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Police, students injured in JNUSU protest clash; over 50 detained

New Delhi: Police and Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) students were injured after they clashed during a march by the students union here on Thu

Supreme Court collegium recommends Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari as next Chief Justice of Madras HC

Hailing from Madhya Pradesh, Justice Dharmadhikari was born on July 8, 1966 at Raipur and obtained his bachelors degree in commerce and law from

SC bans NCERT book over chapter on judicial corruption; minister promises action

New Delhi, Feb 26: The Supreme Court on Thursday imposed a complete blanket ban on any further publication, reprinting or digital dissemination o

Crime Branch exposes Rs 2.24 crore COVID Scam

Srinagar, Feb 26: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K on Thursday said they have registered a formal case against two Sr

Mughal Road to reopen for vehicular traffic today

Srinagar, Feb 26: Authorities have ordered reopening of historic Mughal Road for vehicular movement from Friday (February 27), following the succ

Telangana govt to start new public schools in 100 constituencies: CM

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday, February 26, announced that public schools will be opened in 100 Assembly consti

Former Tamil Nadu CM O. Panneerselvam likely to join DMK today | LIVE updates

O. Panneerselvam has fought a long battle in courts and before Election Commission to rejoin the AIADMK

Terror graph declining in J&K, launch pads under watch: Gen Katiyar

Says Pak Army still supporting infiltration; this time our response will be stronger Pathankot, Feb 26: Noting a sustained decline in terrorism

In New India, daughters getting equal opportunities: LG

Says of 239 gold medals 186 won by girls, of 164 PhDs awarded, 108 bear our daughters names Srinagar, Feb 26:Stating that in New India daughters

India, Israel reaffirm their collective resolve to combat terrorism

Jerusalem, Feb 26 : India and Israel on Thursday unequivocally and strongly condemned terrorism, in all its forms and manifestations, including c

Queensland shocker: Parents charged with manslaughter, drug trafficking and domestic violence after three-year-old son dies in car crash; probe reveals chilling details

A tragic incident unfolded in Queensland where parents face manslaughter and drug trafficking charges. Their three-year-old son, Caden Case, died

Congress to protest against Bengal SIR today

New Delhi: The West Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee (WBPCC) will hold a protest in the city on Friday as part of its ongoing agitation against

How are predictive policing and traffic management tools used on Indian roads? | Explained

Intelligent, tech-based policing is being implemented across major cities in India, bringing both benefits as well as concerns

VP urges youth to innovate, contribute to vision of Viksit Bharat@2047

Srinagar, Feb 26: Reminding young graduates that change is the only constant, Vice-President, C P Radhakrishnan, on Thursday said that success in

FA9LA Dhurandhar Ft. Expanded my Audience: Flipperachi

Ahead of his Mumbai debut, global rap sensation Flipperachi talks about FA9LA, cultural collaborations and why performing in India feels like a f

Citizen cant suffer for Public Authoritys fault: JK HC

High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has ruled that a citizen cannot be made to suffer for lapses committed by a public authority, deciding i

Iran Says 'Good Progress' in US Talks, Next Round Within a Week

The Oman-mediated negotiations follow repeated threats from Donald Trump to strike Iran, with the US president last Thursday giving Tehran 15 day

Afghanistan carries out retaliatory strikes along Pakistan border; captures 19 outposts

Taiwan detects 8 PLA aircraft, 6 PLAN vessels around its territory

Taiwan's Ministry of Defence reported significant activity from China's People's Liberation Army. Multiple aircraft and naval vessels were detect

Modi crosses 100 million on Instagram:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi set a remarkable record on Thursday, becoming the worlds first leader and politician to surpass 100 million follower

Instagram to Alert Parents on Teen Suicide Searches as UK Weighs Social Media Ban

Governments are increasingly seeking to protect children from harm online, particularly after worries over the AI chatbot Grok which has generate

Pakistan PM says can 'crush' aggressors after Afghan strikes

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that the nation's armed forces possess the capability to defeat any aggressors. This declaration

