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Silver hits all-time high of Rs 2.42 lakh a kg in futures trade on supply fears, Fed rate cut bets

NEW DELHI, Dec 27: Silver prices rallied over 15 per cent last week to scale a fresh record high of Rs 2.42 lakh per kg in the futures market, dr

Indonesian rescuers search for Spanish family after boat sinks near Komodo Island

JAKARTA, Dec 27: Indonesian rescuers searched for four members of a Spanish family today after a tour boat carrying 11 people sank overnight near

I want justice, wife of man who died in Canadian hospital waiting triage

TORONTO (CANADA), Dec 26: Wife of a 44-year-old Indian-origin man who died due to suspected cardiac arrest awaiting treatment for over eight hour

AI Express first line fit B737-8 MAX plane to land in national capital on Dec 29

NEW DELHI, Dec 27: Air India Express first line fit Boeing 737-8 MAX will arrive in the national capital on Monday which will also be the first a

Another ISRO Milestone

ISROs successful launch of the 6,100 kg BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite marks a defining moment in Indias space journey. It underlines I

CPI(M) slams govt over attacks on Christmas celebrations, says inaction is deliberate

NEW DELHI, Dec 27: The CPI(M) today condemned the attacks on Christmas celebrations in several parts of the country and alleged that the governme

Congress running misleading propaganda against VB-G RAM G Act: BJP

NEW DELHI, Dec 27: The BJP today dismissed as baseless the Congresss claims on the VB-G RAM G Act and accused the opposition party of running a s

Quote of the day by Og Mandino: 'Cherish each hour of this day for it can never return' Here's some timeless quotes by bestseller author

Quote of the day by Og Mandino shares a message about time and daily purpose. Og Mandino was a writer and speaker. He wrote The Greatest Salesman

All 20 DDCs get fresh lease of life for about two months

Law Deptt gives opinion to RDD Date of constitution, not oath taken into account Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Dec 27: Twenty District Development Counci

Preserving KPs cultural, linguistic, civilisational ethos essential: Dr Jitendra

Govt committed to address long standing issues Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 27 : Expressing concern over continuing dilution of the communi

45 AEs elevated; 77 AEEs, AEs shifted, posted in PDD

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 27: The Government today elevated/placed 39 In-charge Assistant Engineers (AEs), Electrical, as In-charge Assi

All 50 seats of Mata Vaishno Devi Medical College be reserved for Hindus: Togadia

Warns Shri Amarnath land row type agitation Avtar Bhat JAMMU, Dec 27: Former Vishva Hindu Parishad leader and president of Antarrashtriya Hindu P

After CWC meet, Cong announces campaign to save MGNREGA

Abhiyan to start from Jan 5: Kharge NEW DELHI, Dec 27:The Congress on Saturday announced a nationwide campaign against the repeal of the MGNREGA

Eat, like, share

In the attention economy, food is also a performance

FSSAI tightens testing norms for packaged water, drops BIS mandate

Regulator devises scheme for testing packaged drinking water and mineral water; directs manufacturers to comply with it from January 1; consumer

3 OGWs arrested, booked under PSA

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR Dec 27: Police today detained three Over Ground Workers (OGWs) in Shopian district of South Kashmir and booked t

CBK files charge sheet in livestock fraud case

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Dec 27: The Crime Branch Kashmir (CBK) today filed a charge sheet in a high-value livestock fraud case, in whic

J&Ks 2025 Sporting Glory

Mithun Manhas becomes BCCI President Former Delhi and J&K captain, son of the soil Mithun Manhas was elected as the new president of the Board of

Consumer forum orders Udaipur hotel to pay 10 lakh over breach of privacy

Ageing gracefully

Make more use of sensory perceptions and mindfulness, and give more meaning to life

'I'm Indian': Tripura student's last words before he was killed in a racial attack; protests erupt seeking justice

