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J&K Open Tennis Cship 2025-26 underway

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 13: The J&K Open Men and Women Tennis Championship 2025-26 witnessed thrilling contests today, with top

JKP, Shahbad Hockey Academy reach martyrs memorial final

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 13: The semi-finals of the Martyrs Memorial 5-Day Hockey Tournament 2025-26 witnessed intense contests

US Slaps 16% Higher Tariffs, Gets Wider access to India

shivaji sarkar The US tariff cut is supposed to be positive for Indian trade and markets. The US administration is propagating it as a great favo

DPS Katra celebrates Heritage Day

Excelsior Correspondent REASI, Feb 13: Delhi Public School Katra celebrated Heritage Day with great enthusiasm, showcasing Indias rich cultural l

DBN Mubarak Mandi holds programme

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 13: The Little Hearts Talent Fest Pratibha-Pravah 2026 was held at DBN Vidya Mandir Mubarak Mandi celebrating

SLSC clears Rs 289 cr Action Plan under PM-RKVY for FY 2026-27

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 13: The State Level Sanctioning Committee (SLSC) of PM-Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PMRKVY)lead by the Chief

Pawan Khajuria meets Defence Minister, seeks justice for border people

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 13: Senior political leader from Udhampur, Pawan Khajuria called on Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh in New Del

Book titled Ramban Folklore, History and Ophiolatory released

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 13: An English-language book titled Ramban Folklore, History and Ophiolatory authored by Robin Koul was releas

Siddique, Aryansh dazzle as UAE defeat Canada by 5 wickets

NEW DELHI, Feb 13: Junaid Siddiques five-wicket haul was complemented by Aryansh Sharmas half-century as the United Arab Emirates defeated Canada

GSU seeks immediate initiation of bridge in EGH

Tura, Feb 13: The GSU, Nengkhra regional unit, has sought the immediate commencement of a bridge across the river at Agalgre. Following informati

India in 'box seat' in a fragmented world, says Martin Sorrell

Miner presumed dead found alive, death toll stands at 31

SHILLONG, Feb 13: In a remarkable turn of events amid the devastation of a dynamite explosion at Mynsngat-Thangsko in East Jaintia Hills, authori

HITO seeks comprehensive review of electoral rolls

SHILLONG, Feb 13: The Hynniewtrep Integrated Territorial Organization (HITO) has sought a comprehensive review of the upcoming Special Intensive

Structured pay framework for fixed-pay teachers

SHILLONG, Feb 13: The Education Department has notified the introduction of a Structured Pay Framework (SPF) for fixed-pay teachers from 1 April

Thangsko tragedy exposes govts recurring promises and lapses

SHILLONG, Feb 13: Meghalaya has been witnessing a spate of illegal mining-related disasters over the past eight years since the Ksan mining trage

Ring Of Fire Solar Eclipse set for February 17 Why penguins get the front-row seat

The first solar eclipse of 2026 will take place on February 17 as a dramatic annular, or Ring of Fire, eclipse. This phenomenon occurs when the M

Maharashtra in forefront to emerge as global growth platform: Devendra Fadnavis

Delhi High Court refuses anticipatory bail to woman accused of trafficking child

The Judge opined that the womans custodial interrogation was necessary to unearth if more children have been trafficked for such purposes

Bengaluru Advocate Suspects 'Vehicles Fitness Certificates Scam In Karnataka, Demands Inquiry

While, a physical inspection is required under the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, the adv

11 doctors, 6 nursing staff nominated for training courses in J&K in 2 years: Govt

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 13: The Government today informed the Legislative Assembly that 11 doctors have been nominated for MD courses,

CS chairs 3rd meeting of State Cooperative Development Committee (SCDC) in Leh

Excelsior Correspondent LEH, Feb 13: The Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh today chaired the 3rd Meeting of the State Cooperative

'Lone wolf threat': How ISIS is expanding in US, expert reveals chilling details at fiery hearing

Synchronised Terrestrial Bird Census Across TN On Feb. 14,15

In 2025, the terrestrial bird census covered all 38 districts, documenting 401 species across 1,093 terrestrial locations, with a total count of

SP Announces Tight Security At Srisailam Over Maha Shivaratri

Additional police forces requisitioned are from Kurnool, Anantapur, Annamayya and Kadapa districts.

