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

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

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

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

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

Dr Jitendra announces in LS dedicated Technology Innovation Hubs for SCs, STs

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Feb 11 : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO, P

Police foils PHE employees protest march towards Sectt

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 11: The police today foiled a strong protest march of the daily rated employees of PHE/Jal Shakti Department t

High Level Committee to finalize modalities for stone quarrying: DyCM

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 11: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary today said that a High Level Multi Departmental Committee has be

Two Joint Directors promoted as Directors in E&S Deptt

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 11: Planning, Development and Monitoring Department has ordered the promotion of two Joint Directors of the Ec

Govt proposes 4.2 MW floating solar PV project for Lower Jhelum

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Feb 11: The J&K Government today informed the Legislative Assembly that a 5.0 MWp (4.2 MW) floating solar photo

Sabarimala Gold Theft: Ex-Devaswom Board President Gets Bail After 90 Days

Former Devaswom Board president N. Vasu was released from the Thiruvananthapuram Special Sub-Jail on statutory bail in connection with the Sabari

Quote of the Day by Michael Jackson: To give someone a piece of your heart, is worth more than all the wealth in the world.

Michael Jacksons quote, To give someone a piece of your heart, is worth more than all the wealth in the world. is about giving a piece of ones he

DC inaugurates newly developed civic amenities in Doda township

DODA, Feb 11: Deputy Commissioner (DC), Harvinder Singh today inaugurated newly developed civic amenities in Doda township. The completed works i

Jodhamal student excelled at IIT Competition

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 11: Jodhamal Public School (JMPS), Channi Himmat student Amay Gupta secured second prize and won cash award of

J&Ks Jasbir Singh to participate in HPL 2026

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 11: Senior Handball player from J&K, Jasbir Singh has been selected to participate in Handball Pro Leag

KC Gurukul Public School shines at Rope Skipping Cship

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 11: Students of KC Gurukul Public School have delivered an outstanding performance at the 13th J&K UT R

J&K plans SEOC in Jammu, EOCs across districts to bolster disaster response

1.5 lakh citizens to be trained in phased manner *UT, Distt Plans to be aligned with Sendai Framework Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Feb 11: In a major st

HC raps Govt over ex-parte bill cut, orders full payment to hotel

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 11: High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has quashed the constitution and report of a Bill Verification Co

Sodhi enlightens DPS Nagbani on dedication-confidence

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 11: Pro-Vice Chairperson and Director of DPS Schools J&K, S.S Sodhi here today addressed the staff and student

U.P. budget 2026: BJPs farewell budget, lacks focus, says Opposition

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav alleged that the government has not been able to spend even 50% of the previous budget so far; Congress

Instagram Denies Addiction Claims In Landmark US Trial

Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri on Wednesday rejected the notion that users could be clinically addicted to social media, as he testified in a landmar

Growth Without Welfare? Rethinking Meghalayas GDP Story

By Bhogtoram Mawroh In less than a week, the Government of Meghalaya is going to present its Budget for the year 20262027. Just like last year, t

F1 testing begins in Bahrain with new tech and new rules to contend with

Teams will be given around eight hours of track time as drivers get to grips with the cars theyll be racing during the 2026 campaign with changes

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 7 release time, schedule, what to expect and how to watch: Is there a hiatus in episode release? Global streaming timings worldwide

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 7 release time, schedule, what to expect and how to watch is here. The episode airs on February 12, 2026 on Crunc

Rahul Gandhi's accusation against PM Modi on US deal 'blatant lie', says BJP

West Bengal BJP welcomes MHA directive of singing all stanzas of Vande Mataram

State BJP president Samik Bhattacharya said that it is most unfortunate if someone smells communalism in Goddess Durga

Zayn Malik gives daughter Khai $500 from the Tooth Fairy in surprising parenting moment

Zayn Malik recently shared a surprising parenting moment on Call Her Daddy, revealing he gave his daughter Khai 500 quid from the Tooth Fairy aft

Protest against Ken-Betwa river link project turns violent in M.P.; 3 cases lodged

Locals from various villages were protesting for various demands, including the release of AAP leader Amit Bhatnagar and better compensation and

RBI Bans Bundling Of 3rd Party Products To Curb Mis-Selling

The proposed norms ban banks from bundling third-party products with their own offerings or marketing third-party products as their own. Promotio

'Was Trump aware of Lutnick's ties with Epstein when?': Balint clashes with Bondi at House hearing

Nationwide General Strike To Impact Public Life Today

The organisers expect support from the agricultural, rural and informal sector workers, employees and teachers as also staff of central and state

U.S. says Mexican cartel drones breached Texas airspace

Mexico stated it had no information on drones at the border, and lawmakers, along with U.S. media sources, questioned the Trump administrations a

Zero Power Cuts For Maha Shivaratri, Says Minister

During a high-level teleconference with DISCOM CMDs L. Siva Sankar, I. Prudhvi Tej and P. Pulla Reddy, along with senior Energy Department offici

