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Afghanistan Open to Talks After Pakistan Airstrikes Major Cities

On Friday, Pakistan launched strikes on Afghanistans capital, Kabul, the Taliban stronghold of Kandahar, and other towns

Man Ends Life in Ghatkesar due to Harassment from Loan App Lenders

Kumar availed Rs.1 lakh from a loan app lender to meet family expenses

Several countries direct citizens to leave Iran, Israel amid war concerns

Several countries have begun withdrawing diplomatic staff and advising their citizens to leave Iran and Israel as tensions escalate in the Middle

Pakistan-Afghanistan 'open war' LIVE: Air strikes hit 22 Afghan military targets, kill 274 Taliban officials

U.S. says it supports Pakistan's 'right to defend itself' against Afghan Taliban

North Korea unveils image of Kim Jong Uns daughter Kim Ju Ae firing rifle

The Kim family has ruled North Korea with an iron grip for decades, and a cult of personality surrounding their Paektu bloodline dominates daily

'We have a big decision to make...they're very dangerous people': Trump on nuclear talks with Iran

US President Donald Trump has called Iran very difficult and dangerous. He is considering the next steps in nuclear negotiations. Trump prefers a

IYC Chief Uday Bhanu Chib Granted Bail in AI Summit Protest Case

The court imposed certain conditions, including surrendering Chibs passport and electronic devices. He has also been directed to furnish a surety

Bondi Beach Stabbing: Two teens arrested for allegedly stabbing man with machete, face multiple charges

Two teenage boys have been arrested and charged following a machete attack on a 54-year-old man at Sydney's Bondi Beach. The incident reportedly

Kishan Reddy refutes CM Revanths remarks on Hyderabad Metro

Hyderabad: Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on Friday, February 27, dismissed chief minister A Revanth Reddys allegations that he was obstructing th

Base year revision lifts GDP estimates, captures structural changes in Indian economy: Experts

Indias shift in the national accounts base year to 2022-23 has lifted real GDP growth estimates for 2025-26 to 7.6 per cent from 7.4 per cent ear

Who Will Enter Semis If Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Must-Win Game Is Washed Out?

With the already qualified England doing them a huge favour on Friday by beating New Zealand and denying the Kiwis a clear passage to the knockou

Pentagon casts cloud of doubt over Anthropics AI business

Anthropic PBC, one of the fastest-growing AI startups, faces a major setback after the Trump administration ordered federal agencies to stop usin

Canadian PM Carney calls for forge partnerships with Indian Business Leader, kicks off 4-day tour

Excise policy case: Truth Triumphs, says Punjab CM on Kejriwal verdict

Chandigarh: The Punjab unit of AAP on Friday, February 27, hailed the courts discharge of AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia in the e

Telangana to launch pilot Anganwadi breakfast scheme soon: Seethakka

Hyderabad: The Telangana government is set to introduce a breakfast programme for children enrolled in Anganwadi centres as part of its broader p

Pak-born Hyderabad man produces Indian passport in HC, raises questions

Hyderabad: In a dramatic turn before the Telangana High Court, a 35-year-old man from Yakutpura, described by authorities as Pakistan-born, produ

Anthropic vows lawsuit over Pentagon ban, slams intimidation

The ban, in the form of a supply chain risk designation, came after the company objected to its artificial intelligence technology being used for

India, European Union to give each other Most Favoured Nation status for 5 years in trade deal

India-EU FTA: India and the EU are set to grant each other Most Favoured Nation status, a key provision in trade deal. This agreement, expected t

Kim Jong Un's Daughter Takes Centre Stage Again, This Time Behind A Rifle

North Korea released a rare image on Saturday of leader Kim Jong Un's teenage daughter firing a rifle at a shooting range, adding to speculation

India, EU To Grant Each Other 'Most Favoured Nation' Status For 5 Years

Neither India nor the EU can extend more favourable tariff concessions to other WTO members without offering the same to each other during the fi

West Bengal BJP to begin Parviartan Yatra from February 28

The senior leaders of West Bengal BJP State president Samik Bhattacharya, Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari and Union Minister of State Sukan

Two Dead, Dozens Injured as Tram Derails in Milan

One of the dead was hit by the tram as it derailed and the second victim was a passenger, the city's mayor Giuseppe Sala told reporters at the sc

