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J&K has 201 registered drones, Ladakh none

New Delhi, Feb 12: Jammu and Kashmir has recorded 201 registered civilian drones, while no drone has been registered in Ladakh so far, the Govern

Many National Highway stretches in J&K hit due to heavy rainfall

New Delhi, Feb 12:Many National Highway stretches in Jammu and Kashmir suffered damage due to heavy rainfall and landslides during the current fi

J&K collects Rs 34.17 crore as penalty under Motor Vehicles Act

New Delhi, Feb 12:Jammu and Kashmir recorded over 15.48 lakh traffic violation cases in 2025, with authorities collecting more than Rs 34.17 cror

Welfare schemes for STs under implementation in J&K, Ladakh

New Delhi, Feb 12:The Government of India on Thursday said that several welfare schemes for Scheduled Tribes (STs) are being implemented in Jammu

T20 titan Seiferts Bam Bam redemption

After a dismal 2021 World Cup and heartbreaking absences in 2022 and 2024, the stars are finally aligning for the 31-year-old Kiwi; the dashing w

T20 World Cup: Main theme is to be adaptable and ready for any situation, says Van Beek

The transition to night games in India adds another layer of uncertainty for the Netherlands; USAs Jahangir highlights the struggles of the assoc

Jyothi Buddha Prakash assumes charges as Singareni CMD

Two minor boys rescued at Udupi Railway station

Trade union strike evokes lukewarm response in Vizag

Business at most of the shops, malls, and retail outlets continues as usual; banks, schools, and government offices remain open

Mandya resident arrested in online fraud case

Indore councillors praise Visakhapatnams cleanliness initiatives during visit

Police trace 224 missing phones in 10 days through CEIR portal

Gulf countries halted visas for Pakistanis over begging mafia: Khawaja Asif

Islamabad: Pakistans Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has admitted that the Gulf countries have stopped issuing visas to Pakistanis as mafia groups

Biological E. gets WHO phase II nod for novel oral polio vaccine

Racing activities of Bangalore Turf Club to move to Kunigal Stud Farm

The existing turf club in the heart of Bengaluru will be turned into a lung space; BTC will be given two years to move to the Stud Farm

Sea Kayaking training programme for children in Visakhapatnam

Police bust racket accused of duping senior citizen by enticing him with bumper prize

Left parties, trade unions vow to fight against Centres anti-worker policies

They demand that the Central government repeal the four Labour Codes, fix a minimum wage of 30,000, and strictly implement labour laws

Expert calls for chemical processes to promote resource efficiency

Participants of conference on Eco-Adaptive Research for Techno-Sustainable Harmony stress the need for developing recyclable and biodegradable ma

Bengalurus rose exports more than halve in five years, but domestic markets surge

The export of roses has become unviable for most growers as the government introduced 18% GST on freight on the sector

Additional 3rd AC coach to key Bhubaneswar-Bengaluru-Tirupati trains

Union Minister lauds States education reforms at AI Conclave in Delhi

Dharmendra Pradhan visits the special stall set up by the Andhra Pradesh School Education Department

Britain pledges major air defence package for Ukraine

The British Defence Ministry said some $200 million would go to a NATO scheme backed by U.S. President Donald Trump to buy American weaponry for

Install cameras to prevent waste dumping in Amayizhanchan Canal: SHRC

Government can file FIR or move Privilege Motion, I will stand with farmers: Rahul Gandhi on criticism of U.S. trade deal

In a video on social media, the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition launched a sharp attack on the government over the agreement saying PM Narendra Mo

AP: Pakala Beach Festival To Light Up Coast on February 14, 15

Organised on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri, the festival will feature a traditional Sagara Harathi performed amid Vedic chants

Case Booked Over Alleged Caste Boycott in Telangana

Authorities were alerted when a gram panchayat official filed a complaint regarding the caste boycott incident.

98 conviction in ganja cases since June 2024: DIG

T20 World Cup 2026: India beat Namibia by 93 runs

New Delhi: Sanju Samson disappointed again, Ishan Kishan dazzled, and his mentor Hardik Pandya entertained, but Indias 93-run victory over Namibi

TCS World 10K Bengaluru on April 26

IAF to train UK's Royal Air Force pilots

The Indian Air Force will train pilots of the UK's Royal Air Force. This marks a significant first. Three Indian Qualified Flight Instructors wil

'You're a low caliber man, Mr Ellison!': Moreno snaps at Minnesota AG in explosive Senate hearing

Nationwide Strike Of Trade Unions

Normal life thrown out of gear in Kerala; private bus, taxi, and autorickshaw workers also joined in, causing significant inconvenience for commu

