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Blizzard Warnings Leave Millions Homebound in US

Even as the snow moved northward and tapered off in other areas, the National Weather Service said it is tracking another storm that could bring

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All 7 On Board Air Ambulance Flying To Delhi Die In Crash In Jharkhand

All seven people on board an air ambulance were killed when the aircraft crashed near Simaria in Jharkhand's Chatra district on Monday evening. T

Piyush Goyal virtually interacts with Canada Minister Maninder Sidhu, discusses Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement

India is actively pursuing stronger economic ties with Canada and the United Kingdom. Discussions are underway for comprehensive economic partner

Supersub Strikes Again as Sesko Gives Man United Win at Everton

It was the third time in four games that Sesko has scored after coming off the bench and secured points for United

CBSE Board Exams 2026 Live: Paper Pattern, Exam Day Instructions And Resources

CBSE Board 2026 Class 12th Accountancy Exam LIVE Updates: CBSE Class 12 accountancy exam is scheduled for February 24 from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm wi

Democrats call for U.S. govt to refund billions in Trump tariff money after Supreme Court rebuke

Three Democrat Senators unveiled a bill that would require U.S. Customs and Border Protection to issue refunds over the course of 180 days and pa

FedEx sues US for refund on Trump's emergency tariffs

Global firm FedEx has sued for a refund of tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump. The U.S. Supreme Court recently declared these tarif

Stock Market Live: ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company (663.50) BUY

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: The short-term outlook is bullish for ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company (LIC). The stock has been getting

Donald Trump State of the Union Address: U.S. President SOTU speech to drop bombshell as approval ratings fall big time?

Donald Trump is expected to host the traditional lunch on Tuesday with anchors from the five main networks: NBC, CBS, ABC, Fox and CNN. Officials

Bihar to explore potential of cooperative farming, teams to visit Gujarat

Bihars cooperative department also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with National Federation of Cooperative Sugar Factories Ltd (NFCSF)

Gut your health: How Leucine Rich Bio uses microbiome science to personalise preventive healthcare

From at-home microbiome testing to personalised diets and drug discovery ambitions, Bengaluru-based deeptech startup Leucine Rich Bio is shifting

Trump denies top US officer warned of Iran strike risks

President Donald Trump denied reports that top US general Dan Caine warned against striking Iran, insisting the US would easily win any war. Medi

US details Chinese nuclear test allegation, urges global push for disarmament

Speaking after the expiry of the New START pact, Washington warned of rising nuclear risks and urged greater transparency from Beijing and Moscow

From Jai Shree Ram To Jai Maa Kali: BJP's Cultural Rebranding In Bengal

In the swirling tapestry of Indian politics, few threads are as vibrant - and as contentious - as the narratives woven around cultural symbols.

Trump Refutes Reports of Top General Advising Against War With Iran

Numerous stories from the Fake News Media have been circulating stating that General Daniel Caine, sometimes referred to as Razin, is against us

Can Prince Andrew be removed from the line of succession? Heres how

Although stripped of royal duties, he remains eighth in line to the throne of King Charles III

Refusing to marry after physical relations due to kundali mismatch can attract BNS charges: Delhi HC

Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma made the observation while refusing to grant bail to a man accused of establishing physical relations with a woman a

Security forces keep up fight with cartel gunmen a day after the Mexican military killed a drug lord

Mexico's army has killed drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho. His death triggered widespread violence across the country. Ro

UK Police Arrest Former Envoy to US Mandelson Over Epstein Ties

It came days after a friendship with Epstein landed the former Prince Andrew in police custody

Trump eyes new trade probes to revive tariffs after court defeat

The US administration is preparing new national security investigations that could allow President Donald Trump to impose fresh tariffs after the

Senate Democrats push $175 billion tariff refund after Supreme Court ruling

The proposal would require US Customs and Border Protection to issue refunds with interest, prioritising small businesses

US judge permanently blocks release of report on Trump documents case

A US judge has stopped the Justice Department from releasing a prosecutor's report on Donald Trump's classified documents case. The judge ruled t

Gold Price today: Spot gold rate falls. Here's what is impacting Gold, silver

Gold, seen as a safe store of value during economic and geopolitical uncertainty, also tends to perform well when interest rates are low.

