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Ugly scenes could have taken place had BJP MPs been allowed to confront oppn members in LS: Rijiju

NEW DELHI, Feb 10: Union minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday said very ugly scenes could have taken place had the BJP MPs been allowed to confront t

Eastern Coastal Region figures prominently in Budgets Nuclear, Marine roadmap: Dr Jitendra

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Feb 10: Eastern Coastal Region figures prominently in the current Budgets Nuclear and Marine roadmap, with the

Delimitation, Demography, and the Question J&K Can No Longer Avoid

Col Ajay K Raina ajaykrraina@gmail.com Delimitation is often presented as a technical exercise; it is supposed to be neutral, arithmetical, and i

Government confident it did better in battle of wits with opposition

Opposition's bid to remove the Speaker failed, exposing internal rifts as pragmatic voices pushed for legislative business. The government emerge

Joblessness among those aged 15 and above falls in rural, urban areas in Oct-Dec: PLFS

India's unemployment rate for those 15 and above in rural areas dropped to 4% in Oct-Dec 2025, down from 4.4% in the previous quarter. The overal

SC: Make front-of-pack warning labels a must on packaged food

New Zealand beat UAE by 10 wickets

CHENNAI, Feb 10: The New Zealand opening pair of Tim Seifert and Finn Allen went on a rampage against the UAE bowling attack to make short work o

French President Macron to undertake key visit to India next week

NEW DELHI, Feb 10 : French President Emmanuel Macron will undertake a three-day visit to India next week to attend the AI Impact Summit and hold

Moscow not in favour of resuming OSCE SMM format for Ukraine: Russian Envoy

VIENNA, Feb 10: Russia is not interested in resuming the format of the Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) of the Organization for Security and Co-o

Netherlands keep Super 8 hopes alive with confident seven-wicket win over Namibia

NEW DELHI, Feb 10: Bas de Leede hit an assured 72 as the Netherlands kept their Super 8 hopes alive in the mens T20 World Cup with a confident se

India, China underscore importance of peace and tranquility in border areas for progress in bilateral relations

NEW DELHI, Feb 10: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri held the India-China Strategic Dialogue with his Chinese counterpart Executive Vice Foreign Min

Social media addicting brains of children, plaintiffs lawyer argues in landmark trial

LOS ANGELES, Feb 10 : Comparing social media platforms to casinos and addictive drugs, lawyer Mark Lanier delivered opening statements on Monday

Oppn submits notice against speaker, accuses Birla of acting in blatantly partisan manner

NEW DELHI, Feb 10 : Opposition parties on Tuesday submitted a notice for moving a resolution to remove Om Birla as Lok Sabha Speaker, alleging th

Ensure marginalised groups representation in MP legal team: SC

The Supreme Court has urged Madhya Pradesh's advocate general to ensure representation of marginalized communities and women as government lawyer

Centre proposes spl NIA courts in 17 states, SC seeks their reply

Responding to Supreme Court's push, the Centre will establish at least one special court in 17 states for NIA terror cases. Each state will recei

Word of the Day: Euphoria

Euphoria refers to an intense sense of joy, well-being, or excitement that can feel almost unreal. Originating from the Greek word euphora, it co

Niti Aayog seeks diesel vehicle phase-out, focus on cleaner tech

Niti Aayog has proposed a roadmap for India's transport sector to achieve net zero emissions by 2070. The strategy involves phasing out diesel ve

Quote of the day by Nora Ephron: 'Above all, be the heroine of your life, not the victim.'

