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Martyred JCO cremated with full military honours

Excelsior Correspondent REASI, Dec 25: A Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) of the Army, who was killed in a firing incident in Samba district, wa

BJP remembers Vajpayee, pays heartfelt tribute on his 101st Jayanti across J&K

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 25: Jammu & Kashmir Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), led by its senior leaders, remembered and paid heartfelt tri

LG pays tribute to socialist leader Babu Markandeya Singh

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 25: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today paid tribute to Babu Markandeya Singh, a well-known socialist leader

Christmas celebrated with religious fervor, fanfare across J&K; people pray for peace, prosperity

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU/SRINAGAR, Dec 25: Christmas was celebrated across J&K UT with much fervor and fanfare today with all churches fully

J&K Para Judokas bag 35 medals, win two overall trophies

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 25: Jammu and Kashmirs visually impaired Para Judokas delivered a historic and record-breaking performa

Our Govt brought down wall of Art 370: PM

Constitution of India fully implemented in J&K now *Mookerjee rejected provision of two PMs, Emblems, Constitutions Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Dec 25:

I&FC land donors call on Jal Shakti Minister

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 25: A delegation of land donors associated with the Irrigation & Flood Control (I&FC) Department, Jammu, today

RCC storms into KPL Gurgaon finals

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 25: Skipper Heena Bhat, along with Ayushi, Sania, Romani and Anjana, led Rainawari Cricket Club (RCC) t

Balaji is core member of team, can be considered for next tie: Rajpal

Rajpal explained that the choice was influenced by the need for a deuce-court specialist in the doubles pairing

Tightening the opium belt in Madhya Pradesh

The Madhya Pradesh High Courts remark that a case against an 18-year-old man, arrested for illegal opium possession, was rather suspicious, led t

HC Guidelines For Listing Properties As Prohibited

The judge was ruling on a petition challenging the Karimnagar district collectors orders cancelling the registration of 453 registered documents

Jeev wins in Colombo; Pukhraj claims IGPL Order of Merit, gets entry to International Series

As Jeev won his maiden IGPL title, Pukhraj Singh Gill, despite finishing T-12th, won the IGPL Order of Merit by a razor thin margin over Aman Raj

Two persons held for stealing car at a petrol bunk in Chennai

Video : Thailand Bulldozes Hindu Deity Statue In Cambodia

India has condemned the demolition of a Hindu deity statue in Cambodia after visuals showed a Lord Vishnu statue being destroyed in a disputed bo

1 Killed, 5 Injured After Helium Balloon Cylinder Explodes Mysuru: Cops

One person was killed, and five others were injured when a helium gas cylinder, used to fill balloons, exploded in Karnataka's Mysuru on Thursday

IAS Officers Reshuffle: Haritha Is New TGPSC Secretary

Garima Agrawal (2019 batch), additional collector (local bodies), Rajanna Sircilla, was directed to continue to hold full additional charge (FAC)

Chelsea boosted by return of Delap and Estevao ahead of Villa test

Chelsea is fourth in the league, trailing third-placed Villa by seven points

Colonel assault case: CBI drops murder bid charge; SIT accused of 'shielding' policemen

CBI has filed a chargesheet against four Punjab Police personnel, naming Inspector Ronnie Singh as the prime accused in the assault on Colonel Pu

Mirwaiz Farooq Removes 'Hurriyat Chairman' Designation From Social Media

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, the chief cleric and a moderate separatist voice in the Kashmir Valley, on Thursday evening removed his designation as 'Chai

GHMC To Turn Hi-Tech For Enhanced Services

The primary purpose of this initiative is to build a high-performance digital app that acts as the core operational tool for field teams conducti

ED case against the former madrassa teacher who drew UP government salary staying in UK

The Enforcement Directorate has registered a money laundering case against a government-recognized madrassa teacher from Azamgarh who fraudulentl

Bonala Dancer Dies After Fall During Jathara In Razole

According to Razole sub-inspector B. Rajesh Kumar, the girl was part of a 12-member troupe that had arrived in the village to perform during godd

Officials Are Making Arrangements To Take Up Works Under The VB-G Ram G Scheme From December 26 To 31.

