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UK PM Starmer chairs Cabinet, pledges never to walk away
LONDON, Feb 10: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Tuesday chaired his first weekly Cabinet meeting following a leadership challenge, asserting he would never walk away from his mandate, the people, or the country. The challenge arose amid controversy over his appointment of Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to the US, a move that drew []
Russia to strengthen military, not attack NATO this year
LONDON, Feb 10: A senior European intelligence official, Kaupo Rosin, head of Estonias foreign intelligence service, said Russia cannot launch an attack on NATO this year or next due to insufficient resources, but plans to significantly expand its forces along NATOs eastern flank, depending on the outcome of the war in Ukraine. Speaking in an []
Thought of the day by Robert Frost focuses on work, time, effort, and leadership. The quote speaks about long working hours and responsibility. This explainer shares the thought of the day meaning and details about Robert Frost, his life, work, poems, and public influence.
Defence Buying 2.0: Sturdier L1 formula & more to boost Made in India
India is changing its defence buying rules. The government will now favor Indian firms that invest in research and own technology. This shift from 'Made in India' to 'Owned by India' aims to boost local startups. Procurement timelines will also be cut by up to 50 percent. These new rules are expected to be finalized by March.
After Tiger Global ruling, Income Tax dept sends notices to foreign VCs, PE funds
India's tax department is intensifying scrutiny of foreign investment firms. Following a Supreme Court decision, notices have been issued to several overseas venture capital and private equity houses. The tax office is seeking detailed information about their operations in Mauritius and Singapore.
GST Rationalisation Turns: India's demand engine revives as consumption picks up
India's economy is showing strong recovery signs. Auto sales and daily consumer goods demand are rising. This revival is seen across urban and rural areas. New fuel efficiency norms for vehicles are also on the horizon. Discussions are ongoing regarding concessions for small cars. The government aims for fair regulations for all manufacturers.
Tej Pratap, Sonu Sood Gurmeet Chaudhary extend help to Rajpal Yadav
Yadav was sent to Tihar jail after the Delhi High Court rejected his plea seeking more time to repay outstanding amount in a cheque-bounce cases Actors Sonu Sood, Gurmeet Chaudhary and politician Tej Pratap Yadav on Tuesday offered help to Rajpal Yadav after the comedian surrendered himself to Tihar jail authorities in connection with cheque-bounce []
People look at a promotion for James Camerons Avatar: Fire and Ash, at a cinema in Beijing
People look at a promotion for James Camerons Avatar: Fire and Ash, at a cinema in Beijing on Monday. (PTI)
Salman, Sanjay Dutt cameos in Saudi action film surprise fans
Superstars Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt are set to surprise their fans by playing cameos in the upcoming Saudi action drama film 7 Dogs. The films trailer is finally out. Jointly directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, the films trailer featured Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt in a swaggy avatar. The film stars []
Ugly scenes could have taken place had BJP MPs been allowed to confront oppn members in LS: Rijiju
NEW DELHI, Feb 10: Union minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday said very ugly scenes could have taken place had the BJP MPs been allowed to confront the Congress members on the day Prime Minister Narendra Modi was supposed to reply to the Motion of Thanks to the Presidents Address in the Lok Sabha. Releasing videos of the developments in the Lok Sabha that showed opposition women MPs coming to the treasury benches on February 4, Rijiju asked if anyone could [] The post Ugly scenes could have taken place had BJP MPs been allowed to confront oppn members in LS: Rijiju appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Eastern Coastal Region figures prominently in Budgets Nuclear, Marine roadmap: Dr Jitendra
Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Feb 10: Eastern Coastal Region figures prominently in the current Budgets Nuclear and Marine roadmap, with the State of Odisha getting one of the four Rare Earth Corridors announced for the country, while the enabling provisions for deep sea fishing are also going to be a game-changer for the State. This observation was made by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Earth Sciences, MoS PMO, Department [] The post Eastern Coastal Region figures prominently in Budgets Nuclear, Marine roadmap: Dr Jitendra appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Delimitation, Demography, and the Question J&K Can No Longer Avoid
Col Ajay K Raina ajaykrraina@gmail.com Delimitation is often presented as a technical exercise; it is supposed to be neutral, arithmetical, and immune from politics. In reality, it is one of the most consequential instruments in a democracy, because it translates population into power. In Jammu and Kashmir, where political authority has historically been concentrated in one region, the relationship between census data, population growth, and legislative representation demands closer scrutiny-especially as India prepares for its next census in 2026 and [] The post Delimitation, Demography, and the Question J&K Can No Longer Avoid appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