Quote of the day by Nora Ephron shares a clear message on personal responsibility and self direction. The quote reflects ideas seen across Nora E

SC puts on hold drive against encroachers in Assam forests

The Supreme Court has halted Assam's anti-encroachment drive in reserved forests, emphasizing that environmental protection and rule of law must

Chaos in LA as BJP objects to unparliamentary language by Omar

CM says process to regularise daily wagers will be started this year *Wont let House function tomorrow till CM apologises: LoP Bivek Mathur JAMMU

CM to introduce Civil Courts Amendment bill today

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 10: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah will tomorrow introduce the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Courts (Amendment) Bill,

Ruckus in Assembly over Sunil Sharmas charges against Govt

LoP snubs agitating NC MLAs Nishikant Khajuria JAMMU, Feb 10: Legislative Assembly witnessed ruckus amid allegations and counter allegations as t

Alliance, BJP MLAs clash, trade charges after Pathania terms Art 370 a temporary provision

NC accuses BJP of using un-Parliamentary language against Dy CM Avtar Bhat JAMMU, Feb 10: The National Conference (NC) and Opposition BJP members

Out of 8.80 cr tax returns filed for AY 2025-26, 24.64 lakh pending for processing for over 90 days

NEW DELHI, Feb 10 : Over 24.64 lakh income tax returns are pending for processing for more than 90 days, out of about 8.80 crore ITRs filed for A

Sajjad, Pawan Gupta grill NC on Budget, say people feeling cheated

Karra for better utilization of allocated funds Gopal Sharma JAMMU, Feb 10: Peoples Conference Member Legislative Assembly, Sajjad Lone and oppos

The US-India Trade Deal: A Kashmiri Perspective

Nasir Hamid Khan sunfresh1102@gmail.com On 3rd of February, even when details about the Trade Deal were being sought in the Parliament of India,

Film shoots, OTT productions, destination weddings reshaping J&Ks tourism future

Govt-Pvt investment to develop emerging destinations Vertical lift, golf course, convention centre among projects Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Feb 10: J

Adani says US asked information over imports from Iran

NEW DELHI, Feb 10 : Adani group flagship firm on Tuesday said a US agency has sought information from the company over alleged import of petroleu

Shift officials posted in home dists: EC to poll-bound states

U.S. to scrap legal cornerstone of climate regulations this week

U.S. President Trump will be joined by (EPA) administrator Lee Zeldin to formalise the rescission of the 2009 Obama-era endangerment finding

Jubilee Hills Robbery: Duo Remanded, Key Suspect at Large

Police said the accused duo was intercepted near the Indo-Nepal border

Understand & respect India's UNSC 'membership aspirations': China

AI Summit effect: Hotel suites at Rs 30L a night

Police Seize 77 Lakh Unaccounted Cash

After the trio, all residents of Begum Bazaar, failed to produce documents or give a satisfactory explanation

Death Valley may see rare Superbloom in 2026: When and where to see it

Californias Death Valley National Park may witness a rare superbloom in 2026, transforming its generally arid landscape into a colorful carpet of

US To Scrap Legal Cornerstone Of Climate Regulations This Week

President Donald Trump is set this week to scrap a landmark scientific finding that greenhouse gases jeopardize public health by driving climate

Any copies in circulation amount to copyright infringement, says Penguin

Rahul Gandhi continues to cite Gen M M Naravane's memoir, 'Four Stars of Destiny', despite publisher Penguin India stating it remains unpublished

Not published yet, say publisher & General Naravane on memoirs

CPI, CPM move SC for FIR against Himanta over 'target-shooting' video

CPM and CPI have filed petitions in the Supreme Court seeking FIRs and an SIT probe against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma. The petitions cite alle

Delhi High Court nudges Kapur family towards mediation in trust case

Justice Mini Pushkarna, while hearing multiple applications in relation to the ongoing dispute, observed that this is a very sorry state of affai

Work on New Telangana Haj Building at Mamidipally to Begin Shortly

There is a push to construct a new Haj House at Mamidipally

CM Naidu seeks Central support for irrigation and infrastructure projects in A.P.

He expresses concern over Karnatakas move to increase height of Almatti dam and seeks 32,000 crore for Polavaram Phase-II and Makhana Development

Government to launch upgraded scheme to promote girls education in April: Delhi CM Gupta

Delhi Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana to replace Delhi Ladli Scheme and provide increased greater financial assistance, says CM; 90 crore in dormant accou

3-hr takedown, AI labels: Govt cracks down on deepfakes

India has significantly tightened digital rules to combat deepfakes, mandating clear labelling and traceability for AI-generated content. Social

Don't Ruin Your Golden Future for Social Media Likes: Hyderabad CP Warns Against Bike Stunts

An official said the police were working on identifying those who endanger other commuters' lives by performing stunts.