Two more succumb, blast toll rises to 32

Crackdown seizes over 4,800 MT of illegal coal By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 11: The death toll in the February 5 dynamite explosion in the Mynsn

Who was Bud Cort? Iconic Harold and Maude Actor, passes away at 77

Bud Cort, the beloved actor best known for featuring Harold in the 1971 cult classic Harold and Maude, has passed away at 77. Born Walter Edward

HC expects govt to release funds for city road repairs

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 11: The High Court of Meghalaya expects the state government to release funds in excess of Rs 6 crore for carrying

Police-community coordination takes centre-stage at DREAM-VDP meet

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 11: The urgent need to establish halfway homes across localities and strengthen police-community coordination emerg

Embassy seeks details on fate of Nepalese nationals

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 11: The Embassy of Nepal has contacted the East Jaintia Hills district administration to obtain details on its citi

Muster roll workers decry delay in implementing Labour Code

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 11: The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the Muster Roll Labour Union has expressed strong resentment against the Me

Participants including scientists, officers and staff during the cleanliness drive

Participants including scientists, officers and staff during the cleanliness drive organised as part of Swachhta Pakhwada 2026 observed at NESAC,

Political family nexus pulls strings in EJH coal racket

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 11: Fresh allegations have emerged linking rampant illegal coal mining in East Jaintia Hills to a shadowy network o

18-Year-Old Identified As Suspect In Canada School Shooting

Canadian police on Wednesday said an 18-year-old local resident carried out what Prime Minister Mark Carney called an act of unheard-of cruelty i

Trade unions protest central labour law reforms in city

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 11: The Meghalaya Joint Council of Trade Unions and Associations (MJCTU&A) staged a protest on Wednesday in front o

Judicial probe should not turn into delay tactic, KSU warns

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 11: The Khasi Students Union East Jaintia Hills District Unit (KSU-EJHDU) has strongly asserted that the judicial i

Maharashtra To Host AI For Agriculture Summit

With the rollout of the new policy, Maharashtra is set to become the first state in the country with a dedicated Artificial Intelligence framewor

Principal Secretary FR Kharkongor inaugurates the Financial Literacy Week

Principal Secretary FR Kharkongor inaugurates the Financial Literacy Week organised by the Reserve Bank of India, Shillong, on Monday. (ST)

US bankruptcies surge in 2026: Eddie Bauer, Saks Global, Fat Brands, Francesca and more are struggling - is corporate collapse coming?

US company bankruptcies 2026: Large US companies are facing a tough start to 2026, with nine major businesses filing for bankruptcy last week, ma

JK Assembly clears Education, Health, Social Welfare grants worth over Rs 28, 250 Cr

Rattan Singh Gill Jammu Tawi, Feb 11: The Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Tuesday passed Demands for Grants for four key departments Sch

Canada school shooting | 'We mourn with you': PM Carney addresses parliament as casualties rise

'You're running massive Epstein coverup': Raskin grills Bondi over DOJ failures at explosive hearing

India gets first musical path; Mumbais Coastal Road plays Jai Ho for motorists

Special rumble strips produce the tune of the Oscar-winning song when motorists drive over them at a designated speed

Haryana citizens send 11,000 suggestions to govt.s AI-based portal for State budget

Suggestions concerning local self-governance or municipalities and panchayats topped the list at 750, followed by 450 on infrastructure developme

Hubble captures stunning, clearest image yet of the Egg Nebula

NASAs Hubble Space Telescope has captured its clearest image yet of the Egg Nebula, a pre-planetary nebula situated almost 1,000 light-years away

Trump insists on continued Iran talks in meeting with Israeli PM Netanyahu

Mr. Trump said that he and Israels PM Netanyahu had also discussed the tremendous progress being made in Gaza and the Region in general

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Nancy Guthrie missing case: FBI intensifies search in Catalina Foothills as ransom notes raise questions

Nancy Guthrie, an elderly woman, is missing after a suspected kidnapping in Tucson. The FBI is searching the Catalina Foothills area and checking

Activists Allege Cruelty Against Animals at Kondagattu Temple

SAFI urged the police to initiate action against the accused. Activists said such practices continue despite statutory prohibitions.

Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings on Thursday, February 12, 2026

Mist /hazy conditions very likely to prevail during morning/night hours.

Dawson's Creek Star James Van Der Beek Dies At 48

James Van Der Beek, a heartthrob who starred in coming-of-age dramas at the dawn of the new millennium, shooting to fame playing the titular char

Sultanabad, Huzurabad Record Highest Turnout in Karimnagar Region Polls

Sultanabad and Huzurabad led the district with impressive polling percentages of 81.53% and 81.47% respectively. Jammikunta followed with 79.81%,

Municipal Polls - Kishan Reddy Says BJP Set For A Good Showing

Speaking with reporters, Kishan Reddy said all the efforts of the Congress party, and its strong-arm methods of trying to enforce its will on peo

Municipal Polls Congs Intimidation Will Fail, BJP Set to Show Its Strength: Ramchander Rao

The Congress, he warned, will have to pay a price for its excesses, and called on BJP workers to stay strong and have confidence in the party lea