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All tourist destinations likely to reopen by May, 9 new sites being developed: CM

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India joins over 100 countries in condemning Israels unilateral decisions in West Bank

UNITED NATIONS, Feb 19: India has joined over 100 countries and global organisations in condemning Israels unilateral decisions and measures aime

More than strategic partners: Macron defines India-France ties as one of a kind

NEW DELHI, Feb 19: Days after India decided to procure 114 Rafale fighter jets from France, French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday said Mak

India to begin permanent magnets production this year: G Kishan Reddy

NEW DELHI, Feb 19 : India will begin production of Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REPMs) this year itself, Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan

Govts prized properties not in its hands

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 19: The Government has revealed that its prized properties in New Delhi, Amritsar, and Chandigarh are not in i

Sodhi calls on LG Ladakh

Excelsior Sports Correspondent NEW DELHI, Feb 19: S S Sodhi, Governing Body Member of the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) and Presiden

PM Modi holds talks with top leaders of Greece, Switzerland, Netherlands

NEW DELHI, Feb 19 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held bilateral meetings with top leaders of Greece, Switzerland and the Netherlands,

Silver futures rise Rs 1,037 to Rs 2,45,305/kg

NEW DELHI, Feb 19: Silver prices on Thursday rose Rs 1,037 to Rs 2,45,305 per kg in futures trade on firm global trends. On the Multi Commodity E

Deptt focusing on strengthening of existing healthcare facilities: Health Minister

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 19: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, today informed the House that the department is p

A temporary relief from bonded labour

A landmark law formulated to end bonded labour in India marks its 50th year of passing. Satyasundar Barik examines the Acts relevance and effecti

Cancer Cases Rising Alarmingly

The growing cancer burden in Jammu and Kashmir is emerging as one of the most serious long-term public health crises facing the region. The 32,42

BJP Yuva Morcha announces State office bearers, district presidents

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 19: Arun Prabhat, president, Yuva Morcha, J&K BJP, in consultation with Sat Sharma (CA), J&K BJP president and

3.61 lakh households yet to be covered under JJM

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 19: The Government today said that about 15.6 lakh households across the Union Territory have been provided fu

Ensure proper mechanism for timely submission of objections in detention matters: HC

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 19: Expressing concern over delay in filing of objections in detention matters, the High Court asked the La

Extra coaches in Rajdhani, Kolkata Express

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 19: Northern Railways Jammu division on Thursday announced the addition of extra coaches in Rajdhani and Jammu

Work begins on 2-km ParimporaShalteng flyover

Mahpara Bisati, Mohd Saqib Srinagar, Feb 19: Work has begun on Rs 59-Crore ParimporaShalteng flyover, a two-kilometre elevated corridor aimed at

DC Udhampur reviews drug control measures

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Feb 19: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Saloni Rai today chaired a meeting of the District Level Committee under

Terror associate held with 2 pistols

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Feb 19: A terror- associate residing close to the border in Rajouri sector was arrested with two foreign-made pi

Legislative Discourse versus Shouting Match

Editor, It was appalling for all of us to witness the high decibel shouting match which started from the Opposition bench and was aimed at puttin

AI making waves

Artificial Intelligence would power the world across multiple sectors in the years ahead. The five day India-AI Impact Summit in the national cap

Beyond Blame: Rethinking Meghalayas Coal Crisis Through Livelihood and Policy

By Dr. Treemmi Lamare The recent coal mine tragedy in East Jaintia Hills has once again brought the coal issue of Meghalaya into sharp public foc

Terror, new challenges need all navies to join hands, says Rajnath

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh urged global cooperation to tackle evolving maritime risks at the opening of India's largest naval exercise, MILAN

Uttarakhand HC scraps appointment of power corp MD

Kota man arrested for threatening to shoot Rahul, 25 Cong MPs in video posted online

Rs 7 Crore Profit Claim Ends In Rs 36 Lakh Cyber Fraud

According to the complaint, the victim was added to a WhatsApp group named Barclays on January 30, 2026, while searching for trading opportunitie

Modern Makeover, Surprise Checks To Enhance Devotee Services Atop Indrakeeladri

A technical team from TTD visited the hill shrine on Thursday and inspected the newly constructed Annadanam building and laddu preparation unit.

