructi

Anil Kapoor marks 14 years of Mission: Impossible 4, reflects on bonds with Tom Cruise and others

Actor Anil Kapoor celebrated 14 years since his Hollywood breakthrough with Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol, starring Tom Cruise as Ethan Hun

Anjali melts divine heart

Jammu runners shine in Jaisalmer to Laungewala race

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 7: In a remarkable display of strength, endurance and mental fortitude, runners from Jammu successfully

Panch Parivartan key to strong, safe Bharat: Dattatreya Hosbale

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Dec 7: RSS Sarkaryavah, Dattatreya Hosbale today recalled the glorious history of Bharat and stated how our anc

The Blunder of Broadcasting Red Fort Bombers Video

K B Jandial kbjandial@gmail.com On the evening of 10th November, the nation was shocked by breaking news across every TV channel that a car bomb

Pramukh Swami Maharaj linked devotion and service, realised principle of seeing God in man: Shah

AHMEDABAD, Dec 7: Pramukh Swami Maharaj of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha connected devotion and service, realising the Vedic principle of seeing God

ASICS opens 1st store in J&K at Kunjwani

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 7: ASICS, the globally renowned athletic footwear and apparel brand, today announced the grand opening of its

Mentorship, not funding alone, to shape Indias next generation of StartUps: Dr Jitendra

Excelsior Correspondent PANCHKULA, Dec 7: Describing StartUps as a key driver of Indias future growth, Union Minister of State (Independent Charg

Lt Gen PK Mishra reviews counter-terror grid in hinterland areas

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 7: Lieutenant General PK Mishra, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Nagrota-based White Knight Corps, accompa

Goa nightclub fire: 25 victims include 20 staff members and 5 tourists- three of them from Delhi family

PANAJI, Dec 7 : All 25 victims killed in the Goa nightclub fire tragedy have been identified, including 20 members of the staff and five tourists

Uttar Pradesh: FIR against SI, constable over cop's suicide

A constable's death in Aligarh has led to an abetment to suicide case against two officers. Her brother alleges sub-inspector Sandeep Kumar and c

Seven persons get awards from Maharajapuram Viswanatha Iyer Trust

Artistes honoured at inauguration of Margazhi Matram

US Fed decision, FIIs trading to drive markets this week

New Delhi, Dec 7: The US Feds interest rate decision will be the major factor dictating trends in the domestic equity market this week, with glob

GST cuts slash farming costs

New Delhi, Dec 7: The governments recent decision to cut GST rates on a range of farm-related products is expected to reduce costs for small and

EU team to meet Goyal today on FTA

New Delhi, Dec 7: The visiting European Union (EU) team will hold discussions with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday on the p

How Nordic people beat winter blues, find light in darkest months

The Nordic countries are no strangers to the long, dark winter. Despite little to no daylight plus months of frigid temperatures people who liv

Clear Lungs, Clear Future: Why quitting Tobacco matters

Mohammad Hanief m.hanief@gmail.com Tobacco has woven itself quietly yet powerfully into daily life in Jammu and Kashmir, leaving behind a trail o

Under The Same Sky: Palestinian-American Authors Novel

By Jenny Farrell NEW YORK: Leila Majaj Kirkconnells Under the Same Sky is more than a novel; it is a monumental work of witness and a significant

Jammus Oceanarium Crisis

The incomplete Oceanarium at Bagh-e-Bahu now stands as the latest symbol of Jammus chronic project mismanagement-a Rs 19-crore structure nearing

Dessert storm: Mithai marauders strike sweet shop 10 times in 9 years

A Nadiad confectionery has been repeatedly targeted by burglars, experiencing 10 break-ins in nine years. Thieves have stolen significant quantit

Dortmund beats Hoffenheim 2-0 to cement third spot in Bundesliga

Borussia Dortmund has cemented third place in the Bundesliga with a 2-0 win over Hoffenheim

World knows what our Armed Forces did to terrorists during Op Sindoor: Rajnath

Could have done much more but opted for restrained response DM inaugurates 125 infra projects from Leh in different States/UTs Projects reflect C

Projects will boost military mobility, ensure year-round access to remote areas: LG

Sinha joins inaugural ceremony from Jammu Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 7: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today expressed gratitude to Prim

Rajasthan dominates 2nd Federation Cup Lacrosse Cship

Excelsior Sports Correspondent KATRA, Dec 7: The 2nd Federation Cup Lacrosse Championship 2025 concluded at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sports Complex

Constituents for introspection on Omars remarks

NEW DELHI, Dec 7: A day after Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said the INDIA bloc is currently on life support, several other cons

Udhampur airport to be operational soon, Dhar Road being widened: Dr Jitendra

Remote areas major beneficiaries of development Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 7: Union Minister of State in the Prime Ministers Office (PMO)

