Top News

RailTel bags Rs 17-cr PMC order from Lucknow Municipal Corporation

RailTel Corporation of India announced that it has secured an order worth Rs 16.99 crore from Lucknow Municipal Corporation.

Trump directs Defense Department to buy electricity from coal-fired plants

President Trump is boosting coal power. The Pentagon will now purchase electricity from coal plants. Six coal plants will receive $175 million fo

Kishan Reddy terms division of municipal corporations in Telangana illegal

Hyderabad: Union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy on Wednesday termed the division of the Hyderabad, Gajwel and Nalgonda municipal cor

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan graces Janpratinidhi Sammelan in Agartala

The event saw inauguration of various rural development projects and beneficiary felicitation programmes

Deaths in Irans crackdown on protests reach at least 7,000, activists say

Dubai: The death toll from a crackdown over Irans nationwide protests last month has reached at least 7,002 people killed with many more still fe

Which day is on February 12 in Valentine Week 2026? Know the Hug Day significance, types of hugs and their surprising health benefits

Hug Day 2026: What day is today in Valentine Week? In case, you are wondering, then you should know on February 12, people celebrate Hug Day. On

Pakistan firing: 4 die, 5 injured in Karachi incidents

Karachi witnessed a violent Wednesday night with four separate firing incidents. At least four people lost their lives and five others sustained

Journalist Sentenced to One Year Imprisonment in Adani Defamation Case

Press freedom group Committee to Protect Journalists said it was deeply concerned with the verdict

Voting begins in Bangladeshs crucial parliamentary elections

Voting began on Thursday morning in Bangladeshs crucial general election the first since the ouster of prime minister Sheikh Hasina in massive n

Voting begins in Bangladesh's crucial parliamentary elections

The voting started in 299 out of 300 parliamentary constituencies across the country from 7:30 a.m. (local time) and will continue until 4:30 p.m

GST even after death! FM Sitharaman blasts TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee over fake claims

WhatsApp says Russia tried to fully block service to push state app

Russia is trying to completely block WhatsApp. This move aims to promote local apps and increase government control over the internet. Russian au

Trump Tells Israel's Netanyahu Iran Talks Must Continue

There was nothing definitive reached other than I insisted that negotiations with Iran continue to see whether or not a Deal can be consummated,

US deepens minerals, security ties with Pakistan

Washington: The United States has described Pakistan as another important partner in South Asia, outlining cooperation on critical minerals, trad

Delhi AQI turns 'very poor' again; light rain expected around Feb 16

Delhi's air quality has returned to the 'very poor' category. The Air Quality Index rose to 305 on Wednesday. This follows a brief improvement du

SC seeks progress report on AAIB probe into Air India Ahmedabad crash in three weeks

The Supreme Court has requested a progress report and procedural protocol details from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) regardin

Canada Shooter Identified as 18-Year-Old Transgender Woman: Police

Upon arrival, there was active gunfire, and as officers approached the school, rounds were fired in their direction, said deputy commissioner of

Bondi clashes with Democrats as she struggles to turn the page on Epstein files furor

Attorney General Pam Bondi passionately defended Donald Trump during a combative hearing, aggressively deflecting questions about the Jeffrey Eps

PM Narendra Modis foreign visits cost 462 crores in 2021-25

Travel to the U.S. accounts for 16% of total foreign visit expenditure in the period; Japan and France follow at nearly 9% each

JEE Main 2026 Result Date: NTA to release scorecards on jeemain.nta.nic.in soon; how to check answer key, login details needed, expected cutoff and more

JEE Mains Result 2026 Date and Time: The results of JEE Mains Result 2026 have been postponed by the NTA and now the results will now be declared

Canada School Killer, 18-Year-Old Transwoman, 1st Shot Mother, Step-Brother At Home

An 18-year-old trans woman with mental health issues has been identified as the killer behind the deadly shooting in British Columbia, Canada, th

ECDS to set up medical equipment manufacturing unit with 780 cr investment

Construction will begin this year with an initial investment of 780 crore, and the first phase of production will start by April 2027

US trying to avoid damaging Chinese deals in Venezuela, energy secretary says

United States Energy Secretary Chris Wright visited Venezuela. He indicated that legitimate deals by Chinese companies will be acceptable. Howeve

Kolkata among top 10 Indian markets for South Africa Tourism; engages 220 trade partners in city

Withnearly 70,000Indian arrivals in 2025, tourism board eyes pre-COVID footfall, directflightsand faster visas to boost outbound travel from acro

James Van Der Beek, Dawsons Creek Star, Dead at 48

Van Der Beek revealed in 2024 that he was being treated for colorectal cancer.