'My wife knows I have done nothing wrong': Sen. Coons grills Lutnick over Epstein island visit

Opposition, barring TMC, submits notice for removal of Speaker

Opposition parties, excluding TMC, have submitted a notice to remove Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, accusing him of latant partisanship. The move f

Tiger Back In Siddipet, So Is Team To Catch It If Needed

After a brief movement into Karimnagar, the tiger has returned to the scrub jungles of Koheda mandal, prompting forest officials to deploy therma

Elderly woman dies, seven injured at temple procession in M.P.s Gwalior

Deputy Inspector General of Police, Gwalior Range, said that of the seven injured, six are out of danger, while a woman who received serious inju

Maha Seeks Funds To Complete Lendi Project, Telangana Says It Has Questions

The project, being built at Mukhed on the Lendi, a tributary of the Manjira river, is designed to irrigate 22,000 acres in the former combined Ni

Tobey Maguire sparks online buzz after being seen with 20-year-old influencer at Super Bowl LX

Photos of Tobey Maguire at Super Bowl LX went viral after he was captured seated beside 20-year-old influencer Mishka Silva, sparking intense onl

Colombian President Claims To Have Escaped Assassination Attempt

Colombian President Gustavo Petro said Tuesday he had escaped an assassination attempt hours earlier after months of warnings about an alleged pl

CBSE To Introduce On-screen Marking For Class XII

Under OSM, answer scripts are scanned, digitised and uploaded to a template where teachers mark responses on screen, with the system automaticall

Truckers pitch one-time settlement of penalties

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 10: Seeking relief from mounting penalties that have pushed many commercial vehicles out of operation, a Joint Acti

NGT takes suo motu cognisance of blast

Tribunal issues notices to state, central authorities By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 10: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken suo motu cogn

Tura: Vartalap highlights rural employment and livelihood missions

From Our Correspondent TURA, Feb 10: A Vartalap interaction programme on Tuesday focusing on the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika

TMC slams govt over denial of illegal mining

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 10: Meghalaya Trinamool Congress president Charles Pyngrope on Tuesday strongly urged the state government to stop

37 gallantry awards conferred on Army personnel at EAC prog

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 10: Thirty-seven gallantry and distinguished service awards were presented to Army personnel on Tuesday in recognit

Anonymous Letter Targets BRS Leadership

The emotional core of the letter highlights the plight of Sircillas weavers

Quote of the day by Conrad Hilton: 'Success seems to be connected with action. Successful people keep...' - inspirational lessons on persistence and achievement by the founder of Hilton Hotels

Quote of the day by Conrad Hilton: Conrad Hilton, founder of the Hilton Hotels chain, emphasized that success is intrinsically linked to continuo

Land challenges slam brakes on Baljek Airport expansion idea

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 10: Tourism Minister Timothy D Shira on Tuesday stated that expanding Baljek Airport to accommodate Airbus aircraft

Katakey report exposes rampant illegal mining

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 10: Justice (retd) B.P. Katakey, who visited the Mynsngat-Thangsko area in East Jaintia Hills on February 6, has re

Trade unions to join nationwide strike on Feb 12

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 10: The Meghalaya Joint Council of Trade Unions & Association (MJCTUA) has announced its support for the nationwide

Inspect compliance with safety codes, submit report in 3 days, MCD tells officials

Livelihood Programmes Reviewed At District-Level Meeting In Guntur

The review also covered outcomes of baseline surveys, customer hire centres, FPOIFC convergence activities and farm livelihoods interventions.