Venezuela suspends 19 oil, gas production-sharing contracts signed under Maduro, reports say

The suspension has had no impact on the country's oil and gas output so far, the sources said. State oil giant PDVSA is selling the crude produce

FAA closes airspace in Fort Hancock, Texas after reported accidental use of anti-drone laser

The Federal Aviation Administration has restricted flights near Fort Hancock, Texas, after lawmakers said the Pentagon likely used a high-energy

Israeli fire kills eight people in Gaza as truce deal staggers

Israeli attacks in Gaza on Thursday resulted in five deaths, according to health officials, with airstrikes and drone strikes targeting police ch

Zohran Mamdani meets Trump in surprise White House visit

Washington: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani held an unannounced meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House, marking a striking enc

Columbia Student Detained By US Immigration Agents Released After Mamdani Meets Trump

Ellie Aghayeva, a senior from Azerbaijan studying neuroscience and politics, hasn't been publicly linked to any of the pro-Palestinian demonstrat

Breaking News Live Updates: India-Israel ties get fresh momentum; Vikram Misri hails incredibly rich visit as PM Modi returns to Delhi

Yesterday's T20 World Cup match results: India gets a big boost after South Africas 9-wicket thrashing of West Indies. Here's why

Yesterday's match results: India got a big boost after South Africa crushed the West Indies by 9 wickets in their second Super 8s match of the IC

India needs to let go of colonial mindset, follow democratic principle of mutual respect: Vice President at Kashmir University

Vice President C P Radhakrishnan addressed the 21st convocation at Kashmir University. He called for shedding colonial mindsets to foster Swadesh

MBA Student from Andhra Pradesh Dies in London House Fire

According to reports, Ganti Abhishek died due to suffocation, while two others who were caught in the incident managed to escape

How AI is shaping agriculture; Non-profits keeping heritage alive

Algorithms, AI models, and satellite imaging are shaping agricultural decisions around how crops are planned, grown and harvested. Non-profits ar

Jim Carrey honoured at Csar Awards, traces family roots back 300 years to France

Hollywood star Jim Carrey was honored at France's Csar Awards. He accepted the prestigious award with an emotional speech delivered entirely in F

PM Modi Meets With Team of Fauda in Israel, Posts Cool Selfie

PM Modi could be seen sharing smiles with Avi Issacharoff, Lior Raz, and Tsahi Halevi among others.

Cuba says it is communicating with U.S. after fatal boat shooting but seeks more details

Cuba's government has released a list with the names of the alleged suspects and accused them of planning to invade the island and unleash terror

SC seeks experts for panel on Aravalis; mining ban to continue

IMF approves $8.1 billion loan for Ukraine, with $1.5 billion to go immediately

The IMF approved an $8.1 billion loan for Ukraine, anchoring a $136.5 billion international support package to maintain economic stability and pu

Sajid Akram and Naveed Akram, alleged Bondi Beach attackers, attempted to travel to Afghanistan but were turned back; probe reveals key details

Sajid Akram and Naveed Akram, accused in the 2026 Sydney Hanukkah mass shooting, previously tried to travel to Afghanistan. Their journey was hal

How Google Exposed Chinese Spy Network That Targeted Victims In 42 Countries

Google prevented a Chinese-linked hacking group attempting to infiltrate telecom and government organisations across at least 42 countries, the t

Anthropic says won't give U.S. military unconditional AI use

Bangladesh tension leads to 9% fall in foreign tourist arrivals

Pak Declares Open War, Bombs Kabul, Kandahar After Afghanistan Attack

Islamabad has declared open war on the Afghan Taliban government following renewed clashes along the shared border between Afghanistan and Pakist

Intelligence Tools Have Changed: Jack Dorsey's Block Cuts Over 4,000 Jobs

Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey said they opted for a single deep round of cuts instead of multiple smaller layoffs over time.