US Made Historic Trade Deal With Japan, Korea, India to Increase Coal Exports Dramatically: Trump

Trump claimed that the quality of American coal is supposed to be the finest anywhere in the world

Occultist held for murdering three in dhanvarsha ritual in Delhi

While the police initially treated the case as one of suicide, they explored the murder angle after the victims families expressed suspicion over

SC Seeks Protocol Report as Air India Crash Probe Nears Completion

Appearing for NGO Safety Matters Foundation, lawyer Prashant Bhushan said three other Boeing 787s had met with similar incidents and the Centre h

Delhi CM distributes financial assistance to 15K construction workers children

Students from classes 1 to 8 receive 500 per month, those in classes 9 and 10 receive 700 per month, and students in classes 11 and 12 are given

Stock Market LIVE Updates: GIFT Nifty hints at flat start amid mixed cues; Nikkei 225 hits 58k

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE: GIFT Nifty was trading at 25,998 levels, up by 25.50 points, indicating a flat start for benchmark indices

US House Rebukes Trumps Canada Tariffs in Rare Bipartisan Vote

The U.S. House of Representatives voted 219211 to rebuke President Donald Trumps tariffs on Canadian imports, marking a rare bipartisan challenge

Bangladesh polls LIVE: Country votes in landmark election after Gen Z revolution

The contest pits two coalitions led by former allies, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and the Islamist Jamaat-e-Islami, with opinion polls

Indias inflation revamp may give Reserve Bank a reason to stay on hold

India is set to release inflation figures using a new index on Thursday, which analysts predict may indicate elevated price pressures. This revis

Final safety audit begins for CMRLs phase II stretch from Poonamallee to Vadapalani

The CMRS and his team checked the working of escalators, elevators, Passenger Information Display System, Platform Screen Doors, fire alarm syste

'I ended the war on coal': Trump directs Pentagon to buy electricity from coal plants

Delhi High Court asks Centre to respond to plea on surge in missing person cases

The petition, filed by an NGO, states that there is an unprecedented crisis in Delhi, with reports of more than 800 persons going missing in the

Uttarakhand Court Upholds Compensation Of Rs 29 Lakh For Jawan's Family In Road Death

The Uttarakhand High Court has upheld the compensation awarded to the family of an Indian Army soldier who died in a road accident in 2011, dismi

RBI gives ICICI AMC approval to raise stake in HDFC Bank to 9.95%

If ICICI group's stake in the lender falls below 5 per cent, it will need fresh RBI approval to raise the shareholding to 5 per cent or more

Piyush Goyal urges exporters to fully utilise free trade agreements

Industry representatives welcomed recent US tariff relief, saying it restores competitiveness and business confidence, especially in labour-inten

Villagers skip meeting convened by Odisha govt over Anganwadi boycott row

For past three months, villagers have stopped sending their children to Anganwadi Centre where Dalit woman was appointed as helper-cum-cook

Bangladesh votes in landmark polls after deadly uprising, Sheikh Hasina's ouster

Bangladesh votes on Thursday in its first election since a deadly 2024 uprising. Tarique Rahman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is a le

Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette release time, schedule and how to watch: Global streaming timings worldwide, cast, trailer and plot

Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette premieres on FX and Hulu on February 12, 2026. The series covers their romance, marriage, and

Musk Reorganises xAI After SpaceX Merger and Ahead of Blockbuster IPO

The reorganization announced follows the recent departures of several co-founders at the three-year-old AI company, leaving only half of the star

US chokehold on PM Modi, he has sold India: Rahul Gandhi

Stock Market Live: TVS Motor Company (3,864.85) BUY

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: The short-term outlook is bullish for TVS Motor Company. The 2.7 per cent rise on Wednesday indicates that the