A 24-year-old MBA student from Tripura tragically died after confronting men who hurled racial slurs at him and his brother in Dehradun. The brut

Fond memories of a venerable guru

A student remembers musician T.M. Thyagarajan

State carrying baggage of unresolved issues to 2026

2025 IN REVIEW By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 27: The year 2025 is set to bid goodbye in a few days, but issues continue to linger, with solutions

Meghalaya govt employees get extended holiday break

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 27: Government employees in Meghalaya are enjoying an extended winter vacation as all state government offices rema

The therapy for the future

While traditional pharmacology aims to chemically correct the disrupted body metabolism without addressing the root cause, gene therapy offers th

Nepal in 2025: When Gen Z protests toppled govt

KATHMANDU, Dec 27: Nepal witnessed a significant political turmoil in 2025 as massive street protests led by Gen Z against corruption, nepotism,

BSF jawan shoots self with service rifle in state

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 27: A BSF jawan from Punjab, posted in Meghalaya, died after sustaining a gunshot injury while on duty. Reports sai

Dancing with shadows in Venice

The city embodies the quintessence of literary nostalgia, a storied landscape haunted by the spectral presence of writers who have long since dep

Coal rake at Mendipathar rly station legal, finds GH group

Group members pay visit to the site, dismiss influx fears From Our Correspondent MENDIPATHAR, Dec 27: With the prospect of rake loading and trans

VPP MP condemns Christmas attacks, seeks minorities safety

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 27: Strongly condemning incidents of vandalism and intimidation targeting Christian minorities during the Christmas

Poor NH condition prompts MP to undertake inspection of road

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 27: Amid persistent complaints over deteriorating road conditions, Shillong MP Ricky J Syngkon is set to inspect th

Thought of the day by Carl Jung: 'We cannot change anything until we...' today's self-awareness quotes by the founder of analytical psychology

Thought of the day: Carl Jung, a renowned psychiatrist, revolutionized psychology with his ideas on acceptance and self-awareness. His work intro

Unnao rape case: CBI cites Advani judgment to seek Sengar bail nixing

The CBI has urged the Supreme Court to overturn a Delhi High Court decision that excluded MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar from being prosecuted under th

Himachal Pradesh: Government doctors launch indefinite strike; healthcare services hit

Himachal Pradesh government hospitals saw services halt Saturday as doctors struck indefinitely. They demand the reinstatement of a doctor sacked

Kuchipudi Show: Guinness Record With 5K Performers

The feat was performed to prerecorded songs, including Kedara Gaura Tillana, a 10minute composition by Kala Ratna Pasumarthi Venkateswara Sarma.

Energy Minister asks officials to fast-track RDSS projects

Ravi Kumar insists on stringent measures to prevent accidents caused by human error in the Power Department

8 Held For Transporting, Consuming Drugs

Ranjeeth Kumar, who works in a private firm in Begumpet, decided to sell MDMA to earn quick money. Through friends, he came in contact with Ashwi

Magnitude 7.0 Earthquake Hits Taiwan

The tremors were felt in many areas, including Taipei, New Taipei, Taichung, Taoyuan, Tainan, and counties such as Hualien, Yilan, Hsinchu, Miaol

Three held for stalking, harassing woman in Bengaluru

Bengaluru: Three youths were arrested for allegedly stalking and harassing a woman here, police said on Saturday. The incident occurred on Decemb

G RAM G's core spirit rooted in Bapu's ideals, says Shivraj Singh Chauhan

Rural development minister Shivraj Chouhan has accused the Congress of spreading misinformation about the VB-G RAM G law, alleging they previousl

Supreme Court to Mark Aravalli Limits

The hearing follows the Courts November order that accepted elevation-linked definitions, barred new mining leases till a management plan is draw

V.V. Rajesh: Saffron entry

The BJP, which won its first Corporation election in Kerala, has chosen a familiar local face to be the Mayor of Thiruvananthapuram