Madhya Pradesh: Ammonia gas leak reported in Indore; situation under control

A gas cylinder leaked in Raoji Bazaar Police Station area on Thursday. Firefighters cooled the cylinder with water to contain the ammonia gas. Th

'Become very close...': Iran's Araghchi calls Geneva talks serious, says next round within a week

PM orders accountability over NCERT judiciary corruption content; Education Minister vows action

The Education Ministry writes to the Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Ministry and the Electronics and Information Technology Ministry (MeitY)

Cannot In Good Conscience: Anthropic Rejects Pentagon's Demands

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave Anthropic until Friday to agree to unconditional military use of its technology or face being forced to co

Sengars sentence suspension plea: HC asks AIIMS to examine him

The Delhi High Court has directed AIIMS to form a medical board to assess Jaideep Sengar, who is seeking to suspend his 10-year sentence in the U

Anthropic Cannot in Good Conscience Accede To Pentagon's Demands: CEO

Anthropic said in a statement that its not walking away from negotiations, but that new contract language received from the Defense Department ma

Railways to hire Agniveers and ex-servicemen, signs pact with Army

Mideast tensions rise as Iran-US nuclear talks fail to produce agreement

Iran insists on uranium enrichment and sanctions relief, while the US seeks broader rollback including missiles and support for armed groups.

CAGs Bihar report for 2023 flags revenue arrears to government

The audit report noted that the Mines and Geology Department has failed to provide details on these dues for more than five years

When it looks easy on Instagram

Social media has a way of making you feel you can be anyone, and do anything without putting in the work. Are we setting, and following, unrealis

Pakistan carries out airstrikes in Kabul and Afghan provinces after cross-border clashes

Both governments exchanged fire along the Durand Line, and tensions have remained high for months despite a Qatar-mediated ceasefire

Paramount Poised To Acquire Warner Bros. After Netflix Walks Away

Netflix said it was declining to match Paramount's latest offer after the Warner Bros. board declared it a Superior Proposal under the terms of i

Morning Digest: Afghanistan strikes Pakistan in latest escalation of violence; Hillary Clinton quizzed on Epstein, calls for Trump to testify, and more

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Morning Brief Podcast: AI has entered the classroom and your child's mind

India is the AI worlds most valuable unpaid intern

India's vast data is a strategic asset, not free export for Silicon Valley. To become an AI superpower, the nation needs to invest in talent and

PM Modi first leader to cross 100m followers on Instagram

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has achieved a historic feat, becoming the first world leader to surpass 100 million followers on Instagram. This si

Anthropic cannot accede to Pentagon's request in AI safeguards dispute, CEO says

AI firm Anthropic refuses the Pentagon's demand to remove safeguards preventing autonomous weapons targeting and domestic surveillance, despite t

Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict LIVE: Airstrikes hit Kabul, hours after Afghanistan attacks Pakistan

Afghanistan's military corps said that heavy clashes had begun Thursday night in response to the recent airstrikes carried out by Pakistani force

NCERT book row: Have great respect for judiciary, says BJP

Anthropic Drops Its Core Safety Pledge Amid Deadline Threat From US Government

Anthropic drops its AI safety pledge to keep pace in the competitive AI market amid Pentagon demands for unrestricted military use of its technol

Sudans RSF chief linked to Dubai property worth USD 1.7 million

Khartoum: Sudans Rapid Support Forces (RSF) leader Mohamed Hemedti Hamdan Dagalo has been linked to property assets in Dubai worth up to USD 1.7

Salim Khans health is improving: Aamir

Superstar Aamir Khan has said he has been in touch with the family of veteran screenwriter Salim Khan and they told him that his health is improv

Kerala HC stays release of Kerala Story 2

In a significant development that has sent ripples through the film industry and political circles alike, the Kerala High Court on Thursday staye

PM meets Fauda cast in Israel

During a two-day official visit to Israel, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with several delegates, engaging in discussions that aimed to deepen

Ileana DCruz backs Rihanna facing post-pregnancy body shaming

Actor Ileana DCruz has spoken out in support of music icon Rihanna as the singer continues to get targeted by online body shamers following the b

Life in the Bridgerton spotlight: Yerin Ha, Luke Thompson enjoy the starry shine

Theres a Bridgerton blow up and then a Bridgerton glow up, one a nod to the enormous popularity of the lavish Regency-era romance and the other t

SC bans NCERT book over judicial corruption chapter

Indias Strategic Turn in the AI Era

From Market to Architect Uttam Prakash, Prof. Srinivas Josyula, Jay Verdhan Tiwari The AI Impact Summit opened with serious policy deliberations.

