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Ukraine attack seriously damages infrastructure in Russia's Belgorod, governor says

Belgorod has frequently come under attack from Ukrainian forces in the conflict whose fourth anniversary will be marked this week

Bafta Film Awards 2026: One Battle After Another, Sinners, Robert Aramayo lead winners

Close on its heels was Ryan Coogler's Sinners, which made BAFTA history by winning three awards, the most ever for a film by a Black filmmaker at

Sundar Pichai Joins T20 WC Commentary With Ravi Shastri

Pichai revealed that he has been an ardent cricket fan since childhood, idolising India legend Sunil Gavaskar

Uttarakhand education staff to boycott work over 'assault' of director by BJP MLA supporters

The meeting also decided that if the accused are not arrested within two days, all offices in the State, from the nagar panchayat to the state se

Mexican army kills drug cartel kingpin 'El Mencho' in military raid; wave of arson hits Mexico

Sanctuary with lifelong refuge for rescued animals launched in Chennai

The project is a joint initiative of I-CARE Charitable Trust, founded by animal welfare activist Shiranee Pereira and PFCI Chennai.

Farhan Akhtar-backed Manipuri film 'Boong' wins BAFTA Award in London

The film 'Boong' from Manipur won a prestigious BAFTA Award for Best Children's & Family Film. Director Lakshmipriya Devi accepted the award and

Putin says developing Russia's nuclear forces 'absolute priority'

President Vladimir Putin declared developing Russia's nuclear forces an absolute priority. This comes after the expiration of the last nuclear tr

Iran agreed secret shoulder-fired missile deal with Russia, says media report

The agreement, signed in Moscow in December, commits Russia to deliver 500 man-portable Verba launch units and 2,500 9M336 missiles over three ye

RSS does not practice Hindutva politics, says chief Mohan Bhagwat

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said that the Sangh does not practice Hindutva politics, rather it believes in building a strong society and na

USIran Nuclear Talks Thursday as Washington Awaits Tehrans Deal Offer

Oman previously hosted the indirect talks on the Islamic Republics nuclear program and facilitated the latest round in Geneva last week

No Leak In Maharashtra HSC Chemistry Exam, Board Clarifies Amid Rumours

Two individuals were arrested in Nagpur after the Maharashtra HSC Chemistry question paper was shared in a WhatsApp group before the exam, but au

Mayhem rocks Mexico after most-wanted cartel boss is killed

Mexico's most wanted cartel boss, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, was killed by security forces. This triggered widespread fires

US Secret Service Kills Man Trying to Access Trump's Florida Home

The suspect, a man in his early 20s, was spotted by the north gate of the Mar-a-Lago property, carrying a shotgun and a fuel can, the Secret Serv

Iran students protest for second day despite state crackdown

Protests have reignited on Iranian university campuses. Students are demonstrating against the government. This comes as Iran faces potential con

Mexico El Mencho Killed: Most Powerful Drug Cartel Decapitated, Chaos Erupts

The Mexican army killed the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Rubn Oseguera Cervantes, El Mencho, decapitating what had become

New US Military-Led Group Aided Mexico's Hunt For 'El Mencho' Cartel Boss

A new US-military-led task force specialising in intelligence collection on drug cartels played a role in the Mexican military raid on Sunday tha

Mexico Cartel Leader Killed LIVE: Violence In Mexico After Army Kills Notorious Cartel Boss 'El Mencho'

Mexico Cartel Leader KilledLIVE Updates: The Mexican military killed Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, the powerful leader of

India lose to Aus in penalty shootout in FIH Pro League

Hobart, Feb 22: The Indian mens hockey team dished out a much improved show but still went down to formidable Australia in the penalty shootout i

Four Indian athletes receive reduced bans from NADA

New Delhi, Feb 22: Four Indian athletes have received reduced bans from the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) after early admission of their off

Top Mexican drug cartel leader killed

Nemesio Oseguera, the 59-year-old leader of the violent Jalisco New Generation Cartel, was wounded in a clash with soldiers in the town of Tapalp

Sakellaridis comes back from the brink to win Delhi Open

New Delhi, Feb 22: Greek player Stefanos Sakellaridis claimed his maiden singles title on the ATP Challenger circuit with a gruelling three-set w

