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EC to begin tour of poll-bound states

India AI Summit key for Global South: Industry

Washington, Feb 14: Calling the upcoming India AI Impact Summit a pretty key, an important event, Dell Technologies senior executive Vivek Mohind

Top leaders of at least 20 countries set to attend AI Impact summit

NEW DELHI, Feb 14: Finding ways to democratise high-technologies and making artificial intelligence accessible and affordable for the Global Sout

South Africa beat New Zealand by 7 wickets

AHMEDABAD, Feb 14: South Africa rode on skipper Aiden Markram and Marco Jansens batting and bowling exploits to beat New Zealand by seven wickets

Dr Jitendra inaugurates Chennai RISE Conclave, advocates Industry driven StartUp model

Excelsior Correspondent CHENNAI, Feb 14: Emphasising that Government employment alone cannot be the sole avenue of aspiration for Indias youth, U

Court refuses to grant bail for cheating, misappropriation in IHPL cricket league

Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 14: A local court here today refused to grant anticipatory bail to two persons involved in cheating

Border dispute arose after India recognised Tibet as part of China: CDS Chauhan

DEHRADUN, Feb 14: Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan said the border dispute with China followed Indias recognition of Tibet as part of

Nvidia CEO gives India AI Summit a miss

NEW DELHI, Feb 14: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has cancelled his India visit to attend the India AI Impact Summit, a senior government official said.

Rashid, Banton guide England to 5-wicket win over Scotland

KOLKATA, Feb 14: Veteran leg-spinner Adil Rashid returned with figures of 3/36 before Tom Banton smashed an unbeaten fifty in the middle overs to

Centre minutely studying 7 pc cut in EWS quota recommended by JK Govt

Most of State/UT Govts have implemented this *No adequate study, data to justify reduction Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Feb 14: With Cabinet report on r

Dhankhar was forced to quit as VP as govt didnt approve of his voice in support of farmers: Ramesh

NEW DELHI, Feb 14: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh today alleged that former vice president Jagdeep Dhankhar was forced to quit as the Modi governm

Cong fully supports peoples demand for statehood: Naseer

Police foils INCs march to LG house, 300 detained *Send all party MLAs team to KP migrants camps: Karra Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 14: Th

IndiaUS trade deal could result in losses for J&K: Omar

CM hopes improvement in India-Bangladesh relations Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Feb 14: Stating that the Government wants better and high-va

India-US trade deal fair & balanced, says Goyal

MUMBAI, Feb 14: Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, on Saturday, dismissed the Oppositions claims that the India-US interim trade deal hurts do

2 journalist bodies condemn Rahul Gandhi talk on media impartiality

Administrative apathy leaves several Govt projects incomplete for decades

Akhnoor Mini Sectt, Bhaderwah Complex reveal planning lapses *Completion still hanging without clear schedule Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Feb 14: Due t

EC asks West Bengal govt to comply with its directives by February 17

Minister Annapurna reaffirms protection of women at workplaces

NEW DELHI, Feb 14: The Ministry of Women and Child Development today convened a national conference on Safety of Women at Workplace, reaffirming

Tribute paid to Pulwama martyrs across Jammu region

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 14: The seventh anniversary of the 2019 Pulwama terror attack was observed across Jammu region today with sole

PM RAHAT launched to provide emergency response system for accident victims

New Delhi, Feb 14: The government on Saturday announced the launch of PM RAHAT (Road Accident Victim Hospitalization and Assured Treatment) Schem

For $40, you can name star for your Valentine. But it wont mean much

With Valentines Day around the corner, romance is in the air. And what could be more romantic than a picnic under the stars, pointing up to the n

Govt cheating cotton farmers, textile exporters in US trade deal, says Rahul Gandhi

Intensive Anti-Infiltration Drives-ko abachengatchina AHAM dabia

WILLIAMNAGAR: Garo Hills adokona maming pangchakani lekkarang gri laborer-ni kamrangko kana rebaenggipa rorirangni batrikrikengani gisepon, Achik

Dating platforms are not really optimising love

In the weeks leading up to Valentines Day, dating apps typically see a spike in new users and activity. More profiles are created, more messages

USTM-o Special Talk programme-ko ongata

SHILLONG: University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM)-ni gita Central Auditorium-o Access to Justice and Fundamental Rights katta japan

Haryana CM Saini: Change of land use certs to go online for 10 industrial hubs

Sak 4 MCS officer-rangko IAS-ona radoata

SHILLONG: Sakbri agipi Meghalaya Civil Service (MCS) officer-rangko Select List of 2024-o pangchake Indian Administrative Service (IAS)-ona radoa

Delhi High Court grants bail after 25-month delay, flags concern over prolonged bail pendency

