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Venezuela frees 88 more prisoners detained after post-election protests

The New Years Day release follows the governments announcement that it released 99 people on December 26, which would bring a total of 187 people

At least seven bodies recovered, 96 rescued after migrant boat capsizes, Gambia says

It was the latest deadly incident along one of the worlds most dangerous migrant routes frequented mostly by West Africans trying to reach Spain

Huge public response to online booking for visit to Victoria Hall

Entry charges have been fixed at 25 for the general public; the time slot for each visit is 90 minutes and up to 60 visitors will be allowed per

Fifty years ago | Jewellery forms bulk of Madras disclosures

Russia hands to U.S. what it says is proof of attempted Ukrainian strike on Putin residence

Ukraine and Western countries have disputed Russias account of the alleged attempted strike

New Year celebrations pass off peacefully in city with tight security

Rajasthan, Assam clinch titles in 17th Junior National Roll Ball Cship

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 1: Rajasthan in the Boys section and Assam in the Girls section lifted the Champions trophies in the 17

15 Technology Business Incubators established in Universities across India: Dr Jitendra

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Jan 1: Department of Science & Technology (DST) has established 15 Inclusive Technology Business Incubators (i

Govts ambitious plan to develop new housing colonies remains on papers only

Housing Board officers unaware of future roadmap *PPP experiment draws blank response Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Jan 1: The Union Territory Government

BJP warns NC Govt against any misuse of disaster relief funds

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 1: Expressing gratitude to Modi Government for Rs 1,430 crore Special Central Assistance for the Union territo

JKPL: Royal Goodwill, Kanwal Tigers win

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 1: The New Year began with high drama and thrilling cricket action in BIG Jammu Kashmir Premier League

Patients suffer as power outage disrupts services at Govt Hospital Sarwal

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 1: Patients and their attendants faced severe inconvenience at Government Hospital Sarwal today after a prolon

Om Birla inaugurates Rs 29 crore projects in Rajasthans Bundi

KOTA, (Rajasthan), Jan 1: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday inaugurated a town hall and road development projects worth Rs 29 crore in Bundi

On Day One, new CS Ladakh directs Admn Secys for field visits, overnight stay

Officers go on tour outside which isnt acceptable *Accessibility to public needs to be improved Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 1: On Day one

Australia's Khawaja to retire after fifth Ashes test

The Pakistan-born batter injured his back in the Ashes opener in Perth and missed the second test before initially being dropped from the team fo

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Owaisi advocates enhanced education access and standards in Telangana

I would like to be known for my work in the education field rather than my political speeches, says AIMIM MLA Akbaruddin Owaisi

Mitch Marsh century sets up Perth Scorchers win over Hobart Hurricanes

HOBART, Jan 1: Australias Mitch Marsh crashed 102 off 58 balls to set up a comfortable 40-run win for Perth Scorchers over Hobart Hurricanes in t

Public Welfare Forum submits memorandum to CS

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 1: Amar Nath Thakur, Chairman, Public Welfare Forum, called on the Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo and submitted

ED seizes Rs 10 cr worth assets

NEW DELHI, Jan 1: The Enforcement Directorate (ED_ seized Rs 1.22 crore in cash and jewellery worth Rs 8.50 crore from a Delhi farmhouse today af

Commissioner Secretary launches literary collection, smart classroom at CCM

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 1: Commissioner Secretary Cooperative Department, Babila Rakwal, today inaugurated the Smart Classroom at the

Govt committed to bring sacred Buddha Relics to Ladakh: LG

Excelsior Correspondent LEH, Jan 1: The Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta today stated that the UT Administration is making sincere efforts to b

TAD commences electronic disbursal of Post-Matric Scholarships

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 1: Aimed at facilitating the educational pursuits of tribal students across Jammu & Kashmir, Tribal Affairs De