Sri Lankan police detain Tamil politician for questioning

Colombo: A Sri Lankan Tamil politician and an ex-minister has been detained for questioning by the police after a weapon issued to him was found

Devi Kar | Lets Be Selective On Facts We Ask Kids To Remember, Maybe Memorise

Memorising is not at all a bad thing, if the purpose and application are sensible and meaningful. It is indeed beautiful to hear people recite li

Sharing PM Modi photo, Digvijaya Singh lauds Sangh, BJP says attack on Rahul

Congress leader Digvijaya Singh's praise for the RSS-BJP's organizational prowess, highlighting Modi's grassroots rise, sparked internal debate d

HC hears habeas corpus plea of AAP MLA, lists matter for Jan 29

Jammu: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on Saturday heard a habeas corpus petition of detained Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Mehraj Mal

Chief Secretaries Talks Insightful, Says PM Modi

Focus on Centre-state ties, governance, reforms

Congress: Like demonetisation, decimation of MGNREGA decision of PM Modi

CWC chalks out campaign from January 5 to force restoration of scheme

Vande Mataram Inspires National Unity: Kishan

Kishan Reddy noted that Vande Mataram served as a unifying force against the British policy of divide and rule.

Tarique Rahman: The prince who came in from the cold

The acting chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, who returned to the country from a self-imposed exile in London, sends a message of incl

Shreya Sen-Handley | Six Reasons Why 2025 Wasnt A Total Disaster

But 2026, by its very name, deserves at least six bequests of hope from 2025, to give it something to build on. The six I will highlight are even

CM Siddaramaiah defends Bengaluru eviction drive as legal move against encroachment

New Delhi: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday defended the eviction drive at Fakir Colony in Bengaluru, saying it was a necessary

Praveen Togadia warns of agitation if Hindu-only seats not ensured

Jammu: Former Vishva Hindu Parishad leader Praveen Togadia on Saturday demanded that all 50 seats at the Vaishno Devi medical college in Jammu an

Police Told To Identify Accident-Prone Spots Ahead Of Sankranti

Chairing a crime review meeting on Saturday, the SP directed officials to intensify patrolling to prevent burglaries as people travel to their na

Will create policy to support Atal Canteen: CM

Want to retire in your 50s? These 5 budgeting moves could make the American dream real

Early retirement budgeting tips: Retiring early is possible with smart planning and aggressive saving. Experts highlight strict monthly budgeting

Police arrest 350 in 24-hour operation against organised crime ahead of New Year

Two youth killed as truck hits bike on Poonamallee Bypass in city

Air quality panel flags lapses in Gurugrams anti-dust measures

Central pollution watchdog identifies 34 roads with high visible dust, asks civic body to improve ground efforts; air quality in Delhi nears seve

Why no FIR in X-mas women harassment case, asks AAP

GHMC Panel Meet on Dec. 29, Roads, Graveyard on Top Agenda

The committee will also consider a Rs. 2.6 crore proposal for developing a BC graveyard in Madhapurs Chandanagar, with facilities such as a burni

Driver arrested for beating his wife to death

Special electoral roll revision camp held across Chennai

Theagaraya College celebrates 75 years

Naidu Recalls Student Days, Political Journey at NTR Institutions Event

Naidu also recalled his association with Gandipeta, where the Telugu Desam Party headquarters once functioned as a training centre for political

Singapore DPR For Future City

World-class zoo, eco-tourism zone, Rs.10,000-crore integrated township and film studio on cards.