The central government renamed the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme and changed the norms of the scheme. Especially work

Odisha: Maoist commander Ganesh, 3 others killed in encounter

Naxal carried a Rs 1.1 crore bounty on his head

A 22-Year-Old Man With Telugu Origins Arrested In The United States For Arson At A Place Of Worship In Texas

Lella was arrested by the Collin county police in Texas for threatening to set fire to a place of worship, with reports stating that he threatene

'Had to go for namaz to next village': Around 55km from Chandigarh, Sikh woman donates land for mosque; Hindus give money

In a heartwarming display of unity, a 75-year-old Sikh woman in Punjab's Jakhwali village donated land for a new mosque. Sikh and Hindu families

Karnataka bus fire: Another driver's quick decision saved 43 lives

A horrific accident occurred in Chitradurga, Karnataka, when a container truck jumped the median and collided with a sleeper bus. The bus driver,

Centre Approves Rs 6.5 Crore Khelo India Synthetic Track For Jammikunta

The project includes a 400-metre, four-lane synthetic track built to World Athletics standards at the Government Degree College grounds within Ja

Karnataka bus inferno: Wedding bells for 2 techies silenced

A tragic road accident near Hiriyur claimed the lives of two young women, AM Navya and HC Manasa, who were traveling to Sigandur temple. Both wer

Jammikunta Gets Rs.6.5 Cr Track

Union minister Sanjay expressed his happiness over the approval, stating that the facility would be a major boost for local talent.

BTC price prediction alert: Why $23 billion Bitcoin options expiry could trigger major BTC USD volatility tomorrow

Bitcoin BTC USD price prediction December 26: Bitcoin's market is focused on a massive options expiry on December 26. This event, the largest on

Karnataka bus tragedy: 5-year-old girl among 6 dead in fire; 28 injured

A horrific highway collision in Karnataka claimed six lives, including a child, and left 28 injured after a truck veered onto the wrong side, str

Is Netflix down? NFL fans report streaming issues during Christmas day game

Several NFL fans reported issues streaming Netflix during the Washington Commanders vs. Dallas Cowboys game on Christmas Day. Downdetector logged

Hyderabad airport receives bomb threat for Riyadh-bound Flynas flight; lands safely

Earlier on December 6, two international flights had received bomb threat emails at the Hyderabad airport. The threats were sent to the customer

JNUTA demands reinstatement of Jamia professor suspended over question on atrocities against Muslims

2 arrested in attempt to murder case over exchange of fire

Santa Claus skit: AAP leaders booked for hurting religious sentiments

Delhi govt. opens Atal Canteens on Vajpayees birth anniversary

45 canteens start operations, 55 more to open within 20 days,labourers and slum dwellers to get a full meal for 5, says CM; Education Minister di

RSS Sarkaryavah Hosabale Hails BMS' Ideological Commitment And Sacrifice-Driven Rise To Global Labour Leadership At New Office Inauguration

The trade union had emerged as the number one organisation in the world through sincere struggles and sacrifices for the working class, he said w

L-G names DDA park after Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Govt. doles out educational tablets to 240 meritorious students

Ranjan Named Head of HMDA Metro Area

Ranjan will continue to hold FAC of the posts of special chief secretary, youth, tourism, culture and sports, and director of archaeology.

Prayers & a message as PM Modi joins Christmas service

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended a Christmas service, emphasizing love and compassion, as the BJP intensifies its outreach to the Christian

Its Official: GHMC is Now Indias Biggest Civic Body

The erstwhile GHMC was spread across 650 square kilometres with six zones, 30 circles and 150 wards.

