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From auto driver to Kothagudem civic chief: CPIs Mood Ganesh elected Mayor

Hyderabad: CPI leader Mood Ganesh, who began his working life as an auto driver, was elected Mayor of the Kothagudem Municipal Corporation (KMC)

Tamil Nadu Budget 2026-27 LIVE updates: Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu to present State's interim Budget today

The interim Budget comes ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections to be held either in April or May this year

Donald Trump backs US-Iran talks in Geneva

Washington: American President Donald Trump said he would be involved in those talks indirectly as US and Iranian officials prepare to meet in Ge

SC upholds quashing of SC/ST Act FIR against Telangana CM Revanth

Hyderabad: Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy has received major legal relief after the Supreme Court upheld the Telangana High Courts deci

Indo-U.S. defence partnership continues to grow stronger: U.S. Ambassador Sergio Gor

Sergio Gor said the joint efforts of the two countries are key to a safe Indo-Pacific

Rs 108 cr dues case: SC gives interim relief to Hyderabad GITAM University

Hyderabad: GITAM University in Hyderabad has received interim relief from the Supreme Court in a dispute over alleged electricity dues of Rs 108

Bangladesh Hizbut Tahrir co-founder appointed Cabinet Secretary

In a surprising development, Dr. Nasimul Gani, a known ideologue of Hizbut Tahrir, is set to take on the role of Cabinet Secretary in Bangladesh'

Assamese Film 'Adi Shakti' Wins Big at Global Cine Confluence 2026

The film's strong narrative and socially relevant theme resonated with audiences and juries alike, drawing national and international attention t

French President Macron Arrives in Mumbai for India Visit

They were received at the airport by Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis

Rahul Gandhi to attend Congress rally on India-US trade deal in Punjab

Chandigarh: The Congress will hold a rally over the issue of the India-US trade deal in Punjab, and it will be attended by Rahul Gandhi, said sen

175 people fall ill after consuming 'contaminated' food in Jharkhand

At least 175 people, predominantly children, fell ill after consuming contaminated food at a Mahashivratri fair in Jharkhand's Palamu district. M

PM Modi to Visit Israel Next Week: Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu described the relationship between the two nations as a tremendous alliance and said the leaders will discuss multiple areas of coopera

Bihar Congress conducts training for its observers amid delay in naming legislature party leader

Addressing the observers, Bihar Congress President Rajesh Ram said that the primary objective of the campaign is to strengthen the Congress Party

Microsoft India President Says AI Will Not Eliminate Jobs, It Will Unbundle Them

Puneet Chandok said that India is poised to lead the AI century, with 92% of knowledge workers using AI and 59% of businesses adopting AI agents.

Nothing to hide: Trump denies Jeffrey Epstein links, says he was totally exonerated

Robert Duvall, 'Tender Mercies' Oscar winner, dies at 95

Veteran actor Robert Duvall has passed away at 95. He was celebrated for his diverse roles, including Colonel Kilgore in Apocalypse Now and Boo R

French President Macron Arrives In Mumbai For AI Summit, Bilateral Talks

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Mumbai on Tuesday, ahead of his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where the two leaders will

At least 175 people, mostly children, fall ill after consuming 'contaminated' food in Jharkhand

The food was allegedly consumed at a fair organised on Mahashivratri; most of the patients were suffering from vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal

Amazon Delivery Deliver Drives Van Into Water Following GPS In Britain

An Amazon delivery van became stuck on the historic Broomway path in Essex after the driver followed GPS instructions into rising tide waters.

67% of work completed onCMRLsphase II stretch fromKoyambeduto Chennai Trade Centre

The stretch is scheduled to open in June this year, with viaduct work likely to be finished before the end of March; it will provide a second tra

Maharashtra forms task force to address climate change and prevent farmers suicides

A 10-member panel comprising eight government officials and two experts held its first meeting on Monday

Heavy rain batters New Zealand's South Island, triggers flood warnings

Heavy rain is battering New Zealand's South Island, causing widespread flooding, road closures, and landslides. A state of emergency has been dec

Morning Digest: Tarique Rahman to be sworn in as Bangladesh PM today; AI Summit draws massive turnout on day one, and more