CBSE Board Exams 2026 Live: Class 12 Chemistry Exam From 10:30 AM, Check Educator Last-Minute Tips, Instructions

CBSE Board 2026 Class 12 Chemistry Exam LIVE Updates: The Class 12 Chemistry paper will be conducted today and students have been advised to reac

DevSparks Pune 2026: Here's everything in store at the developer-only summit

From agentic systems and multi-agent workflows to GCC influence and real-world case studies, DevSparks 2026 brings developers face-to-face with h

NASA Shakes Up Artemis Moon Programme Amid Technical Delays

NASA on Friday abruptly said it was shaking up its Artemis lunar programme that has suffered multiple delays in recent years, a bid to ensure Ame

AI Won't Steal Jobs, But You'll Need Training For Roles That Don't Exist Yet: Morgan Stanley Report

Morgan Stanley's report states AI will transform jobs by shifting roles, requiring reskilling, and creating new positions instead of mass unemplo

OpenAI raises 110B dollars from Amazon, Nvidia, SoftBank; valuation hits 730B

New York: ChatGPT maker OpenAI has received USD 110 billion in funding from Amazon, SoftBank and Nvidia, putting the technology companys pre-mone

Congress chose appeasement over nation by truncating Vande Mataram, says Haryana CM Saini

He was speaking during a debate on the motion of thanks to the Governors address in the ongoing budget session of the State Assembly.

How an Indian start-up sparked a global girls space mission

ShakthiSAT is a global space mission that aims to empower 12,000 girls through hands-on training in building real satellites and payloads, leadin

Worst deal ever: Trump hits out at Obama as Iran nuclear talks stall, warns of possible war

NASA Announces Overhaul of Artemis Lunar Programme Amid Tech Delays

That strategic revision comes amid repeated delays to the Artemis 2 mission, which was originally due to take off as early as February

Hyderabad: KPHB flats sell for Rs 1.10 Cr at public auction

Hyderabad: A public auction of Telangana Housing Board properties in KPHB on Friday, February 27, saw aggressive bidding, with land parcels touch

India and EU to give each other Most Favoured Nation status for 5 years, draft trade deal shows

The economic deal between India and EU opens up avenues for India and the EU to stabilise the international order

Breaking News Live Updates: Canadian PM Mark Carney set to meet top business leaders, financial experts in Mumbai today

International athlete from West Bengal Swapna Barman joinsTrinamoolahead of Assembly polls

Series of political leaders and other noted personalities are seen joining the ruling TMC party as the elections knock on the door

Rethinking one-size AI model; making enterprises AI ready

The race for the next leap in AI has moved beyond chatbots into arenas like courtrooms and factories. Global storage technology company NetApp is

Hidden camera found in bathroom of TISS-Guwahati girls hostel, probe underway

The TISS-Guwahati, in a statement, had said that the recent incident was a serious privacy violation, and is entirely unacceptable and condemnabl

Not Happy With Iran Nuclear Talks: Trump Says He'll Give Them More Time

US President Donald Trump said Friday he's ot happy with the latest talks over Iran's nuclear programme but indicated he would give negotiators

Anthropic says it will challenge Pentagon's supply chain risk designation in court

Anthropic said on Friday it will challenge in court the Pentagon's decision to declare the AI firm a supply-chain risk, hours after U.S. Presiden

'Shirtless' protest row: Youth Congress chief Uday Bhanu Chib granted bail

US says it supports Pakistan's 'right to defend itself' against Afghan Taliban

Pakistan and Afghanistan's Taliban rulers are in open war. Pakistan bombed Taliban forces after retaliatory attacks. The United States supports P

Trump Unhappy With Iran Nuclear Talks but Will Give More Time

As American forces gather in the region, Trump has threatened military action if Iran does not agree to a far-reaching deal on its nuclear progra

Morning Digest: Ex-V-P Dhankar denies citing illness in resignation; U.S. says it supports Pakistans right to defend itself against Afghanistan, and more

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Each bite is packed with taste, convenience, and the power of quality protein.

Trump says he is 'not happy' with the Iran nuclear talks but indicates he'll give them more time

President Trump is unhappy with Iran nuclear talks. U.S. envoys held inconclusive discussions in Geneva. American forces are gathering in the reg

Rhythm and roots: Mahindra Percussion Festival gears up for fourth edition

In this photo essay, we showcase highlights from annual editions of the Mahindra Percussion Festival, along with performer insights.

