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Column | Yogita Bhayana: fighting the epidemic of sexual violence in India

In a country where 81 women report rapes daily, Bhayana dreams the impossible dream of a rape-free India

Fake FBI agent tried to free Luigi Mangione, authorities say

New York: A man claiming to be an FBI agent showed up to a federal jail in New York City on Wednesday, January 28, night and told officers he had

Jammu and Kashmir CM raises Kashmir shawl sellers thrashing issue with Uttarakhand CM; Police lodge FIR, says JKSA

The FIR has been registered against Sanjay Yadav and one other individual under Sections 117(2) and 352 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)

Nizams jewels under RBI custodial arrangement: Govt to Rajya Sabha

New Delhi: A set of Nizams jewels is under a high-security custodial arrangement with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Ministry of Culture

NHRC issues notice to Rajasthan government over burial rights demand by Kalbelia community

The notice was issued over protests by the Kalbelia community, demanding a designated place for burial of their kin in Barmer district

22 Students Hospitalised After Mid-Day Meal in Sangareddy School

The students were immediately shifted to the nearby hospital for medical attention. Later, the official stated that all 22 students are in stable

Book on science and politics to be released today

Problems Won't Solve By One Power Calling Shots: UN Chief's Dig At Trump

Global problems will not be solved by one power calling the shots or by splitting the world into rival spheres, United Nations Secretary-General

Baramati plane crash: Probe being conducted on timeline-based approach: Union Minister

Responding to a query about the absence of firefighting personnel during the incident, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said the air

Flight from Bangladesh lands in Pakistan for first time in 14 years

Lahore/Karachi: A flight from Bangladesh capital Dhaka landed at the Jinnah International Airport in Pakistans Karachi on Thursday, restoring non

Trump Says 'Hopefully' No Need For Military Action Against Iran

Trump said he is speaking with Iran and left open the possibility of avoiding a military operation after earlier warning time was unning out for

Stray dogs at the centre of a growing social divide

Villages across Telangana are reporting mass killing of stray dogs with alarming regularity. As fear and frustration mount, stray dog management

Trump launches Great American Recovery plan

Washington: US President Donald Trump signed a sweeping executive order launching what he called the Great American Recovery Initiative, a nation

Governor inaugurates 108-foot national flag at Mehdipatnam Garrison

The programme included a guard of honour, hoisting of the Tricolour and the rendition of the national anthem

Apple Earnings Soar As China iPhone Sales Surge

Apple reported profit of $42.1 billion on revenue of $143.8 billion in the recently-ended quarter

Bihar Cabinet approves additional financial assistance to beneficiaries of Mukhyamantri Mahila Rozgar Yojana

In order to streamline and regulate the government employees with regard to the use of social media, the State Cabinet approved the Government Se

Airbus to deliver over 1,200 aircraft to India in next decade: MD Jrgen Westermeier

Solving Bengalurus parking puzzle

While paid parking is being introduced on more stretches and towing is set to make a comeback, Chetan B.C. explores if these measures are enough

Apple forecasts strong sales growth as iPhone demand in Asia rebounds

Apple anticipates robust revenue growth for the March quarter. Strong iPhone demand in China and India fuels this optimism. However, memory chip

House Republicans propose voting changes as Trump administration eyes the midterms

Republicans in the House of Representatives are pushing for significant changes to America's voting laws. These proposals include requiring photo

India-Arab League: bridging cultures, creating opportunities

As India grows into a major power, the Arab League region forms a critical part of its global matrix. For the Arab League countries too, India is

The influencer-follower break-up

Fans of a well-known influencer told her she needs to make content which doesnt hinge on her husband. She, in return, told them to take a hike. W

Delhi, Noida, Gurugram weather: Rain or relief for Delhi-NCR today? IMD predicts showers with thunderstorms for these regions in latest forecast

Delhi weather today: Delhi, Noida and Gurugram will witness light rain and thunderstorms on February 1, the India Meteorological Department (IMD)

Venezuelas acting President signs oil industry overhaul, easing state control to lure investors