Mahua Moitra moves Delhi HC against order denying shared custody of pet

Thought of the day by Emily Dickinson, Hope is the thing with feathers / That perches in the soul / And sings the tune without the words / And never stops at all. why this 19th-century poem is resonating again in 2026

Thought of the day by Emily Dickinson, Hope is the thing with feathers / That perches in the soul / And sings the tune without the words / And ne

AP Signs Pact With IIC To Digitally Strengthen Dokka Seethamma Midday Meal Scheme

The collaboration will leverage modern tools such as data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) to improve transparency, streamline monitori

Why SSI recipients are getting their March 2026 Social Security payment early on February 27 is this early Social Security deposit a stimulus check or just a schedule shift?

More than 7.4 million Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will receive their March 2026 Social Security payment early on February 27, 2

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Thyroid, infection drugs get fresh safety warnings after national review

Two widely used medications, doxycycline and carbimazole, are set to receive stronger safety warnings. Regulators have identified potential menta

Himachal raises entry tax, cars to now pay Rs 170

GST Intelligence freezes Rs 100 Crore For Illegal Online Gaming

Officials have also reportedly arrested one of the key suspects Pankaj Kumar, founder and director of Adsum Advisory Services Limited, for extend

AI is the biggest platform shift of our lifetimes, says Pichai

15,849 vehicles with same chassis, engine number registered in multiple Northeast States: CAG

The latest audit report flagged contract carriage permits for school buses in Assam, resulting in the bypassing of mandatory fitness tests

Bill Gates skips AI Impact Summit amid Epstein scrutiny

Bill Gates has withdrawn from his scheduled keynote at the AI Impact Summit 2026, with the Gates Foundation citing a desire to keep focus on the

Collector Launches Car Driving Training For Women

Officials said participants will receive support in obtaining permanent driving licences and assistance in procuring vehicles through government-

AI misalignment: Altman vs Amodei rivalry now on stage

At the AI Impact Summit, a moment of tension arose when AI rivals Sam Altman of OpenAI and Dario Amodei of Anthropic stood with arms crossed duri

Petitions filed in Patna High Court challenging election of several MLAs, court issues notices

The petitions have been filed by the candidates who lost the election from their respective constituencies

How AI companies are driving a record $13.6 billion convertible bond surge in the US

AI companies convertible bonds: The US convertible bond market is experiencing a record start in 2026, largely propelled by AI companies. Nearly

Madanapalle: Accuseds Body Handed To Municipality As Family Refuses Claim

Police said his paternal uncle and aunt, younger sister and brother-in-law were present at the hospital after the autopsy but declined to take cu

Amodei red-flags autonomous weapons & mass surveillance

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei voiced concerns over autonomous weapons and mass surveillance, emphasizing AI's compatibility with democracy. He also

57 leaders, one campus: PSMO College hosts rare political reunion

From Washington to Delhi, the shadow of Epstein

India cannot ignore some of the implications of the Epstein connections

Delhi pitch: AI must go beyond English, solve real problems

India championed AI for multilingualism and societal benefit, securing tech giants' adoption of the 'New Delhi Frontier AI Impact Commitments'. T

Proceedings for road project to be completed in a time-bound manner: Minister

A dad with two kids laid off right after a promotion- sparking a wave of hard-earned job search advice and community support

A Tampa Bay operations manager faced job elimination shortly after a promotion. He shared his situation on Reddit seeking guidance. The post reso

Chennai Corporation mandates registration of bulk waste generators

Altman: India not just building, but shaping future of global AI

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman highlighted India's pivotal role in AI, revealing over 100 million weekly ChatGPT users, with a third being students. He em

Traffic Curbs at Tilaknagar for 2 Days After Sewage Leak

Diversions will be in force from February 19 to February 20 until completion of repair works.

Nancy Guthrie DNA evidence update: has the FBI finally identified a suspect after new forensic findings surfaced in the Tucson abduction investigation?

Nancy Guthrie DNA evidence update: A third biological sample recovered from inside her Tucson home does not match the victim, and Pima County She

Monks Yatra to End on March 2 at Buddhavanam

The initiative is jointly organised by Gagan Malik Foundation, Ashray Foundation, M Seeds Foundation, and Triirattanabhumi Society.

Privacy and transparency: On the RTI Act amendment, petitions

There must be no information asymmetry between state and citizens

Overreach during flight: On the DGCA and passenger ban rules

Disruptive behaviour must not be confused with airing of grievances

CBI Books Cases Against Contractor and Railway Official

The central investigating agency has also booked cases against some railway officials for allegedly accepting bribes from the contractor.

Sunanda K. Datta-Ray | Bangladesh With Tarique As PM, Cant Ignore Hasinas Legacy

Now that one problem in Bangladesh -- perhaps the most disruptive one -- seems likely to be solved with Tarique Rahman being sworn in as Prime Mi

Bear Attacks Man in Kadapa District

Battala Desaiah of Botumeda Palli village sustained injuries in the incident.

