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Marketing lesson on the tracks

When trains become more than just a mode of transport

State records first full freight rake-loading in Mendipathar

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 3: While any sort of railway continues to be opposed in the Khasi Hills region, the railway line in Mendipathar con

US captures Venezuelas Prez, his wife

Caracas, Jan 3: The United States captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and flew him out of the country in an extraordinary military opera

Nitin Nabin likely to be BJP chief before Budget session

Nitin Nabin is poised to become the BJP's new national president, with elections anticipated post-January 14. This move signals a potential gener

Meghalaya film premieres in Sri Lanka

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 3: A Khasi-language film from Meghalaya opened the 11th edition of the Jaffna International Cinema Festival in Sri

Pangalia, Ambrish help India U-19 beat SA U-19 in Youth ODI

India piled up a mammoth 301 in 50 overs with Pangalia slamming 93 (95 balls) and Ambrish hitting 65 off 79 deliveries after they were precarious

Mawlai Games and Literary Fest returns after 17 years

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 3: The Mawlai Games and Literary Fest 2026 began on an energetic note with an early morning marathon through Mawlai

'MGNREGA bachao': Congress to challenge G RAM G in court; 45-day nationwide protest

Congress has launched a 45-day nationwide protest, the 'MGNREGA bachao sangram,' starting January 8, demanding the restoration of the job guarant

Health reforms on track in state, but major gaps remain: Study

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 3: Meghalaya has met most of its fourth-year health reform targets under a World Bank-supported programme, but gaps

Rilbong-Upper Shillong road project shows mixed progress

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 3: The Umshyrpi to Baniun (Rilbong to Upper Shillong) four-lane road project continues to show mixed progress on th

Anthony Joshua returns to Britain after car crash that killed two friends in Nigeria

Joshua sustained minor injuries and the two-time heavyweight champion was released from a hospital on Wednesday (December 31, 2025) after being d

Are you ready for an Eclectic 2026?

By Esha Chaudhuri With scores of dreams, aspirations, as well as fears, one steps into the new year, symbolic of a renewed sense of hope for a be

Normalcy expected in governance from Monday after extended holiday season

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 3: With the curtain falling on an extended holiday season, Shillong is gradually easing back into its familiar rhyt

Psychological tips to help keep New Years resolutions

We are creatures of habit. Between a third and half of our behaviour is habitual, according to research estimates. Unfortunately, our bad habits

Who will be next Venezuelan President and will US hold elections or 'install' a new head of state? Here's all about Donald Trump's claim of swearing in of new leader

Who will be next Venezuelan President and will US hold elections or install a new head of state remains unclear after Nicolas Maduro was captured

US Plans To 'Run' Venezuela And Tap Its Oil Reserves, Trump Says, After Operation To Oust Maduro

Trump revealed his plans to exploit the leadership void to fix the countrys oil infrastructure and sell large amounts of oil to other countries

In country's cleanest city, wary of illness, people now pause before drinking water

State BJP Chief Says He Warned Fadnavis Against Ajit Pawar Tie-Up

Mr. Chavans remarks came a day after Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) national president and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar alleged large-scale

MP pollution board probe found toxic water across Indore

A recent Union government assessment revealed significant disparities in potable water availability across rural Madhya Pradesh, with some distri

Trump Takes Huge Political Gamble In Venezuela Regime Change

Trump has railed against US entanglements abroad for years

Visakhapatnam Police Secure 69 Convictions In Seven Months

Deputy commissioner of police (Law and Order) Mary Prasanthi, addressing a press conference on Saturday, said the convictions included one death

AAP accuses Sood of mocking leaders from unauthorised colonies; BJP hits back

130 agent sheld in illegal immigration cases last year

MP residents seek culpable homicide case against guilty

Ten deaths in Indore's Bhagirathpura are linked to contaminated drinking water, with residents demanding accountability for negligence. A police

