Top News

Clintons agree to testify in House Epstein investigation ahead of contempt vote

The decision could head off a planned vote in the Republican-led House of Representatives to hold the two prominent Democrats in contempt, which

Bill, Hillary Clinton to Testify in US House Epstein Probe

The Epstein affair continues to cast a long shadow over Washington, entangling some of the most prominent names in US politics and highlighting t

Ukrainian capital Kyiv under missile attack, officials say

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko ordered emergency medical crews to affected parts of the city

Morning Brief Podcast: Why Are Labour Laws Denting Corporate Profits?

Martinez scores for Inter Milan and is closing in on club records

Milan, Feb 2: Lautaro Martinez is closing in on more records for Inter Milan. The Argentinian World Cup winner scored again to set league leader

FanCode wins exclusive TV and digital rights for ISL 2025-26

New Delhi, Feb 2: All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Monday awarded the exclusive global broadcast rights of the truncated Indian Super Leag

Lyngdoh, Nongkynrih represent state at natl climbing meet

By Our Reporter Shillong, Feb 2: Meghalaya marked its growing presence on the national sport climbing map as Meghalaya Sport Climbing and Mountai

Mlaya kickboxers gear up for natl tourney in Delhi

By Our Reporter Shillong, Feb 2: A 26-member contingent from the Meghalaya State Kickboxing Association (MSKA) left for New Delhi on Friday to co

Shardul, Jaiswal return to Mumbai squad for Ranji Trophy QF

Mumbai, Feb 2: Skipper Shardul Thakur and India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal on Monday returned to the Mumbai squad for the Ranji Trophy quarterfinal

No proof of Parths role, says Pune top cop on land deal

Asked about Parth, Pune commissioner of police (CP) Amitesh Kumar said on Monday: Our investigation so far has not revealed any involvement. Alth

Ban entry of non-Hindus at UP temples, says VHP

Hazlewood set to miss early part of T20 World Cup

Sydney, Feb 2: Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood will not travel with the squad for the early part of its T20 World Cup matches in Sri Lanka

Virgin River Season 8 release date, filming and production update: When will new season air? Here's filming locations, schedule

Virgin River Season 8 release date, filming and production update shows the series will start filming on April 22, 2026, in Vancouver. Season 8 i

Italy eye first big World Cup moments on unfamiliar stage

Rome, Feb 2: Italys association with cricket may still raise eyebrows, but the Azzurri now find themselves preparing for the biggest chapter in t

Fresh parole for Kerala double-murder convicts sparks row, Oppn stages walkout

The case involves the 2019 political killing of Youth Congress workers Kripesh and Sarath Lal in Periya, a village in Kasaragod district in north

3,000 illegal birth & death certificates cancelled in Maharashtra

The district administration conducted a thorough investigation and found that there was no record of these names. The health department raised th

NCP vs NCP(SP): Bhujbal, Mushrif deny merger talks were on

NCP MP and state president Sunil Tatkare asked on Monday, We had taken a collective decision to join the BJP-led NDA and people of the state have

Sheikh Hasina convicted again

Ex-Bdesh PM, relatives sentenced to prison terms after trial in absentia Dhaka, Feb 2: A Bangladesh court on Monday sentenced deposed Prime Minis

Kremlin official confirms US-brokered Russia-Ukraine talks to resume this week

Kyiv, Feb 2: A new round of US-brokered talks on ending Russias war on Ukraine is set to go ahead this week after a brief postponement, a senior

Days after Ajit Pawar's death in plane crash, parliamentary panel flags aviation safety concerns

Non-scheduled flights carry high-net-worth passengers with a fixed objective, an event, a meeting, a function. That creates immense pressure on p

Centre has taken note of water contamination incident in Indore, Minister informs Rajya Sabha

In a written reply to a question, Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Tokhan Sahu said that the area has old pipelines dating b

After West Bengal row, non-veg back on Vande train

How long you will live is mainly decided by your genes: Study

The findings are based on an analysis of more than a century of lifespan data from large Scandinavian twin cohorts in Denmark and Sweden. Researc

Abhimanyu experiment: MP govt hosps to get Garbh Sanskar rooms to educate mind of fetus

These dedicated spaces are meant to guide expectant parents through prenatal care rooted in traditional Indian practices, from positive thinking

