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Protest against Ken-Betwa river link project turns violent in M.P.; 3 cases lodged
Locals from various villages were protesting for various demands, including the release of AAP leader Amit Bhatnagar and better compensation and rehabilitation for those affected by the project, says police
RBI Bans Bundling Of 3rd Party Products To Curb Mis-Selling
The proposed norms ban banks from bundling third-party products with their own offerings or marketing third-party products as their own. Promotional material must be clear and factual, with full disclosure of fees, charges and interest rates.
'Was Trump aware of Lutnick's ties with Epstein when?': Balint clashes with Bondi at House hearing
Nationwide General Strike To Impact Public Life Today
The organisers expect support from the agricultural, rural and informal sector workers, employees and teachers as also staff of central and state public sector undertakings.
U.S. says Mexican cartel drones breached Texas airspace
Mexico stated it had no information on drones at the border, and lawmakers, along with U.S. media sources, questioned the Trump administrations account, suggesting the shutdown was due to U.S. military drone activity
Zero Power Cuts For Maha Shivaratri, Says Minister
During a high-level teleconference with DISCOM CMDs L. Siva Sankar, I. Prudhvi Tej and P. Pulla Reddy, along with senior Energy Department officials, the Minister reviewed preparedness measures in view of the anticipated surge of devotees at major Shiva temples.
Two Vijayanagara-Era Metal Idols Seized Near Thanjavur
A team led by G. Balamurugan, ADSP-Tiruchy, and comprising K. Dhandayuthapani, sub-inspector, Idol Wing CID, Thanjavur Range and other members, found a Maruti Ertiga car with registration number TN 43 Q 5896 parked suspiciously near Valayapatti open ground on the Thanjavur-Chennai NH at 10.30 pm on February 6.
Who was Bud Cort? Iconic Harold and Maude Actor, passes away at 77
Bud Cort, the beloved actor best known for featuring Harold in the 1971 cult classic Harold and Maude, has passed away at 77. Born Walter Edward Cox in Rye, New York, Cort launched his career after being discovered by Robert Altman, appearing in MASH* and Brewster McCloud. He achieved acclaim for his deadpan charm and distinctive presence, leaving an indelible mark on cinema.
HC expects govt to release funds for city road repairs
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 11: The High Court of Meghalaya expects the state government to release funds in excess of Rs 6 crore for carrying out permanent repairing of roads in Nongrimmaw, Laitumkhrah, Shillong, prior to the monsoon season. During the hearing of a petition on Tuesday, the Additional Advocate General (AAG) tendered a []
Police-community coordination takes centre-stage at DREAM-VDP meet
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 11: The urgent need to establish halfway homes across localities and strengthen police-community coordination emerged as the central focus of a sensitisation meeting convened by the Drug Reduction, Elimination & Action Mission (DREAM) with members of the Village Defence Parties (VDPs) of Shillong City. The meeting reviewed initiatives undertaken under []
Embassy seeks details on fate of Nepalese nationals
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 11: The Embassy of Nepal has contacted the East Jaintia Hills district administration to obtain details on its citizens potentially affected by the recent tragic explosion at an illegal coal mine in the district. The February 5 dynamite blast in the remote Thangsko/Mynsngat area claimed 32 lives and left several []
Muster roll workers decry delay in implementing Labour Code
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 11: The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the Muster Roll Labour Union has expressed strong resentment against the Meghalaya government for failing to implement the Labour Code 2025, alleging the delay has deprived daily wage workers of essential social security benefits. Addressing reporters on Wednesday, JAC chairman Khroo Pariat said []
Participants including scientists, officers and staff during the cleanliness drive
Participants including scientists, officers and staff during the cleanliness drive organised as part of Swachhta Pakhwada 2026 observed at NESAC, Umiam, from February 2 to 16.
