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Kalinga Lancers edge Bengal Tigers 2-1, move to second

MENS HIL CHENNAI, Jan 8: Vedanta Kalinga Lancers registered their second win on the trot, clinching a narrow 2-1 victory against Shrachi Bengal T

Ranchi Royals beat SG Pipers 5-2

WOMENS HIL RANCHI, Jan 8: Lucina von der Heyde and Hannah Cotter netted a brace each as Ranchi Royals outclassed SG Pipers 5-2 in their last matc

Trump Says My Own Morality Is Only Restraint On Global Power

US President Donald Trump said in an interview published Thursday that his own morality was the only constraint on his power to order military ac

Boxing: Poonam stuns defending champion Sakshi

GREATER NOIDA, Jan 8: Former Youth World Championships gold medallist Poonam Poonia produced a fearless display to hand defending 54kg champion S

Why drinking water right after waking up is more powerful than you think, and the exact amount you should have

Staying hydrated is essential for overall health, and the first glass of water in the morning can make a significant difference. While we sleep,

No supplements needed: 5 easily available foods that help increase vitamin B12 naturally

Vitamin B12 plays a key role in keeping your nerves healthy, supporting red blood cell production and maintaining energy levels. A deficiency can

FIR against national shooting coach for sexual assault of minor; NRAI suspends him

NEW DELHI, Jan 8: A prominent member of Indias shooting coaching staff, Ankush Bhardwaj, has been suspended by the national federation after a mi

North Korea's Kim pledges permanent support for Russia's Putin in a letter, KCNA says

The letter was a reply to a letter the Russia President sent earlier

Trump orders $200 billion mortgage bond buy to cut home loan rates

President Trump ordered $200 billion in mortgage bonds to lower mortgage rates and monthly payments. He said Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have enou

Elon Musk's X App Could Be Banned In UK Over Grok Sexualised Images: Report

Elon Musk's app X could be banned in Britain amid the row over its Artificial Intelligence 'Grok' undressing women and children in photographs, t

Jaishankar meets French President Emmanuel Macron: EAM conveys PM Modis warm wishes; exchanges views on global issues

Murugan idol with six faces

Indian national stranded on Yemens island evacuated to Saudi Arabia

JEDDAH, Jan 8: An Indian national, who was stranded on an island in Yemen for the past few weeks, was evacuated to Saudi Arabia, the Indian Embas

Tribute to Yasho Rajya Lakshmi

Ravi Rohmetra ravirohmetra@gmail.com Maharani Yasho Rajya Lakshmi was a rare blend of grace, compassion, and dignity. Endowed with a charming dis

BJP planning high-pitched campaign to best DMK in Tamil Nadu

A Constructive Reflection

Strengthening Sports Governance Through Expertise Dr Vikesh Kumar vikesh7772@gmail.com The recent discussion surrounding the selection of the Jam

S Jaishankar Meets French President Emmanuel Macron

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met French President Emmanuel Macron and conveyed Prime Minister Modi's warm wishes.

Sangli bank lockers cleaned out

SWAMIH fund completes 61,000 stalled homes by Dec 15

NEW DELHI, Jan 8: The SWAMIH Fund, a government-backed stress fund for affordable and mid-income housing, has successfully completed over 61,000

Fed rate cuts expected in 2026 as Congressional Budget Office warns of slower growth and costlier mortgages

The U.S. economy is expected to see lower interest rates but higher borrowing costs ahead. A new CBO report says unemployment may rise before eas

Sensex plunges 780 points amid renewed trade uncertainty

Mumbai, Jan 8: Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty fell sharply by nearly 1 per cent on Thursday, continuing their weak momentum for the fo

Rupee ends 3 paise lower at 89.90 against USD

Mumbai, Jan 8: The rupee settled 3 paise lower at 89.90 against the US dollar on Thursday, amid sustained outflow of foreign funds and a stronger

ED deputy director who probed Kerala gold case forced to retire

SEBI overhauls broker rules after 3 decades

NEW DELHI, Jan 8: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has overhauled its stockbroker regulations for the first time since 1992, int

Silver slides nearly 3.5% on MCX

MUMBAI, Jan 8: Silver prices tumbled sharply on Thursday, dropping nearly 3.5% to trade below Rs 2,42,000 per kg on the MCX amid heavy selling pr

Amit Shah urges masses to join Somnath Swabhiman Parv

NEW DELHI, Jan 8 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who is also the trustee of Somnath Mahadev Temple, has urged the people of the country to join

No new permit for Indian onion imports

CM meets J&K U-16 Cricket team after historic Vijay Merchant Trophy win

JKCA rolls out red carpet Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 8: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah today interacted with the victorious J&K Und

CM launches JK e-Pathshala tele education channel

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 8: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today launched JK e-Pathshala Direct to Home Channel-53, a dedicated educatio