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Two persons killed, three injured in shooting at hockey arena in US' Rhode Island

A shooting at a Rhode Island hockey arena resulted in two deaths, including a young girl, and three injuries. The gunman died by suicide and repo

Ahead of Russia-Ukraine talks, Trump says Kyiv must negotiate 'fast'

President Trump urged Ukraine to quickly reach a deal with Russia ahead of crucial Geneva talks brokered by the US. Previous US-mediated discussi

Quote of the day by Charles Baudelaire, Always be a poet, even in prose how the 1857 publication of Les Fleurs du mal continues to shape modern creativity in 2026

Quote of the day: Charles Baudelaires quote of the day, Always be a poet, even in prose, shows why his 1857 Les Fleurs du mal still influences wr

Two Pakistani nationals among 3 escape from Observation home in Jammu, investigation underway

Three inmates escaped the Observation Home in R.S. Pura, Jammu, on Monday evening. The escapees include Karajeet Singh and two Pakistani national

Trump says he will be involved indirectly in Iran talks

The U.S. President said Iran sought tough negotiations but learned the consequences of such a hardened stance last summer when the U.S. bombed Ir

BNP chairman Tarique Rahman to take oath as Bangladesh PM on Tuesday

Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairman Tarique Rahman will be sworn in as Prime Minister on Tuesday. This marks a new political era after Sheikh H

3 Dead in Shooting at Rhode Island Youth Hockey Game

While police were not involved in the shooter's death, authorities were still investigating

Hyatt executive chairman Thomas Pritzker steps down, cites 'terrible judgment' in Epstein ties

Thomas Pritzker has resigned as executive chairman of Hyatt Hotels. He cited errible judgment for his continued contact with convicted sex offen

French President Macron arrives in India for AI impact summit, talks with PM Modi

French President Emmanuel Macron has arrived in India for a three-day visit focused on bolstering artificial intelligence cooperation and strateg

Ireland Opens Probe Into Elon Musk's Grok AI Over Sexualised Images

Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC) said on Tuesday it had opened a formal investigation into X's AI chatbot Grok over the processing of p

HomeRun raises Rs 60 Cr in Series A funding led by Sorin Investments

HomeRun is a quick commerce platform for construction and home improvement materials.

Trump warns Iran of 'consequences of not making a deal'

President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Iran regarding the repercussions of failing to reach an agreement ahead of upcoming talks in Gen

Gold, silver import surge pushes Indias January trade deficit to 3-month high of $34.68 billion

Surging gold and silver imports widened Indias January trade deficit to $34.68 billion. Imports jumped 19% while exports barely grew, with servic

Exclusive | Stuck During COVID, Punjabs Dilpreet Bajwa Is Now Canadas Captain

T20 World Cup: On the verge of his Ranji Trophy call-up, Dilpreet Bajwa left Punjab for Canada. He never returned.

Indian-Origin Man Jailed In Singapore For Posing As Prison Officer

An Indian-origin man was sentenced to nine months' imprisonment by a Singapore court after he pleaded guilty to pretending to be a prison officer

Hesson Hails Fearless Kishan

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Colombo, Feb 16: Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson said fearless Ishan Kishans marauding fifty was the difference between hi

Is India-Pak Rivalry Losing Its Edge?

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Karachi, Feb 16: With every one-sided India-Pakistan clash invariably dominated by India, the commercial value of this onc

With Super Eights in sight, New Zealand face Canada

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Match starts 11 am Chennai, Feb 16: New Zealand will look to address the frailties exposed by South Africa and reaffirm th

Scotlands Super Eight bid rests on Nepal test

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Match starts 7 Pm Mumbai, Feb 16: Scotlands fate hinges on the outcome of another Group C clash but the Richie Berrington-

State kickboxers bag 23 medals at intl tourney

By Our Reporter Shillong, Feb 16: The Meghalaya State Kickboxing Association (MSKA) delivered an impressive performance at the 5th India Open Int

State duo shines with bronze in Cambodia

By Our Reporter Shillong, Feb 16: Meghalayas rising combat sports talents Rishanskhem P Lipon and Damangpura L Mawlong brought laurels to the cou

A little-known federal tax could shrink your Social Security checks in 2026 heres how to prepare