Over 800 runners participate in Rajouri Police Half Marathon

Excelsior Sports Correspondent RAJOURI, Dec 7: Over 800 runners participated in the Rajouri Police Half Marathon 2025, promoting the message Ever

Raksamgre jolrango Assam-ni napdrana jotton kaaniko namatchina GSMC didia

TURA: West Garo Hills ajani Raksamgre Civil Sub-Division-ni ningo Assam-oni napdrana jotton kaanirangchi adok damgnini gisepo sosojengjeng ongani

Dingtang adokna dabiani chusokgen ine HSPDP kadongenga

SHILLONG: Meghalaya adokko Khasi-Jaintiarangna dingtang aro Garorangna dingtang dake bak dakna dabianirang chusokgipa onggen ine Hill State Peopl

Chinese national detained in Srinagar

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Dec 7: A 29-year-old Chinese national, Hu Congtai, was today detained in Srinagar for visiting Kashmir and Lada

Institute didnt get full-fledged Principal in last one decade, faces shortage of faculty

Jammu Ayurvedic College still being run on crutches Avtar Bhat JAMMU, Dec 7: Though started way back in 2017 with a big bang, the much talked abo

More chaos for IndiGo as 7 flights nixed in J&K

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR/JAMMU, Dec 7: Flight operations across Jammu and Kashmir remained affected today as several IndiGo flights were

PM to initiate debate on Vande Mataram today

NEW DELHI, Dec 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will initiate the debate on the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram in Lok Sabha on Monday, which i

Russian journalists express disappointment over strict security checks during Putins India visit

MOSCOW, Dec 7: Russian journalists accompanying President Vladimir Putin during his recent visit to India have expressed disappointment over what

Talking robot horse to go on sale in Japan in 2035: Developer

TOKYO, Dec 7: A robot, which resembles a lion and is controlled like a motorcycle and a horse, will go on sale in 2035, Takahiro Ueno, project ma

Pak criticises Jaishakars remarks against its military

ISLAMABAD, Dec 7: Pakistan on Sunday criticised External Affairs Minister S Jaishankars remarks against its military, saying its institutions, in

Intent behind renaming Raj Bhavan must translate to action

Editor, Apropos of the news Governors House renamed as Lok Bhavan (ST 5th December, 2025) the renaming of Raj Bhavan to Lok Bhavan in Shillong is

Aviation rules, disruptions

The massive cancellation of hundreds of IndiGo flights for the past one week has come as a rude shock to passengers. The entire aviation sector h

A School Culture Rooted in Nature and the Seasons

By Glenn C. Kharkongor Frontline magazine carried a pictorial article on a tribal school in Nagaland in the Oct 25, 2025 issue. Titled Badze Lesh

Goa nightclub fire tragedy: NCR family vacay ends in grief; woman loses husband, 3 sisters

A family's Goan holiday turned tragic when a fire engulfed a nightclub, claiming four lives. Bhavana Joshi miraculously survived after her husban

DTC driver beaten to death after jam due to wedding triggers spat

A DTC bus driver was beaten to death by wedding guests in Delhi after a road rage incident. The driver, Vikas, was allegedly assaulted when his b

A hundred years ago | Rains in the south

Fifty years ago | Indonesia lands troops in Dili: Guerillas flee

Simranpreet Wins 25m Pistol Gold; Aishwary, Anish Clinch Silver In World Cup Final

Simranpreet wins 25m pistol gold; Tomar, Anish add silvers as India stay 2nd at ISSF Final.

Megong Festival culminates, witnesses record footfall and spectacular global performances

Blue, Yellow Claw, Prateek Kuhad and Kanika Kapoor headline Day 2 Our Bureau TURA/SHILLONG, Dec 7: The 5th edition of the highly popular Megong F

UN Calls On Taliban To Lift Ban On Afghan Women In Its Offices

UN urges Taliban to lift ban on Afghan women staff, warns life-saving aid at risk

No regret on removal as MTC Boards dy chairman: Nongtdu

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 7: Meghalaya Commercial Truck Owners and Drivers Association (MCTODA) spokesperson, Wanshuwa Nongtdu, has stated th

Goa inferno: 'Island' club with narrow path leading to it made firefighting a challenge

A devastating fire at Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Arpora, Goa, claimed 25 lives, exposing severe infrastructure flaws. Built on a salt pan w

Illegal Power Lines In Atmakur Division Threatening Wildlife In NSTR

Officials of the Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve (NSTR) have expressed serious concern over illegal electric lines being erected on fringe

Air ambulance for Bangladesh's ex-PM Khaleda Zia to land in Dhaka on Tuesday

A senior official at the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) said the aircraft has been allotted an 8 a.m. landing slot on Tuesday, wit

Over 46,000 Waqf Properties Entered At Maker Level : Waqf Board

More than 46,000 Waqf properties have been entered at the maker level on the UMEED central portal.