Kavinder reviews preparations for 6th Khelo India Winter Games

Excelsior Sports Correspondent LEH, Jan 8: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, today in a meeting, reviewed the ongoing preparations f

BJP will win Bengal polls, implement Ayushman Bharat: Nadda

KOLKATA, Jan 8 : BJP president JP Nadda on Thursday expressed confidence that the party would win the West Bengal Assembly elections and ensure t

Bangladesh asks 3 of 5 missions in India to keep visa sections closed for now

SC stays JKCA elections amid fraud allegations; flags back-dated orders, electoral roll manipulation

NEW DELHI, Jan 8: In a significant intervention, the Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the ongoing elections of the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Asso

Sakeena Itoo inaugurates Shri Aurobindo Gyan Kendra at JU

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 8: The University of Jammu today inaugurated the Shri Aurobindo Gyan Kendra at the Dhanvantri Library, providi

DG YSS orders fresh trial for selection of Cricket U-14 boys

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 8: The Director General (DG) Youth Services & Sports (YSS) has today ordered fresh selection trial matc

Shopian Taekwondo Cship concludes

Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, Jan 8: District Shopian Taekwondo Championship 2025-26 concluded with a formal closing ceremony and priz

Media can play crucial role in highlighting benefits of VB G RAM G: Sat Sharma

PIB Jammu holds workshop at Samba Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, Jan 8: Press Information Bureau (PIB), Jammu today organised a media workshop he

Thermal drones can track dolphin health without having to touch or disturb them

Marine mammals are sentinels of the sea. When dolphins and whales show signs of stress or illness, it often signals deeper problems in the ocean

Dark matter may interact with neutrinos, challenging standard model of universe

Scientists have moved a step closer to solving one of the universes biggest mysteries, with new research suggesting that dark matter and neutrino

NASA Cuts Space Station Mission Short After An Astronaut's Medical Issue

NASA is cutting a mission aboard the International Space Station short after an astronaut had a medical issue.

Shah to launch digital platform for storing IED-related data

HNLC-ni kamikkenatanina sorkariko VPP singdoa

SHILLONG: Voice of the Peoples Party (VPP)-ko dilenggipa manderangna Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) bobil dolni kamikkenatanina m

Overseas electors, those temporarily away from Bengal exempt from in-person SIR hearings: CEO

A relative can appear in the hearing on behalf of the elector, a notice by the CEOs office said

Four arrested for cheating several on the pretext of arranging bank loans

Electoral roll-rangko taripilani gride gipin jatrangni election-o bak raaniko champengna manjawa: NPP

SHILLONG: Electoral roll-rangko gital dake taripiltaikuja dipetde Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) election-o Tribal onggijagipa ma

Indian Ambassador to US Kwatra meets House Speaker Mike Johnson

NEW YORK, Jan 8 : Indian Ambassador to the US Vinay Kwatra met Speaker Mike Johnson at Capitol Hill, thanked him for his solidarity with Indias c

Vocal for local campaign core pillar of PMs vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat: Koul

BJP honours participants in Swadeshi Mela Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Jan 8: BJP general secretary (Org) Ashok Koul today emphasized that t

BSP condemns closure of Katra Medical College

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 8: J&K unit of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), has strongly condemned the abrupt closure and withdrawal of MBBS per

What is NASA Project Anchor and can gravity blackout happen ever? Here's complete truth about viral claim, what will happen if we lose gravity and people reactions

What is NASA Project Anchor and can gravity blackout happen ever? A viral claim says Earth will lose gravity for seven seconds in 2026 due to a N

The Raja Saab X Review: Prabhas' Horror-Fantasy Gets Mixed Reviews

Early reactions on X (formerly known as Twitter) raise a toast to Prabhas' screen presence while director Maruthi's direction is being given a la

DC Ramban reviews implementation of Mission YUVA

Excelsior Correspondent RAMBAN, Jan 8: Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Mohammad Alyas Khan today chaired a review meeting to assess the progress and

Centre focusing on growth of food processing, hopes for more steps in Budget: Chirag Paswan

NEW DELHI, Jan 8 : Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Thursday said the government has taken several steps to boost the food processing sector and h

Sri Lanka to inaugurate its Rebuilding Sri Lanka housing programme

COLOMBO, Jan 8 : Reeling from the devastation of Cyclone Ditwah, the Sri Lankan government will be launching its Rebuilding Sri Lanka housing ini

NHAI organises health check-up, blood donation camp

Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, Jan 8: As a part of Road Safety Month initiatives, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) organised a health

Passenger traffic at Mumbai airport grows 1.3 pc to 55.5 mn in 2025

MUMBAI, Jan 8 : Passenger traffic at Mumbai International Airport saw a modest growth of 1.3 per cent to 55.5 million during 2025 against 54.8 mi

Umar Khalid is not my mentor, Sharjeel Imam tells Delhi court

He had never spoken to Mr. Khalid in the five years he spent at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Mr. Imams counsel said on his behalf