India saw 42 hate crimes against minorities in January: Siasats tracker

Hyderabad: India recorded at least 42 hate crimes and hate speeches targeting Muslims, Dalits and Christians in January 2026, averaging nine to 1

Cargo Plane Carrying Currency Crashes in Bolivia Killing At Least 15

There were conflicting reports of whether the plane was taking off or landing when it crashed

Bolivian Military Plane Carrying Banknotes Crashes, 15 Dead

A cargo plane carrying money crashed Friday near Bolivia's capital, damaging about a dozen vehicles on a highway, scattering bills on the ground

David Ellison used political ties, deep pockets to buy Warner Bros.

Paramount's David Ellison has successfully acquired Warner Bros. Discovery. Ellison's company outbid Netflix in a surprising turn of events. This

'No One Prepared Me For This': Foreigner Amazed After Stranger Offers Him Biryani In India

A foreigner was served free biryani and chicken curry by strangers in Mysore, showcasing the country's renowned hospitality and warmth.

Neil Sedaka, US Singer and Songwriter, Dies Age 86

Over a career spanning six decades, Sedaka scored three No. 1 hits in the United States and also wrote chart-topping songs for other artists.

Trump Raises Possibility of a Friendly Takeover of Cuba

Trump didn't clarify his comments but seemed to indicate that the situation with Cuba was coming to a critical point.

Tachikawas late stunner helps Jamshedpur upset East Bengal

Kolkata, Feb 27: Substitute Rei Tachikawa scored a late stunner to help Jamshedpur FC secure a comeback victory in their first away match of the

'Hamburgers for all...': Trump makes surprise Whataburger stop, buys meals for supporters

Trump raises prospect of 'friendly takeover' of Cuba, says Rubio in talks

US President Donald Trump hints at a 'friendly takeover' of Cuba. He states the Cuban government is in 'big trouble' and talking with the US. Sec

Rubio to embark on two-day Israel visit on March 2

Washington: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Israel from March 2-3, the State Department said on Friday shortly after Prime Minis

In Friday sermon, Mirwaiz expresses concern over worrying situation in Palestine, Iran, Afghanistan

Bowling cracks and Windies curse; is India in trouble?

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Chennai, Feb 27: India may have woken up on Friday morning with a sense of relief. The equations are clearer, the permutat

Legends flag concerns over Indias bowling options

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Chennai, Feb 27: India may have kept their semifinal hopes alive in the ICC Mens T20 World Cup with a dominant win over Zi

Pakistan eye big win vs Sri Lanka

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Match starts 7 pm IST Pallekele, Feb 27: Pakistan face a must-win situation when they take on Sri Lanka in their final Sup

Bill Clinton to lawmakers investigating Epstein: 'I saw nothing'

Former President Bill Clinton appeared before Congress to discuss his association with Jeffrey Epstein. Clinton stated he observed no wrongdoing

Bill Clinton Denies Wrongdoing in Epstein Ties Amid Scrutiny

I saw nothing, and I did nothing wrong, the former Democratic president said in an opening statement he shared on social media at the outset of t

We Don't Need It: Trump Orders Federal Agencies To Halt Use Of Anthropic

President Donald Trump said Friday that he was ordering all federal agencies to stop using Anthropic's technology following the company's unusual

From Colonial Park to Cricket Cathedral: How Eden Gardens Got Its Name

Kolkata, Feb 27: In a city rooted deeply in Bengali culture, the name Eden Gardens often raises a simple question how did one of Indias most fam

Satellite images show more aircraft at Saudi airbase used by US forces

Satellite imagery revealed a surge in U.S. military aircraft at Saudi Arabias Prince Sultan Airbase in February, including refuelling tankers and

Afghan forces strike Pak nuclear facility, military base near Abbottabad, amid escalating clashes

New Delhi, Feb 27: Afghan armed forces struck a nuclear facility and a military base in the Kakul village near Abbottabad in Pakistans Khyber Pak

27 Meghalaya Kickboxers Eye Glory in Asmita League

By Our Reporter Shillong, Feb 27: A 27-member womens contingent from the Meghalaya State Kickboxing Association has arrived in Siliguri, West Ben