Nearly 50% of retirees already pay federal income tax on Social Security benefits. That share is rising in 2026. The Social Security tax threshol

Shami strikes but J&K fight back in semis

Ranji Trophy 2025/26 Kalyani, Feb 16: Mohammed Shami produced two sharp spells to claim three wickets, yet Jammu and Kashmir recovered strongly t

Ol Chiki script powerful symbol of Santhali identity that must be preserved: President Murmu

NEW DELHI, Feb 16: Describing the Ol Chiki script as a powerful symbol of the Santhali identity, President Droupadi Murmu on Monday said efforts

Tele-Robotics adds new dimension to healthcare with AI value addition: Dr Jitendra

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Feb 16: Showcasing Indias growing strength in Artificial Intelligence-enabled healthcare and frontier science,

JU Academic Council takes major initiatives

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 16: The Academic Council of the University of Jammu, which met today under the chairmanship of Vice-Chancellor

SMVDIME-ESIC Collaboration A Transformative Opportunity for Medical Education in J&K

Dr Umang Jamwal secretary.ida.jammu@gmail.com The establishment of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME) at Katra

CS takes serious note of pending disaster relief claims

* Mega Youth Engagement drive to engage 80,000 students Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 16: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today underscored the

Adv Abhinav Sharma, MLA Bhaderwah call on LG

Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Feb 16: Adv. Abhinav Sharma, former President J&K High Court Bar Association, Jammu and senior BJP Leader called o

Tarun Chugh, Sat Sharma lead JK BJP at North Zone workshop

Excelsior Correspondent CHANDIGARH, Feb 16: Senior leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party from Jammu & Kashmir actively participated in the North

Nigeria announces arrival of 100 U.S. soldiers

The Ministry did not specify when the U.S. military trainers arrived or were due to arrive

Carlos Alcaraz says he still has weaknesses ahead of return

DOHA, Feb 16: World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz said he is still ironing out weaknesses in his game even after capturing all four Grand Slam titles by t

Municipal Polls: Cong Appoints Observers

MP R. Raghuram Reddy and MLAs N. Rajender Reddy and K.R. Nagaraju have been appointed for the contentious Thorrur civic body. Government Whip Bee

Largest field all set for 4th leg of WPG Tour

PUNE, Feb 16: The largest field in the Hero Womens Pro Golf Tour will gather this week for the fourth leg of the Tour at Poona Club Golf Course h

Cerundolo wins Argentina Open title

BUENOS AIRES, Feb 16: Top seed and local favorite Francisco Cerundolo secured his fourth ATP title with a 6-4, 6-2 win over Italys Luciano Darder

Hindus Celebrate Mahashivratri at Brahmrishi Aashram Holland

Krimpen, Netherlands In spite of heavy snowfall and rains, Hindus in large numbers gathered at Brahmrishi Aashram to celebrate the holy night of

Tyler Reddick, celebrates a win during the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race

Tyler Reddick, celebrates a win during the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race on Sunday. (PTI)

Macron India visit: PM Modi to host French president in Mumbai today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosts French President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai. The leaders will enhance defence, trade, and technology cooperatio

Lone female on grid, Atiqa Mir punches above weight after big move up the WSK ladder

SARNO (Italy), Feb 16: Having made a voluntary switch from the mini to a much more demanding junior category, 11-year-old Indian racing prodigy A

Media, including TOI, leading climate-health coverage: Lancet

Religious Fervour Marks Rathotsavam At Srikalahasti

The processional deities of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati were brought in a ceremonial procession from the Alankara Mandapam to the chariots sta

PHF under scrutiny after PSB gives proof of tour payment

KARACHI, Feb 16: Under-fire Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has found itself in hot waters after the state-run PSB has confirmed that it had giv

In its war against Reds, CRPF is now wiping out Maoist 'memorials'

NPP, candidate list-ko parakata: Dao ongenggipa CEM-na ticket-ko onja

SHILLONG: Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC)-ni election-o susana gita National Peoples Party (NPP), dao ongenggipa Chief Executive M

TG Minister Thummala Calls On AP CM Naidu

The Telangana minister raised the issues of roads in common border areas, irrigation projects and railway lines and called for their completion i