Murders, other crimes have come down in city, say Greater Chennai City Police

Greater Chennai City Police Commissioner A. Arun said there were 105 murder cases each, reported in 2023 and 2024. In 2025, only 93 murder cases

Can't allow dogs to roam inside hospital wards: Supreme Court

U.K. PM Starmer, Trump discuss security and Russia deterrence in Arctic region

Mr. Starmer had said he stood with Denmark in its defence of Greenland, saying no one else should determine the future of the vast territory

After demolition, Sambhal to fine violators 75 lakh for encroachment

Minneapolis ICE shooting: Agent Jonathan Ross identified as investigation grows

An ICE operation in Minneapolis turned deadly after a woman was shot during enforcement action. The officer involved later drew public attention

Youth Congress cadre hang KTR effigy over Rahul Gandhi remark, he hits back

Youth Congress activists hung an effigy of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president KT Rama Rao (KTR) in Telanganas Jangaon, on Thursday, J

Trump pulls US out of India-led solar alliance, key climate pact

7 RSS men get life for killing CPM worker

Jonathan Ross military past, father and Iraq connection explained amid Minneapolis ICE shooting

Jonathan Ross military past, father and Iraq connection has come under focus after the ICE officer fatally shot Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis.

City police investigating the assault on constable at Marina beach

Trump backs bill letting him slap up to 500% levy on India

Series of bomb hoaxes hits court work in 7 states

No RTO Visit Needed For New Vehicle Registration

The move, first indicated by transport minister Ponnam Prabhakar in May 2024 during an interaction with Deccan Chronicle, aims to simplify proced

Government Intensifies Crackdown On Spurious Cotton Seed Sellers Amid farmers' Crisis

The fake seeds smuggled from Maharashtra and Gujarat have low germination, poor yields, bollworm vulnerability, and need excessive herbicide use

UN says U.S. has 'legal obligation' to fund agencies after Trump withdraws from several organisations

The 31 UN-related agencies include the UN's population agency and the UN treaty that establishes international climate negotiations

Bangladesh imam who incited mob to lynch Dipu held

Denmark, Greenland Envoys Met With US officials Over Trump's Takeover Call

Denmark and Greenland's envoys to Washington have begun a vigorous effort to urge U.S. lawmakers as well as key Trump administration officials to

'Ashamed of you!': Trump explodes at GOP senators after Senate vote to curb his war powers

Who is Minneapolis ICE agent Jonathan Ross and has Renee Nicole Good shooter photo and social media profiles surfaced?

Who is Minneapolis ICE agent Jonathan Ross and has Renee Nicole Good shooter photo and social media profiles surfaced is now a key question after

Raid drama in Kolkata as Didi tails ED on I-PAC trail, cries vendetta

The Federal prosecutor accuses Newsom of fraud amid Trump crackdown

The Trump administration is cracking down on California fraud in homelessness and welfare programs. Federal prosecutors say millions in taxpayer

NPP failed in running GHADC, says Pala

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 8: Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president, Vincent Pala, has said that the NPP has failed on all fro

Group files complaint over encroachment of PWD road in WGH

From Our Correspondent PHULBARI, Jan 8: A West Garo Hills-based group has expressed frustration over administrative inaction regarding the illega

Centre approves Rs 70 cr for road, bridge project in East Jaintia Hills

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 8: The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) has sanctioned Rs 70.14 crore for the project Const

Over 300 vehicles penalised for tinted glass in EKH

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 8: In an intensified crackdown, more than 300 vehicles have penalised in recent months for violating the ban on tin

Mining dept directs EJH DC to probe dynamite blast

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 8: The Mining and Geology Department has directed the East Jaintia Hills Deputy Commissioner to conduct an inquiry

BJP launches campaign to trace 'missing' & 'absent' voters in UP

Adimulam Pulls Up Officials Over Protocol Violations

The MLA also expressed anger over the absence of officials from the electricity department, Roads and Buildings, and Panchayat Raj at the Praja D

Tourism growth: Call for new set of rural building bye-laws

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 8: Centre Point Group Enterprise Managing Director Larsing M. Sawyan has stressed that the Meghalaya government sho

Complaint against illegal teer counters in West Garo Hills

From Our Correspondent TURA, Jan 8: Combined groups from Phulbari in West Garo Hills have filed a complaint to the Superintendent of Police again

SBI Shillong Branch to host centenary celebration

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 8: State Bank of India (SBI) Shillong Branch will be celebrating 100 years of continuous banking service, marking a

DC Edit | Grand Alliance Wont Sway TN

What the BJP and the AIADMK forgot was that the pushy attitude could only help them make showy claims of spearheading a grand coalition but it co

Health dept to hold talks with agitating ASHA workers today

By Our Reporter Shillong, Jan 8: The state Health Department has invited the Meghalaya ASHA Workers Union (MAWU) for talks following the suspensi

11-year-old boy saves 9-year-old sister from leopard in Sangli