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LG interacts with IAS Officer Trainees of 2025 Batch

Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Dec 29: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today interacted with the IAS Officer Trainees of the 2025 Batch, who are

Nepal crackdown against cross-border bride matchmaking by Chinese brokers

BEIJING, Dec 29 : Nepalese authorities have intensified a crackdown against illegal cross-border matchmaking following revelations that brokers a

PLA launches Justice Mission 2025 drills in Taiwan Strait

BEIJING, Dec 29 : The PLA Eastern Theater Command has dispatched its Army, Navy, Air Force, and Rocket Force troops in the Taiwan Strait to condu

Govt exempts certain imported copper products from quality control order

NEW DELHI, Dec 28 : The government has exempted certain imported copper products from the mandatory quality control order for one year, according

India fast tracks clearances for power projects construction in J&K

Pak says it will face humanitarian crisis *DPRs of many projects being expedited Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Dec 29: India has been fast tracking clear

Dr Jitendra inaugurates new BRIC Secretariat, highlights Indias bioeconomy journey

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Dec 29: Ahead of New Year, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Scienc

Suppression, undemocratic approach in J&K to have serious consequences: Karra

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Dec 29: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) president Tariq Hameed Karra today alleged that th

Sri Lankan Navy aids rehabilitation of damaged schools in Badulla, Passara

BADULLA, Dec 29: The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has stepped up its role in post-cyclone recovery efforts by supporting the rehabilitation of schools an

Fifty years ago| Correctional methods: Value of probation

XRP, SOL and Dogecoin beat Bitcoin and Ether Is gold and silver plunge shaking BTC today?

Bitcoin (BTC) is trading sideways near $87,000 as a massive plunge in gold and silver prices shakes traditional markets. While the Big Two remain

Garo Hills-o bijolini kajinako bate raenga inako MePDCL jegala

TURA: Garo Hills-o, mongsongbate West Garo Hills ajani akawe jolrango, bijolini kajinarangko bariata ine matnanganiko Meghalaya Power Distributio

Skanggipa changna koelarangko Mendipathar Railway Station-oni watata

MENDIPATHAR: Robibar salo, skanggipa changna North Garo Hills ajao donggipa Mendipathar Railway Station-oni koelarangko rel gario watataha aro ia

About 170 Sheep Mysteriously Die In UP, Yogi Adityanath Orders Probe

Around 170 sheep died under mysterious circumstances near Rashtriya Prerna Sthal in Lucknow, prompting police to send samples for testing to dete

UP records highest domestic tourism among states in 2025; fourth in terms of foreigner visits

LUCKNOW, Dec 29: Extensive renovation of religious, cultural and historical sites, along with the development of modern tourism infrastructure, h

Bengal CM lays foundation stone of Dura Angan at New Town, billed to be biggest such shrine

KOLKATA, Dec 29 : West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today laid the foundation stone of Durga Angan, billed to be the biggest such shrine

SGPC using Akal Takht as shield to protect its masters: Mann on row over FIR on missing saroops

CHANDIGARH, Dec 29 : Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday accused the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee of failing to find the 328

Arunachal: Indian Army constructs homestay at border village of Taksing under VVP

ITANAGAR, Dec 29: As part of its continued efforts towards border area development, the Indian Army, under Operation Sadbhavna, has constructed a

ILP, Khasi/Garo kusikko 8th Schedule-o napatchina dabianiko bilakbatatchina MP didia

SHILLONG: Meghalaya adoko Inner Line Permit (ILP) ragatchina dabianiko aro Khasi-Garo kusikrangko Indian Constitution-ni Eighth Schedule-o napatc

Maiden flight test of Pinaka long-range guided rocket conducted successfully

NEW DELHI, Dec 29 : The maiden flight test of Pinaka long-range guided rocket was conducted successfully on Monday, and it impacted the target wi

Panun Kashmir organizes national webinar

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 29: In order to commemorate the Shahidi-Saptah of Singh-Shishu, 34th Margdarshan-Day and the Martyrdom-Day of

ADC conducts quarterly inspection of EVM warehouse

Excelsior Correspondent KARGIL, Dec 29: Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Kargil, Imteeaz Kacho conducted inspection of the Electronic Voting

2 yrs imprisonment awarded to Myanmar national

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 29: The Court of Principal Sessions Judge Udhampur, Virinder Singh Bhou, today convicted a foreign national of

Critically Ill Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia's Condition Worsens: Report

Critically ill former prime minister and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson Khaleda Zia's condition has worsened and she is being tre

Son's wedding invite lands man in cops net 13 yrs after fleeing custody

Inter edge past Atalanta to claim top spot in Serie A

Inter lead a tightly contested league table on 36 points, one clear of city rivals AC Milan and two ahead of Napoli

Little festive cheer for nameless students

Editor, Almost a week has passed and we have had no response so far to the anguished plea of a NEHU student. A letter titled, A Students Plea for

Ideology and politics

A sudden showering of praise on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh by Congress veteran Digvijay Singh has sparked a major debate within the politica

Who Is a Khasi? Tradition, Genetics, and the Politics of Identity

By Bhogtoram Mawroh Recently, something extraordinary happened that marked a clear break from tradition. After the demise of Freeman Syiem, the S

When ethics collapse : A letter from the academia

By Arpita Saikia It all started with a fake Gmail ID impersonating a renowned regional history association based in North East India. An email wa

Mob attacks Assam cops, frees man held for pro-Pahalgam post

New Zealand's Doug Bracewell announces retirement from all forms of cricket

Bracewells most recent international match was a Test against Sri Lanka in Wellington in 2023, and a recent rib injury led him to conclude his ca

Bardot controversy: Why did Chappell Roan walk back her Brigitte Bardot tribute?