SAYBO delegation, others call on LG
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 10: A delegation of Shri Amarnathji Yatra Bhandara Organisation (SAYBO) called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, today. The delegation led by Rajan Kapoor, President, SAYBO apprised the Lieutenant Governor of several key matters pertaining to the logistics and smooth operation of bhandaras along the Yatra route during the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026. The Lieutenant Governor assured the delegation that appropriate action will be taken to address the issues of bhandara sewadars. He also commended the [] The post SAYBO delegation, others call on LG appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
DyCM launches ODOP Fest to boost J&K products nationally
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 10: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary today inaugurated ODOP Fest, Buyer Seller Meet, organised by the Jammu & Kashmir Trade Promotion Organisation (JKTPO) under the One District One Product (ODOP) and Districts as Export Hubs (DEH) initiatives at Convention Centre here. The event is being held under the theme and tagline Connecting District Treasures to National Markets. The event aims to promote the unique ODOP products of Jammu and Kashmir and provide a strong national level [] The post DyCM launches ODOP Fest to boost J&K products nationally appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Snowfall in higher reaches, drizzle in Valley
Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Feb 10: Higher reaches of Kashmir received fresh snowfall today as night temperatures rose due to overcast conditions across the region and day temperatures dipped. Gulmarg and other higher reaches of Kashmir received snowfall early today. Hundreds of tourists in Gulmarg were pleasantly surprised as they woke up to snowfall in the early hours. The plains had a drizzle in the morning and it was breezy during the day and chilly winds were blowing leading to drop [] The post Snowfall in higher reaches, drizzle in Valley appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
J&K Bank sponsors two more e-vehicles to JU under CSR
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 10: Under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, the J&K Bank today sponsored two 12-seater electric vehicles to the University of Jammu, in a function held here today. The e-vehicles were formally inaugurated by Vice Chancellor, University of Jammu, Prof Umesh Rai in presence of Prof Neelu Rohmetra, Dean Research Studies, Prof Sangita Gupta, Dean Planning and Development, Prof J P S Joorel, Dean Academic Affairs, Rectors, Directors, Deans, Heads of various Departments, Registrar, Dr Neeraj [] The post J&K Bank sponsors two more e-vehicles to JU under CSR appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Bedford School launching its first branch in Mohali
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 10 : Creating the countrys first British international girls school, Bedford School (UK) is launching its first international branch in Mohali, this year. Situated on a 14-acre campus near Chandigarh, the school will cater to girls aged 4 to 18 (some sources say 3-18), offering both day and boarding options, a dual curriculum and advanced facilities like a 1,000-seat auditorium and specialized, modern labs. Positioned in the heart of Mohalis growing education corridor, the school represents [] The post Bedford School launching its first branch in Mohali appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Flat-rate billing for unmetered consumers as per JERC tariff: CM
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 10: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today informed the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly that un-metered consumers are presently being billed on a flat-rate basis in accordance with the tariff approved by the Jammu & Kashmir Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC). The Chief Minister, who also holds the charge of the Power Department, said that electricity connections are issued strictly in line with the JERC Supply Code Regulations, 2023, after due field verification by the concerned staff. Inspection [] The post Flat-rate billing for unmetered consumers as per JERC tariff: CM appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Government confident it did better in battle of wits with opposition
Opposition's bid to remove the Speaker failed, exposing internal rifts as pragmatic voices pushed for legislative business. The government emerged stronger, refusing Congress's demands, while regional parties' desire for discussions on their concerns helped end the impasse. The Speaker stepped aside until the notice is addressed.
Joblessness among those aged 15 and above falls in rural, urban areas in Oct-Dec: PLFS
India's unemployment rate for those 15 and above in rural areas dropped to 4% in Oct-Dec 2025, down from 4.4% in the previous quarter. The overall Labour Force Participation Rate also saw a marginal increase to 55.8%, with female participation rising to 34.9%.