Political family nexus pulls strings in EJH coal racket
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 11: Fresh allegations have emerged linking rampant illegal coal mining in East Jaintia Hills to a shadowy network of politically connected individuals and influential families operating behind the scenes. Highly placed sources claim that those publicly identified as coal mine owners are mere small players, while real control rests with []
Two-day tech summit to explore how enterprises can boost their resilience
Resilience in industry will be among the key themes of the summit
Trade unions protest central labour law reforms in city
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 11: The Meghalaya Joint Council of Trade Unions and Associations (MJCTU&A) staged a protest on Wednesday in front of the Meghalaya Co-operative Apex Bank at Khyndailad, opposing the Union Governments proposed changes to labour laws. The demonstration followed a nationwide call by 10 Central Trade Unions (CTUs) against the consolidation []
Judicial probe should not turn into delay tactic, KSU warns
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 11: The Khasi Students Union East Jaintia Hills District Unit (KSU-EJHDU) has strongly asserted that the judicial inquiry ordered by the Meghalaya government into the February 5 coal mine explosion at MynsyngatThangsko area in the district must not serve as a delaying tactic. In a statement, KSU-EJHDU president Streamly N. []
Maharashtra To Host AI For Agriculture Summit
With the rollout of the new policy, Maharashtra is set to become the first state in the country with a dedicated Artificial Intelligence framework for agriculture, aimed at strengthening innovation, digital infrastructure and farmer empowerment, an official said.
Principal Secretary FR Kharkongor inaugurates the Financial Literacy Week
Principal Secretary FR Kharkongor inaugurates the Financial Literacy Week organised by the Reserve Bank of India, Shillong, on Monday. (ST)
JK Assembly clears Education, Health, Social Welfare grants worth over Rs 28, 250 Cr
Rattan Singh Gill Jammu Tawi, Feb 11: The Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Tuesday passed Demands for Grants for four key departments School Education, Health & Medical Education, Social Welfare and Higher Education approving allocations running into lakhs of crores of rupees through a voice vote after a day-long discussion by members. [] The post JK Assembly clears Education, Health, Social Welfare grants worth over Rs 28, 250 Cr appeared first on Northlines .
Canada school shooting | 'We mourn with you': PM Carney addresses parliament as casualties rise
'You're running massive Epstein coverup': Raskin grills Bondi over DOJ failures at explosive hearing
India gets first musical path; Mumbais Coastal Road plays Jai Ho for motorists
Special rumble strips produce the tune of the Oscar-winning song when motorists drive over them at a designated speed
Haryana citizens send 11,000 suggestions to govt.s AI-based portal for State budget
Suggestions concerning local self-governance or municipalities and panchayats topped the list at 750, followed by 450 on infrastructure development, and 200 on education, skill development, and employment
Hubble captures stunning, clearest image yet of the Egg Nebula
NASAs Hubble Space Telescope has captured its clearest image yet of the Egg Nebula, a pre-planetary nebula situated almost 1,000 light-years away in the Cygnus constellation. The nebulas central star is hidden behind a dense dust cloud, with twin beams of light escaping through polar openings to illuminate concentric arcs of gas and dust. As a rare example of a late-stage Sun-like star nearing the planetary nebula phase, the Egg Nebula offers astronomers a unique opportunity to study stellar evolution, mass ejection, and the processes that seed dust for planet formation across the galaxy.
Trump insists on continued Iran talks in meeting with Israeli PM Netanyahu
Mr. Trump said that he and Israels PM Netanyahu had also discussed the tremendous progress being made in Gaza and the Region in general
Nancy Guthrie, an elderly woman, is missing after a suspected kidnapping in Tucson. The FBI is searching the Catalina Foothills area and checking ransom messages linked to bitcoin demands. Investigators are trying to confirm if the notes are real. Her family is asking for proof she is alive while police continue looking for clues and possible suspects in the case.
From Domestic Dispute To Double Murder: Bengaluru Techie Kills Navy Veteran Father, Dentist Mother
After a heated physical altercation, 33-year-oldRohan Chandra Bhatt allegedly stabbed 60-year-old Naveen Chandra Bhattand 55-year-oldDr Shyamala Bhatt
Activists Allege Cruelty Against Animals at Kondagattu Temple
SAFI urged the police to initiate action against the accused. Activists said such practices continue despite statutory prohibitions.
Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings on Thursday, February 12, 2026
Mist /hazy conditions very likely to prevail during morning/night hours.
