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Mortgage rates dip slightly to 6.09% as strong economy and job market boost homebuyer demand in 2026

Mortgage rates in the US dropped a little this week. The average 30-year rate is just above 6%. Experts say strong jobs and a stable economy are

Quad very important platform: top U.S. South Asia diplomat Paul Kapur

U.S. diplomat Paul Kapur emphasises the Quads importance for strategic cooperation and defence in South Asia during a congressional hearing

From sociology to journalism: A lesson from Andr Bteille

Asking ones own questions and testing every claim against evidence is the purpose of both scholarship and journalism

A perfect night, almost: Kishan, Pandya, Varun star in Indias 93-run rout of Namibia

India achieved a commanding win against Namibia in the T20 World Cup. Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan provided a strong start with quickfire fiftie

NPCI arm partners with PayNet to enable UPI, DuitNow payments in India, Malaysia

Giving 2.20 lakh digital title deeds in unrecognised habitations in two years is a record for Karnataka, says Revenue Minister

As the government is gearing up to provide digital title deeds for properties of over 1.1 lakh families in unrecognised habitations in Karnataka,

Karnataka High Court directs State government to set up Municipal Trust Property Management System to protect public properties

Pointing out that public properties controlled by various municipalities are not maintained and protected as mandated by law, the High Court of K

RBI - Digital Payments Index for September 2025 surges to 516.76

Traffic signal batteries stolen overnight in Electronic City

ONGCs standalone net profit rises 1.6% YoY

EU leaders ready countermeasures to pressure from Russia, China and Trump

Meeting in a Belgian castle, the EU leaders agreed an action plan with a strict timeline for the economic restructuring, European Commission Pres

New York's iconic Waldorf Astoria hotel listed for sale after $2 billion renovation by Chinese owners

The Waldorf Astoria, New York Citys iconic luxury hotel, is set for sale after a $2 billion renovation that transformed the historic property int

Coal India Q3 profit slips 16% amid lower offtake, subdued power demand

Net sales during the quarter dipped 5% on a year-over-year basis.

RBI spells out norms to keep loan recovery agents on leash

The regulators directions, to be effective from July 1,also mandates a dedicated mechanism for redressal of recovery related grievances

High performer for a decade laid off without managers notice, seeks help gets smart career advice

More than 260,000 U.S. layoffs hit workers last year. High performers were not spared. Even top 5% rated managers lost roles. Corporate restructu

Imran Khan complains about 'denial' of health services, satisfied with security and food in prison

Advocate Salman Safdar, who was appointed amicus curiae to visit Rawalpindi's Adiala Jail, formally submitted to the Supreme Court on Wednesday a

Hermes beats sales expectations, sees positive signs in China

Hermes has reported robust fourth-quarter revenue growth, exceeding expectations. Strong sales in the United States and Japan have bolstered perf

Headmaster suspended after viral video shows students transported in goods vehicles

In 'Atmnirbhar' Push, Assam Rifles To Induct Indian Dog Breeds In Its Squad

Giving a fillip to the central government's call for indigenisation, Assam Rifles is planning to induct dog breeds available in India into its sq

Chennithala chairman, Tharoor co-chairman of Congress campaign committee for Kerala polls

Parliament Watch: Social security coverage jumps to 64.3% in 2025

India's social security coverage has seen a remarkable surge, reaching 64.3% in 2025. New safety mandates for heavy vehicles are set to be implem

US-Russia 'V-day': Embracing the dollar, oil & gas partnership

The high-level memo, which was drafted this year, details seven points where, in the Kremlin's view, Russian and US economic interests could conv

Single mom laid off with just 2 months of savings left top advice that she got could help you too

A single mother facing job loss found solace and practical advice on Reddit after feeling overwhelmed. The online community offered a blend of em

SIT starts fresh sample collection in gold theft probe at Sabarimala

SIT, assisted by personnel from the Legal Metrology department, forensic laboratory, and skilled artisans, began removing gold-plated covering fr

'Have you filed this for media publicity?': SC refuses to entertain Jairam Ramesh plea on expost facto clearances

The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to entertain a writ petition filed by Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Jairam Ramesh challenging the gran

Rs 29 Cr spent on tourism promotion in Jammu

Jammu Tawi, Feb 12:The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Thursday informed the Legislative Assembly that more than Rs 7,647 lakh has been spent on

Satish apologises for his conduct with 2 MLAs

Jammu Tawi, Feb 12:Minister for Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution (CAPD), Satish Sharma on Thursday apologised for his conduct towards Lea

Crypto market crash alert: Why are Bitcoin (BTC USD), Ethereum (ETH) and altcoins down today? Here's what traders need to know

BTC USD Bitcoin and ETH Ethereum price crash today: Bitcoin and Ethereum are facing renewed selling pressure, with key indicators flashing bearis

FIR against Content Creator for protocol violation at Vaishno Devi Cave

Jammu Tawi, Feb 12:Police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against a social media content creator for allegedly filming and shari

1,425 illegal structures demolished since Oct-2024

Jammu Tawi, Feb 12:The government has demolished 1,425 residential and commercial structures across Jammu and Kashmir since October 2024, with Sr