The National Assembly approved the overhaul of the energy industry law less than a month after the brazen seizure of then-President Nicolas Madur

US to Return Three Ancient Bronze Sculptures To India

The Indian government has agreed to place one of the sculptures on long-term loan

Trump Says Putin Agrees To Pause Kyiv Strikes Amid Harsh Cold

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Trump and said he was counting on Washington to secure the pause in attacks

Ex-Google Engineer Convicted Of Stealing AI Secrets For Chinese Companies

Former Google software engineer Linwei Ding was convicted by a federal jury in San Francisco on Thursday of stealing AI trade secrets from the US

Kohli's Instagram Account Deactivated, Fans Seek Answers From Anushka

No official statement has been made on Virat Kohli's Instagram deactivation, sparking speculation and memes, as fans await updates from the crick

Weather News Live Updates: Low visibility drills continue at Delhi Airport, flights ops normal

Amid Iran Tensions, US Sends Destroyer Delbert D. Black To Middle East

The U.S. Navy has sent an additional warship to the Middle East, a U.S. official told Reuters on Thursday, amid a large military buildup in the r

Kremlin says Russia has invited Ukraine's Zelenskiy to come to Moscow for peace talks

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, cited by the Interfax news agency, said on Thursday that Moscow had not yet received a response to its invitatio

Trump calls Fed Chair Powell politically biased; to announce his Fed chair pick next week

Trump sues IRS, Treasury Department for $10 billion over tax return leak

Donald Trump, his sons, and his company are suing the IRS and Treasury Department. They seek $10 billion in damages. The lawsuit stems from the 2

Carney says he expects U.S. administration to respect Canadian sovereignty

BSE builds multi-year base, eyes higher zone on charts: Shivangi Sarda

Trumps options for Iran strike grow even with goals unclear

A US aircraft carrier strike group has arrived in the Middle East. This provides President Trump with new military options against Iran. However,

Colleges within schools

From just a couple of government colleges in 1966, the year Haryana was formed, the State now has 186. The policy of every school graduate having

US has investigated claims WhatsApp chats arent private

US authorities are probing claims that Meta employees accessed private WhatsApp messages. Former contractors allege they and Meta staff had broad

Trump says Venezuelan airspace will reopen to commercial travel and Americans can soon visit

While the State Department continued to warn Americans against travelling to Venezuela, at least one U.S. airline announced its intention to soon

How FireAI is bringing real-time conversational intelligence to enterprise operations

Mumbai-based FireAI converts operational data from ERPs, CRMs, and POS systems into real-time, conversational insights for 157 customers globally

Morning Digest: India to host second India-Arab Foreign Ministers meeting today; IAF deploys helicopters to combat forest fires in Arunachals Lohit Valley, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day

Trump threatens Canada with 50% tariff on aircraft sold in U.S., expanding trade war

The U.S. Presidents threat did not come with any details about when he would impose the import taxes, as Canada had already struck a deal with Ch

S&P 500 falls, Nasdaq drops as Microsoft crashes 10% after earnings, but the Dow Jones rose why US stock market ended mixed today

S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow Jones today: US stocks closed mixed as disappointing Microsoft earnings and Federal Reserve news impacted markets. Tech stoc

Flight from Bangladesh lands in Pakistans Karachi for first time in 14 years

The airline, in a statement in Dhaka earlier this week, said that Biman Bangladesh Airlines will operate on the Dhaka-Karachi route on Thursdays

Morning brief podcast: Fast, not furious: DTDCs case against the 10-minute delivery rush

Trump plans to announce his Fed chief nominee on Friday

President Donald Trump will announce his choice for the next Federal Reserve Chair on Friday. This comes as speculation intensifies over who will

Elon Musk's SpaceX in merger talks with xAI ahead of planned IPO, source says

Elon Musk's SpaceX and xAI are reportedly in talks for a merger. This combination aims to unite SpaceX's rockets, Starlink satellites, X social m