Former UK ambassador Mandelson arrested after Epstein revelations

Former British ambassador to the United States, Peter Mandelson, 72, was arrested in London on suspicion of misconduct in public office over his

Morning Brief Podcast: Court Says No. Trump Says Watch This. What Should India Do?

Creator commerce platform Wishlink raises $17.5M in Series B funding

Wishlink's Series B funding was led by Vertex Ventures with participation from existing investors. It plans to use the capital to deepen its tech

SA drubbing leaves Indias semis fate hanging by thread

ICC Mens T20 World Cup What Must India Do to Qualify for the Semi-Finals? Ahmedabad, Feb 23: A heavy defeat is damaging. A heavy defeat with tour

Hetmyer, Powell lead WIs rout of Zimbabwe by 107 runs

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Mumbai, Feb 23: Shimron Hetmyer lit up the Wankhede Stadium with a breathtaking 34-ball 85 as West Indies crushed Zimbabwe

India consider tweaks amid top-order slump

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Ahmedabad, Feb 23: Indias team management is set to review its batting combination following the 76-run defeat to South Af

S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq crash at U.S Stock Market. Top gaining, losing stocks at Wall Street

U.S Stock Market today: On Wall Street, big losses hit companies under suspicion of getting undercut by AI-powered rivals. Investors have been sh

After T20Is, India women eye triumph over Australia in ODIs

Brisbane, Feb 23: Having secured a stunning T20I series triumph, reigning world champions India will have the psychological edge when they take o

PGTIs 72 The League to tee off at Classic Golf & Country Club

Gurugram, Feb 23: Leading domestic professionals representing six city-based franchises will compete in a new team match-play format as PGTIs 72

IGPL secures $100 mn franchise commitment, unveils team owners

New Delhi, Feb 23: The Indian Golf Premier League on Monday announced a USD 100 million capital commitment from 10 franchise partners across the

Srikanth, Tanvi lead Indian challenge at German Open

Mulheim an der Ruhr, Feb 23: Veteran shuttler Kidambi Srikanth and World Junior Championships silver medallist Tanvi Sharma will headline the Ind

KIWG: Army makes rousing start

Gulmarg, Feb 23: Army made an emphatic start to the Gulmarg leg of the Khelo India Winter Games, winning three of the five gold medals at stake h

Twin Milan and Cortina Olympic cauldrons extinguished

Verona (Italy), Feb 23: The Milan Cortina Olympics ended as the twin flames in co-host cities Milan and Cortina dAmpezzo were extinguished during

Peter Attia resigns from CBS News after Epstein messages spark controversy

Celebrity doctor Peter Attia stepped down from his new role at CBS News after his past messages with Jeffrey Epstein were revealed in government

NHPC celebrates Vasant Utsav 2026

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 23: Vasant Utsav 2026 was today celebrated with great enthusiasm by NHPC, Indias 100% renewable energy company

Second edition of Innovate to Excel concludes at JUIT

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 23: The second edition of Innovate to Excel was today concluded at the Institutions Innovation Council (IIC) o

Paymart introduces Virtual ATM services in J&K

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 23: In a major step towards enhancing financial inclusion and convenience, Chandigarh-based fintech startup Pa

Air ambulance with 7 onboard to Delhi from Ranchi crashes in Jharkhands Chatra

RANCHI, Feb 24 : An air ambulance with seven people onboard to Delhi from Ranchi crashed near Simaria in Jharkhands Chatra district, Ranchi airpo

Unabated Drug Menace

The drug menace in J&K has reached an alarming and deeply disturbing stage. What was once perceived as a sporadic social problem has now evolved

Trump Reshaping the Global Order

Dr Varinder Sharma drvarindersharmabjp@gmail.com Donald Trumps second-term political project, built around the idea of restoring national primacy

Eye on boosting ties, Canada PM to embark on India visit from Feb 26

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney embarks on a three-day visit to India this week, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties. Discussions will focus

31 First-Time MLAs Demand Ministerial Berths In Cabinet Reshuffle

While staking claim for ministerial berths, first-time MLAs stated in facing the 2028 Assembly elections, it is important to face the people by p

Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao agree to rematch in September

I already fought and beat Manny once, Mayweather said in a statement. This time will be the same result.