Only Trump, no one else, claims India wont buy our oil: Russia
Putins visit has enriched ties between Moscow, New Delhi Moscow: Except US President Donald Trump, nobody else has declared that India will stop buying Russian oil, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told the countrys parliament on Wednesday. Lavrovs comments came two days after Russia accused the US of attempting to prevent India and other countries from []
Kolhapur couple dupes Goans of Rs 1.59 crore in women upliftment scam
Panaji: A couple from Kolhapur, Maharashtra, has reportedly duped a number of women from Goa to the tune of over Rs 1.59 crore by inducing them to invest money towards the purchase of machinery such as automatic and manual fabric non-woven bag making machines under the guise of women empowerment. Economic Offences Cell (EOC) of []
More doctors, nurses likely soon in Quepem, Canacona health facilities
Medical services at South Goa District Hospital to be upgraded Panaji: In an effort to strengthen the states health sector, the state government Wednesday decided to resolve various issues, including filling up of posts of doctors, nurses and other manpower in the South Goa District Hospital, Margao, community health centres of Quepem and Canacona and []
Sultanabad, Huzurabad Record Highest Turnout in Karimnagar Region Polls
Sultanabad and Huzurabad led the district with impressive polling percentages of 81.53% and 81.47% respectively. Jammikunta followed with 79.81%, while Choppadandi recorded 78.76%, reflecting keen electoral interest in these towns.
Municipal Polls - Kishan Reddy Says BJP Set For A Good Showing
Speaking with reporters, Kishan Reddy said all the efforts of the Congress party, and its strong-arm methods of trying to enforce its will on people through a brute display of power, and police help, will fail.
Municipal Polls Congs Intimidation Will Fail, BJP Set to Show Its Strength: Ramchander Rao
The Congress, he warned, will have to pay a price for its excesses, and called on BJP workers to stay strong and have confidence in the party leadership, which he stressed, will stand with them.
Polling Peaceful; 75.88% of Votes Polled in Municipalities
The Choutuppal municipality topped the state with a 91.91 per cent polling followed by Chandur with 91.52 per cent, Jinnaramwith 90.98 per cent and Pochampally with 90.95 per cent.
Negligence case filed in manhole death: police
A 32-year-old migrant labourer died after falling into an open manhole in Sector 32, Rohini
Cong. Govt Violated Constitution in Dividing GHMC Into Three Corporations: Kishan Reddy
Kishan Reddy also said several areas distant from the headquarters of the new civic bodies have been included into them, and this will result in those in rural areas, now merged in the corporations, lose employment guarantee scheme benefits, and other welfare programmes.
The CPI base revision exercise measures a slice of life
It will better trace how prices shape daily life and policy decisions
Reining in a bigot: On the Assam Chief Ministers incendiary rhetoric
The Assam Chief Minister uses incendiary rhetoric to divert attention from governance deficits
Observing that the seriousness of the allegations and their wider social implications could not be overlooked, the court rejected the regular bail plea of the accused arrested in connection with the death of a 25-year-old biker after falling into a pit dug up by the DJB for construction work in Janakpuri area on February 6
IndiGo Assures DGCA of Full Compliance as FDTL Exemption Ends
IndiGo spokesperson said that as assured to the regulatory authorities earlier, the airline is maintaining an optimum pool of employees, including pilots, to ensure stable operations across its network.
Flames in Scrap Shop; No Major Loss or Injuries Reported
The Fire Control Room received a distress call at 4.08 pm and fire tenders were rushed to the spot.
Young and Nabin: On the BJP president
The Bharatiya Janata Party is effecting a generational change in its leadership
Puri Refutes Rahuls Epstein Files Claim
Referring to the allegations against Epstein, Puri said there were victims who had brought cases against persons in authority, and maintained that his meetings were unrelated to any such activities.
Retd govt staff back Enough is Enough, raise ecology concerns
Panaji: Retired government employees extended support for Justice Ferdin Rebellos Enough is Enough movement, raising concerns over environmental degradation and the functioning of administrative checks and balances. Alvito DSilva, a retired assistant director from the Directorate of Technical Education with 34 years of government service, said he was opposed to large-scale construction and permissions granted []
Goa yet to form primary agro credit societies
Panaji: Goa is among the few states that have not established primary agriculture credit societies over the last two years, a reply tabled in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday revealed. Union Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah informed the lower house during the ongoing Budget Session that against the target of forming 32,752 primary agriculture credit []
Mirabag bandhara project on hold until WRD clears locals doubts: Dy collector
Curchorem: Deputy collector of Sanguem Milindra Velip on Tuesday instructed the assistant engineer of the Water Resources Department (WRD) to arrange a presentation of the proposed bandhara at Mirabag for the agitating villagers, stating that no further steps should be taken until their doubts are cleared. The instruction was issued during a special meeting convened []
GHMC Trifurcation Unilateral, Unscientific: BRS MLA Vivekanand
Vivekanand said that even leaders in the Congress were unaware of the government decision that was announced on Wednesday morning. Even the mayor was in the dark. Decisions are being taken unilaterally and in secret, he said.