Delhi govt clears 'CM Skill Development Scheme' to link artisans with global markets

Delhi government launched the Chief Minister Skill Development Scheme to empower artisans in khadi, handloom, and unorganised sectors. The initia

Opposition protests India-US trade deal in Parliament, backs labour unions bandh

Local Gift Shops Hope Spike In Footfall In Valentine's Week

About 60 per cent of consumers prefer instant delivery apps over physically visiting a shop, underscoring the key role that convenience has becom

Tamil Nadu, Manipur breeds to bolster Assam Rifles dog squad

Indias oldest paramilitary force plans to phase out foreign breeds by 2050 as a part of the Centres push for indigenous guard and tracker dogs

MEA avoids direct answer on US claim linking Russian oil to trade deal

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday, February 12, again denied the United Statess claims that India will stop buying Russian oil a

Petronet LNG Q3 FY26: Net profit rises 5% on higher capacity utilization

Net profit of 848 crore in October-December 2025 - the third quarter of the current 2025-26 fiscal year - compared with 806 crore earnings in the

A case against the SHANTI Act | Explained

Why are suppliers indemnified? What does the Act change in the CLNDA? Does capping liability create moral hazard? How much of Indias electricity

Polling ends in Bangladesh for parliamentary election and referendum for constitutional changes

Credible early trends of the results are expected to trickle in by early morning of Friday (February 13, 2026), party sources said

Trade War Erupts in Kurnool District with Licence Fee Going Up over 6 Times

The move has drawn sharp criticism from doctors and nursing home managements.

Naravane memoir leak: Delhi Police questions Penguin India team, probes conspiracy angle

Delhi Police questioned Penguin India representatives regarding the alleged leak of General M.M. Naravane's unpublished memoir. Investigators are

IAF to train RAF pilots: All British academies now host Indian instructors

The IAF instructors to be deployed to RAF Valley will instruct on the trainer aircraft BAE Hawk T2 or Texan T1

Muslim bodies oppose Vande Mataram notification, allege it is against Constitution

Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind president Arshad Madani called it a blatant attack on religious freedom of the minorities

Discom officials visit remote hilltop tribal village

What is Elon Musks AI version of Microsoft? Macrohard - the fully AI-run software company explained

AI software company Elon Musk: Elon Musk's xAI is building Macrohard, a software company run entirely by artificial intelligence. These AI system

Unlearn, relearn to stay relevant in evolving technological era, say experts

They point out that with technology evolving rapidly, organisations must unlearn outdated practices and relearn new skills. While resilience rema

Transport Unions Participated in The Strike

This protest is to demonstrate to the government that we oppose the laws that they are bringing in

Congress demands Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puris resignation

Congress leader Pawan Khera asks why he organised a visit for LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman when there is a full-fledged Indian Embassy

Honasa Consumer Q3 FY26 result: Profit up 93%, focus categories shine

It logged a profit of 26.02 crore in the October-December period a year ago, according to a regulatory filing

Watch: How Kashmir scientists made tulips bloom early

India Should Not Agree To Anything Impinging Sovereignty in The Trade Deal With US

As part of the trade deal, the US wants India to align with its economic actions and policies on third countries, says Ajay Srivastava, founder o

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Tithi: Magha Bahula Ekadasi till 2.22 pm

Nizamabad: Municipal Mayor, Chairperson Candidates Shifted To Safe Locations

The Congress, BJP and BRS have moved their candidates to undisclosed places, keeping them away from public view as they await the indirect electi

Three students in Thiruvananthapuram run a successful business of wall posters

Ajnas S, Anandakrishnan and Adhilsha S have been designing and selling wall posters under the brand name Urban Posters

Supreme Court underscores Tamil Nadus due representation on UPSC committee set to recommend regular police chief

The court agrees with Tamil Nadus contention that the slot of DGP on the UPSC empanelment committee should not remain vacant merely because the a

30 crore workers, farmers participated in general strike, trade unions say

The strike call, issued jointly by the central trade unions and the Samyukt Kisan Morcha, was to protest against the recent slew of FTAs, Labour

Jagran Prakashan Q3 FY26 result: Net profit falls 12%, revenue down 8%

The company registered a net profit of 62.71 crore in the October-December period a year ago, according to a regulatory filing from Jagran Prakas

Farmers can book drones to spray fertilisers in ASR district

DPR to Be Prepared For Uppalaguptam Coir Units

District collector Mahesh Kumar said experts would be involved in the project

Argentina puts eight past hapless India

Modi to Move PMO To Seva Teerth Tomorrow

The Prime Minister will continue to reside at his present residence at Lok Kalyan Marg