Sweeping oil reform in Venezuela approved, operators expected to gain autonomy

Venezuela's lawmakers have approved a major oil law reform. This move aims to boost oil and gas production and attract foreign investment. The ch

National shutdown January 30 explained: Why are activists calling for 'no school, no work and no shopping' and whos supporting the general strike

National shutdown January 30: A nationwide protest is planned for January 30. Americans are urged to skip work, school, and shopping. This action

Trump Threatens Canada With 50% Tariff On Aircraft Sold In US, Expanding Trade War

President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened Canada with a 50% tariff on any aircraft sold in the US, the latest salvo in his trade war with Ame

Trump threatens tariffs on any country selling oil to Cuba, a move that puts pressure on Mexico

EU sanctions 15 Iranian officials over crackdown

BRUSSELS, Jan 29: The European Union on Thursday sanctioned 15 Iranian officials, including top commanders of the Revolutionary Guard, and six or

Xi urges Britain to practice true multilateralism

BEIJING/London, Jan 29: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday urged the United Kingdom to jointly advocate and practice true multilateralism d

Guwahati Refinery solely supplied smokeless fuel to Indian Army during Ops Sindoor: Official

This is a matter of pride that Guwahati Refinery played an important role during the countrys defence mechanism in Operation Sindoor, the Guwahat

North Texas schools closed today: Denton ISD, Dallas, Plano, Frisco, Richardson, Garland & more - see which districts reopen classes tomorrow

Denton ISD school closure: North Texas schools are reopening Friday after winter weather. Dallas, Plano, and Frisco ISDs will operate normally. S

ICC organizes multi-session conference Rising Jammu & Kashmir 2026

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 29: Marking 100 years of service to the nation, the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) organised ICC Rising Jamm

12th convocation ceremony of SGT University concludes

Excelsior Correspondent GURUGRAM, Jan 29: Marking a landmark moment in the academic journeys of its graduating students, the 12th Convocation Cer

IAF drops 12,000 litres of water to battle forest fires in Arunachal Pradeshs Lohit Valley

In an X post, the IAF stated that a dedicated team of Air Warriors was deployed at the urgent request of civic authorities following a plane cras

New branch of Axis Bank inaugurated at Katra

Excelsior Correspondent KATRA, Jan 29: Axis Bank, formerly known as UTI Bank, inaugurated its new branch at Katra in a function held here today.

HMSI expands network with new dealership in Udhampur

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Jan 29: Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has opened its newsales & service outlet Vidhata Honda, inUdha

UCO Bank organizes coin and note exchange fair

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 29: A coin and note exchange fair organized by the UCO Bank Currency Chest Raghunath Bazar at its Mishriwala B

Suvendu Adhikari visits fire affected warehouse, says many are still missing

The Leader of Opposition said that when he reached the area, he found that Section 163(2) BNSS was issued, banning the Assembly of five or more p

J&K UT Chess Cship underway

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 29: In the ongoing J&K UT Chess Championship at IDPS School, Sunjwan, Sumit Grover, Aarav Gupta, Pazhan

Beating Retreat: Music celebrates military valour, Operation Sindoor success, Vande Mataram spirit

NEW DELHI, Jan 29 : With patriotic music and ceremonial pageantry, India on Thursday celebrated its military valour, the success of Operation Sin

22 Students Hospitalised After Consuming Mid-Day Meal In Telangana: Cops

Around 22 students were hospitalised after consuming mid-day meals at a primary school in Sangareddy district in Telangana, officials said.