UP Leads India In Infrastructure, Connectivity: CM Yogi Adityanath

Lucknow : Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated, Uttar Pradesh is steadily becoming a leader in infrastructure and connectivity in India. He ment

MP Gurumurthy Seeks In LS Immunotherapy For Cancer Care

The Union minister said immunotherapy services are being provided at select tertiary-level government hospitals equipped with necessary infrastru

Yogi Adityanath Highlights UPs Healthcare Transformation And Encephalitis Control

Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath clearly stated that for the government, announcements are not the benchmark-results are. Responding to op

ACB Catches Deputy Tahsildar Red-Handed With 10,000 Bribe

An extent of Acr.35.84 cents of land at Yerrabommanapalli village in Chakrayapeta mandal in the name of Khadreeya Mosque had been declared as Ina

UP CM Yogi Adityanath Highlights Zero Tolerance Policy, Urges Action Against Crime

Lucknow : Participating in the discussion on the motion of thanks on the Governors Address, the Chief Minister also raised several serious questi

Telangana High Court Sets Aside Life Sentences in 2014 Murder Case

HC orders probe into Waqf land grab

CM Releases EAGLE Annual Report2025

Congratulating the EAGLE team, the CM lauded the agencys strategic transformation of the anti-narcotics framework into a technology-enabled and i

Gauhati High Court Clears Ancillary Works For 498-Crore Kamakhya Corridor, Says Temple Structure Must Remain Untouched

Guwahati: The Gauhati High Court has allowed the Assam government to go ahead with certain preparatory and ancillary works under the 498-crore Ka

AIMIM Set To Play Key Role In Bhainsa Chairman Post

AIMIM president and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi campaigned in Nirmal and Adilabad, bolstering the partys prospects.

Zimbabwes Shock Victory Sparks Memories Of 1983 & 2007 Triumphs

Mumbai: Zimbabwe pulled off the biggest upset of the ongoing ICC Mens T20 World Cup when they stunned cricketing giants Australia by 23 runs in C

MP News: Naresh Singh Takes Over As Acting CMD Of Nepa Limited

Nepanagar (Madhya Pradesh): Bhopal Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) Assistant General Manager (AGM) Naresh Singh has been appointed as Act

Injured Teacher To Be Recommended For Bravery Award

Teacher Panditha Haritha sustained serious stab injuries while courageously resisting an alleged attack by an auto driver

Paul Caneiro Convicted: What happened in the Colts Neck family murders?

Paul Caneiro, 59, was found guilty of murdering his brother Keith, sister-in-law Jennifer, and their children Jesse and Sophia in Colts Neck, New

NCP Merger Debate Sparks Factional Clash, Sunetra Pawar Next Chief

Mumbai: On Friday, speculation over a possible merger of the two factions of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) took a more complex turn follow

Saluru Degree College Hostel Construction Set To Resume After Four Years

Under the PM-Janman initiative, construction of 19 tribal welfare hostels will be accelerated

Congress sweeps Telangana municipal polls, BRS loses grip, BJP makes dent

Hyderabad: The Congress won 84 of 123 urban local bodies in Telanganas municipal elections on Friday, February 13, securing 1,537 seats out of 2,

Taylor Swift's 'Opalite' extended music video: Here's where to watch

Taylor Swift has released two extended versions of her Opalite music video, exclusively on streaming platforms like Apple Music and Spotify Premi

12th Thane Half Marathon Sees 12,000 Runners Embrace Fitness

Union Bank of Indias Thane Half Marathon, the 12th edition, was held on Sunday at TMC Ground, Hiranandani Estate, Thane. Around 12,000 runners pa

US Reveals $38 Billion Plan to Transform How It Detains Migrants

The largest facilities will have the capacity to hold as many as 10,000 people

Top ECI Official Review Poll Preparedness

The officials conducted detailed review meetings with the CEO, State Police Nodal Officer, all Enforcement agencies, District Election Officers,