Strategic Recalibration of India-Bangladesh-Pakistan Triangular Diplomacy

BNPs Electoral Return B S Dara bsdara@gmail.com The recent electoral victory of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party opens a new democratic chapter i

Diarrhoea Outbreak Reported In Srikakulam, 11 Under Treatment

Additional cases continue to be registered at the district medical centre, raising concerns among health officials.

No crash of LCA, just a minor incident, analysing issue: HAL

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) has clarified that no Tejas fighter jet crashed this month, stating the incident was a minor technical issue on t

Devotee Donates Gold, Silver Crowns Worth 60 L To Talpagiri Temple

The ornaments were formally handed over to Executive Officer Alla Srinivasa Reddy in the presence of officials.

Love Is Blind Season 10 Episodes 10 and 11 release time, schedule, what to expect and how to watch: Global streaming timings worldwide and release date

Love Is Blind Season 10 Episodes 10 and 11 release time, schedule, what to expect and how to watch is confirmed for February 25, 2026, on Netflix

Complying with NCLAT directions on privacy: Meta and WhatsApp

Social media giants Meta and WhatsApp assured the Supreme Court they will comply with tribunal orders on user data sharing for non-core services

Inquiry into Tirupati laddu: Supreme Court declines Subramanian Swamy's plea

Tyson: Four-legged Army hero who led anti-terror op in J&K despite taking a bullet; With Op Trashi-1, all 7 terrorists eliminated

A brave Army dog, Tyson, led the charge against terrorists in J&K's Kishtwar, sustaining a leg injury but enabling security forces to eliminate t

Spore cos to amp up investments in UP as Wong meets Adityanath

SINGAPORE, Feb 23: Singaporean companies will scale up their presence in Uttar Pradesh, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong emphasised after he met Chie

Ranji Trophy final: Star-studded Karnataka hold all aces against gritty J&K

HUBBALLI, Feb 23: Jammu and Kashmirs entry into their maiden Ranji Trophy final is a heartwarming tale of grit and passion but to grab the title,

Giriraj slams Rahul Gandhi for misleading nation on India-US trade deal

NEW DELHI, Feb 23: Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Monday slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, alleging that he is misleading the nation on the

Quality must define Indias manufacturing future, says Piyush Goyal

NEW DELHI, Feb 23: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday asserted that quality must become the cornerstone of Indias manufacturin

Quote of the day by Sean Connery: Laughter kills fear, and without fear there can be no faith.

Sean Connery was a very famous actor from Scotland who became a global star after playing James Bond in movies. He started from a poor background

Shivraj Singh Chouhan launches agriculture, rural development projects in Assam

GUWAHATI, Feb 23: Union Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday launched several initiatives and handed over t

Indias Alpine hopes soar in Gulmarg

Teen talent targets Winter Olympics Excelsior Sports Correspondent Srinagar, Feb 23: Three young alpine skiers training under double Winter Olymp

Mark Carney to visit India, Australia, and Japan to strengthen trade and defence ties

OTTAWA, Feb 23 : Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that he will travel to India, Australia, and Japan from February 26 to March 7 to

BJP leader Tarun Chugh demands NIA probe into Gurdaspur police killings

CHANDIGARH, Feb 23 : Expressing grave concern over the brutal murder of two Punjab Police personnel at a border outpost in Gurdaspur, BJP Nationa

Aman, Sawan shine at Tata Mumbai Ultra Marathon

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 23: Iron Tribe athletes Aman Gupta and Sawan Nagpal delivered a commendable performance at the prestigi

Andhra veterans lift 3rd Legend Masters T20 trophy

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 23: Andhra Veterans emerged champions of the 3rd edition of the Legend Masters T20 Cricket Championship

Sat Sharma, Sunil Sharma , Ashok Koul lead organizational review

BJP gears up for Prashikshan Mahabhiyan2026 Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 23: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held a series of strategic meetin

Woman moves SC to bring son's body for last rites

Humanoid home robots are in the market, but do we really want them?