DC Edit | A Giant Punch By Isro

t highlights Indias arrival as a spacefaring nation with credible heavy-lift launch capabilities, which are essential for deep-space exploration

Vizag To Usher In New Year 2026 With Beach Parties, Indoor And Outdoor Galas

Novotel Visakhapatnam is hosting Vintage Presents: New Year Gala 2026, featuring singer Sameera Bharadwaj. A Square Gokarting is organising Adven

BJP Leaders Pay Tribute on Atals 101st Birth Anniversary

Kishan Reddy hailed Vajpayee as an intellectual, poet, and administrator who addressed the UN in Hindi, India's principal language.

DC Edit | New Elected Dhaka Govt Must For India Ties' Reset

Attacks on Hindus leading to insecurity among the minorities not seen since Sheikh Hasina Wazed flew into exile in India in August 2024, targetin

Oswal's Digital Arrest: ED Recovers Rs 5.24 Cr of Rs 7 Cr Stolen

ED searched 11 locations across five states in connection with the anti-money laundering case.

Quote of the day by Michael Jordan: 'Some people want it to happen, some wish it...'

Quote of the day by Michael Jordan shares a clear message on action and effort. The quote reflects his career path, achievements, and decisions.

16-Year-Old Girl Found Dead In Maharashtra Government School Hostel

A 16-year-old girl allegedly committed suicide at a government-run ashram' (residential) school in Murbad tehsil of the district on Thursday, pol

Water Supply to Hit in Many Parts on December 27, 28

Water supply will be restored after the completion of the repairs, the board said.

Dilip Cherian | Gujarat Babus Get A Message And A Deadline

On paper, this looks like routine governance, review meetings, status reports, and coordination memos. In reality, it signals something deeper: a

Mob kills minority Hindu man, interim government blames terror activities by victim

The deceased, identified as Amrit Mondal, had allegedly formed a criminal gang and was involved in extortion and other criminal activities

Dream Big: Timothe Chalamet honors Susan Boyle with Marty Supreme jacket

Timothe Chalamet has honored Susan Boyle by gifting her a Marty Supreme jacket, celebrating her remarkable rise after Britains Got Talent. Boyle

Redrawing Aravallis Will Prove A Threat to Ecology: Jairam Ramesh

Ramesh said that under the new definition, an Aravalli hill is a landform with an elevation of at least 100 metres above its local surrounding te

Delhi high court bars dummy school from running classes XI and XII, admitting students

Delhi High Court has barred Richmondd Global School from admitting new students to classes XI and XII and initiated contempt proceedings against

Mild tension at Gandhi Darshan amid dispute over managing committee

Nilgiris Tea Growers Remember Vajpayee with Affection

N. Bheeman, a small tea grower hailing from Thuneri village here, who recalled the meeting with Prime Minister Vajpayee then, said the meeting wa

BJP Freed India of Single Familys Bondage

The Rashtra Prerna Sthal has been developed as a landmark national memorial and inspirational complex of enduring national significance.

Soura Access Road Dispute: Court directs SMC, Police to ensure compliance of 2023 restraint order

Srinagar, Dec 25:A local court has directed the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) and the Police to ensure compliance of an earlier court orde

Mohan Guruswamy | Why Is India Still So Dirty And Polluted?

The Ashok Mehta committee in 1977 was tasked with evolving an effective and decentralised system of development administration. The committee hel

Revanth Wants Kite Festivals at Restored Lakes

Revanth Reddy said themed kite festivals could be organised at different lakes, involving various sections of society.

Jammu records 9 pc rainfall deficits, Kashmir 44 pc

Jammu Tawi/Srinagar, Dec 25: Seasonal precipitation in Jammu and Kashmir from October 1 to December 25 remained 44 per cent below normal in Kashm

New labour codes may reshape MNC payrolls

Experts say that companies will have to update transfer pricing benchmarks and documentation, as changes in the cost base could affect the arm's

Army revises social media guidelines

Jammu Tawi, Dec 25:The Indian Army has issued an internal directive revising its policy on the use of social media applications by personnel, und

Man attempts suicide at Makkahs Grand Mosque; security officer injured

Makkah: A man attempted to take his own life at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, on Thursday, December 25, prompting an emergency respon

CM Naidu Cites Vajpayee as Focal Point of National Development

A commemorative postal stamp featuring Vajpayee was also released.