Tickets out for Lajongs season opener in IFL

By Our Reporter Shillong, Feb 27: Tickets for the Indian Football League 202526 clash between Shillong Lajong FC and Rajasthan United FC go on sa

India discovered inherent strength: PM

New Delhi, Feb 27 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said India has discovered its inherent strength in the last 12 years and, following th

Afghan Taliban open to talks after Pakistan bombs Kabul, Kandahar

Afghanistan's Taliban rulers have stated their willingness to negotiate following Pakistani airstrikes on their forces. Pakistan launched attacks

ACB launches crackdown against illegal mining

Conducts surprise raids in Udhampur, Reasi Jammu Tawi, Feb 27: The Anti-Corruption Bureau has launched sweeping Joint Surprise Checks (JSCs) tar

Anthropic vs Pentagon: The Trump administration is waging war on American genius

The US administration has barred government agencies from using AI tools made by Anthropic after a dispute over military access to its technology

Court issues warrants against 4 absconding terrorist commanders including Hizbul chief

Srinagar, Feb 27: A sessions court here has issued non-bailable warrants against four terrorist commanders including the self-styled chief of the

J&K introduces digital building permission system

Jammu Tawi, Feb 27: In a significant development, the Jammu & Kashmir Government has amended the Unified Building Bye-Laws, 2021 (UBBL-2021), int

Value-based tourism key for J&K: Omar

Says focus on improving destinations, cleanliness, facilities, not just footfall New Delhi: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah on Friday highlighted

Goonj 2026 | LG calls for innovation-led transformation in Higher Education

Highlights Role of Universities in nation-building Jammu Tawi, Feb 27: Asking the faculty members to make their higher education campuses the ma

Trump orders US agencies to stop using Anthropic technology in clash over AI safety

The Trump administration has ordered all U.S. government agencies to stop using artificial intelligence technology from Anthropic and imposed pen

LaTroy Lewis family, University of Michigan statement and victim's shocking take on whole issue: Atlanta Falcons fire assistant coach

LaTroy Lewis, recently hired by the Atlanta Falcons, was dismissed following sexual assault allegations from his time at the University of Michig

Acharya Balkrishna honoured with SFE Outstanding National Ethno-Pharmacologist Award

Excelsior Correspondent MOHALI, Feb 27: Acharya Balkrishna, a prominent scientist and distinguished Ayurvedic scholar was honoured with the Socie

ICC delegation meets Parliamentary Committee on Official Languages

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 27: A delegation of the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) led by its Chairman Rahul Sahai met the Convenor of t

J&K media delegation visits Amul Dairy in Gujarat

Excelsior Correspondent AHMEDABAD, Feb 27: As part of the ongoing media tour organised by the Press Information Bureau, Jammu led by Director Neh

ICAI organises seminar on Budget 2026, GST amendments

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 27: A seminar on Budget 2026 and GST Amendments & Litigations organized by the Jammu & Kashmir Branch (NIRC) o

UCO Bank organizes coin, note exchange mela

Excelsior Correspondent R S Pura, Feb 27 : A coin and note exchange mela organized by the UCO Bank Currency Chest Raghunath Bazaar along with UCO

GDP growth projected at 7.6 pc in FY26, 7.8 pc in Oct-Dec

New Delhi, Feb 27: Indias GDP growth estimate has been raised to 7.6 per cent for the current fiscal from 7.4 per cent after the government revis

RBI Deputy Governor inaugurates IFAC 2026 at IIM Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 27: Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu today inaugurated the 3rd International Finance and Accounting

From Raman to Robotics Charting Indias AI Impact

Jagjeet Singh Bhadwal jagjeet2210@gmail.com 28Scientific Temper: The Architecture of Democratic Progress Scientific temper is more than academic

Big Push For Kashmir Tourism

The approval of the Rs 1,677 crore expansion of the civil enclave at Srinagar International Airport marks one of the most consequential infrastru

DGP reviews prevailing situation in Handwara, Kupwara

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 27: Director General of Police (DGP) J&K, Nalin Prabhat, today chaired a joint security review meeting to a

Kejriwals release exposed high handedness of investigative agencies: Mehbooba Mufti

The Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) welcomed the decision of aDelhi court. The verdict reaffirms faith in the judiciary and the principle that truth ul