Adkar ends runner-up at Womens Open

Bengaluru, Feb 22: Wildcard Vaishnavi Adkars tremendous run ended with a runner-up finish at the ITF Womens Open after losing a lop-sided singles

Violence in Mexico After Drug Lord Killing; Flights Cancelled

The US State Department on Sunday urged American citizens in Mexico to shelter in place amid violence, road blocks and flight cancellations

Morning Digest: India condemns Pakistans airstrikes on Afghan territory; Indian movie Boong bags BAFTA award for Best Childrens & Family Film, and more

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Jack Hughes scores in overtime as US beat Canada for ice hockey gold

Winter Olympics Milan, Feb 22: No miracle needed. The United States is on top of the hockey world for the first time in nearly a half-century. Ja

Kim Jong Un reelected to top post of North Korea's ruling party as it hails his nuclear buildup

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been reelected as the top official of the ruling Workers' Party. Delegates credited him for strengthening the

Sahil clinches gold in mens 21km event

Indian Open Race Walk Competition Chandigarh, Feb 22: Punjab athlete Sahil upset his more fancied rivals to clinch the gold in the mens half mara

New York City faces its second big storm in weeks

New York City is bracing for a major winter storm. The government is deploying more plows, salters, and outreach teams. This storm is expected to

BAFTA 2026 awards video: Host Alan Cumming pause show for John Davidson. Watch here

BAFTA 2026 awards video: John Davidson is known for speaking openly about living with Tourette's syndrome. Alan Cumming stopped the awards night

Iran and US to meet on Thursday for talks

Iran and the United States are scheduled for crucial nuclear talks in Geneva this Thursday. Oman's Foreign Minister confirmed the meeting, highli

Mexican cartel boss 'El Mencho' killed in military raid

Mexican officials confirmed the death of drug lord El Mencho in a military raid. The powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader died during an

Powerful Drug Lord 'El Mencho' Killed By Mexican Army, Cartel Goes On Rampage

The Mexican army announced Sunday that it had killed powerful drug lord Nemesio El Mencho Oseguera in an operation that sparked a wave of violenc

BAFTA Awards 2026 winners full list: 'One Battle After Another', 'Sinners' win accolades ahead of Oscars 2026, check biggest surprise

BAFTA Awards 2026 winners full list: One Battle After Another led the nominations with 14 nods, followed closely by Sinners with 13, while Hamnet

Friendship withTel Aviv built on trust, says Modi

Department of Homeland Security suspends Global Entry as the partial US government shutdown drags on

Global Entry program is suspended due to the ongoing government shutdown. This move impacts pre-approved travelers entering the US. While TSA Pre

EU says it will accept no increase in US tariffs after Supreme Court ruling: 'A deal is a deal'

The European Commission is urging the United States to honor a trade agreement. This comes after the US Supreme Court overturned Donald Trump's g

Corner Office Conversation: Dilip Shanghvi, Chairman of Sun Pharma and Glenn Saldanha, MD at Glenmark Pharma

Tehran is ready for nuclear concessions if US meets demands, Iranian official says

Iran signals willingness to compromise on its nuclear program. Tehran seeks the lifting of U.S. sanctions and recognition of its uranium enrichme

VIROSH: Vijay Deverakonda-Rashmika Finally Announce Wedding

Long before any wedding plans were made, fans had already given their bond a meaning.

Its Official! Rashmika Mandanna, Vijay Deverakonda Announce Their Wedding

Long before any wedding plans were made, fans had already given their bond a meaning.

Who was 'El Mencho' Nemesio Oseguera? All about Ex-police officer turned Mexico drug cartel leader killed by U.S. military-led task force

Mexico Cartel leader killed today: An ex-police officer, 60-year-old Nemesio Oseguera was the shadowy leader of the powerful Jalisco New Generati

What's happening in Mexico? Most powerful drug cartel leader killed by Mexican Army, flights cancelled, schools closed, curfew-like situation

Jalisco's capital, Guadalajara, was turned into a ghost town on Sunday night as civilians hunkered down. School was canceled Monday in several st

T20 World Cup: Ten Doeschate Admits India Are Disappointed, but Not Panicking

T20 World Cup 2026: Ryan ten Doeschate did not attempt to conceal his disappointment after India's 76-run defeat.