US-Iran Meeting To Take Place In Turkey On February 6: Report

A meeting between the United States and Iran is likely to take place in Turkey on February 6, an Arab official told AFP on Tuesday, after Tehran

Mumbai Police Traces Scooter Used In Firing At Rohit Shetty's Residence

In a key development in the ongoing probe into the firing incident at filmmaker Rohit Shetty's Mumbai residence, the Mumbai police have traced th

American Idol Season 24 Episode 2 release time, schedule and how to watch: Global release timings for all regions

American Idol Season 24 Episode 2 release time, schedule and how to watch details are now confirmed. The episode airs on ABC on Feb. 2. Viewers c

SpaceX acquires xAI in landmark deal as Elon Musk merges tech giants for AI and space dominance

SpaceX has acquired AI startup xAI, merging two of Elon Musk's ventures into the world's most valuable private company. This strategic move aims

Speaker LA releases Kuliyat Janbaaz Kishtwari at KL Saigal Hall

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 2: Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, today released the book Kuliyat Janbaa

LG lauds NCCs contribution in nurturing youth, promoting self-less service

Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Feb 2: The true meaning of a developed society and a developed nation, extends far beyond infrastructure, modern t

Raise public issues strongly in Parliament, Assembly: Dr Farooq to MPs, MLAs

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 2: National Conference (NC) president Dr Farooq Abdullah today asked the partys Members of Parliament and M

Legislators meet Javed Rana to discuss key developmental issues

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 2: Several legislators, including Qaiser Jamshed Lone, Ghulam Mohiuddin, Hasnain Masoodi, Peerzada Feroz Ahmad

NGT seeks water quality report on Manasbal Lake

Issues notices to J&K Govt Irfan Tramboo SRINAGAR, Feb 2: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Central Pollution Control Board (CPC

HC bars construction of Tehsil Office in Dal lake

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 2: After taking serious note by the High Court on construction of Tehsil Office within the prohibited area

SED transfers two officials

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 2: The School Education Department (SED) has ordered the transfer and posting of two senior officials. As per

Jal Shakti Deptt dismisses employee involved in NDPS case

Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Feb 2: The Jal Shakti Department has once again showed its intent towards zero-tolerance policy against the menace

NASA hit by fuel leak during practice countdown of moon rocket

The launch team began loading the 98-meter rocket with super-cold hydrogen and oxygen at Kennedy Space Centre; more than 2.6 million litres had t

Memory of a Killer Episode 3 release time, schedule and how to watch: Global release timings for all regions

Memory of a Killer Episode 3 release time, schedule and how to watch explains when Episode 3 airs, how to stream it, full episode schedule, cast

Word of the Day: Crescendo

Word of the Day: The word crescendo signifies a gradual rise in intensity. It applies to music, emotions, and events. A political movement can re

Lord Mandelson resigns from UK ruling party over links to Epstein

LONDON, Feb 2: Lord Peter Mandelson, former UK cabinet minister and former ambassador to the United States, has resigned from the ruling Labour P

CDS Gen Chauhan on official visit to Armenia, visits Armenian Genocide Memorial and Museum

NEW DELHI, Feb 2 : An Indian delegation led by Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan is currently on an official visit to Armenia, which marks

No Indo-Pak contest in T20 World Cup could cause losses to tune of USD 250 million

NEW DELHI, Feb 2:An India-Pakistan fixture in an ICC event generates revenue to the tune of a staggering USD 250 million (over Rs 2200 crore), as

Need to fight myths around processed food via science-based communication: Paswan

NEW DELHI, Feb 2 : Union Food Processing Minister Chirag Paswan on Monday stressed on the need to counter myths and misinformation related to pro

Not your advisor: LS Speaker Birla to Rahul Gandhi

NEW DELHI, Feb 2 : I am not your advisor, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla told Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi in the House on Monday. The speak

Indias Budget advances critical reforms across customs, and strategic sectors that boost investment: USISPF

NEW YORK, Feb 2: The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) has welcomed the Union Budget, saying its focus on technology-driven reforms,

Sri Lanka accuses Indian coast guards of assaulting its fishermen

COLOMBO, Feb 2: Sri Lankas fisheries minister Ramalingam Chandrasekeran on Monday accused the Indian coast guards of assaulting the fishermen fro

Parents to be blamed for allowing minors to drink & drive: SC

A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan said that there cannot be punishment before trial and directed release of the accused who alr

Growth of new neurons in brain helps reduce symptoms of depression, affective disorders

One of the most remarkable discoveries of modern neuroscience is that the adult brain is capable of producing new neurons in various mammalian sp

Maharashtra Man Kills 6-Year-Old Daughter To Contest Panchayat Elections

A man from Maharashtra killed one of his three children to overcome the two-child norm to contest the upcoming Panchayat elections in that state.