Kidney Ailments Linked to Water, Toddy in Maktal, Narva
Families are spending between Rs 10,000 and Rs 15,000 a month on tests, medicines, travel and consultations an unbearable burden for rural households.
HYDRAA Clears 145 Truckloads of Garbage Near Pragatinagar Lake
Further, HYDRAA said it is planning to take-up the development works soon, including measures to prevent sewage water mixing in the lake.
Minor Jailed, Misses Board Exams, Administration Says He Was Freed On Time
A 17-year-old student in Madhya Pradesh's Shahdol missed his Class 12 English board exam on Tuesday after being jailed as an adult. Satyam Prajapati, a Congress worker, claims he was released only hours before the test began.
Bangladesh Votes Today In First Polls Since 2024 Uprising
Bangladesh will hold its crucial parliamentary elections today -- 18 months after former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's 15-year-old regime collapsed amid massive, nationwide protests.
Doctors Assn Presents Details of Vacant Faculty Posts to DME
The survey highlighted that a significant number of departments lack professors and associate professors.
ll See You When I See You: Tame Impala teases 2026 Australian tour
Tame Impala, led by Kevin Parker, is set to return to Australia in 2026. The project recently won its second consecutive Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Recording with the song End of Summer and released a remix of Deadbeats single Dracula, featuring BLACKPINKs JENNIE. Frontier Touring teased a possible tour collaboration with Deadbeat, sharing a poster asking End of Summer? and the enigmatic phrase ll see you when I see you, along with a website for updates.
'Whats happening at DOJ is disgrace': Pam Bondi left speechless as Neguse plays Epstein videos
Trump Says Insisted To Netanyahu That Iran Talks Continue
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a meeting at the White House that nuclear talks with Iran must continue.
The Constitution enters the sanctum
The growing number of religious disputes before constitutional courts reflects the enduring role of the judiciary in ensuring that religious practices do not undermine constitutional principles
HYDRAA Saves Costly Government Land From Encroachments in JH, Khanamet
HYDRAA said some persons allegedly tried to take advantage of the situation following the court stay. After inspection, the agency fenced the five-acre land parcel and installed HYDRAA boards to prevent further encroachments.
Water, Sewerage Network Handed Over to HMWSSB
HMWSSB has now been restructured on the lines of GHMC, with zones divided into circles, sub-divisions and ward-level sections to improve administrative efficiency and citizen services.
Opposition protests in Lok Sabha over MPs' suspension, walks out during question hour
Opposition members staged a protest and walked out of the Lok Sabha. They demanded the reinstatement of suspended colleagues. The members later returned to the House. They joined the ongoing budget discussions. Eight Opposition members were suspended last week. The Speaker cited unruly behaviour during a protest.
Expand Energy shifts headquarters to Houston after CEO departure - what makes the city so attractive
Houston energy companies headquarters: Expand Energy is relocating its headquarters to Houston by mid-2026. This move follows the departure of CEO Domenic Dell'Osso. The company aims to leverage Houston's position as a global energy hub. Expand Energy recently acquired Southwestern Energy for $7.4 billion. Oklahoma City employees will not be impacted by this strategic shift.
Group-1 Row: HC Orders New SIT, Officer Transfers
A division bench of Justice Battu Devanand and Justice Hari Haranadha Sharma heard two petitions on anomalies in evaluation of Group-1 answer scripts here on Wednesday and issued directions to the government.
A battle over the title of Jatipita
The Congress and BRS spar over KCRs role in the Telangana Statehood movement
Salman Khans brother-in-law Aayush Sharma gets threat email
The sender of the email to Aayush Sharma, who is also an actor, claimed he was a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, they said, without providing further details
Municipal Exit Polls Give Congress Edge
In the municipalities, Pulse Today projected the Congress to win 84 to 85 out of 116 municipalities, followed by the BRS with 23 to 27 and the BJP with 4 to 5. AIMIM is projected to win one municipality.
'You just lied under oath!': House turns into shouting match as Lieu, Bondi get into Epstein clash
'I caught you red-handed!': Epic clash between Thomas Massie & Pam Bondi over Epstein Files cover-up
Omar Abdullah says he regrets 'unparliamentary' remarks as BJP walks out of J&K Assembly
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed regret for his remarks made against BJP legislators in the assembly. BJP members had staged a walkout protesting his language. Abdullah stated that emotions sometimes overwhelm individuals in the assembly. He requested the Speaker to withdraw any unparliamentary words used during his speech.