Champions League-2026 concludes

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 22: The Champions League 2026 final at Country Cricket Stadium concluded in thrilling fashion, with Bul

India strongly condemns Pak airstrikes on Afghan territory; reiterates support for Afghanistans sovereignty

NEW DELHI, Feb 22: India on Sunday strongly condemned Pakistans airstrikes on Afghan territory that have resulted in civilian casualties, and rei

Lt Gen Pratik Sharma reviews logistics preparedness in Leh

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 22: Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, Army Commander of the Northern Command, today visited the Air Movement Control Centr

Message from AI impact summit

Prof K S Chandrasekar kscnair@gmail.com India recently held the AI Impact Summit, New Delhi. The message is clear and loud. AI is here to the ete

Farooq expresses concern over delay in restoration of Statehood to J&K

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 22: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah today expressed concern over the

LG Ladakh felicitates Hindi Olympiad Achievers with Amrit Kumbh Samman

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Feb 22: The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, today stated that Hindi is not merely a language of

Australias social media ban holds a lesson for India

Sunny Dua sunnydua55@gmail.com There was a time when childhood sounded different. It echoed with laughter from playgrounds, arguments over marble

When Education Stops Uniting Society

Prof Suresh Chander suresh.chander@gmail.com The present education system in India-and in many developing countries-has become a matter of seriou

Diversity programs need to become more political, not less

Diversity programs are a favourite target of right-wing populists who claim they represent a radical left agenda that is politicising workplaces.

How farmer organisations drive climate action in Himalayan region

Locally led and agency-driven efforts through farmer- producer organisations have led to a systemic change in climate policy through improved far

Agri-AI can unlock Rs 70,000 crore a year for farmers

Mumbai, Feb 22: Indias next agricultural revolution will be driven by artificial intelligence, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for S

Markets likely to stay volatile this week: Analysts

New Delhi, Feb 22: Domestic macroeconomic data, monthly F&O expiry and global developments following US President Donald Trumps tariff hike after

Manipur CM meets Amit Shah, discusses peace and community outreach

IMPHAL, Feb 22: Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh on Sunday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss steps taken by his government to

India realigns crude slate as Russian oil flows ease

New Delhi, Feb 22: Indias crude import strategy is entering a phase of calibrated rebalancing rather than abrupt realignment, with Middle Eastern

Youth urged to Join Politics with Nation First Spirit

PUNE, Feb 22 : Calling upon young Indians to actively participate in nation-building, Tarun Chugh, BJP national general secretary, on Sunday aske

Priyanka Gandhi visited Zubeen Gargs cremation ground for politics: Himanta

GUWAHATI, Feb 22: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday accused Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra of doing politics over the dea

Used our talent to serve others: Pitroda; another case of Cong bashing India: BJP

Sam Pitroda, head of Indian Overseas Congress, sparked a row by stating India's IT talent served global firms, not the nation. He questioned why

Coal demand to go up as power needs grow

New Delhi, Feb 22: The countrys coal demand, which had remained weak earlier in the current financial year, is poised for a boost in the coming d

Holi sales likely to exceed Rs 80,000 crore: CAIT

New Delhi, Feb 22: The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) Secretary General Praveen Khandelwal said on Sunday that the upcoming Holi festi

DPI to daily life: India's AI pitch goes beyond code

At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, India showcased its Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) as a lifestyle experience, exemplified by a coffee st

33-hour Mumbai-Pune E-way disruption: 1 lakh motorists to get Rs 5.16 cr toll refund, says MSRDC

MUMBAI, Feb 22: More than one lakh motorists who were caught up in a massive traffic gridlock on Mumbai-Pune Expressway earlier this month after

A shopkeeper arranges water guns for sale ahead of the Holi festival, in Jammu

A shopkeeper arranges water guns for sale ahead of the Holi festival, in Jammu, on Sunday. (PTI)

Ventilator Distress In Hospitals

The fact that 219 ventilators are lying defunct across GMCs and premier institutions in J&K has exposed a deeply troubling reality in the UTs pub

Shortage of toilets for females was real reason behind student dropouts: Adityanath

LUCKNOW, Feb 22: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced on Sunday that the state has successfully reduced the dropout rate in sch

Pilot duty exemptions weigh in heavy on DGCAs summer plan

Aviation authorities are finalizing summer flight schedules, with pilot availability a key concern. Airlines' requests for extensions on flight d

T20 World Cup: With Humility as His Asset, David Miller Saves South Africa Again

T20 World Cup: David Miller doesn't keep a track of the amount of times he has saved South Africa. In a word many.