Ambati Arrest Will Politically Benefit YSRC: Aruna Kumar

Aruna Kumar alleged that Rambabus house was attacked for nearly six hours with petrol bombs, terrorising his family members

Only achievable special status for J&K is Statehood: Congress leader Karra

Its the first time since the reading down of Article 370 that the Congress has openly decided to shun any demand of special status for J&K like t

Elsa Bloodstone joins Marvel Rivals in Season 6.5: Abilities, team-ups, and release date

NetEase Games has revealed Marvel Rivals Season 6.5, introducing Elsa Bloodstone as the games recent Duelist. Launching on February 13, Elsa is a

Sridhar Babu Launches Projects Worth Rs-100 crore

In Kapras Galileo Nagar, he launched works for a sports arena and a graveyard at a cost of 22.80 crore

All Set for Municipal Polls Today

Counting of votes is scheduled for February 13, while the indirect election of Mayors, Deputy Mayors, Chairpersons and Vice-Chairpersons will be

Had Lunch: Top Trump Official Admits He Visited Epstein's Island

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick admitted on Tuesday to having lunch on the private island of late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in

Five stabbings, 4 deaths in 24 hours show city has become unsafe: AAP

Three women killed by tusker in Odisha

The incident happened in Lochapalli village under Dhenkanal Sadar police limits, where several women had gone to Patpuri Reserve Forest to collec

Wildlife Traffickers Caught With Tiger Parts

Fraudsters dupe Swiggy user with malicious link

The approaching AI surge, its global consequences

With AI disrupting global power, warfare and governance, the issue is whether humanity can keep pace with a set of checks and balances in place

Big Fish Attempt to Escape from House Tax Payments in Godavari Districts

Against the estimated collection of Rs.274.19 crore, only Rs.103.80 crore have been mopped up from the three districts. The government is exertin

Govt amends rules to provide military nursing service staff re-employment benefits

Major Parties Vie for Mancherial Mayor and Asifabad Municipal Chairman Posts

The Mancherial DCC president and minister Vivek are focusing on the Kyathanpalli, Chennur and Bellampalli municipalities, while MLA Gaddam Vinod

Mid-20s Look Back at Teenage with Nostalgia

One post that struck a chord widely was from a city-based marketing professional who shared a picture of his old TSRTC bus pass from 2016. That p

Quote of the Day by Mark Zuckerberg: 'The greatest successes come from'Inspiring quotes by the Meta CEO

Quote of the Day: Mark Zuckerberg's The greatest successes come from having the freedom to fail highlights innovation's reliance on experimentati

Word of the day: Tergiversation

Tergiversation is a word used when someone avoids giving a clear answer or keeps changing their stand. It often appears in news, politics, and pu

Raj Thackeray Calls Bhagwat Delusional

Thackeray was responding to a statement made by Bhagwat at an event in Mumbai on February 8, where the RSS chief reportedly said that insisting o

Kishan Reddy Slams Revanth Over 'Name Change' Jibe

Kishan Reddy challenged the Chief Minister to disclose the funds released by the state and Centre to local bodies

New beginnings: On the end of START as opportunity

The end of START should prompt discussions on wider and equal terms

OU Undergoes Quality Certification Review

Faculty unease over Rs 5000 PhD recognition fee

Dont force-fit Hindutva: Raj Thackeray takes on RSS chief over language row comments

Police Seize 2,400 Tonnes Of Iron Ore In Raids On Plants In Ballari And AP

Based on his statement, police raided Sri Sai Balaji Sponge Iron India Pvt. Ltd. near Nirmalkallu in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh and seized 1,050

Why Michael Saylor predicts Bitcoin will outperform S&P 500 over the next few years - reveals Strategy plans to buy BTC USD every quarter

BTC USD price prediction S&P 500 comparison: Michael Saylor, Strategy's Chairman, sees Bitcoin outperforming the S&P 500 in the next four to eigh

Takaichis triumph: On Japans snap election results

Japan should go beyond conservatism and adopt an inclusive agenda

Pappu Yadav granted bail in 1995 forgery case, to remain in custody

Independent MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav secures bail in IPC forgery case; MP/MLA court proceedings continue as he remains in judicial cust