Aggrieved Sportspersons demand review of provisional selection list

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 16: Outstanding sportspersons who were not selected in the recently notified provisional selection list

Planning Paralysis Hurts Jammu

The unfolding delay in finalising the statutory framework for urban growth in Jammu has become a defining governance failure with long-term conse

Hardeep wins Mens singles title at J&K Open Tennis Cship

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 16: The J&K Open Men & Women Tennis Championship 2025-26 concluded on a high note with thrilling perfor

Sham Lal lays foundation stone for Modern Cricket Playfield

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 16: In a major boost to sports infrastructure in Jammu North, MLA Jammu North, Sham Lal Sharma, today l

Jambu Lochan T20 Cship from Apr 1

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 16: Jammu is set to host the 1st Jambu Lochan T20 Open (Men) Cricket Championship from April 1 to April

T-20 Cricket tourney concludes

Excelsior Sports Correspondent RAJOURI, Feb 16: The T-20 Cricket Tournament concluded today at District Police Lines (DPL) Rajouri with enthusias

Day-2: J&K reach 198/5 against Bengal in Ranji Trophy semi-final

*Auqib takes fifer; Samad, Paras slam splendid fifties Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 16: Mohammed Shami bowled a couple of incisive s

J&K will be free of violence by 2029, situation improving gradually: Shah

80 pc issues in JK, NE, Maoist-hit areas under control Eliminating cyber-terrorism, drug-free India priorities Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Feb 16: Unio

3 killed, including suspect, in shooting at hockey rink in U.S.s Rhode Island

Pawtucket Chief Tina Goncalves told reporters that three other victims are hospitalised in critical condition

RTGS Meet: CM Calls For Simplifying Laws To Help People Access Services Easily

Naid held a review meeting on Real Time Governance System with the senior officials at Undavalli in Guntur district on Monday. He called for the

Amit Shah presents 13th report of Parliamentary Official Language Committee to president

NEW DELHI, Feb 16: Union Home Minister Amit Shah presented the 13th report of the Parliamentary Official Language Committee to President Droupadi

Only 44 IT staff considered for Common IT Service, over 1,000 allege irregularities

Suhail Bhat SRINAGAR, Feb 16: Serious irregularities and alleged favouritism have been flagged in the framing and implementation of the Informati

SC questions Centre over videos in Wangchuks detention

NEW DELHI, Feb 16: The Supreme Court on Monday questioned the Centre about the transcripts of videos submitted by it against climate activist Son

Unemployment rises slightly to 5 pc in Jan: Govt Survey

Joblessness up in both rural, urban areas NEW DELHI, Feb 16: The rate of unemployment in the country among persons aged 15 years and above rose s

Improving timely credit access to MSMEs remains key policy priority: RBI Guv

MUMBAI, Feb 16 : RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Monday said improving access to timely and adequate formal credit for MSMEs remains a key policy

England beat Italy by 24 runs

KOLKATA, Feb 16:Italy fought hard until the end but England clinched a 24-run victory to book their berth in the Super Eights of the T20 World Cu

Rajnath Inaugurates Missile Integration Facility at BEL, Flags Off Akash Regiment Combat systems

NEW DELHI, Feb 16: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday inaugurated a state-of-the-art Missile Integration Facility at Bharat Electronics Lim

Currency in circulation at record Rs 40 lakh cr despite rise in UPI transactions: SBI Report

NEW DELHI, Feb 16: Even as digital payments scale new peaks, currency in circulation (CiC) in India has surged to an all-time high of nearly Rs 4

HC pulls up Govt for delay in PIL on ST status, warns of action

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 16: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh today pulled up the UT Government for failing to file its res

Bhajan Clubbing Emerges As Viral Alternative To Conventional Nightlife

The innovative concept drew more than 2000 attendees, predominantly youth, to its most recent event in Visakhapatnam.

CEA: Tech adoption must align with mass employability

Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran stated that AI's impact on India's demographic advantage hinges on current decisions, urging coordina

Laid off after 11.5 years at a top IT firm, employee calls it a blessing in disguise - here's how he is moving on

Thousands were affected in the recent Amazon layoffs. A 47-year-old senior engineering manager lost his job after 11.5 years at Amazon. The tech