SC: Make front-of-pack warning labels a must on packaged food
Equity markets in green for 3rd straight session
Mumbai, Feb 10: Stock market benchmarks Sensex and Nifty rallied for the third straight session on Tuesday buoyed by firm global cues and end of tariff uncertainties over India-US trade, even as investors booked profit at higher levels. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 208.17 points, or 0.25 per cent, to close at 84,273.92. During the []
Tiny Tots School holds Annual Sports Day
Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 10: Tiny Tots Hr Sec School celebrated its Annual cum Sports Day at the school grounds in Sainik Colony with great energy and excitement. The event was graced by J S Johar, Director Police Telecommunication cum CISO J&K Police, who was welcomed by students with a shower of petals. The chief guest toured the schools Robotics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Laboratory, where students showcased innovative projects. Guests of honour included Prof H C Vaid, [] The post Tiny Tots School holds Annual Sports Day appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
New Zealand beat UAE by 10 wickets
CHENNAI, Feb 10: The New Zealand opening pair of Tim Seifert and Finn Allen went on a rampage against the UAE bowling attack to make short work of the 174-run target, firing the Blacks Caps to a 10-wicket win in the T20 World Cup here on Tuesday. The UAE did well to post 173 for six, their highest total in tournament history following fine fifties captain Muhammad Waseem (66 not out off 45) and Alishan Sharafu (55 off 4) at [] The post New Zealand beat UAE by 10 wickets appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
French President Macron to undertake key visit to India next week
NEW DELHI, Feb 10 : French President Emmanuel Macron will undertake a three-day visit to India next week to attend the AI Impact Summit and hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to boost ties in key sectors such as trade and defence. Macron will begin his visit from Mumbai on February 17 where he and Modi will inaugurate the India-France Year of Innovation. The two leaders are expected to hold bilateral talks in Mumbai. Both leaders will hold discussions [] The post French President Macron to undertake key visit to India next week appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Moscow not in favour of resuming OSCE SMM format for Ukraine: Russian Envoy
VIENNA, Feb 10: Russia is not interested in resuming the format of the Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) to Ukraine, real negotiations on a Ukrainian settlement are taking place outside the organizations platform, Dmitry Polyanskiy, Russias new permanent representative to the OSCE, said in an interview with Sputnik. According to the diplomat, upon his arrival in Vienna, he has already held a series of meetings with representatives of other delegations. As [] The post Moscow not in favour of resuming OSCE SMM format for Ukraine: Russian Envoy appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Netherlands keep Super 8 hopes alive with confident seven-wicket win over Namibia
NEW DELHI, Feb 10: Bas de Leede hit an assured 72 as the Netherlands kept their Super 8 hopes alive in the mens T20 World Cup with a confident seven-wicket win against Namibia in their Group A match here Tuesday, bouncing back from a painful defeat to Pakistan from a strong position. The Netherlands produced a tidy, disciplined bowling performance to restrict Namibia to a modest 156 for 8 in the clash between the associate nations despite a spirited middle-overs [] The post Netherlands keep Super 8 hopes alive with confident seven-wicket win over Namibia appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
NEW DELHI, Feb 10: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri held the India-China Strategic Dialogue with his Chinese counterpart Executive Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu here today, during which both sides underscored the importance of peace and tranquility in the border areas for overall progress in bilateral relations. Meeting on the sidelines of the BRICS Sherpa Meeting, the two sides exchanged views on a wide gamut of issues covering bilateral, regional and international affairs. Bilateral discussions primarily focussed on the recent progress [] The post India, China underscore importance of peace and tranquility in border areas for progress in bilateral relations appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Social media addicting brains of children, plaintiffs lawyer argues in landmark trial