Integrate Higher Education with Sector Skill Councils

Dr Niyaz Ahmad Naikoo drniyaznaik@gmail.com A significant structural transformation is underway in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. With t

V-Mart launches Holi festival Collection in Style

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 26: Ahead of the Holi festival, V-Mart today launched its Holi Collection, turning up the heat on everyday sty

Chief Justice of India to visit Tirupati on February 28

Ahead of the scheduled visit, a team of officials led by District Collector S. Venkateswar, Joint Collector R. Govinda Rao, trainee Collector San

Mohanlal Sons launches specially curated Holi collection

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 26: Renowned ethnic wear brand Mohanlal Sons today announced a special Holi Milan celebration at its stores on

J&K Bank approves financing for Heights III Extension housing project in Jalandhar

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 26: Reinforcing its strategic focus on expanding housing finance in emerging real estate destinations, J&K Ban

Freebies = Appeasement : Economics be damned!

Poonam I Kaushish infaservice1@gmail.com Beware Voters: With high-octane poll tamasha in West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu and Kerala soon, be ready

Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict LIVE: Loud explosions rock Afghan capital Kabul

Afghanistan's military corps in the east said in a statement that heavy clashes had begun Thursday night in response to the recent airstrikes car

How social media draws vulnerable users back to eating disorder content

People recovering from eating disorders often use social media for support, seeking out recovery content, body-positive creators and others with

Northeast holds potential to be Southeast Asia trade corridor: Dr Jitendra

Excelsior Correspondent SEPAHIJALA (TRIPURA), Feb 26: During the visit to Tripura, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Tec

Abhishek, Hardik help India pulverise Zimbabwe by 72 runs; stay in semis race

CHENNAI, Feb 26: Abhishek Sharma rediscovered his form with a blazing fifty, Hardik Pandya bludgeoned a half-century and Tilak Varma allayed stri

Murmu arrives in Jaisalmer; to fly in indigenous LCH Prachand, attend IAFs Vayu Shakti exercise

JAISALMER, Feb 26 : President Droupadi Murmu, who is on a visit to Rajasthan, will undertake a sortie in the indigenously developed Light Combat

Remove encroachments within 10 km of border with Nepal: Shah tells officials in Bihar

ARARIA, Feb 26: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday called for a detailed plan of action for removing encroachments in areas close to the I

India, Israel sign 27 agreements, upgrade ties to Special Strategic Partnership

TEL AVIV, Feb 26 : India and Israel on Thursday exchanged several memorandums of understanding (MoUs) covering artificial intelligence, financial

SA beat WI by nine wickets

AHMEDABAD, Feb 26: A clinical South Africa outclassed West Indies by nine wickets in their Super 8 clash to stretch their unbeaten run and all bu

Congress discusses action plan to oppose US -India deal; says PM is compromised

Kharge, Rahul requested to attend Sammelans in Jammu, Kashmir Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 26: JKPCC today held a marathon six hours long m

CDS Gen Chauhan inaugurates CBRN conclave

NEW DELHI, Feb 26: India must stay ready with indigenous chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) defence equipment for early warni

Current decade turbulent but India managed challenges through nimble, grounded policies: Jaishankar

PUNE, 26 : The current decade has been a turbulent one but India has dealt with its challenges through nimble, grounded and practical policies at

Indian young adults rank lowly 60th in 84-nation mental health study

Day-3: Nabis triple strike gives J&K upper hand

*J&K eye big lead despite Mayanks ton Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 26: Aqib Nabi produced a sensational opening spell as Jammu and K