Who is Maria Corina Machado and what is Venezuelan opposition leader's net worth and family details? Here's her statement on US military action, Trump remarks about Machado as leader

Who is Maria Corina Machado and what is Venezuelan opposition leader's net worth and family details explains her role after Nicolas Maduro captur

BJP and Congress clash over Indore tragedy, oppn netas detained

Political clashes erupted in Indore's Bhagirathpura as BJP and Congress workers confronted each other over contaminated water deaths. Police inte

Talks With Govt Fetched 13,000 Cr Worth Benefits: APNGGO

State general secretary D. V. Ramana said the NTR district unit held a special place in the association, having produced several prominent leader

Water contamination scare now in Gandhinagar, B'luru; gastrointestinal illness, typhoid cases see a spike

Sewage contamination of drinking water has led to a public health scare in Gandhinagar and Bengaluru, mirroring a crisis in Indore. Gandhinagar r

Understand How He Moved, Where He Lived: General Dan Caine reveals months of planning behind Maduro capture

After the recent arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduros, Joint Chiefs Chairman General Dan Caine disclosed the operation that took months

USDP | The junta in civilian clothing

The party in Myanmar functions as a strategic instrument of the junta within a multi-party system where the military retains ultimate power throu

NH-44 Stretch Fatalities Attributed To Golden Hour Delays

Crash data compiled under the Zero Fatality Corridor Programme by SaveLIFE Foundation shows that the stretch recorded 742 road crashes between Ja

Minister Zameer, MP Thukaram Extend Financial Aid to Ballari Firing Victims Family

Rajashekhar, a Congress worker, was killed in the firing incident that occurred during a group clash near the residence of Gangavathi MLA Gali Ja

Third World Telugu Conference Begins Amid Flourish In Guntur

The international meet is being organised under the aegis of Andhra Saraswata Parishad at the Sri Sathya Sai Spiritual Centre on outskirts of Gun

Cops Bust Attention Diversion Gang, Four Arrested

The case came to light on December 28 after A. Venkatesh, an electrician from Asifnagar lodged a complaint with Mehdipatnam police, Chandra Mohan

Pakistans security establishment controls PoJK: UKPNP

Political repression, denial of democratic rights and deepening economic deprivation continue to define life in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashm

Mahbub Reunites After Six Decades

The celebrations were graced by Air Marshal Madan Manek, an alumnus of the institution, as chief guest, along with P.L. Srinivas, president of th

JK Assembly budget session from Feb 02

Sinha to address House on first day; CM to present 2nd budget of UT; Session likely to be held in 2-parts Jammu Tawi, Jan 03:Lieutenant Governor

Portraits of Atal Bihari Vajpayee,Madan Mohan Malaviya unveiled in Delhi Assembly

Police serve notices on JNUSU members; union decries attack

Budget session 202627: Each MLA can submit 20 questions, 4 resolutions and two bills

Jammu Tawi, Jan 03: Each MLA can submit twenty questions, four resolutions, and two bills for the upcoming Budget Session of the Jammu and Kashmi

Hijab row to PG push: Mangaluru student's trek back to classroom

A student who left her undergraduate studies due to the 2022 hijab row has successfully completed her postgraduate degree in medical physics with

132/33 KV Airport Gannavaram Substation Set For Inauguration

Built at a cost of Rs 30.65 crore, the substation is equipped with two 50 MVA power transformers and advanced protection and control systems.