Russia-Ukraine War Live News Updates: Ukrainian capital Kyiv under 'massive' attack from Russian missiles, officials say

Word of the Day: Joybombasticness

Joybombasticness is a playful yet vivid term for happiness that is loud, visible, and unforgettable. It combines joy with bombasticness to offer

Flipperachi of FA9LA fame to perform in Mumbai on March 13

Rapper Flipperachi, whose track FA9LA set the social media on fire, is set to perform in Mumbai on March 13, 2026. The concert promises an immers

Morning Digest: Centre plans guidelines for books by defence personnel; 18-year-old identified as suspect in Canadian school shooting, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day.

Rohit Shetty firing case: Five accused charged under MCOCA

Intention was to create terror in Mumbai, say cops The 5 accused involved in the Rohit Shetty firing case have been slapped with MCOCA (Maharasht

Trump tariffs face rare setback as US House votes to block Canada duties

US House lawmakers voted Wednesday to reject Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods, sweeping aside the president's last-gasp threat of electio

Jasmine Sandlas objects to men harassing women, halts performance

Known for churning out hit numbers such as Shararat, Taras, Yaar Naa Miley and Raat Jashan Di, singer Jasmine Sandlas during her recent concert i

In rare move, Republican-led US House challenges Trump on Canada tariffs

The vote highlights growing unease among lawmakers over trade policy, economic pressures on constituents, and the balance of power between Congre

Passenger ferry capsizes on Nile River in Sudan, at least 15 dead

Britneys hit songs acquired by Primary Wave

Global pop icon Britney Spears has sold the rights to her entire music catalog to independent publisher Primary Wave. According to Deadline, the

Morning Brief Podcast: Space as Strategy: America, India, and the New Transnational Frontier

Leonardo DiCaprio, Emma Stone arrive at the 98th Academy Awards Oscar nominees

Leonardo DiCaprio, Emma Stone arrive at the 98th Academy Awards Oscar nominees luncheon in Beverly Hills, California on Tuesday. (PTI)

Interview | Composer Mujeeb Majeed: I am excited about the challenges each project entails

Composer Mujeeb Majeed on creating the soundscape of Kishkindha Kaandam, ek, Kalamkaval and the background score in Chatha Pacha

W Health Ventures announces Rs 550 Cr first close of second fund to back healthcare startups

With the second fund, W Health Ventures plans to incubate between eight and ten new companies over the next four years, with an expected investme

FM Nirmala Sitharaman cites data centre sops, rejects Opposition claims on India data flow and trade deal in Lok Sabha

Nirmala Sitharaman said the Budget incentivises local data centres, rejecting Rahul Gandhis charge that Indias data was being opened to the US. S

Preferential allotment likely in PFC-REC merger to help Centre retain majority stake and government company status

The government is on the brink of a historic merger between Power Finance Corp and REC, with plans for preferential share allocation to retain pu

Deeply Sorry: US Attorney General Apologises To Epstein Survivors In Fiery Hearing

Attorney General Pam Bondi launched into a passionate defense of President Donald Trump Wednesday as she tried to turn the page from relentless c

The Pitt Season 2 Episode 6 release time, schedule, what to expect and how to watch: Global streaming timings worldwide

The Pitt Season 2 Episode 6 release time, schedule, what to expect and how to watch is here. Episode 6 streams February 12, 2026 on HBO Max. Chec

Employee faces tough call on PIP resign now or take termination and benefits? Technicalities leave everyone confused

A Reddit post detailing an employees dismissal following a 60-day performance improvement plan has ignited widespread discussion online. The fina

Ahead of polls, Stalin rules out coalition govt with Congress

Plea in SC for FIR against Assam CM Himanta for hate speech

US House Votes To Reject Trump's Tariffs On Canada

The resolution brought by Democrats was approved by a vote of 219 to 211, with six Republicans joining the effort. Even if it passes the US Senat

India lose 1-3 to Belgium in FIH Mens Pro League 2025-26

ROURKELA (Odisha), Feb 11: Belgium defeated India 3-1 during the Rourkela leg of the FIH Mens Pro League 202526 on Wednesday at the Birsa Munda H