LOS ANGELES, Feb 10 : Comparing social media platforms to casinos and addictive drugs, lawyer Mark Lanier delivered opening statements on Monday in a landmark trial in Los Angeles that seeks to hold Instagram owner Meta and Googles YouTube responsible for harms to children who use their products. Instagrams parent company, Meta and Googles YouTube face claims that their platforms addict children through deliberate design choices that keep kids glued to their screens. TikTok and Snap, which were originally named [] The post Social media addicting brains of children, plaintiffs lawyer argues in landmark trial appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Oppn submits notice against speaker, accuses Birla of acting in blatantly partisan manner
NEW DELHI, Feb 10 : Opposition parties on Tuesday submitted a notice for moving a resolution to remove Om Birla as Lok Sabha Speaker, alleging that he had acted in a blatantly partisan manner in conducting the business of the House and abused the constitutional office he occupies. The opposition also accused the speaker of making certain false allegations against the Congress members when he spoke of some unexpected action in the Lok Sabha and asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi [] The post Oppn submits notice against speaker, accuses Birla of acting in blatantly partisan manner appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Situation in Greenland shows fragility of solidarity between EU, NATO: Russias Lavrov
MOSCOW, Feb 10 : The situation surrounding Greenland has demonstrated the fragility of the image of solidarity, mutual assistance and understanding that was created around NATO and the European Union, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Monday. Europe is in tatters. Greenland has shown how shaky the image of solidarity, mutual assistance, and understanding that was created around both NATO and the EU is. I dont know what Europe will do, Lavrov said in an interview with Russian broadcaster [] The post Situation in Greenland shows fragility of solidarity between EU, NATO: Russias Lavrov appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Video: FBI Releases Images Of Masked Suspect In Hunt For US Anchor's Mother
A masked person with a handgun holster was caught on camera outside Nancy Guthrie's front door the night she disappeared, images released Tuesday by the FBI show.
Centre proposes spl NIA courts in 17 states, SC seeks their reply
Responding to Supreme Court's push, the Centre will establish at least one special court in 17 states for NIA terror cases. Each state will receive 1 crore for costs, with existing courts to be designated for these trials. This move aims to expedite justice for serious crimes, preventing prolonged detentions due to overloaded dockets.
Niam gri koela bikotaniko jegalchae donggija champengatchina TMC didia
SHILLONG: Adita salrangna skang, East Jaintia Hills ajani Mynsyngat-Thangsko jolo, koela adam gopretanichi sak 30 manderang sina nange, baditaba sak manderang saknaanirangko manna nangahani gimin adoko niam gri koela bikotaniko jegalchae donggija, niam gri koela bikotaniko champengna gita taraken jakurangko dechakatchina Trinamool Congress (TMC)-ni state president Charles Pyngrope, adok sorkariko didiataha. Ia asel onganiko champengna []
Niti Aayog seeks diesel vehicle phase-out, focus on cleaner tech
Niti Aayog has proposed a roadmap for India's transport sector to achieve net zero emissions by 2070. The strategy involves phasing out diesel vehicles and promoting cleaner technologies like CNG, hybrids, and electric vehicles. Stricter Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) norms will also be implemented to support this transition.
Baljek Airport-o Airbus sildoreng onchongna biap dongja: Tourism Minister
SHILLONG: Garo Hills-ni damsamangmang airport, chongmotan Baljek Airport-o biaprangko chuonga gita manjaengani gimin Airbus gita daldalgipa sildorengrangde onchongna manjanaba gnang ine Mongolbar salo, adokni Tourism Minister Timothy D Shira parakataha. Iani bidingo kobor ratimgiparangna talataniko onangengon, Baljek Airport-ko apalbatatna ragipa aarangna dao dipet aa nokgiparangna tangkarangko gamna mankujaenga indiba Shillong Airport-ko dalbatatna gitade mamong sorkari, []
EJH-o koela adam gopretanichi sigiparang sak 30 gapa
SHILLONG: Adita salrangna skang, East Jaintia Hills ajani Mynsyngat-Thangsko jolo donggipa koela adam gopretanio saknaa mangipa manderangoni mande sakgittamba Sombar salo siangna nangaha aro uandaken dao ia asel onganio sigiparang gimik sak 30 gapengaha. Official-rangni uiatani gitade, ia asel onganio saknaaniko mane Shillong songjinmani NEIGRIHMS-o sannako manenggipa bilsi 34 onggipa Raju Tamang, Sombar attamni 6:21 []
VB-GRAM G-ni bidingo Vartalap program-ko Tura-o ongata
TURA: Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar & Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) ba VB-GRAM G-ni bidingo agan-talataniko onna aro apsan chanchirimna gita Mongolbar salo, Shillong-ni Press Information Bureau (PIB), West Garo Hills District Administration baksa nangrime, dingtangmancha Vartalap ba agan-chanchirimani program-ko Tura-ni DRDA Conference Hall-o ongatangaha. Ia program-ko ongatanio, district official-rang, media-ni manderang, chatro chatrirang aro []