Delhi will be one of the best liveable cities in 2.5 years: Manoj Tiwari

DMs Advisory for courier, parcel services on Psychotropic substances

Jammu Tawi: In exercise of the powers conferred under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita-2023 (BNSS) read with the relevant pr

Persons with disabilities raise issues on bollard placement plan by Chennai Corporation

J&K proposes incentives for revival of sick industries, stock exchange listing

Jammu Tawi, Jan 03:The Jammu & Kashmir Government has unveiled a draft amendment to its industrial policy 202130, proposing a slew of incentives

House Scraps Two-Child Norm in Panchayat Polls

Assembly passes 4 Bills unanimously including PR Bill 2026

Two Madras University PhD scholars win awards for their dissertations on biological applications of nanotechnology

Indore Water Contamination: 203 Hospitalised; Congress, BJP Workers Clash, MP Bandh on Jan. 11

The IMC on Saturday supplied drinking water in 50 tanks in the affected areas even as work to restore the normalcy in pipe water supply is in ful

YSRC Accuses TTD, Govt For Temple Safety Lapses

Vishnu claimed the TTD Board and the government were more focused on facilitating VIP darshan during Vaikunta Ekadasi, a period marked by heavy p

Who is next as Nicolas Maduro is captured by US forces? Rubio says Cuba should be concerned

After Nicolas Maduro was captured, US leaders sent a strong warning to Cuba. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Havana should be concerned after

Fare Hike Confusion: Govt denies revision, commuters end up paying more

Transporters Say Fares To Rise From Jan-5 Across J&K Srinagar, Jan 03:Even as the government maintains that no official order has been issued reg

LG Kavinder launches Ladakh Sports Policy

Says Sports Policy includes 4% Job Reservation, scholarships, awards, cash incentives, promotions for outstanding sportspersons of Ladakh Leh, Ja

311 Drug peddlers held, Heroin worth Rs 60 Cr seized in 2025

Jammu Tawi, Jan 3: Police in Jammu arrested 311 drug peddlers, including 35 women, and seized heroin worth over Rs 60 crore as part of its relent

JK surpasses national averages in Maternal & Child Health indicators

Jammu Tawi: From safer childbirths to healthier childhoods, Jammu & Kashmir is scripting a quiet healthcare success story, with sustained reforms

King Ke should make amends in the Maharashtra, Gujarat & Goa-Area Trophy

Watch: Trump Speech: U.S. will have large oil companies go into Venezuela | Nicolas Maduro

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the United States will have large U.S. oil companies go into Venezuela after the arrest of Pres

447 recruits inducted into BSF at Passing Out Parade

Jammu Tawi, Jan 3: A total of 447 recruits were inducted into the Border Security Force (BSF) during a Passing Out Parade held at the Subsidiary

Construction Work on Vital Bridge in Panchayat Nala hangs-in-balance

Ajay Sharma Sunderbani, Rajouri January 3: Notwithstanding the passage of years, the construction work on the vital bridge in Panchayat Nala in N

What is Don-roe Doctrine? Trump rebrands the Monroe Doctrine after Nicols Maduro is captured

Don-roe Doctrine: Donald Trump launched the Don-roe Doctrine during a Mar-a-Lago press conference after the capture of Venezuelan President Nicol

Bhogapuram Airport to Get First Validation Flight Today

The validation flight will assess navigation systems, runway readiness and overall operational preparedness of the airport.

CAG Warned of Water Contamination and Disease Outbreak in Indore and Bhopal 6 Years Ago

It shows lack of monitoring of filter plants at operational level as well as distribution level

KKR remove Bangladesh star Mustafizur Rahman from squad following BCCI instruction

The BCCI has instructed the Kolkata Knight Riders to release Bangladeshi fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman from their IPL squad due to escalating ten

Airy has an air about him

The first observation using the Airy Transit Circle telescope, a device that functioned for over a hundred years, was taken on January 4, 1851! T

Eye doctors honoured at two-day conference

Over 25 crore retrieved by Cyber Crime Police Stations in Chennai last year

A Birthday Tribute to A R Rahman

Rahmans genius has never been about loud presence. It lies in restraint, in the spaces between notes, in melodies that unfold slowly and stay lon

Statewide Eye Care Clinics Soon: Health Minister

Day Care Cancer Centres had already been set up across the state

Metro peak-hour services stepped up on key stretch to meet growing demand

Trains are now operated every three minutes on Washermanpet to Alandur via Guindy, a part of corridor 1. Chennai Metro Rail now runs 752 trips a