J&K auto market registers nearly 10% growth in Jan 2026: FADA

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 11: The auto market in Jammu and Kashmir registered a growth of 9.95% in Jan 2026. The 2-Wheeler category witn

Annual Fest Chorus 2K26 at Sharda University concludes

Excelsior Correspondent NOIDA, Feb 11: Three-day Annual Fest Chorus 2K26 of Sharda University, was concluded today with a live performance by pop

Patanjali honey featured in international journal

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 11: Patanjali has reaffirmed its commitment to quality, purity and consumer safety, following the publication

Anish wins bronze in rapid-fire pistol, Kazakhstan take 4 golds

ASIAN SHOOTING RIFLE/PISTOL CSHIP NEW DELHI, Feb 11: Olympian and world championship silver medalist Anish Bhanwala clinched bronze in the mens 2

Djokovic withdraws from Doha with fatigue

DOHA, Feb 11: Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from next weeks Qatar ExxonMobil Open in Doha due to fatigue, the tournament organisers said on Wednes

Gates Foundation Says It Did Not Make Any Payments To Epstein

The Gates Foundation said on Wednesday it did not make any financial payments to late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein or emp

Winter Olympics recap: Shiffrin out of the medals again, Klaebo wins another gold

CORTINA DAMPEZZO (Italy), Feb 11: Make that seven straight races without a medal for Mikaela Shiffrin at the Winter Olympics. The American skiing

Sports Ministrys MOC okays Neerajs extended training in SA

NEW DELHI, Feb 11: The Sports Ministrys Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) has approved an extension of javelin throw star Neeraj Chopras training in Sou

BJP observes Samarpan Diwas, pays glowing tribute to Upadhyay

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 11: Jammu & Kashmir Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) observed Samarpan Diwas on the Punyatithi (death anniversary)

Martyrs Memorial Hockey Tournament enters day 3

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 11: Day 3 of the Martyrs Memorial Hockey Tournament witnessed high-octane action at K.K Hakku Stadium,

House Panel on Kashmiri Pandits -Hope revived!

B L Saraf bushanlalsaraf@gmail.com Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee president, Tariq Hameed Karra, has stressed a need for setting up

Elon Musk Reorganises xAI After SpaceX Merger

Billionaire Elon Musk has overhauled the management of his artificial intelligence startup xAI ahead of a planned initial public offering that co

As PM Modi shifts his office tomorrow, PMO gets a new address: Seva Teerth

Sesko rescues late 1-1 draw for Man Utd at West Ham

PREMIER LEAGUE LONDON, Feb 11: Manchester Uniteds winning run couldnt go on forever. But a dramatic late equaliser from Benjamin Sesko rescued a

SC puts on hold advocate's 2 talaq-e-hasan attempts

Spurs sack manager Frank with relegation dogfight looming

LONDON, Feb 11: Tottenham Hotspur have sacked manager Thomas Frank after eight months in charge, the Premier League club said on Wednesday, after

Freiburg beat Hertha Berlin on penalties

GERMAN Cup BERLIN, Feb 11:Freiburg advanced to the semifinals of the German Cup after a 5-4 penalty shootout win at Hertha Berlin. Freiburg goalk

Understanding Budget 2026-27

Taresh Gupta tareshgupta042@gmail.com Union Budget 2026-27 is not a Budget that grabs attention with big giveaways or dramatic announcements. At

Como beat Napoli on penalties to advance to semis

ROME, Feb 11: Como advanced to the semifinals of the Coppa Italia for the first time in 40 years after beating Italian champion Napoli in a penal

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Episode 6 release time, schedule, what to expect and how to watch: Global streaming timings worldwide, story, setting and cast

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Episode 6 release time, schedule, what to expect and how to watch is now confirmed. Episode 6 titled Come, Lets Away

Legislators flag gaps in Education, Health infra during grants debate

Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Feb 11: Cutting across party lines, legislators today flagged shortcomings in the education, health and social wel

CS reviews implementation of PM eBus Sewa

Infra for 200 e-buses underway in Jammu & Srinagar Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 11: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a meeting o