WGH-ni song dambongana Har Ghar Jal certificate-rangko sualata
TURA: Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM)-ni ningo kamrangko name chusokatahanina Mongolbar salo, West Garo Hills ajani Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department-ni gita Jal Arpan Diwas-ko Tura-ni Dakkopre-o donggipa SMELC Building-o ongatanio, West Garo Hills ajani dingtang dingtang C&RD Block-ni ningo donggipa song dambongana Har Ghar Jal certificate-rangko sualataha. Ia program-ko ongatanio, Rangsakona-ni MLA aro Meghalaya Khadi []
Ampati-o Safer Internet Day-ko mania
AMPATI: Internet-ko name jakkalani aro Artificial Intelligence (AI) gita dakgipa gital kolrangni bidingo talate onna gita Mongolbar salo, Safer Internet Day 2026-ko Ampati-ni DRDA Conference Hall-o maniangaha aro ia manianio, ajani officer-rang, skigiparang, chatro chatrirang aro dingtang dingtang dolrangba bak raangtokaha. Ia tomaniko, DRDA-ni Project Director Raymond ZD Shira dilangaha aro ia program-ko ongatani bidingo []
Chaos in LA as BJP objects to unparliamentary language by Omar
CM says process to regularise daily wagers will be started this year *Wont let House function tomorrow till CM apologises: LoP Bivek Mathur JAMMU, Feb 10: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly witnessed chaos and noisy scenes today after the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislators resorted to protest and sloganeering over the use of what they termed as unparliamentary language by the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on the concluding day of the budgetary discussions. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel [] The post Chaos in LA as BJP objects to unparliamentary language by Omar appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
CM to introduce Civil Courts Amendment bill today
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 10: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah will tomorrow introduce the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Courts (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in the Legislative Assembly to align the nomenclature of Munsiffs and Subordinate Judge with Civil Judge (Junior Division) and Civil Judge (Senior Division) as it exists in other States/union Territories. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The nomenclature of Munsiffs and Subordinate Judge only exists in Jammu and Kashmir, whereas in other States/Union Territories, the expression of Civil [] The post CM to introduce Civil Courts Amendment bill today appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Ruckus in Assembly over Sunil Sharmas charges against Govt
LoP snubs agitating NC MLAs Nishikant Khajuria JAMMU, Feb 10: Legislative Assembly witnessed ruckus amid allegations and counter allegations as treasury benches sought to counter Leader of Opposition (LoP) Sunil Sharma who rejected the Government claims lock, stock and barrel in his fierce speech during budget discussion on Tuesday. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Sunil Sharma snubbed the protesting NC MLAs leading to heated exchange of words between the BJP and ruling party members thus repeatedly plunging the [] The post Ruckus in Assembly over Sunil Sharmas charges against Govt appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Defence Budget Hiked Significantly
Asad Mirza asad.mirza.nd@gmail.com While presenting the budget for FY 2026-27, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman earmarked a record 7.85 lakh crore allocation for the countys defence sector, post-Operation Sindoor. The increase in the defence outlay in the recent budget, was in the backdrop of historic success of Operation Sindoor which has further strengthened our resolve to make Indias defence system even more robust, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said. In a decisive push to strengthen national security in the aftermath of Operation [] The post Defence Budget Hiked Significantly appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Alliance, BJP MLAs clash, trade charges after Pathania terms Art 370 a temporary provision
NC accuses BJP of using un-Parliamentary language against Dy CM Avtar Bhat JAMMU, Feb 10: The National Conference (NC) and Opposition BJP members clashed in the Assembly here, today during the debate on annual budget when BJP MLA from Udhampur East, Ranbir Singh Pathania said Article 370 was a temporary provision in Indian Constitution. He, while quoting the Constitution in this regard said it has been mentioned in the Indian Constitution that the Article 370 was a temporary provision and [] The post Alliance, BJP MLAs clash, trade charges after Pathania terms Art 370 a temporary provision appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Out of 8.80 cr tax returns filed for AY 2025-26, 24.64 lakh pending for processing for over 90 days