6th National Rafting Cship concludes

Excelsior Sports Correspondent DODA, Feb 22: The 6th National Rafting Championship, titled The Ultimate River Battle, concluded today at Shibnote

Harshit selected for Junior Asian Fencing Cship

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 22: The Jammu and Kashmir Fencing Association (JKFA) has praised the selection of Harshit Kohli, a risi

SAI, ESIC organize FIT India Cycling rally in Jammu

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 22: The Sports Authority of India (SAI), Sports Training Centre (STC) Jammu, organized the 62nd edition

Jaish comdr Saifullah among three dreaded terrorists killed by Army in Kishtwar gun battle

M4 carbine, snatched AK 47 rifle among seizures *Hideout blasted, bodies charred; sniper dog Tyson injured Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Feb 22: In a maj

Mawlai Mawiong CHC-o doctor dongja ine matnanggipani inquiry report-ko sorkari nienga

SHILLONG: Reanggipa Bristibar attamo, Shillong-ni MP Ricky AJ Syngkon-ni gaakgropani somoio, Mawlai Mawiong Community Health Centre (PHC)-o docto

Stalled Industrial Expansion

The prolonged failure to clear encroached land at Balolenullah in the Bari Brahmana industrial belt has become a troubling symbol of administrati

JCDA Cricket Cup 2026 concludes

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 22: The annual JCDA Cricket Cup 2026, organized by the Jammu Computer Dealer Association (JCDA), conclu

Legend Masters 3.0: Veterans shine in thrilling league matches

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 22: The league matches of the Legend Masters 3.0 Inter-State T20 Championship featured thrilling perfor

J&K Netball Asso to hold trials on March 1

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 22: The Netball Association of Jammu & Kashmir (NAJK) will conduct open trials for both junior and seni

AI Summit turning point on how world will utilise its power: PM

Remain alert from digital frauds NEW DELHI, Feb 22:Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the India AI Impact Summit proved to be a turning

RS Pura student dies in Ukraine war, cremated amid grief in native Gowana village

*Family alleges job lure to conflict zone Govind Sharma JAMMU, Feb 22: The arrival of the mortal remains of 24-year-old Maninder Singh in his nat

HPS holds workshop

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 22: Humanity Public School, Bassi Kalan, Bari Brahmana organized a professional development workshop under the

Above-normal Feb temps trigger early blooming

Nawshaba Iqbal SRINAGAR, Feb 22: Higher-than-usual February temperatures and reduced precipitation have accelerated plant growth in Kashmir, trig

Tura-o Intl Mother Language Day-ko ALS manidila

TURA: Reanggipa Sonibar salo, Tura-ni Achik Literature Society (ALS), North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) Tura Campus-ni Garo Department, Shillo

ED to zonal heads: Use Natgrid to file 500 chargesheets this fiscal

Enforcement Directorate chief Rahul Navin urged officers to expedite chargesheets to meet the financial year's target of 500 prosecution complain

A community responsibility we can no longer ignore

Editor, The recent tragic passing of our beloved Dr. Ricky A. J. Syngkon, Member of Parliament from our State, reportedly due to cardiac arrest,

AI summit, a dampener

The high-profile India AI Impact Summit in the national capital hosted by entities of the central government was a step in the right direction. Y

Coal Mining Conundrum in Meghalaya

By H.H. Mohrmen Over the years, coal mining in Meghalaya, which is also known as rat-hole mining, has been in the news but for all the wrong reas

Rajaji statue to replace Lutyens' at Prez house that he designed

Prime Minister Modi announced the removal of Edwin Lutyens' statue from Rashtrapati Bhavan, replacing it with one of C Rajagopalachari. This move

Clean Politics and an Unfinished Journey

Remembering Dr. Ricky Syngkon By Divesh Ranjan There are moments in a states political journey when the passing of a leader becomes more than a p