From animal, bird and fish species to metal: The wild world of AFCON teams nicknames

African Cup teams draw inspiration from their nations' unique wildlife and rich histories for their nicknames. From the Atlas Lions of Morocco to

Development a key focus, says Thrikkakara municipal chief

The idea is to focus on ten key goals and ensure they are met. These include improvements in waste management, ensuring a reliable and adequate w

Woman Kills Daughter-In-Law Over Dead Son's Government Job: Cops

A 60-year-old woman from Maharashtra's Thane district has been arrested for allegedly killing her daughter-in-law over a dispute involving a rail

3 Arrested in Rs 2 Crore Cyber Fraud Case

The accused were identified as Thommandru Surya Srinivasa Manikanta (28), Vallimalli Krishnareddy (48) and Vallimalli Soubhagya Lakshmi (44), all

PRLIS May Be Moved To Jurala If Hurdles Persist: Revanth

The Chief Minister tabled documents and government orders, stating that they showed how decisions taken during the BRS tenure weakened the states

FAIMA Relaunches 24x7 Mental Health Helpline for Medicos

The initiative is exclusively for medical professionals and offers free and completely confidential counselling services.

TTD Faces Flak Over Poor Footfalls Till Day 3 of 10-Day Vaikunta Dwara Darshan

Social media is abuzz with allegations that Supreme Court and High Court judges, ministers, MLAs, TTD board members and other protocol dignitarie

Power Bills to Have Customer Contacts

The bills will also prominently display Telangana alongside the TSSPDCL name, announced chairman and managing director Musharraf Faruqui.

Sankranti Sambaralu Begin in Godavari Villages

Varma said cockfighting was a traditional Sankranti sport reflecting rural culture and courage, and claimed that the event was conducted without

IIT-BHU Duo Wins Top Prize for Portable Microscope at RISE 2026

The Rs.5 lakh top prize went to Arkya Jyoti Ghosh and Supratim Mahapatra, final-year biochemical engineering students from IIT (BHU), Varanasi, f

Officials review arrangements for International Kite and Sweet Festival

India issues advisory for its citizens after US strike on Venezuela: 'Avoid all...'

In an overnight operation, US forces abducted Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, and flew them out of the country under the cover of powerful str

Were in the oil business: Trump signals expanded US oil sales after Maduro, wife captured

Nritya Kalanidhi award conferred on Urmila Satyanarayanan

19th Dance Festival begins at the Music Academy in Chennai

Govt Pushes Panel To Hold Civic Polls in Feb.

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has directed chief secretary K. Ramakrishna Rao to formally inform the commission that the government is prepared

Himachal Professor Suspended Over Sexual Assault Charge After Student Dies

Himachal Pradesh Government on Saturday suspended an assistant professor of the Government College, Dharamshala, in connection with the alleged s

Speed Monitoring Boosts Justice Delivery, Says DGP

As part of efforts to strengthen women and child safety, a new Women and Child Safety Wing has been set up at Tadepalli with enhanced surveillanc

Girl, 13, Gang-Raped By 3 Minors In Karnataka's Hubballi

A girl, barely 13 years old, has allegedly been gang-raped by three boys between the ages of 14 to 15 in Karnataka's Hubballi, police said on Sat

Trump Says US Oil Firms To Head Into Venezuela

President Donald Trump said Saturday he would allow American oil companies to head into Venezuela to tap its massive crude reserves after a US mi

Will run the country until safe, proper and judicious transition is possible, says Trump at press conference

Maduro and his wife have been indicted in the southern district of New York for their campaign of deadly narco-terrorism against the United State

Rs 3.65 Crore Assets Of Bengal Minister Attached In Teacher Recruitment Scam

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Kolkata Zonal Office, has provisionally attached immovable properties worth Rs 3.65 crore belonging to West