End reservation row or face agitation: NC MP challenges Omar

Srinagar, Dec 25 : Estranged National Conference (NC) Lok Sabha MP Ruhullah Mehdi on Thursday threatened the government with a protest if it did

Spartacus: House of Ashur Episode 5 release date, time, schedule and how to watch: Global streaming timings worldwide

Spartacus: House of Ashur Episode 5 release date, time, schedule and how to watch details are now clear. The episode airs on December 26, 2025. T

Harish Rao Alleges Neglect of Government Hostel Students

Launching a political attack, Harish Rao criticised Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy over governance and alleged corruption, and accused the gover

The Sector Will Soon Become Self-Reliant and Start Exporting: Union Minister Shah

Natural farming will not only tackle the health issues involving the fertilizer-based agriculture but also increase the farmers income, besides b

Bandi Attacks BRS, Congress

Sanjay announced that the BJP would clinch the Mayor seat in the GHMC elections and make Hyderabad free from Majlis influence, despite Congress e

ZPHS Manakondur Students on Four-Day Educational Tour to Delhi

Union minister for state Bandi Sanjay Kumar, after learning about the visit, hosted the students at his official residence and arranged free food

J&K: After Rajouri and Poonch, now Kathua district administration suspends VPN services for two months

Authorities in Jammu's Kathua district have suspended VPN services for two months due to security concerns, following similar actions in Rajouri

Vajpayee Is My Eternal Inspiration: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Chouhan, who also holds the rural development portfolio, credited the ex-PM for pioneering rural transformation through the Golden Quadrilateral

Letters to The Editor December 26, 2025

Purasawalkam residents lament crumbling civic infrastructure on Bricklin Road

GCC has not taken sustained action against encroachments and several civic violations, says resident; Corporation cites lack of support from poli

Stray Dog Goes on Rampage in Vemulawada; 21 Devotees Injured

Sudden rush of victims caused a tense situation at the local hospital as doctors rushed to provide anti-rabies treatment.

Another Hindu Man Lynched In Bangladesh Over Alleged Extortion

The deceased, identified as Amrit Mondal, had allegedly formed a criminal gang and was involved in extortion and other criminal activities

Gig Workers Participate in Flash Strike

According to union leaders, aggregator platforms attempted to blunt the impact of the strike by deploying third-party delivery firms, offering ad

AIADMK forms panel to draft manifesto for 2026 Assembly poll

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami says the committee will tour Tamil Nadu to elicit opinions and views from the general public whi

Ice storm warning issued across Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, and parts of Michigan

Winter storm warning: The National Weather Service (NWS) upgraded its winter storm advisory to an ice storm warning on Thursday, impacting region

Fragile attractiveness: on the latest FDI data and India

Indias best efforts to bring in investment can be upended by U.S.

Hostility towards women in digital spaces damaging democracy: Uttarakhand women's commission chief

DEHRADUN: Chairperson of Uttarakhand Women's Commission Kusum Kandwal has issued a statement condemning the growing hostility against women on so

Post-Matric Scholarships For Tribal Students Released: Sandhya Rani

The minister said the measures reflect the governments resolve to ensure uninterrupted, positive and fear-free education for tribal students, and

A year of dissipating promises for Indian foreign policy

New Delhi confronts challenges that concern economic and energy security, global strategic stability, and regional security

Ayurveda needs deeper research, specialised expertise: Health Minister

Pakistan just a junta with nuclear weapons: Putin to George W Bush

Newly released documents reveal Russian President Vladimir Putin and then US President George W Bush shared deep worries about Pakistan's nuclear

FSSAI warns food businesses against labeling herbal infusions as tea

Under FSSAI regulations, the term tea can be used on packaging and labels only for beverages derived from Camellia sinensis