Cities around world welcome 2026 with thunderous fireworks, heightened security

NEW YORK, Jan 1: From Sydney to Paris to New York City, crowds rang in the new year with exuberant celebrations filled with thunderous fireworks

PDP opened doors for BJP in J&K: Tanvir Sadiq

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Jan 1: National Conference MLA from Zadibal and Partys Chief Spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq today said the Peoples D

WTT Youth Contender: 334 players from 10 countries, Feeder Series in Vadodara

The second edition of the WTT Youth Contender, featuring U-11 to U-19 categories, will be held from January 2 to 5, followed by the WTT Feeder Se

Election Commission warns of action if 85+ WB voters called for SIR hearings

Strict action awaits Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and their supervisors if elderly, sick, or disabled voters are summoned for hearings. Despite pr

YSRCP questions secrecy over Naidus foreign tour

State records 5.78% growth in net GST collections in December 2025

At 2,652 crore, the collections are the highest-ever for the month of December since the GST regime began in 2017, says official

Cave in on R.K. Mutt Road disrupts traffic

First time in its history, Bangladesh to try postal ballots in 2026 election

According to the Election Commission of Bangladesh, more than 1.2 million Bangladeshi citizens both living at home and abroad have registered a

RTI: Four of 10 faculty posts vacant across 11 AIIMS

Nearly 40% of sanctioned faculty posts remain vacant across 11 AIIMS, revealing a significant staffing crunch at India's premier public hospitals

ED searches seven locations in Rajasthan in Digi Mudra scam case

The ED initiated investigation based on the first information reports registered by the Special Task Force, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, and other pol

NMC orders hosps to stock rabies drugs after Supreme Court flags stray threat

Medical colleges nationwide must now maintain constant stocks of anti-rabies vaccines and immunoglobulin, following Supreme Court directives. Thi

Weather forecast for Friday: Snow, arctic air disrupts post-New Year's day travel

U.S. weather forecast: In the West, while California experiences a lull in rain on Friday, sporadic rain will extend from that state to Washingto

ED attaches 33.66-crore assets in Birla Emporium-Ira Finance case

The ED probe is based on a First Information Report registered by the police in Manipur, against Yumnam Irabanta Singh, director of Birla Emporiu

Nadia bomb blast victim Tamannas mother hospitalisedin Kolkata after condition deteriorates

Opposition blames government and police for the situation; Trinamool says police taking necessary action

AP Introduces First-Ever Supplementary Exams For Paramedical Students

The supplementary examinations will be held on February 2, 3 and 4, according to an official statement issued by the Secretary of the Allied and

Police act against 130 locals for possessing VPNs on mobile phones in Kashmir

Genuine users were released after detailed device analysis with a strict warning to refrain from VPN usage in the future, the police said

Oregon Ducks defeat Texas Tech Red Raiders, advance to semifinals. Check score, college football SF dates, teams

Oregon Ducks joined Miami a winner over Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl on Wednesday to make up half the field for the semifinals on January 8-9.

DC Edit | Regional Powers Face Bigger Challenge In 2026 Polls

What 2026 holds for the ruling alliance and an array of powerful regional parties like the DMK and the TMC which hold the upper hand in their lai

Rajnath Singh to unveil Vajpayees portrait at Assembly on January 3

Deadly Chinese Manja Leaves 4 With Neck Injuries

On December 29, the deadly string nearly proved fatal for a food delivery executive, Md Jameel, at Shamsheergunj. The abrasive thread wrapped aro

Indore water contamination: Kin tending to ill, deathly silence in Bhagirathpura

A contaminated water supply in Indore's Bhagirathpura has led to a severe diarrhoea outbreak, claiming nine lives and hospitalizing over 200 resi

Chief Justice John Roberts shares quote of the day amidst constitutional crisis fears

Chief Justice John Roberts' letter on Wednesday comes after a year in which legal scholars and Democrats raised fears of a possible constitutiona

Arunachal celebrates Indias first sunrise of 2026 with Dance of the Dawn

The performance was an artistic narrative through chants, songs, and indigenous rhythms of the Meyor and Mishmi communities, combined with contem

Sajjanar Pats Police for Keeping Hyderabad Safe

Sajjanar said he had personally monitored the security arrangements across all nine zones throughout the night.