Brigitte Bardot, the legendary French actress and global style icon, died Sunday at age 91. While celebrated for her 1950s cinema roles, her deat

Day after Dr. Abdullah opposed students protest, NC legislator says should have been allowed

Sadiqs statement came as a U-turn on the stand taken by Dr. Abdullah, who questioned the intention of the leaders who wanted to join protests in

Quote of the day by Heraclitus: 'Dogs bark at what they don't understand.' Here's some intriguing quotes by Greek philosopher remembered for cosmology

Quote of the day by Heraclitus explains the meaning of his saying, Dogs bark at what they don't understand. Let us understand what quote of the d

Amit Shah to visit West Bengal for three days ahead of 2026 polls

Between December 29 and December 31, Mr Shah is also expected to chair several meetings with the State unit of the BJP and review the partys road

Congress suspends Aravalli agitation in Rajasthan after SC decision

Pradesh Congress Committee president Govind Singh Dotasra said the Supreme Courts order depicted respect for peoples voice and was a decisive blo

Thought of the day by Abraham Maslow: 'If you plan on being anything less than you are capable of being, you will...' - today's self-growth quotes by the father of humanistic psychology

Thought of the day: Renowned psychologist Abraham Maslow's insights on self-actualization offer a powerful message for today's uncertain times. H

Bombay High Court orders speedy trial in NDPS cases against Yemeni national

Court says prolonged retention without trial is causingunnecessaryburden on Government exchequer;directs magistrate to conclude cases within thre

HITO seeks Assam CMs assistance in implementing ILP across NE states

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 29: The Hynniewtrep Integrated Territorial Organisation (HITO) on Monday urged Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa S

Trump indicates U.S. 'hit' facility that he tied to alleged drug boats

Pynursla arson case: 3 accused summoned for questioning

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 29: Police have identified three individuals involved in the arson attack that destroyed three vehicles in Dong Umk

Will knock hell out of them: Trump vows action if Iran rebuilds nukes; Watch Netanyahus reaction

A vendor sells seasonal fruit called Sohphlang at Motphran

A vendor sells seasonal fruit called Sohphlang at Motphran on Monday. (ST)

Data breach settlement could pay some Americans $75,000 heres whos eligible

Americans affected by Watson Clinics data breach can claim up to $75,000. Sensitive patient information, including Social Security numbers, was e

About 170 sheep mysteriously die in Lucknow, police sends samples for testing

Prima facie, it is not clear whether these sheep died after consuming waste material or some unknown person had allegedly given poison to them

Villas remarkable revival puts Emerys men in title contention

EPL PREVIEW London, Dec 29: When Aston Villa was on a five-match winless run to start the Premier League season, the team looked more like a pote

First-ever rake load leaves state from Mendipathar rly station

From Our Correspondent MENDIPATHAR, Dec 29: In a historic first for Meghalaya, Sunday witnessed the first time that a train carrying a consignmen

Bhutans Sonam sets new T20I record with 8-wicket haul

New Delhi, Dec 29: Bhutan spinner Sonam Yeshey has scripted history by becoming the first bowler to take eight wickets in a mens T20 Internationa

Saleng condemns Tripura students killing, attacks on Christmas revellers

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 29: Tura MP Saleng Sangma has condemned the racial killing of a Tripura student in Uttarakhand and instances of hoo

Australia like to be consistent with selection, says coach McDonald

Melbourne, Dec 29: Head coach Andrew McDonald was wary of making too many changes for the series finale, with valuable ICC World Test Championshi

Arrests when abuse is found: DHS launches door-to-door probe after Minnesota fraud clip goes viral

Trump faces Ukraine ultimatum: Zelenskyy wants 50-yr US protection; Putin shuts door on Donbas talks

Congress conducts lok sansad to seek public opinion on how to combat pollution

TV Serial Actress Found Dead In Bengaluru

A native of Kottur in Vijaynagar district, Nandini shifted to Bengaluru in 2019. She discontinued her engineering course to take-up her career in

AAP demands closure of toll plazas to combat pollution

Will Knock The Hell Out : Trump Threatens Iran Over Nuclear Enrichment

President Donald Trump warned Iran against reconstituting its nuclear program Monday as he welcomed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to

Flights, trains disrupted as dense fog reduces visibility in Delhi

128 flights cancelled, 8 diverted, several trains reported running late; many areas record visibility of less than 50 metres even as air turns ha

19-Year-Old BTech Student Dies by Suicide in Anantapur District

Charan, a first-year BTech student at a private college in Anantapur, was found hanging from a tree in an agricultural field in his village.

