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Statehood for J&K to be restored soon: Union Minister

HM has already given an assurance in Parl Suhail Bhat SRINAGAR, Feb 17: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and Justice and Parl

Govt in talks with Centre over restoration of Statehood: Omar

Thanks Shah for reopening of tourist destinations Irfan Tramboo Srinagar, Feb 17: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said that the J&K Government

Court holds ex-bank Chairmen guilty in backdoor appointments

Charges to be framed on next date of hearing Fayaz Bukhari SRINAGAR, Feb 17: A local court here today found two former Chairmen of Jammu and Kash

Screening Committee in place for provisionally registered Kashmiri migrant families: Govt

CID/DM reports awaited only in 75 cases *No land acquired without prescribed procedures Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Feb 17: The Government today said t

Randhawa clarifies remarks over land encroachment amid uproar in Assembly

Speaker assures to expunge anything unparliamentary Nishikant Khajuria JAMMU, Feb 17: Massive uproar amid chaotic scenes led to disruption of the

Indias Reliance on Imported Arms for Defence is a Concern

By Nantoo Banerjee There is little to be excited about the defence ministrys latest clearance for the acquisition of 114 Rafale fighter jets fro

Rs 770 cr earmarked for 7 milk plants, Rs 184 cr liability of SCARD Bank: Dar

Govt to develop Viksit village in each Assembly segment * Investors need not to worry for deposits: Govt Gopal Sharma JAMMU, Feb 17: The Minister

GST collections rise to Rs 24080 cr in J&K

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 17: A steady rise has been recorded in Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections in Jammu and Kashmir during la

Of 44 PSUs, 24 making losses

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 17: Jammu and Kashmir has a total of 44 Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and, of them, 24 are making losses w

Karnataka Cong govt allots public-use plots for party offices

SC: Compensation is not a substitute for punishment

CJI alarmed by AI use to draft petitions in SC

India's Supreme Court expressed alarm as lawyers increasingly use AI to draft petitions, leading to citations of non-existent judgments. This hal

18-Year-Old Man Arrested After Running Toward US Capitol With Shotgun: Cops

An 18-year-old man ran toward the US Capitol with a loaded shotgun on Tuesday before police arrested him without incident, said US Capitol Police

IRS Tax filing mistakes in 2026: Are simple errors triggering IRS audits, refund delays, and costly penalties for millions?

Over 160 million IRS tax returns will be filed in 2026, and small tax filing mistakes can delay refunds or trigger an IRS audit. The 2026 tax sea

Development not at cost of health, environment, says SC

Excise Raids Fetch 9.6 Kg Ganja Chocolates

The accused, B. Vikash Sharma, a native of Agra in Uttar Pradesh, was allegedly selling the product between Chudi Bazaar and Begum Bazaar under t

Fifty years ago | World recognition for small savings drive

A hundred years ago | Finding work for disabled ex-service men

Tina Ambani skips ED summons, 2nd in a month

Tina Ambani, wife of Anil Ambani, missed her second Enforcement Directorate summons regarding a money laundering probe. Her husband, Anil Ambani,

T20 World Cup | For South Africa, the real challenge starts in the Super Eight stage

At the start of the T20 World Cup, there was consensus that Aiden Markram and Co. were in the toughest of the four groups

IIIT-Hs Vahan Eye Targets Truck Plates

The institutes iHub-Data, drawing on prior research from the Centre for Visual Information Technology, has deployed an artificial intelligence-ba

RPF cop kneels on youth's neck, probe ordered as clip goes viral

A Railway Protection Force constable is under investigation. He was seen in a video kneeling on a youth's neck at Tiruvottiyur railway station. T

Ajit Pawar plane's black boxes damaged in fire: AAIB

Black boxes from the crashed Learjet at Baramati airport sustained significant fire damage, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau reported.

Quote of the day by Theophrastus: 'Time is the most valuable thing a man can...' - lessons on how spending time wisely can transform your life by Greek philosopher and father of botany

Quote of the day by Theophrastus: Theophrastus, Aristotle's successor, emphasized time as life's most valuable asset, surpassing material wealth.