IRS issues nationwide notice that could help some taxpayers save $10,000 in 2026

The IRS has confirmed a new nationwide tax deduction that could save car buyers up to $10,000 in 2026. The rule covers interest on new, American-

NY Stories: Driver Who Tore Clothes, Mystery Man Who Disappeared

The special enforcement drive, from 7 pm on Wednesday to 3 am on Thursday, resulted in 1,198 cases in Hyderabad, 928 in Cyberabad, and 605 in Mal

City records cleanest air in 8 years: Sirsa

Pilot found tipsy in Vancouver, act by Jan 26: Canada to Air India

Air India faces scrutiny from Transport Canada after a pilot was found intoxicated before operating a flight from Vancouver on December 23, 2025.

On New Years day, Gupta vows to make Delhi green

President,V-P and PM extend New Year wishes

Heavy rush at India Gate, traffic snarl as Delhi rings in New Year

People across age groups come out in huge numbers, straining public transportand clogging roads despite heavy policing; high footfall at temples

Vizag Tops In Liquor Sales With Rs 178.6 Cr

Officials said the trend reflects growing consumer preference for cashless transactions during peak festive demand, with retailers increasingly e

Govt. conducts survey to trace, re-enroll school dropouts

Iran Arrests 30 In Tehran For Disturbing Public Order: Report

Iranian authorities in Tehran have arrested 30 suspects accused of public order offences, the news agency Tasnim reported Thursday, after days of

DoE files police complaint over false claims on teachers counting stray dogs

NMC clears 171 additional PG seats for 2025-26 academic year

Medical aspirants will benefit from 171 additional postgraduate seats approved by the NMC across various clinical specialties. Counselling author

Indian-Origin Zohran Mamdani Inaugurated As New York's First Muslim Mayor

Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as New York City's mayor on Thursday, becoming the city's 112th mayor and making history in the process. The ceremony

Dope-tainted Reetika dropped; compound archers enter TOPS core group

The list was drastically pruned from 179 to 94 last year, marking the end of the 2024 Paris Olympics cycle. But it has been redrawn to reflect th

2026 set to be the historic Year of the Mega-IPO as SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic eye public debuts with a combined value near $3 trillion

SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic Eye Public Debuts: The year 2026 is officially positioned to become the most significant milestone in the history o

Weapon systems developed by DRDO played decisive role in Op Sindoor: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lauded DRDO's crucial role in Operation Sindoor, highlighting its commitment to national security. He expressed co

An Encounter: Jammu Held Hostage by VIP Culture on New Year

Jammu Tawi: Jammu once again stood still not because of a natural calamity or security threat, but because a few VIPs decided to move and show t

Kashmiri Edition of Constitution Marks Cultural and Linguistic Milestone

In a significant step towards recognising Indias linguistic heritage, the Constitution of India has been translated into the Kashmiri language fo

Devotion Marks New Year at Tirumala as Pilgrims Choose Prayer Over Revelry

Across the Tirupati region, major temples such as Srikalahasti and Kanipakam also witnessed a steady flow of devotees on New Years Day.