UN panel counters Pakistans JeM defunct claim, notes groups Red Fort attack

United Nations, Feb 12: A United Nations terrorism monitoring team has contradicted Pakistans assertion that the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) is defunc

Letters off the wall: Exploring Varsha Seshans novel and career

Friendship can happen in the most wholesome, and sometimes, the most interesting ways possible. Varsha Seshan -- through the pages of her novel T

Now, airlines oppose relaxed duty norms for cabin crew

Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA), in a letter to DGCA, opposes expansion of definition of night duty from midnight5 a.m. to midnight6 a.m., sc

Cabinet nod for Shakti scheme smart cards to streamline zero ticket system

Introduced on June 11, 2023, as the first of the Congress governments five guarantees, the Shakti Scheme allows women, including transgender pers

Imported vs desi apples: Apollo Hospitals doctor explains if the premium price tag is worth it

Indian apples from Himachal and Kashmir offer superior nutrition. Imported apples lose vital nutrients during long journeys and storage. Local va

The Complex Interplay of Love and Violence in Vishal Bhardwaj's Work

Set to release soon, 'O'Romeo' showcases Bhardwaj's artistic vision, blending mass appeal with poetic storytelling.

Two-wheeler Thefts: Four held, 18 Bikes Recovered In Belagavi

The arrests were made by two special teams.

INTUC Seeks Withdrawal of Labour Codes

Hailing the success of the Bharat bandh, Dr Sanjeeva Reddy said the labour codes were inhuman, unlawful, and unconstitutional and nothing short o

I will not step back: Rahul Gandhi reiterates PM has sold out the country & farmers in a special video

New SNAP rules ban some junk-food purchases in 3 additional states - full list

SNAP recipients in Idaho, Oklahoma, and Louisiana now face restrictions on purchasing junk food, including soda, energy drinks, and candy. These

When all the concerns for the self no longer exist

By Er. Rajesh Pathak To fulfill its mission of taking the nation to supreme glory (Param Vaibhav) , RSS has evolved a few stages of man-making p

India-US joint statement remains basis for interim trade agreement: New Delhi

India on Thursday said the February 7 joint statement with the US remains the basis for the proposed interim trade agreement and that recent chan

Gulf nations have stopped issuing visas to Pakistanis due to begging mafia, admits Khawaja Asif

Islamabad, Feb 12: Pakistans Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has admitted that the Gulf countries have stopped issuing visas to Pakistanis as mafia

Viswanathan Anand trains students in chess workshop at Velammal Global School

The main objective of the event was to develop proteges and take the sport to more places in the State; the Chess Masterclass will show that it i

AP Education Reforms Draw National Applause at AI Conclave

Union minister lauds tech-led education model showcased by state

Maharashtra govt - Tata Trusts partner on development programmes in the State

Multiple Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) were signed to facilitate this

NYT Connections hints February 12: #977: Categories, clues and full answers revealed for puzzle #977

NYT Connections hints: Introduced as part of The New York Times growing lineup of word games, Connections tasks players with sorting 16 seemingly

Did Sonam Wangchuk see videos cited as proof for detention under NSA, Supreme Court asks Govt.

Additional Solicitor General K.M. Nataraj told the top court that the authorities banked on 23 videos to order the detention of Sonam Wangchuk, a

NIOS Partners with Centurion University to Boost Skill-Linked Education for Underprivileged Youth

Centurion University is recognised for its skill-integrated higher education model focused on creating sustainable livelihoods.

Far Right LDP leader Takaichi consolidates her grip on party after big poll win

US-Japan relations will be smoother as also Indias ties with Tokyo By Tirthankar Mitra The landslide victory of Prime Minister of Japan, Sanae T

'You're DISAPPOINTING me!': Kamlager-Dove, Bondi get into heated exchange over Minnesota crackdown

Electricity Employees Protest Against Electricity Amendment Bill

He warned that if the Bill was not withdrawn, the agitation would be intensified in line with the call given by the State JAC

Pune emerges as Indias second-largest GCC market in 2025: Cushman & Wakefield

In Pune, GCCs contributed 55 per cent of the citys total office leasing of around 10 MSF, underscoring the segments dominant role in the local ma

Tripura CM Manik Saha pushes industrial growth, tribal welfare aligned with PM Modis 2047 vision

'Theres nothing funny to laugh about!': AG Pam Bondi loses cool at Rep. Moskowitz in heated hearing

Childhood cancer cases on steady rise in Karnataka; 1,882 estimated cases in 2025, with Bengaluru at 349

Germany pushes European rearmament, using Trump as an excuse

EU leaders must make proper review if global reality at Munich summit By Mark Ellmann MUNICH: These days, the Bavarian capital resembles a fortr