NEW DELHI, Feb 10 : Over 24.64 lakh income tax returns are pending for processing for more than 90 days, out of about 8.80 crore ITRs filed for Assessment Year 2025-26 till February 4, 2026, Parliament was informed on Tuesday. To a question on the number of such returns pending for processing by the I-T department as on January 31, 2026, which are more than 90 days old, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said, Out of total number [] The post Out of 8.80 cr tax returns filed for AY 2025-26, 24.64 lakh pending for processing for over 90 days appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
The US-India Trade Deal: A Kashmiri Perspective
Nasir Hamid Khan sunfresh1102@gmail.com On 3rd of February, even when details about the Trade Deal were being sought in the Parliament of India, the Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry came out with a press statement which, among others, hailed the leadership of Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and went on to declare that the deal was a landmark step which would be a major boost not only for the handmade carpet sector but for the entire handicraft industry of Kashmir. [] The post The US-India Trade Deal: A Kashmiri Perspective appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Film shoots, OTT productions, destination weddings reshaping J&Ks tourism future
Govt-Pvt investment to develop emerging destinations Vertical lift, golf course, convention centre among projects Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Feb 10: Jammu and Kashmir is rapidly emerging as a preferred hub for film shoots, OTT productions and destination weddings with over 72 film and digital projects filmed in the Union Territory during the past year reflecting its growing cinematic appeal, scenic diversity and renewed tourism momentum. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Riding on this surge, the Government is set to [] The post Film shoots, OTT productions, destination weddings reshaping J&Ks tourism future appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Adani says US asked information over imports from Iran
NEW DELHI, Feb 10 : Adani group flagship firm on Tuesday said a US agency has sought information from the company over alleged import of petroleum products from Iran as part of a civil investigation into transactions with sanctioned entities. Adani Enterprises Ltd said in a stock exchange filing that it received an information request from the US Treasury Departments Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on February 4, following voluntary discussions related to a Wall Street Journal report published [] The post Adani says US asked information over imports from Iran appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Shift officials posted in home dists: EC to poll-bound states
ED summons Anil, Tina in Rs 40,000cr bank fraud case
The ED has issued fresh summonses to Anil Ambani and his wife Tina for questioning next week in connection with an alleged Rs 40,000 crore money laundering probe. The agency has already attached Rs 12,000 crore worth of assets. Tina Ambani's questioning is related to the purchase of a Manhattan apartment using alleged proceeds of crime.
Jubilee Hills Robbery: Duo Remanded, Key Suspect at Large
Police said the accused duo was intercepted near the Indo-Nepal border
Understand & respect India's UNSC 'membership aspirations': China
AI Summit effect: Hotel suites at Rs 30L a night
Death Valley may see rare Superbloom in 2026: When and where to see it
Californias Death Valley National Park may witness a rare superbloom in 2026, transforming its generally arid landscape into a colorful carpet of wildflowers. Early sprouts have already been spotted along the south end of Badwater Road. The National Park Service says, Based on the sprouts we see, it looks quite possible there will be a superbloom. Peak bloom is expected between late February and early April, assuming climate conditions remain favorable.
US To Scrap Legal Cornerstone Of Climate Regulations This Week
President Donald Trump is set this week to scrap a landmark scientific finding that greenhouse gases jeopardize public health by driving climate change -- the bedrock of US regulations to curb planet-warming pollution.
Any copies in circulation amount to copyright infringement, says Penguin
Rahul Gandhi continues to cite Gen M M Naravane's memoir, 'Four Stars of Destiny', despite publisher Penguin India stating it remains unpublished. Gandhi insists Naravane's own social media post confirms its availability, challenging Penguin's claim and suggesting a contradiction. The publisher maintains pre-orders do not constitute publication and warns of legal action against unauthorized circulation.