Mughal Road, SinthanTop Rd shut due to heavy snowfall

Jammu, Jan 1 : The Mughal Road and Sinthan Top Road connecting Kashmir with the Jammu region were closed for vehicular traffic following snowfall

Australia names a spin-heavy squad of 15 players for the T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka and India

Starc has missed just one of the past six ICC's T20 events but retired from the format at the international level late last year

Businessman Killed Over 12,000 Chit Fund Dispute In Jagtial

According to police, the victim, Kolagani Anjaiah, succumbed to his injuries at a private hospital after being assaulted by a father and son. The

JKBOSE drops old syllabus in 2026

Jammu Tawi, Jan 1: Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education has discarded the old syllabus which was in vogue for the Failure students. The fa

JERC shelves PDDs 20 pc peak hour surcharge proposal

Jammu Tawi, Jan 1:Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) for Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has decided to shelve the proposal of JKPDD see

Festive Cheer Pushes AP Liquor Sales Up 8% in December

Visakhapatnam witnessed a sharp New Years Eve surge, recording liquor sales worth Rs.9.91 crore on December 31 alone.

Jammu Rail Div collects Rs 3.73 Cr fine in 9 months

Jammu Tawi, Jan 1:A surprise vigilance check on a train from Srinagar to Mata Vaishno Devi Katra led to the detection of cash irregularities and

TGNPC Checks Electricity Pole Manufacturing Processes

Varun Reddy checked the mix ratios of cement, sand, and other material used in pole manufacturing and verified whether the mixing adhered to pres

NR Vigilance recovers over Rs 40,000 on SrinagarKatra Train

Jammu Tawi, Jan 1:A surprise vigilance check on a train from Srinagar to Mata Vaishno Devi Katra led to the detection of cash irregularities and

KCR wrote 28 letters for enhanced Krishna water share: Harish Rao

150 OGWs active in Kishtwar, say cops

Jammu Tawi, Jan 1: More than 150 over-ground workers (OGWs) of terror outfits are operating in Jammu and Kashmirs Kishtwar district, police said

J&K Cricketer banned for using Palestine flag on helmet; summoned by police

Jammu Tawi, Jan 1: A unique controversy has erupted in Jammu and Kashmir on New Years Day in the J&K Champions League tournament. Cricketer Furqa

Ashish Kundra takes charge as CS Ladakh

Leh, Jan 1: Senior IAS officer Ashish Kundra on Thursday took charge as the chief secretary of Ladakh and reaffirmed his commitment to effective

PE-VC firms invested $3,513 million across 61 deals in Tamil Nadu-based companies in 2025

Q4 sees sharp slowdown

Fire Guts house In Vidavaluru mandal, Family Escapes Unharmed

The fire destroyed the house of Pamanji Govindu, with flames consuming all household articles, including valuables and cash. Govindu, his wife an

Stalled Contracts, Contamination: How 11 Died In Indore Water Tragedy

The contaminated drinking water in Indore's Bhagirathpura has now cost 11 lives and more than 1,400 residents have been affected.

Haryana Gangster Vikas Gulia, Associate Jailed For Life

A Delhi court has sentenced Haryana gangster Vikas Gulia and his associate to life imprisonment under MCOCA provisions, but refused the death pen

Prehistoric Paintings Found Near Bhadrachalam

Based on the style and themes, the paintings are believed to belong to the Mesolithic period, dating back nearly 10,000 to 5,000 BCE, or possibly

Dilip Cherian | Trust Seasoned Hands, Not Sound Bites, To Smooth Delhi-Dhaka Ties

Look at the depth of institutional memory India possesses. Former R&AW hands such as Amitabh Mathur, Amar Bhushan, Ravi (C.K.) Sinha, Shashi Bhus

Wealth quote of the day by SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son: The greatest risk is not .... The Masa Wealth Rule: move with conviction, and money will chase you

Wealth quote of the day by SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son Life is short. I will regret if I dont act boldly when I am young. The greatest risk is not

India Making Rapid Strides Under PM Modis Leadership Amid Global Challenges: Kishan Reddy

Kishan Reddy urged people to strengthen Modi's leadership in 2026 to propel the nation forward as the world's Vishwaguru

First phase of nation-wide tiger estimation exercise to begin next week in the State

Banner Clash in Ballari Turns Deadly; Congress Worker Killed in Firing

Police imposed security measures in the area and resorted to lathi charge to bring the situation under control

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