KMRL gets nod to seek 1016-cr. loan for Kochi metro phase-2
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank to offer assistance for the project; second phase will be completed in a time-bound manner, says Minister
Kerala High Court orders high-level probe into Suraj Lamas death
Use of minimum corporal punishment not an offence: Kerala High Court
297 Students Join Anti-drug Workshop
Prahari clubs are student-led safety and awareness groups formed in schools to promote drug-free, safe and healthy environments.
Microsoft CSR Launches Free Cyber Security, AI Training At JNTUA
The programme is being organised by Microsoft under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative in collaboration with Roman Technologies, IIIT Lucknow and EY Global Ltd.
Man allegedly assaulted for Good Samaritan act
Rahul Gandhis speech 'purely fictional', says Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde in Lok Sabha
Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde strongly defended the Union budget in Lok Sabha. He called it a reflection of New India focusing on education, health, and jobs. Shinde criticised Rahul Gandhi's speech as fiction. He advised the opposition to fix their internal issues and electoral failures before commenting on international deals. The opposition has lost 96 elections in 12 years.
Quota Certificates: Regional gap mirrors SC/ST population spread
Rattan Singh Gill Jammu Tawi, Feb 11:The Jammu & Kashmir Government on Wednesday told the Legislative Assembly that over11.8 lakh reservation certificatesacross various reserved categories have been issued so far, with10.16 lakh in Jammu divisionand1.65 lakh in the Kashmir Valley. While the raw figures indicate a wide regional gap, the category-wise break-up shows that the [] The post Quota Certificates: Regional gap mirrors SC/ST population spread appeared first on Northlines .
Cops Recover Phone Father Sold Before Suicide Of 3 Daughters In Ghaziabad
Police here have recovered a mobile phone that the father of the three sisters, who died by suicide in Ghaziabad, sold to a shopkeeper a fortnight before the horrific incident and sent it for forensic examination, an official said on Wednesday.
Delhi Civic Body Removes 380 Unauthorised Banners Ahead Of AI Impact Summit
Ahead of the India AI-Impact Summit 2026, the MCD has removed nearly 380 unauthorised banners, hoardings and pole kiosks from several locations as part of an ongoing drive of the corporation to clear public spaces of illegal advertisements
Probe Agency ED Summons Amarinder Singh, Son In Money Laundering Case
The Enforcement Directorate has summoned former Punjab chief minister Capt Amarinder Singh and his son Raninder Singh for questioning in connection with a Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) violation case.
Delhi Vet Flies To Save Golden Retriever After Needle Found In Stomach
Dr. Sridhar, the veterinary doctor treating the case, told this correspondent that the Golden Retriever, named Kobee, had ingested a needle and thread while under the care of a caretaker.
235 Special Buses for Maha Shivaratri: TGSRTC
The Mahalakshmi Scheme offering free travel for women will be applicable on these special services.
'The Canadian Dream' Arrives with a Close Look at the Gap Between Immigration Promises and Reality
New Delhi [India], February 11: At a time when immigration refusals are increasing and fraud cases are becoming harder to ignore, The Canadian Dream by Dr. Swapnil Kale (LLB, PHD, Pursing LLM Immigration Law) arrives with an unusually direct message: most people are not failing the system, the system is failing them first.
Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Feb 11: The Union Territory Level Steering Committee (UTLSC) meeting held under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary on Wednesday late evening has approved the purchasing of 200 hundred new e-buses for both Jammu and Srinagar under PM e-Bus Sewa for both capital cities of J&K. The UTLSC [] The post Northlines Exclusive | Its official; JK Govt okays proposal for purchasing 200 more e-buses, rates finalized by CS appeared first on Northlines .
Bharat Bandh Likely to Disrupt Transport in Telangana
The bandh centres on opposition to the four new labour codes introduced by the Centre, which replace 29 earlier labour laws.
Traffic Slightly Heavy as Voters Head Home
Personnel were stationed at key intersections to regulate movement and prevent bottlenecks.
NASR Girls Back Lion Adoption Drive
Curator J. Vasantha expressed gratitude: This generous donation from NASR Girls School inspires other schools and students to join our animal adoption scheme. Krithin will thrive thanks to their passion.
U.S.-India Space Business Forum concludes with more than 200 govt. and industry participants
The forum was the flagship event of the first U.S. Trade Mission to India focused on commercial space
Government Doctor Dies of Cardiac Arrest While Driving
RMO felt unwell on duty; locals rushed him to hospital.