New Research Highlights 'Biofilm Shield' as the Hidden Culprit Behind Recurrent UTIs

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 12: Despite advancements in personal hygiene, millions of women worldwide continue to battle a silent, rec

Take concrete steps to address unemployment, drug menace in J&K: Ramzan

New Delhi, Feb 12:Senior National Conference leader and MP Choudhary Mohammad Ramzan on Thursday raised concerns in the Rajya Sabha over rising u

Policy for setting up private Universities in J&K framed

Law Department examining it; cases will be reviewed after approval Jammu Tawi, Jan 12:In a significant development, the Jammu & Kashmir Governmen

Sebi working to cut compliance burden, says chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey

The Securities and Exchange Board of India is working to lower regulatory costs and compliance burdens. This move aims to boost the competitivene

Assembly to discuss online smear campaigns against MLAs

Legislators demand stern action against fake news, misinformation Jammu Tawi, Feb 12:Speaker of the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul R

How love grew before the internet; couples from Madurai in age of letters

Love marriages in early times reveal how relationships blossomed before the age of blue ticks and instant messages

Sinha chairs SASB meeting for Amarnath Yatra 2026

Board to hold Pratham Pooja for annual pilgrimage on June 29 Jammu Tawi, Feb 12:Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday chaired the 50th Boar

China issues new rules to curb auto price war after January passenger car sales drop 20%

The State Administration for Market Regulation released guidelines for manufacturers, dealers and parts suppliers aimed at preventing a race-to-t

The Half Brick Launches Global Campus Licensing Model for Raw Stories with ISME

New Delhi [India], February 12: The Half Brick has announced the launch of its Global Campus Licensing Model for Raw Stories through the signing

Shifting timelines, Form 7 surge put SIR Phase-2 under strain

The voter-friendly SIR phase-2 electoral process is facing significant delays and disputes. Lakhs of people await hearings, and state governments

J&K has 201 registered drones, Ladakh none

New Delhi, Feb 12: Jammu and Kashmir has recorded 201 registered civilian drones, while no drone has been registered in Ladakh so far, the Govern

Fire breaks out in building in Naval Dockyard in south Mumbai

An official said the spot where the fire erupted was situated diagonally opposite the Gateway of India in Colaba

Magnificent 7 stocks post declines, Dow Jones, S&P 500, Nasdaq crash at Wall Street

U.S. Stock Market Today: Dow Jones, S&P 500, Down Joneson Thursday fell big.

Spider-Noir first trailer released: Nicolas Cage led series sets May 27, 2026 streaming date

Spider Noir is an upcoming Amazon Prime Video series based on Marvels Spider-Man Noir, starring Nicolas Cage in his first television lead role. S

Lodha Developers' Ex-Director Arrested In Rs 85-Crore Money Laundering Case

Rajendra Lodha, former director of the Lodha Developers Limited, was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on Thursday in connection with an al

Daily wagers, contractual staff protest in Srinagar seeking regularisation of services

Daily wagers and contractual employees from various government departments staged a protest in Srinagar along with their families, demanding regu

What happened to gold, silver, platinum and copper today? Why are precious metal prices crashing sharply today Is this the end of the bull run for metals?

Gold, Silver, platinum and copper price plunge today: Gold, silver, platinum and copper all fell sharply today. Gold dropped over 2.5% below $5,0

Pre-birth certificates, minor voters: Bengal SIR data raises red flags

West Bengal's electoral roll revision uncovered strange data. In Metiaburuz, siblings' birth dates showed a gap of less than a month. Ten family

India Textiles To Get US Benefits Like Bangladesh, Official Says

India's textile exports to the US will receive the same benefits Washington has extended to Bangladesh, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goy

J&K collects Rs 34.17 crore as penalty under Motor Vehicles Act

New Delhi, Feb 12:Jammu and Kashmir recorded over 15.48 lakh traffic violation cases in 2025, with authorities collecting more than Rs 34.17 cror

Doesn't violate federalism: Ex-CJI BR Gavai on One Nation, One Election to JPC

Former Chief Justice of India BR Gavai informed a Joint Parliamentary Committee that the 'One Nation, One Election' proposal is constitutionally

Welfare schemes for STs under implementation in J&K, Ladakh

New Delhi, Feb 12:The Government of India on Thursday said that several welfare schemes for Scheduled Tribes (STs) are being implemented in Jammu

After Wife's Miscarriage, Man Beheads Neighbours To 'Please Angry Deity'

A 21-year-old man allegedly beheaded two of his neighbours with a sharp weapon during a religious ritual in Madhya Pradesh's Singrauli district e

Congress alleges 'conspiracy' in Gujarat roll revision

Gujarat Congress chief Amit Chavda accused the BJP and Election Commission of attempting to remove lakhs of genuine voters through a planned cons

T20 titan Seiferts Bam Bam redemption

After a dismal 2021 World Cup and heartbreaking absences in 2022 and 2024, the stars are finally aligning for the 31-year-old Kiwi; the dashing w

T20 World Cup: Main theme is to be adaptable and ready for any situation, says Van Beek