Last year, Norwegian-US tech company 1X announced a strange new product: the worlds first consumer-ready humanoid robot designed to transform lif

Organ transplants see surge in India

In a significant development, organ transplants have seen a 4-fold increase in the country from less than 5,000 in 2013 to nearly 20,000 in 2025

CBCs multimedia exhibition begins in Udhampur

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Feb 23: A five-day multimedia exhibition on various Central Government schemes began at Government Degree Colle

Pampore Saffron Crisis

The latest debate in the assembly has once again brought into sharp focus the deepening crisis confronting Pampores saffron fields. Once celebrat

SMVDU students visit AI Summit 2026

Excelsior Correspondent KATRA, Feb 23: As part of their academic and industry exposure visit, a group of 34 B.Tech Computer Science and Engineeri

Tribute paid to Victoria Cross Hero Parkash Singh

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 23: Chairman Ex-Servicemen Welfare Association (ESWA) Akhnoor, Lakhbir Singh Sohal, along with all the members

Two-day training on economic offences begins at SKPA

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Feb 23: A two-day training programme on investigation of economic offences and financial frauds began at the Sh

Inflationary AI, Shallow Research a Sovereignty Challenge!

Shivaji Sarkar Artificial Intelligence was supposed to be Indias next moonshot moment the arena where its vast pool of engineers, data scientist

Director MoE reviews development works in Aspirational Block Thakrakote

Excelsior Correspondent REASI, Feb 23: The Central Prabhari Officer of Aspirational Block Thakrakote, Nitish Suri, who is also Director Departmen

Shrine Board unveils dedicated portal for Intl Goddess Museum

Excelsior Correspondent KATRA, Feb 23: The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) has taken a significant step towards establishing the upc

ESRM stages street play Nasha Mukti Ki Alakh Jagao

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 23: Ek Sath Rang Mandal (ESRM) here today staged a street play Nasha Mukti Ki Alakh Jagao. Sunder, a well educ

Taking cue from Devji, more cadres may shun Maoist ideology, join mainstream

Top CPI(Maoist) leaders, including de-facto general secretary Devji and central committee member Sangram, are expected to surrender, signaling a

Tensions rising between Iran and US: India explores ways to secure crude, LNG supplies

Amidst rising Iran-US tensions and fears of war, India is actively securing its energy supplies. With the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil transi

India tells citizens to leave Iran by all available means

Mortgage rates fall below 6% to 4-year low will home loan rates drop further?

Mortgage rates have dropped below 6%, making home loans cheaper for buyers. Lower rates can reduce monthly payments and bring more people back to

Paramount submits higher offer for Warner Bros Discovery in bid to block Netflix, source says

The Voice Season 29 release time, judges and how to watch: Global streaming timings worldwide, NBC premiere, schedule, competition structure and new rules

The Voice Season 29 release time, judges and how to watch is confirmed. The show premiered February 23, 2026, at 9 p.m. ET on NBC. Kelly Clarkson

U.S. says China 'massively expanded' nuclear arsenal

Washington said the lapsing earlier this month of New START the last treaty between top nuclear powers, the United States and Russia presented

Conrad presents Rs 2,672-cr deficit Budget for 2026-27

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 23: Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Monday presented a Rs 2,672-crore deficit budget for 2026-27, pegged at appr

Vacant posts: Frustrated youth taking up arms, Mukul warns

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 23: Opposition leader Mukul M. Sangma on Monday rapped the Meghalaya government for its inability to fill vacant po

MEO, Data Operator Held For 10,000 Bribe In Srikakulam

The accused, Kuramana Appa Rao, MEO of Itchapuram mandal, and Uppada Kameswara Rao alias Kamesh, a contract data entry operator, were caught red-

CM intervenes to assist under-fire ministers during Question Hour

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 23: Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma had to rescue two of his cabinet colleagues during the Question Hour on Monday