KPCC Chief Doubts Lapses In Electoral Rolls, Demands Corrective Measures From Elections Commission

In a complaint to the Chief Election Commissioner, Karnataka State Election Commission, Bengaluru, Shivakumar, also the president of Karnataka Pr

Modi, Macron launch H125 helicopter assembly line

India and France are deepening their strategic ties with a new helicopter assembly line in Karnataka and a potential multi-billion dollar Rafale

Man arrested after running toward U.S. Capitol with loaded shotgun, say police

The motive of the man, who police said was wearing a tactical vest and tactical gloves, was not immediately known

Firefighter in critical condition, 5 others injured in New York church explosion

At presser with Macron, PM recalls Savarkar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recalled the bravery of Indian soldiers in World War I and the daring escape of Veer Savarkar from Marseille during

Opposition slams ruling alliance over welcometo Macron

Political parties and citizens on social media also sought action against the hoardings which they said were put up in contravention to the Bomba

Intensify 'ghar wapsi' efforts, says RSS chief

3 Anantapur District Rural Students Excel In JEE

Ashok Padapati mentioned that around 13 lakh students appeared for JEE Main Session-1 this year. In such a large competition, good scores by stud

Telugu actress Pratyusha suicide case: SC upholds boyfriend's conviction

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of a boyfriend in a mutual suicide pact case, stating the surviving partner must be punished for abetment

Vijayawada Railway Infra Set For Major Overhaul

After meeting divisional railway manager Mohit Sonakiya, the MP cited the recent inauguration of the Rayanapadu railway station by the prime mini

Tina Ambani skips ED summons for the second time

The former actor has been summoned in connection with a money laundering case

Will gold triple in 2026? Why investors placed massive bets after gold's historic price correction

Gold price prediction 2026: Despite a significant one-day price crash, some gold investors are making substantial bets on a dramatic price surge.

China planted millions of trees around the Taklamakan Desert, and turned it into a carbon sink

China's ambitious tree-planting program has transformed the Taklamakan Desert, once known as The Place of No Return, into a functioning carbon si

NGT nod thwarted Gandhis' bid to stall Nicobar plan: BJP

The BJP has criticized Sonia and Rahul Gandhi for opposing the Great Nicobar island infrastructure project, accusing them of attempting to derail

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri holds talks with Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman

Vikram Misri greeted Shafiqur Rahman and reaffirmed Indias people-centric ties with Bangladesh

Obesity, Diabetes Centurys Biggest Health Threats

He, however, cautioned that declining public trust in science and inconsistent funding could threaten preparedness.

Passengers Seek Extension Of Kakinada Passenger Train

Passengers are requesting that Railway officials extend the train up to Narsapur in West Godavari, which will serve a larger number of passengers

Two Arrested With 101 Kg Ganja

. The prime accused, Raju, a native of Odisha, remains absconding.

Stones Pelted at Minister Viveks Convoy in Mancherial; Constable Injured

BRS MLA Kova Laxmi staged a sit-in, accusing the police of highhandness.

Rice Milling Industry Crucial For Farmers, PDS: AP Millers

Association president Gummadi Venkateswara Rao and secretary Valluri Suryaprakasa Rao termed the charges baseless and malicious and allegedly dri

Maharashtra ATS busts soccer club front for radicalisation

Maharashtra ATS has busted a radicalisation network operating under a soccer club's guise, raiding 21 locations. A Nagpur grocer allegedly used a

First Blast Successfully Achieves 3.5-Metre Pull in SLBC

The government subsequently abandoned the use of tunnel boring machines and opted for the blasting method to complete work on the 43.93-km-long t

Woman's Body Kept Indoors for Four Days

The matter came to light on Monday after neighbours complained of a foul smell.

French President Macron Invites PM Modi To 52nd G7 Summit In France

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the 52nd G7 Summit, which will be presided over by France in

Macron extends invite to Modi to attend G7 summit

France has invited India to the 2026 G7 Summit, emphasizing active participation in discussions on global macroeconomic imbalances and internatio

Shrinking Season 3 Episode 4 release time, what to expect and how to watch worldwide: Global streaming timings

Shrinking Season 3 Episode 4 release time, what to expect and how to watch worldwide is now confirmed. The episode streams February 18, 2026, on

Cong Remains In DMK-Led Front, To Start Talks Soon

Since several Congress leaders came out in support of the demand for power share vociferously, while the high command maintained a discreet silen

Student Teams Shine at BioINNOVATE 2026

Entries were judged on scientific merit, feasibility, innovation, societal relevance and clarity.

1,095 Sanitation Workers Deployed to Keep Visakhapatnam Spotless for IFR

The workforce will operate in three shifts over the three days of the event to ensure uninterrupted sanitation services at all key locations.

Trump administration backs Kalshi and Polymarket in big legal fight over U.S. betting rules

The U.S. government is backing prediction market platforms in a major legal fight with several states. The dispute is about who should control th

EC Eyes April for Elections in Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry

Last time, Assembly polls in West Bengal were held in eight phases. In Assam, elections were held in two phases, and in a single phase in Tamil N

5 injured in New York church explosion: what caused the Boonville blast and is a propane leak to blame?