Not published yet, say publisher & General Naravane on memoirs
Love, but no passage: What a killing changed for Meitei-Kuki couples
A brutal killing of a Meitei man visiting his Kuki fiance in Churachandpur has shattered the fragile peace for inter-ethnic couples in Manipur. The incident, captured on video, has reignited fear and deepened the divide, forcing many couples into renewed separation and uncertainty. Hopes for reconciliation are now stalled.
CPI, CPM move SC for FIR against Himanta over 'target-shooting' video
CPM and CPI have filed petitions in the Supreme Court seeking FIRs and an SIT probe against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma. The petitions cite alleged hate speeches and a recent video showing Sarma firing at an image of Muslim men, with accompanying phrases like 'no mercy'.
Delhi High Court nudges Kapur family towards mediation in trust case
Justice Mini Pushkarna, while hearing multiple applications in relation to the ongoing dispute, observed that this is a very sorry state of affairs and suggested the parties involved resolve the dispute in a peaceful manner
Work on New Telangana Haj Building at Mamidipally to Begin Shortly
There is a push to construct a new Haj House at Mamidipally
Government to launch upgraded scheme to promote girls education in April: Delhi CM Gupta
Delhi Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana to replace Delhi Ladli Scheme and provide increased greater financial assistance, says CM; 90 crore in dormant accounts disbursed, 100 crore more to be released soon
3-hr takedown, AI labels: Govt cracks down on deepfakes
India has significantly tightened digital rules to combat deepfakes, mandating clear labelling and traceability for AI-generated content. Social media platforms now face stricter compliance, with reduced timelines for takedown of unlawful material and direct responsibility placed on senior officers. These new regulations aim to enhance user safety and accountability in the digital space.
Don't Ruin Your Golden Future for Social Media Likes: Hyderabad CP Warns Against Bike Stunts
An official said the police were working on identifying those who endanger other commuters' lives by performing stunts.
'My wife knows I have done nothing wrong': Sen. Coons grills Lutnick over Epstein island visit
SC's gender handbook is too 'Harvard-oriented': CJI
Chief Justice Surya Kant criticized the Supreme Court's gender stereotype handbook as overly technical and inaccessible to common people and rape survivors. He emphasized the need for practical training for High Court judges on handling sexual assault cases. The bench set aside an insensitive Allahabad High Court ruling on an attempted rape case.
Opposition, barring TMC, submits notice for removal of Speaker
Opposition parties, excluding TMC, have submitted a notice to remove Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, accusing him of latant partisanship. The move follows repeated denials of permission for Rahul Gandhi to speak, escalating tensions. Birla will abstain from proceedings until the resolution is addressed, likely on March 9.
Tiger Back In Siddipet, So Is Team To Catch It If Needed
After a brief movement into Karimnagar, the tiger has returned to the scrub jungles of Koheda mandal, prompting forest officials to deploy thermal drones for monitoring while a rescue team from Pune has arrived to assess the situation.
Elderly woman dies, seven injured at temple procession in M.P.s Gwalior
Deputy Inspector General of Police, Gwalior Range, said that of the seven injured, six are out of danger, while a woman who received serious injuries is currently under observation in Gwalior
Tobey Maguire sparks online buzz after being seen with 20-year-old influencer at Super Bowl LX
Photos of Tobey Maguire at Super Bowl LX went viral after he was captured seated beside 20-year-old influencer Mishka Silva, sparking intense online discussion. The 50-year-old actors appearance immediately shifted focus from football to rumors about a possible romance, largely due to the 30-year age gap. Social media users reacted with jokes, criticism, and defenses, while others urged restraint, citing no relationship was confirmed.