Sule Seeks Security for Rohit Pawar

Emphasising that questioning the system is a constitutional right of every Indian citizen, Sule said Rohit Pawar was articulating the doubts and

Tehran reenters the global geopolitical spotlight

Iran returns to haunt the United States and West Asia alike

DC Edit | Keep Striving For Equal Society

The Supreme Courts refusal to entertain a petition seeking formulation of guidelines to recognise racial slur as a separate category of hate crim

16-year-old Girl Gangraped in City

A case was registered under relevant sections of the Pocso and the Juvenile Justice Act, and after collection of evidence, the two accused were r

In Manipur, justice remains elusive even after death

The harrowing story of an 18-year-old woman who was deprived of a future

DC Edit | India should grab opportunity to be AI enabler

The world sees in the progress of artificial intelligence up to this point a transformative inflection point in history.

Nancy Guthrie disappearance update: FBI identifies names and photos of possible suspects in Nancy Guthrie case

Twenty suspects are now the focus as the FBI identifies names and photos in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance. Agents are canvassing gun shops with

Visakhapatnam Coastline Set for 203-Crore Resilience Project

Fishing communities have suffered significant socio-economic losses due to habitat destruction, damaged equipment and restricted access to tradit

Trump repeats claim he ended conflict between India and Pakistan; said he threatened 200% tariffs on countries

Donald Trump repeated the claim that he stopped eight wars within the first year of his second term in the White House as he addressed an event o

Word of the day: Yemeles

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AI and Quantum to Enter Mainstream Curriculum, VCs Told

The Central Zone Vice Chancellors Meet 202526, hosted by Osmania University in collaboration with the Association of Indian Universities, opened

Post-viral prolonged cough a cause for concern, say medical experts

While hospitals in Ernakulam have not reported a spike in viral infections and post-viral cough cases, patients have been seeking treatment for p

Certainty of enforcement, not just awareness, crucial to road safety push: Road transport secretary

Strict enforcement, not just awareness, is crucial for curbing road accidents and rule violations, stated Union road transport secretary V Umasha

Police Stops Ambati Rambabu From Leading A Huge Procession

Rambabu had been released on bail on Wednesday after 18 days of custody. The YSRC leader chose to remain in Rajamahendravaram on Wednesday night.

'Bad things will happen, if...': Trump gives 10 days to Iran to make the nuke deal

IRS Tax refunds delayed in 2026: Are 164 Million filings, staffing cuts, and backlogs slowing your expected refund processing time?

164 million tax returns are expected before the April 15, 2026 tax deadline. The IRS is still handling nearly 2 million unresolved cases. Staffin

Indian Navy likely to commission third indigenous N-powered submarine by April-May

India's sea-based nuclear deterrent is set to be significantly bolstered with the upcoming commissioning of INS Aridhaman, the third indigenous A

Dial-100 Caller Booked For Attacking Cops On Patrol Duty

Police said the patrol team reached the spot, but the alleged accused had left by then. When the officers informed Shankar that efforts would be

Rafale to make India stronger, willing to increase its indigenous content; ready to sell more submarines: Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron affirmed that Rafale jets will bolster India's military might and expressed commitment to increasing indigenous

CM Stalin sends book to Kerala student

Remand prisoner dies in hospital; kin allege police assault

Unions welcome allocation for settling dues to retiredtransport employees in T.N.

Govt. releases 2,446.46 cr. for settlement of pending terminal benefits to 6,867 employeeswho had retired, taken VRS between August 2024 and Marc

Rare SixPlanet Parade in February 2026: How and when to watch the celestial spectacle

Skywatchers have a rare opportunity to witness a rare six-planet alignment on February 28, 2026. Mercury, Venus, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus, and Jup

SC reserves for judgment Duraisamy-Stalin 2011 election dispute

Omar Govt promised 1 lakh jobs, created only 653 in One & half years: LoP

Jammu Tawi, Feb 19:Slamming Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for failing to provide employment to youth, Leader of Opposition Sunil Kumar Sharma on T

4 Profs To Get Awards On Mother Language Day

State president of the Telangana Intellectuals Forum Raj Narayan Mudiraj said the awards recognise contributions to language scholarship and teac

Two youth held for smuggling painkiller tablets from Odisha

Lift at MRTS station stops midway, 10 rescued

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Govt. puts off plan to provide separate scribes to students for public exams

Trump Warns Of Bad Things If Iran Doesn't Make A Deal

Iran held annual military drills with Russia on Thursday as a second American aircraft carrier drew closer to the Middle East, with both the Unit