Five people were injured in a New York church explosion Tuesday morning in Boonville, Oneida County. One firefighter remains in critical conditio

Nitishs son Nishant all out in public before getting any role in the party

For the first time, in the individual capacity, he has started inspecting the developmental work which has been launched or started by his father

'Raise India-made component' in Rafale deal: Rajnath to France

India has urged France to increase the 'Make-in-India' component to 50% for the upcoming 114 Rafale fighter jet deal, including engine manufactur

Moon Sighted in Gulf, Hyderabad Awaits

Shopkeepers reported strong demand

No Charges in 90 Days, Ravi Granted Bail

Justice K. Sujana allowed a batch of five criminal petitions, holding that Ravi was entitled to statutory bail as a matter of right due to non-co

NTR Collector Urges 100 Per Cent Pass Rate Ahead of Class 10 Exams

He personally engaged with the students, posing questions across mathematics, science, and social studies to gauge their readiness.

AP Waqf Board Reviews Ummeed Portal Uploads, Ramzan Arrangements

With Ramzan approaching, the chairman reviewed the status of pending mosque committees and instructed officials to expedite appointments wherever

India's T20 World Cup Super 8 Opponents, Dates And Venues Confirmed

India have been placed alongside Zimbabwe, the West Indies, and last season's runners-up, South Africa in the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8

EAGLE Force Busts Drug Ring Run by Students

Cases have been registered under the NDPS Act, 1985.

Police launch new anti-drug drive across city colleges

Doctors Earn More Respect as Lifesavers, Says Lokesh

Recalling the Covid-19 pandemic, Lokesh said that when the world retreated indoors, doctors stepped forward, risking their lives and working tire

All 12 accused in Turkman Gate violence case get bail

Indias aviation is in need of data-driven oversight

The December 2025 IndiGo crisis highlights Indias lack of a data-driven aviation framework and a regulatory gap

AAP attacks govt. over fee hikes; BJP hits back

Army aspirant accuses TTE of rape bid on train in UP

A young Army aspirant traveling for her NCC exam has accused a TTE of attempted rape in a First AC coach of the Ahmedabad-Gorakhpur Express. The

Woman dies after alleged assault by son

BSL-3 animal vaccine unit, GCC, Innovation Hub projects announced in Telangana

Will upgrade govt. schools to draw students from across country: CM

IFR-2026 Commences With Presidential Banquet

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu arrived in the city by the evening. He would be participating in the fleet review on Wednesday morning along

Punjab Congress Seeks to Bury Factionalism With Unity Outreach For 2027

The Punjab Congress appears to be moving towards a phase of greater cohesion and coordination under the organisational oversight of its state in-

BRS cadre celebrates KCRs birthday across Telangana

Queensland positions itself as a strategic partner in India-Australia biotech collaboration at BioAsia 2026

BJP back to Rath Yatras to boost political prospects in West Bengal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a gathering at Kolkatas Brigade Parade Grounds at the culmination of the yatras across the State

India in talks with social media platforms on age-based restrictions, deepfake regulation: Vaishnaw

Reddy loses Bagepalli MLA post with false claim of nil tax dues when he actually owed over 1.3 crore

Declaring nil tax dues in the assets and liabilities statement filed with his nomination papers - despite owing 1.3 crore in property tax arrears

All accused in father-son duo murder during Bemetara communal violence acquitted

Seventeen men were arrested for murdering an elderly man and his son, cattle grazers from Biranpur village in Chhattisgarh, in 2023

RPF constable caught on video assaulting youth; probe ordered

Private hospital in city successfully performs pinhole spine surgery on 75-year-old patient

31 govt. plots illegally allocated at 5% of market value for Congress Bhavans in Karnataka: Chalavadi

The new world disorder, from rules to might

As the rules-based order erodes, raw power is beginning to reshape the global system

Tele-Law workshop focuses on Technology-driven access to justice

Meghwal highlights inclusive and digital legal services Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, February 17, 2026: A Regional Event-cum-Workshop under the Tel

From restless mind to tranquil soul: A psychologists guide to inner healing

Hyderabad:Nothing in life can torment a person more persistently than their own negative thoughts. A bleak outlook, pessimistic thinking and lack

Youth will drive innovation-journey to developed India@2047: LG

Jammu Tawi, Feb 17:Calling upon the youth to transform knowledge into creation, silos into synergy, and aspirations into achievements, Lieutenant

Of wealth and beauty

A look at the outsize impact these have on lives

Statehood decision for J&K very soon: Meghwal

Srinagar, Feb 17:Reiterating that the Centre remains committed to its assurance given in Parliament, the Union Minister of State (Independent Cha