J&K: CBI lawyer killed in highway crash; accused driver arrested

Tragedy struck on the Srinagar-Jammu highway as CBI prosecutor Sheikh Adil Nabi, 35, lost his life in a collision near Banihal. His car was struc

True power of Bangladesh always lies in its people, when united, says Tarique Rahman

Rahman said his plan was for all Bangladeshis a united, inclusive Bangladesh, a Bangladesh that moves forward together

Steps Sought To Improve Nagarjuna Sagar Water Supply To Prakasam

The minister held a review meeting with irrigation department officials at his camp office in Turupu Nayudupalem of Tanguturu mandal to assess th

J&K: Mirwaiz removed Hurriyat link from X bio to 'surrender for CRPF security, alleges Lone

Sajad Lone criticized Mirwaiz Umar Farooq's decision to remove his Hurriyat chairman title from X, calling it a surrender for protocol and securi

Psychic Star should win the Maharaja Jiwajirao Scindia Trophy

359th Prakash Utsav of Guru Gobind Singh Ji Held

The preachers highlighted the life of Guru Gobind Singh Ji as a symbol of courage, selflessness and righteousness, and urged devotees to follow h

Parties, public cry foul as SIR drive excludes lakhs of voters in Kerala

As debate rages over the reported exclusion of around 24 lakh voters from the draft voters list of Kerala, after the Special Intensive Revision (

Protest held outside Jammu Lok Bhavan over MBBS admission row

Protesters in Jammu demanded the cancellation of MBBS admissions at SMVDIME, citing that 42 out of 50 seats went to Muslim candidates. Activists,

Siddipet Tiger Keeps Officials on Toes

Officials said there have been no cattle kills so far, and the tiger is likely to find prey in the 150-hectare forest block, which has deer and f

Case Under Anti-Child Abuse Act Can't Be Dismissed If Victim Turns Hostile: Court

The Delhi High Court has upheld the jail term of a man for raping his minor stepdaughter, observing that guilt under the POCSO Act cannot be dism

Cloth Left Inside Woman During Delivery At Greater Noida Hospital: Police

An FIR has been lodged against doctors of a private hospital in Greater Noida, besides senior health officials, after a women alleged that a half

GHMC Pegs Budget at Rs.11,460 Cr; Focus on Roads, Green Cover

The state government has taken up several infrastructure works including flyovers, underpasses, Road under Bridges (RuBs) and Road over Bridges (

Social Securitys 2.8% boost may be delayed until January for some check if you are affected

The Social Security Administration (SSA) uses a specific calendar to distribute the 2.8% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA). For the majority of th

Power Supply To Durga Temple Snapped Over Dues, Restored After Talks

In the interim, temple authorities made alternative arrangements by deploying generators to ensure uninterrupted power supply and avoid inconveni

Manish Tewari | Too Big To Compete: How Duopolies Are Killing Indias Markets

From aviation and e commerce, to digital payments and food delivery, duopolies have become the hidden architecture of Indias modern economy

Dog Bite Row: GHMC Puts Vets on Notice

The GHMC will launch a special sanitation drive across the city from December 29.

SC special bench to hear suo motu case on definition of Aravalis

A three-judge Special Vacation Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant will hear the matter.

Kerala Capital Thiruvananthapuram 'Omitted' From Rail Upgrade List, Shashi Tharoor Writes To Centre

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor slammed the alleged omission of the Kerala capital from the 48 major cities' infrastructure upgrade initiat

Loaded Truck Overturns In Petbasheerabad

The truck was carrying a consignment of iron and overturned while taking a U-turn. The incident led to traffic disruption in the area for a brief

Woman arrested for stealing gold jewellery in K.K. Nagar

'All Of India Concerned': Congress Condemns Attacks On Minorities In Bangladesh

Mallikarjun Kharge condemned the attacks on Hindu minorities in Bangladesh and said that the whole of India is concerned about it.

Bajrang Dal functionary held for attack on Kashmiri Shawl Seller, MHA reaffirms No Tolerance stand

Uttarakhand Police have arrested a Bajrang Dal functionary and registered an FIR following an assault on a Kashmiri shawl vendor in Udham Singh N

Sanitation workers marching to Secretariat detained

Student Dies After Drinking Formalin at Private Hospital

The incident allegedly occurred due to the negligence of the hospital management in storing hazardous chemicals in an unsafe and accessible area,