Battle of prowess: wrestlers to fight it out for coveted silver mace in Bihars Jamui

Crafted in 1954, the mace has become a symbol of excellence in the sport since it was presented to wrestler Vishwanath Singh in 1975 on being con

Palghar Police Arrest Habitual Offender For Cheating Senior Citizen Of 2 Lakh At Bank

Palghar: The Crime Detection Team of Bolinj Police Station has successfully arrested an accused involved in cheating an elderly man inside a bank

Telecom service providers do not own spectrum: Supreme Court

The Bench of Justices P.S. Narasimha and Atul Chandurkar says spectrum is a scarce natural resource owned by the people of India, with legal titl

Nikki Tamboli cries, accepts Arbaaz Patel's proposal on The 50; father disapproves over religious difference

Arbaaz Patel and Nikki Tamboli have been dating for years. Though he had never proposed before, Arbaaz went down on one knee on The 50, and Nikki

Ranveer Singh threat probe: Voice note sender Found

The Mumbai Crime Branch has traced the sender of a threatening WhatsApp voice note demanding Rs 1 crore from Bollywood star Ranveer Singh, identi

Priyanka Chopra oozes oomph in see-through daring outfits for latest photoshoot; 'she's ageing in reverse'

Priyanka Chopra wowed on the Variety magazine cover, showcasing five stunning looks ranging from a pearl-detailed plunging gown to bubblegum pink

Govt Circumvents Perceived Plot, Expedites Womens Aid

Allegedly that was a conspiracy by some forces in New Delhi and their minions in the State to approach the court and also make other efforts to s

Arundhati Roy withdraws from Berlin Film Festival amid Gaza row

Her statement comes after jury president Wim Wenders response to a question on Gaza at a press conference, where he stated, We cannot really ente

CITU leader for govt. takeover of HMT Kalamassery unit

Rani Mukerji calls for greater social awareness to protect women

Rani Mukerji, riding high on the success of Mardaani 3, stressed that social alertness and strict punishment are key to preventing crimes against

No Traffic Jam for the Army

Editor, It was quite amusing to read that the Defence forces have rejected the government of Meghalayas proposal to create a flyover from Rilbong

Zayn Malik drops bombshell on romance with Gigi Hadid

Zayn Malik has clarified his past remarks about love, admitting he may never have truly been in love with ex-partner Gigi Hadid. In a recent inte

Noah Kahan extends tour with fourth Fenway Park show How to secure your tickets fast

Noah Kahans 2026 Great Divide Tour remains to expand, with a fourth Fenway Park show added to meet fan demand. Following a high-presale turnout,

Lokesh Hosts Dinner For Chittoor, Ankapalli Leaders, Families

Lokesh had organised a similar get-together for another parliamentary segment a day ago

Congress-less Assembly session

This assembly session scheduled to be held from February 16-27 is expected to be a fiery one revolving around the illegal coal mining and the dea

Bikers death: police asked to file fresh status report

Occultist used pesticide to poison laddus, say police

'Issuing Fake Birth Certificates A Large-scale Corruption Within The System' Says Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde; Demands Review Of All Birth Records

Mumbai: The BMC's health department has pulled up its socks to ensure the fake birth certificates are recovered, and going ahead will crosscheck

Nengkra Agalgre-o dolong kabate onchina GSU dabia

TURA: East Garo Hills ajani Nengkra Agalgre songo, Rongtam chiringko dolong kabate onchina gita didie Bristibar salo, Garo Students Union (GSU) N

NCP(SP) Leader Alleges Invisible Forces Behind Ajit Pawars Exit

In his tribute to Ajit Pawar published in the Rashtrawadi monthly magazine, Shinde claimed that after the merger process was completed, it was de

Peel, Process, and Pixel: Age of Mind-factures

By Maitphang Syiem Consider the orange, it is a fruit that demands effort before it yields its rewards. You have to peel it, deal with the sticky

Mumbai News: Mankhurd Police File Case Against Woman For Assaulting 17-Year-Old

Mumbai: The Mankhurd police have booked a 19-year-old woman for allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 17-year-old minor boy, following w