CBSE To Introduce On-screen Marking For Class XII
Under OSM, answer scripts are scanned, digitised and uploaded to a template where teachers mark responses on screen, with the system automatically compiling scores
Truckers pitch one-time settlement of penalties
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 10: Seeking relief from mounting penalties that have pushed many commercial vehicles out of operation, a Joint Action Committee (JAC) of truck owners from East Jaintia Hills has approached the state government with a proposal for a Special One-Time Settlement Scheme (SOTS). The JAC, comprising the East Jaintia Hills Truck []
Seminar promotes use of simple, easy Hindi
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 10: A Hindi seminar on the Utilization of simple and easy Hindi in day-to-day official works was organised by the Office of the Principal Accountant General (Audit), Meghalaya, on Tuesday. Inaugurating the session, Mohammad Ziaul Hoque, Assistant Director (Official Language), stressed the importance of regular seminars to promote Rajbhasha Hindi []
NGT takes suo motu cognisance of blast
Tribunal issues notices to state, central authorities By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 10: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken suo motu cognisance of media reports detailing a devastating explosion at an illegal rat-hole coal mine at Mynsyngat-Thangsko area in East Jaintia Hills, which has resulted in 30 fatalities. The tribunal has registered an original []
Tura: Vartalap highlights rural employment and livelihood missions
From Our Correspondent TURA, Feb 10: A Vartalap interaction programme on Tuesday focusing on the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VBGRAM G) was organised in Tura by the Press Information Bureau (PIB) Shillong, in collaboration with the West Garo Hills District Administration. The initiative aimed to promote grassroots awareness and []
TMC slams govt over denial of illegal mining
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 10: Meghalaya Trinamool Congress president Charles Pyngrope on Tuesday strongly urged the state government to stop denying the existence of illegal coal mining and take immediate, decisive action to eradicate the practice entirely. His statement comes in the wake of a devastating dynamite explosion at an illegal coal mine in []
37 gallantry awards conferred on Army personnel at EAC prog
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 10: Thirty-seven gallantry and distinguished service awards were presented to Army personnel on Tuesday in recognition of outstanding acts of valour, leadership and selfless service at the Eastern Command Investiture Ceremony 2026 an annual event honouring exceptional courage, devotion to duty and distinguished service in the Indian Army. The []
Land challenges slam brakes on Baljek Airport expansion idea
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 10: Tourism Minister Timothy D Shira on Tuesday stated that expanding Baljek Airport to accommodate Airbus aircraft may not be possible due to limited land availability. Speaking to reporters, Shira noted that land compensation is still pending, though the central government has promised Rs 50 crore for the expansion of []
Katakey report exposes rampant illegal mining
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 10: Justice (retd) B.P. Katakey, who visited the Mynsngat-Thangsko area in East Jaintia Hills on February 6, has revealed witnessing extensive illegal mining activities en route to the site. His observations, compiled in the form of the 36th interim report, come in the wake of a tragic explosion on February []
Magnitude 4.0 quake jolts city
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 10: An earthquake measuring 4.0 on the Richter scale struck Shillong and others parts of the region on Tuesday evening, with its epicentre located close to the IndiaBangladesh border. According to official data, the tremor occurred at 5:02 pm on February 10 at a depth of 10 km. The tremor []
Trade unions to join nationwide strike on Feb 12
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 10: The Meghalaya Joint Council of Trade Unions & Association (MJCTUA) has announced its support for the nationwide general strike scheduled for February 12. The council cited a deteriorating economy, rising unemployment, and perceived attacks on democratic rights and institutions as primary reasons for the protest. It further criticised campaigns []
Inspect compliance with safety codes, submit report in 3 days, MCD tells officials
Livelihood Programmes Reviewed At District-Level Meeting In Guntur
The review also covered outcomes of baseline surveys, customer hire centres, FPOIFC convergence activities and farm livelihoods interventions.
Ambati Arrest Will Politically Benefit YSRC: Aruna Kumar
Aruna Kumar alleged that Rambabus house was attacked for nearly six hours with petrol bombs, terrorising his family members
Only achievable special status for J&K is Statehood: Congress leader Karra
Its the first time since the reading down of Article 370 that the Congress has openly decided to shun any demand of special status for J&K like the ruling National Conference and Peoples Democratic Party
Sridhar Babu Launches Projects Worth Rs-100 crore
In Kapras Galileo Nagar, he launched works for a sports arena and a graveyard at a cost of 22.80 crore
All Set for Municipal Polls Today
Counting of votes is scheduled for February 13, while the indirect election of Mayors, Deputy Mayors, Chairpersons and Vice-Chairpersons will be held on February 16.
Had Lunch: Top Trump Official Admits He Visited Epstein's Island
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick admitted on Tuesday to having lunch on the private island of late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in 2012, but denied closer ties, amid bipartisan calls for his resignation.