Rottweiler attack leaves Bengaluru woman with over 80 stitches

Days that once revolved around work, cuddles and caring for her breastfeeding child are now spent in a hospital bed, recovering from a brutal dog

Drone attack targets strategic northeast Congo city, authorities say, blaming M23

The government of Tshopo province, where Kisangani is located, said in a statement on Sunday (February 1, 2026) that the drones attempted to stri

Wangchuk tried to create Nepal and Bangladesh-like unrest: Govt tells SC

Appearing before a bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and P B Varale, solicitor general Tushar Mehta said the activist was appealing to Gen Z to com

Bdesh-oni niam gri rabaenggipa natokrangko Mlaya-o champengata

SHILLONG: Indo-Bangla sima gita Bangladesh asongni natokrangko niam gri ranapbaenga ine koborrangko manani jaman, niam gri natok salbaaniko, dona

All B-787 Must Be Grounded, Checked For Electrical Faults: Pilots' Body Chief

President of the Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP), Captain CS Randhawa, on Monday called for urgent inspections of all Boeing 787 aircraft for e

SWGH-o tomtomaniko rakkina tomaniko ongata

AMPATI: Adita salrangna skang, West Garo Hills ajani Rajabala jolo donggipa Goalgaon songo, mande saksako sootani jaman sosojengjeng onganirang n

Girls outperform boys in 11th results, 83% pass

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 2: After the declaration of Class 10 and 12 results, the Board of School Education (BOSE) today announced t

ED files money laundering charge sheet in Jammu bank fraud

NEW DELHI, Feb 2: The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Jammu Sub-Zonal Office, stated on Monday that it has filed a chargesheet against Bharat Paper

Ampati Civil Hospital-o PNRC aro CMSMS Transit Home-ko kulia

AMPATI: Ampati Civil Hospital-ni Primary Nutrition Rehabilitation Centre (PNRC) aro Chief Ministers Safe Motherhood Scheme (CMSMS)-ko Sombar salo

Night temp rises in Valley, falls in Jammu

Higher reaches receive snowfall Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 2: While the minimum temperature has experienced fall in Jammu, the night temp

Manipur set for govt, BJP MLAs to elect leader; Biren to be replaced

Official sources said BJP MLAs are in the national capital and will be electing a new leader, who will be sworn in as the new chief minister. The

Cabinet meet postponed

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 2: The Cabinet meeting scheduled today to clear budgetary proposals was postponed. An official notification is

MHRC-ni rai onaniara rima mangipa chadamberangko dosgri ine sakki onga: Bernard

SHILLONG: Rimpu Bagan case-o sak 15 manderangna dai gamchina gita Meghalaya Human Rights Commission (MHRC)-ni geetaniara, rima mangipa chadambera

3 JKAS officers promoted

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 2: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered promotions of three Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (

Fed Cup Athletics Competition to be final selection event for 2026 CWG

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, Feb 2: The National Senior Federation Competition scheduled to be held in Ranchi from May 22 to 25 will serve as the final se

Wageasi ramao niam gri weighbridge-ko chalaienga ine gitcham MDC badi kaa

TURA: North Garo Hills ajani Wageasi songo donggipa National Highway-217 (gitcham NH-62) ramao niam gri weighbridge-ko chalaienga ine Kharkutta-n

Predecessor Judge to hear arguments against Andrabi

NEW DELHI, Feb 2: A special NIA court in the Patiala House courts on Monday clarified that the predecessor judge who passed the order of convicti

Speaker announces Chairpersons Panel

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 2: Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather named three legislators as members of the panel of chairpersons for the