Garo Hills-o gipin jatrangni niam gri napsrukaniko jegale jinma tome rejoma

TURA: Garo Hills-o Bangladesh, Assam aro uandakgipa biaprangoni Tribal onggijagipa manderangni napsruke songdong achaanirang batroroengahani gimi

Word of the day: Crapulous

Crapulous is an old English word that describes a person who feels very sick after eating or drinking too much. The word comes from Latin and Gre

Court sentences, penalises man in cheque bounce case

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 13: A local court sentenced a person for one year with a heavy penalty in a four-year old cheque dishonour

MP Plans To Open Market, Malls, Restaurants In Cities, Towns 24 Hrs, Move To Generate Employment, Revenue

The proposed move will benefit the employees of the Information Technology (IT)-related units and other industries.

MP News: Drone Surveillance Leads To Major Opium Seizure In Neemuch

Neemuch (Madhya Pradesh): Ratangarh police arrested a person in connection with illegal opium cultivation in village Luhariya Jat on Wednesday as

Student killed, friend critical in late-night collision onMathura Road

Twomanagersheld forrunning prostitution racketfromspas

Quote of the Day by Hannah Arendt: 'In order to go on living one must try to escape' Top quotes by one of the most influential political thinkers of the 20th century

Philosopher Hannah Arendt believed perfectionism leads to a kind of death. She argued that striving for flawlessness in politics or personal life

EJH-o koela adam gopretaniko sandirokna SIT-koba songa

SHILLONG: Adita salrangna skang, East Jaintia Hills ajao koela adam gopretanichi sak 32 manderang sina nangahani gimin Meghalaya adokni Director

Wnagar-o gital District Emporium-ko kulia

WILLIAMNAGAR: East Garo Hills ajani headquarter Williamnagar-o District Commerce & Industries Centre (DCIC), District Emporium-ko kuliaha aro ia

Udhayanidhi felicitates film artistes, says awards chosen by committee

Deputy CM counters criticism over awards; says the awards were not announced for many years together andwere now being given on recommendation of

BJP Candidate Dies Before Counting in Luxettipet Ward

A total of 910 voters were in the ward, of whom 695 exercised their franchise, including 20 postal ballots.

Compliance vs innovation: strikinga balance in quest for data security

Experts discuss ways to bridge gap between academia and industry

Celebratory Firing Kills Minor Band Boy In MP Town, Speeding Truck Ploughs Marriage Procession, 4 Injured

The incident took place when the marriage party was going in a procession from Gola Kuan to Saroj Marriage Garden under Moti Nagar police station

Retired IRS officer joins DMK

Rare low-pressure area may form over Bay of Bengal; light rain possible in Tamil Nadu

JK Assembly passes grants for Jal Shakti, Forest, Tribal Affairs Depts

Jammu, Feb 13 : The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Friday passed grants worth Rs 3,241.77 crore for public health engineering, Rs 1,524.82 crore f

As global drama unfolds, leadership in manufacturing & tech puts India in box seat: Advertising guru Martin Sorrell

Advertising veteran Martin Sorrell said India is in the box seat for growth in a fragmented global economy, thanks to its leadership, manufacturi

Wife, Child Missing After Row Over Handset

Mother leaves home with daughter over a mobile phone dispute

Nr Army Commander review security measures

White Knight Corps GOC reviews operational preparedness Jammu Tawi, Feb 13 : Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma has reviewed security m

ET Now Global Business Summit: Fiscal prudence, infra push must as demand tilts south

Developing nations have a significant opportunity as global consumption shifts towards the Global South. International Monetary Fund and World Ba

History, bloodshed, and politics: Why Jamaat-e-Islami remains unacceptable to Bengali muslims

The world is well aware of how Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan has been based on its policies, and Bengali Muslims also clearly remember the past role p

Who is Donovan Carrillo? 26-year-old makes history at the 2026 Winter Olympics as first Mexican figure skater to reach two Olympic finals

Donovan Carrillo, 26, from Guadalajara, made history at the 2026 Winter Olympics by becoming the first Mexican figure skater to reach two Olympic