AI Startup Perplexity Signs $750 Million AI Cloud Deal With Microsoft: Report

AI startup Perplexity has signed a $750 million agreement with Microsoft to use its Azure cloud service, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, cit

High Court Cricket team reinforces dominance at Legal Premier League 2026

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU/SRINAGAR, Jan 29: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh Cricket Team has once again reaffirmed its st

LG meets J&K students return from ITBP Bharat Darshan Tour

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 29: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today interacted with the group of students who returned from the Bharat D

J&K Weightlifters, Swimmers dominate in Pune

8th Masters National Games Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 29: In a remarkable achievement, Masters Weightlifting and Swimming teams fr

Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League Season 3 begins

Excelsior Sports Correspondent LEH, Jan 29: The Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League (REIHL) Season 3 began today with Chief Secretary, Union Territor

Centre allocates Rs 1,626 cr for Sports Promotion in two years

*No NCOE water sports planned for J&K Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 29: The Union Government has reaffirmed its commitment to promoti

CJ releases Activity Calendar of J&K Legal Services Authority for 2026

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 29: In a significant step towards reinforcing access to justice and strengthening legal awareness across the U

SNDK stock jumps 14% after Sandisk earnings beat Wall Street estimates here's what investors need to know

Sandisk stock surged over 14% after reporting blockbuster fiscal second-quarter results, with adjusted earnings per share soaring 404% year-over-

Govt committed to strengthen entrepreneurship ecosystem in J&K: CM

Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, Jan 29: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today stated that the issue of unemployment can be tackled by establishing a

Govt expecting industrial package for J&K in Union budget: CM

Will do whatever possible to revive sick units Omar speaks to Dhami, raises issue of assault Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Jan 29: Ahead of presentation

India moving rapidly on Reform Express, emerging as ray of hope for world: PM

Time not for disruption but solution NEW DELHI, Jan 29: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday asserted that the country was emerging as a ray

KCIS wins U-14 Football tourney

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 29: KC International School hosted the Late Vinay Kumar Mahajan 8th Inter-School Junior Football Tourna

Dr Jitendra updates Rajya Sabha about Space economy growth, private investments

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Jan 29: Indias space economy has grown to an estimated $8.4 billion, with 399 start-ups now operating across l

53 Poonch Hockey players selected for National Cships for 202526

Excelsior Sports Correspondent POONCH, Jan 29: In a remarkable achievement for hockey in Jammu & Kashmir, 53 players from Sham Lal Hockey Club an

US Defence Secretary Hegseth Tells Trump Pentagon Is Prepared On Iran

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday the US military will be prepared to carry out whatever President Donald Trump decides on Iran

Manipur aims to resettle 40,000 IDPs by March

The State government has released 124 crore toward rehabilitating 3,700 families to date, an official statement said

Northern Railway GM inspects Srinagar-Katra section after snowfall

JAMMU, Jan 29: General Manager of Northern Railway Ashok Kumar Verma today conducted an extensive inspection of the Srinagar-Katra rail section i

Randhawa conducts extensive tour of Digiana, resolves public issues

JAMMU, Jan 29: MLA Bahu, Ch. Vikram Randhawa conducted an extensive tour of the Digiana area along the canal today. He was accompanied by senior

Court issues summons to coaching centre in defamation suit

SRINAGAR, Jan 29: The Court of the Principal District Judge, Pulwama, today issued summons to Aakash Coaching Institute, Rajbagh, Srinagar, in a

Global Media and Leaders Hail India-EU FTA

Excelsior Correspondent The conclusion of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement has drawn strong and positive reactions globally, cutting across inte

DIPR organizes essay writing competition, Kavya Singh wins top prize

JAMMU, Jan 29: The Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) organized a UT level essay writing competition on the theme My Constitut

Hyd: Indias Aviation Sector poised for Global Leadership: union Civil Aviation Min. Rammohan at Wings India 2026

HYDERABAD, Jan 29: Union Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu on Thursday said India is rapidly transforming from a fast-growing aviation marke

DC Kulgam chairs monthly District-Level NCORD meeting,

Excelsior Correspondent KULGAM, Jan 29: The monthly meeting of the District-Level Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) Committee was held today unde

Keir Starmer meets Xi Jinping in Beijing in bid to improve UK-China relations and boost trade

BEIJING, Jan 29 : The leaders of China and the U.K. were meeting Thursday as the two nations try to improve relations after several years of acri

AAPL stock price surges today after Apple earnings beat estimates record iPhone sales and China growth drive rally

AAPL Apple stock price today: Apple's first-quarter earnings soared past expectations, driven by record iPhone sales and a significant rebound in