Rimpu Bagan case-o rima mangipa manderang biming parakani gimin suk ongja

TURA: Rimpu Bagan case-o rima mangipa manderangoni badi kagipa sak 15 manderangna gong 50,000 kae daiko gamchina Meghalaya Human Rights Commissio

TMC vs EC: Poll body red flags abusive language by Trinamool MLAs

While also listing blatant violations of ECs lawful directions by the Bengal administration, CEC Gyanesh Kumar on Monday firmly conveyed to Mamat

News that shock and shame

Editor, The news that flash on our screen and reports in the newspapers disturb the very core of our souls. A few days ago a 6 year old girl was

Society at Disquieting Crossroads

The news of brothers raping their own sisters in a village in Ri Bhoi district and that the matter had to be reported to the police by village au

PLTR stock price today: Palantir Q4 earnings beat estimates as AI demand fuels record U.S. growth and bullish 2026 outlook

Palantir Technologies has exceeded Wall Street's fourth-quarter expectations. Strong demand for its artificial intelligence tools from businesses

When the State Walked Away On 20 Years of MGNREGA: A Moral Reckoning

By Sanjay Das Twenty years ago, India passed a law that did something rare and necessary: it spoke honestly about poverty. It did not describe it

12-yr-old lured into trading Rs 85L jewellery for unlimited momos

According to a complaint filed by the boys father, a temple priest, the child had grown fond of momo sold at the roadside stall. The vendors alle

Why is silver price down 4.2% at $80.98 and will it continue to fall or take a U-turn and reach new record highs? Silver future, analysts insights explained. Here's what should investors do

Why is silver price down 4.2% at $80.98 and will it continue to fall or take a U-turn and reach new record highs is the key market question. Silv

Gen Naravane's memoir: Rules bar retired officers from publishing classified info

Senior military officials, particularly those dealing with classified information, are subject to regulations under the Official Secrets Act that

Rahul quotes from ex-Gens unpublished book on China row, gets Shah, Rajnath rap

Speaker Om Birla failed to defuse the situation even after he gave a ruling asking Gandhi not to refer to news articles or extracts from an unpub

Musk's SpaceX To Merge With xAI At Combined Valuation Of $1.25 Trillion: Report

Elon Musk plans to merge SpaceX with xAI ahead of its IPO, with a combined valuation of $1.25 trillion, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing

Amid threats to chickens neck, India to take rail corridor underground

Ashwini Vaishnaw said the Budget contains a proposal to expand railway link between the region and the rest of the country to four tracks, fulfil

Why is gold price down 3.8% to $4,679 and will it really touch $6,300 this year? Gold epic fall and bright future explained. Here's what analysts predict and what should investors do now

Why is gold price down 3.8% to $4,679 and will it really touch $6,300 this year is the key question for investors. Gold and silver fell after rec

Will try to make Narela education hub a university township: CM

Delhis students will benefit from it. We want to turn Narela into an education hub and will try to get it included in the initiative under which

ISRO tests thrust chamber for LOX-Methane Engine

The test was conducted at the Thrust Chamber Test facility at ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC), Mahendragiri on January 27, 2026

Survey in and around Kolkata shows most students in 17-24 age group read books only occasionally

According to the survey, conducted by the Kolkata-based Sabar Institute and the Sarojini Naidu College for Women, 35% of students in the age grou

Indias Minorities and the Budget: A Numbers Game or a Test of Political Will?

This op-ed examines Indias minority welfare budgets beyond headline announcements, tracing a pattern of cuts, unspent funds, and dismantled educa

Modi knows how to earna name for himself: Vaiko

Deepam row: Collector tenders unconditional apology to HC

Cong. leadership tells DMK its strength is being underestimated

Rajasthan fully prepared to take advantage of budgetary incentives: CM

The Union Budget will give new strength to all-round development of Rajasthan and support our resolve to achieve the development goals It is a ro

After Flyover, Now A Tunnel Road Proposed Via Bandipur

The tunnel proposal came from the Union Minister to address woes of transporters especially from Kerala for 24x7 vehicular movement. The NH-766 l

SAD claims Majithia a victim of political vendetta, after he gets bail in DA case

Senior SAD leaders Daljit Singh Cheema and Arshdeep Singh Kler alleged the State government had concocted a false disproportionate assets case ag