Aakar Patel | Amid Apathy Of The Vast Majority, Intent Will Always Hold Upper Hand

To those who are new to this: What does the BJPs ideology seek? It wants to persecute and harm minority Indians, Muslims and Christians, and that

Will D4vd be indicted? What the grand jury is deciding in the Celeste Rivas murder investigation

D4vd Celeste Rivas murder case: Los Angeles prosecutors are moving closer to a possible indictment of D4vd as a grand jury reviews evidence in th

GHMC Sanitation Drive to Clean Foot Over Bridges

Elsewhere, the Prajavani programme where residents can air grievances was held at some GHMC offices including at its new zones.

China Manja Sale Busted In LB Nagar

Police said the arrest followed information received regarding the sale of the illegal manja. Sub-inspector D. Narsaiah, after approvals, interce

SIR hearings disrupted in Bengal, EC observer's car attacked

Missing Woman Traced in Five Hours After Landing at RGIA

After a quick investigation, police identified that she had booked a cab.

BJP and Shiv Sena finalise 137-90 seat formula for BMC polls

Sridhar Babu, Kumar Birla To Join BITSAA Meet On January 10

Governor Jishnu Dev Varma will inaugurate the conference on January 9.

GHMC Amendments To Be Discussed In Coming Days

The BJP presented a list of 32 items that it wanted discussed in the House. BJPLP leader Maheshwar Reddy urged the government to hold a debate on

New Year Bonanza for NIMS Staff as Earned Leave Encashment Scheme Gets Nod

Nims employees drawing AIIMS (Central) pay scales had been seeking the facility for several years.

Clubs, Bars Raided to Curb Drug Use

According to DCP Vaibhav Gaikwad, the H-NEW has formed multiple special cluster teams that were conducting discreet checks at the establishments

3 payments in December: Why Social Security and SSI checks are arriving early before New Years Day & who gets a bigger check on December 31

Social Security payments December 2025: Millions of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will receive their January 2026 payment early o

Fire breaks out at industrial building near Kallayi

Is 3I/ATLAS really no ordinary comet? Wobbly double jets fuel wild alien debate

The interstellar object 3I/ATLAS has spotted global attention because of its rotating double jet structure. The majority of the astronomers defin

Trump, Netanyahu meet in Florida to discuss Gaza, Iran

The two leaders also discussed Iran, with Trump saying that if Tehran rebuilt its nuclear facilities the United States would knock them down.

Hung council poses challenge for LDF in standing committee polls in Kozhikode Corporation

Gig Workers Union Seeks Taxi Fare Regulation

The judge directed the government pleader for transport, and for the legal metrology to file their response.

DC Edit | Justice Above Technicalities

Rape is one of the worst offences that puts the victim through long-term physical, psychological, and emotional trauma. If the public authorities

Didi: I Dont Appease, I Practise Secularism

Sharing details of Durga Angan project, she informed that the destination spread across two lakh sq ft can accommodate one lakh visitors daily.

Sunitha Moves SC Against Yadavs Win In JH Bypoll

The petitioner said that she had secured the second highest number of votes in the election and that, had Yadavs nomination been rejected in acco

Trump Says US Hit Docking Area For Alleged Venezuela Drug Boats

Donald Trump said Monday the United States had hit and destroyed a docking area for alleged Venezuela drug-running boats -- in what could amount

Will Drive Illegals Out of the Country: Shah

Shah also accused previous Congress governments of failing to honour the sacrifices made during the Assam Movement.

Vishwamanava Day: Kuvempus thoughts and values hailed as guiding light for society

Revanth: Get Ready for BRS in Assembly

Tells ministers, MLAs to counter allegations

Wealth quote of the day by Daniel Kahneman: Success = Talent + Luck; Great Success = A little more talent + A lot of .... - Why the Nobel economist says skill alone is never enough

Wealth quote of the day by Daniel Kahneman: Success = Talent + Luck; Great Success = A little more talent + A lot of luck. Building personal weal

Cylinder explosion at PG in Kundalahalli kills man, injures 3

Delhi HC grants bail to influencer Sandeepa Virk in money laundering case

One of the best wins ofmy career, says Rithvik

Currently world-ranked 88 in singles, Rithvik plans to compete in more BWF Super 300 or higher tournaments and aims to be in the worlds top 20 by

Is DMK-Congress Alliance on Shaky Ground?

Debt comments trigger alliance tensions as TNCC reaffirms tie-up with DMK

DC Edit | In 2025, India Awoke To Power Of Independence

The narrative of the near war that India and Pakistan fought for four days in May might have two versions

Trump Says He Was Very Angry Over Alleged Ukraine Attack On Putin Residence

US President Donald Trump on Monday said Russian President Vladimir Putin told him Ukraine tried to attack Putin's residence in northern Russia,

New Year tradition explained: Why people eat 12 grapes at midnight

Spain has a unique New Year tradition where people eat 12 grapes at midnight. Each grape stands for one month of the year and is believed to brin