The transition to night games in India adds another layer of uncertainty for the Netherlands; USAs Jahangir highlights the struggles of the assoc

J&K proposes regulatory framework in draft new media policy 2026

The Jammu and Kashmir government said it has proposed provisions in the draft New Media Policy-2026 to create a regulatory framework for new and

Budget Session: Opposition backs national trade union strike, forces Lok Sabha adjournment

Opposition members disrupted Lok Sabha proceedings on Thursday. They supported a national strike by trade unions protesting the India-US trade de

Gaurav Gogoi Restrained By Court From Speaking On Himanta Sarma's Property

A Guwahati court has issued an interim stay order restraining seven accused individual from making any statements or remarks concerning the Chief

Who is Florin Stoian? International fugitive returns to New York to face 2022 hit-and-run death of 74-year-old man

A Romanian fugitive, Florin Stoian, has been extradited to New York to face charges in the 2022 hit-and-run death of a 74-year-old man. Stoian al

Siddaramaiah to present his record 17th Budget on March 6

ONGC's Q3 FY26 results: Net profit increases 22% to 11,946 crore

ONGC's board of directors declared second interim dividend of 6.25 per equity. The total payout would be 7,863 crore for the dividend

Jyothi Buddha Prakash assumes charges as Singareni CMD

What triggered US stock market crash today: Wall Street plunges as $1.2 trillion AI scare trade slams logistics and software stocks - Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq each fall over 1%

US stock market crashes today due to a growing $1.2 trillion AI scare trade that hit logistics and software stocks hard. The Dow, S&P 500 and Nas

Two minor boys rescued at Udupi Railway station

Wait for outcome: MEA on Bangladesh polls

India will await the results of the Bangladesh elections. The nation will then review existing matters based on the electoral mandate. New Delhi

Trade union strike evokes lukewarm response in Vizag

Business at most of the shops, malls, and retail outlets continues as usual; banks, schools, and government offices remain open

Mandya resident arrested in online fraud case

Dharmendra Pradhan launches drive for adoption of AI in education

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched the Bharat Bodhan AI Conclave 2026. This event sets the stage for integrating AI into education ac

Indore councillors praise Visakhapatnams cleanliness initiatives during visit

Gulf countries halted visas for Pakistanis over begging mafia: Khawaja Asif

Islamabad: Pakistans Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has admitted that the Gulf countries have stopped issuing visas to Pakistanis as mafia groups

BJP, TMC spar over West Bengal in Rajya Sabha budget debate

The Rajya Sabha witnessed a heated budget debate between the BJP and TMC. The BJP accused the Mamata Banerjee government of impeding development

Congress rebuffs FM's charge on '13 WTO ministerial

In a sharp rebuttal against Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Congress has rallied to defend farmers' interests. During a contentious 2013 WTO

Biological E. gets WHO phase II nod for novel oral polio vaccine

Mallikarjun Kharge raises workplace caste discrimination in Rajya Sabha

During Zero Hour in the Rajya Sabha, Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge raised concerns over caste-based discrimination at workplaces, citin

Karnataka govt. gives conditional clearance to IPL matches at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium

WWE Elimination Chamber 2026: Chicago hosts big matches, ticket prices, venue details and WrestleMania impact explained

WWE Elimination Chamber 2026 will happen in Chicago at the United Center. The event is very important before WrestleMania. Two big Chamber matche

Racing activities of Bangalore Turf Club to move to Kunigal Stud Farm

The existing turf club in the heart of Bengaluru will be turned into a lung space; BTC will be given two years to move to the Stud Farm

Police bust racket accused of duping senior citizen by enticing him with bumper prize

Left parties, trade unions vow to fight against Centres anti-worker policies

They demand that the Central government repeal the four Labour Codes, fix a minimum wage of 30,000, and strictly implement labour laws

Expert calls for chemical processes to promote resource efficiency

Participants of conference on Eco-Adaptive Research for Techno-Sustainable Harmony stress the need for developing recyclable and biodegradable ma

Bengalurus rose exports more than halve in five years, but domestic markets surge

The export of roses has become unviable for most growers as the government introduced 18% GST on freight on the sector

Additional 3rd AC coach to key Bhubaneswar-Bengaluru-Tirupati trains

Union Minister lauds States education reforms at AI Conclave in Delhi

Dharmendra Pradhan visits the special stall set up by the Andhra Pradesh School Education Department

Inter Hall Tickets to Be Issued From Today

Students have been advised to verify their examination centres a day in advance and report at least 30 minutes before the scheduled examination t

Install cameras to prevent waste dumping in Amayizhanchan Canal: SHRC

Government can file FIR or move Privilege Motion, I will stand with farmers: Rahul Gandhi on criticism of U.S. trade deal

In a video on social media, the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition launched a sharp attack on the government over the agreement saying PM Narendra Mo

AP: Pakala Beach Festival To Light Up Coast on February 14, 15

Organised on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri, the festival will feature a traditional Sagara Harathi performed amid Vedic chants

Case Booked Over Alleged Caste Boycott in Telangana

Authorities were alerted when a gram panchayat official filed a complaint regarding the caste boycott incident.

98 conviction in ganja cases since June 2024: DIG