The judge recorded the genuine anguish expressed by counsel for the accused Aman that the bail plea had remained pending for 25 months before the

U.S., Iran to hold new round of nuclear talks in Geneva this week, Swiss government says

After the first discussions, U.S. President Donald Trump warned Tehran that failure to reach an agreement with his administration would be very t

Berkeley Police Continue Their Search For Missing Bengaluru Student, Family Apprehensive

The family of Saketh Sreenivasaiah resides in Srigandada Kaval of Bengaluru city while Saketh left for University of California, Berkeley to take

Shiv Khori Mela : A Spiritual Confluence of Faith and Tradition

Dr Banarsi Lal kvkreasi@gmail.com Reasi district in J&K is considered as the hub of religious places. Every year thousands of devotees across the

Pen, Power, Memoirs and Republic

Vijay Hashia iamvhashia@gmail.com Books are intellectual treasures. They challenge assumptions, broaden understanding and expand the boundaries o

Niranjans Punjabi book Itihaas De Kujh Saakshi Panne released

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 14: Ranjit College of Education Jammu, in collaboration with the Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture & Lan

DC Kathua reviews progress on VAPs under Vibrant Villages Programme-II

Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, Feb 14: Deputy Commissioner Kathua Rajesh Sharma chaired a follow-up meeting today to review the progress achieve

Dr Ranjits innovative Zero Technique revives 83-yr-old patient

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 14: Dr Ranjit Singh, Senior Joint Replacement Surgeon at IVY Hospital, Amritsar, has successfully performed bi

CUJ students participate in JK Science Congress

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 14: Students of the Integrated B.Sc, M.Sc Biotechnology programme (Session 2025-26) from Centre for Molecular

Residential house gutted in fire

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Feb 14: A residential house was completely gutted in fire at village Passar Lower Meer in Panchari, Udhampur Di

From chaos to coaching: How real-time AI is slashing road fatalities on Indian roads

NEW DELHI, Feb 14: As India prepares for the upcoming AI Impact Summit, a quiet revolution is unfolding across its 64-lakh-kilometre road network

Bhopal News: State-Of-The-Art Institutes Fail To Deliver Tertiary Healthcare

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Two state-level high-tech healthcare institutes sanctioned for tertiary care in Bhopal have fallen short of their expect

BC Sub-Plan 2026-27: 51,020.56 Crore Outlay For Inclusive Growth

Backward Classes constitute about 49.55 per cent of the population, as projected from the Smart Pulse Survey based on the 2011 Census. A total of

AI investments may top $200 billion, $90 billion already pledged: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Buggana Terms AP Budget A Bundle Of Lies

Rajendranath pointed out that while the government has boasted of a high growth rate and drawn comparisons with the centre, the corresponding ris

Uttar Pradesh News: Centre Clears 11.56 Km Noida Metro Extension From Sector 142 To Botanical Garden

Lucknow, February 14: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the 11.56 km-long extension corridor of the Noida

Consumer forums cant be sinecures for retired judges: SC

Attapur Police Arrest Man For Damaging Car And Setting Shop On Fire

The complainant, 23-year-old Syed Furkhan runs a second-hand air-conditioner shop at Akber Hills in Attapur. Police said that on February 12 at a

Uttar Pradesh News: Yogi Government Launches Tech Yuva-Samarth Yuva To Train 2.5 Million Youth In AI And Immersive Technologies

Lucknow, February 14: Over the past nine years, the government led by Yogi Adityanath has established a new work culture of development, where th

Uttar Pradesh News: CM Yogi Adityanath Inaugurates Gorakhpurs Fifth Kalyan Mandapam, Calls City A Model Of Development

Gorakhpur, February 14: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said, Today Gorakhpur reflects as a model that demonstrates how development takes place. U

Maha Shivaratri To Witness Immersive Devotion On Sunday

Barricades have been erected to ensure a smooth darshan for devotees. A temporary bridge has been constructed at Pattiseema for the darshan of Bh

Uttar Pradesh Budget 202627 Boosts Religious Tourism With Major Funding For Pilgrimage Site Development

Lucknow, February 14: The Uttar Pradesh government has made special provisions in the Budget 2026-27 for development projects of religious touris

Nepal pushes for accountability

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 14: The death of nine Nepali nationals in an illegal coal mine explosion in East Jaintia Hills has sparked a diplom

PM makes historic touchdown at NEs first emergency airstrip

Guwahati, Feb 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday made a historic touchdown at the Northeasts first Emergency Landing Facility in Assams

Bombay HC Upholds Panvel TDR Premium Rule, Dismisses Developers Challenge

Mumbai, Feb 14: The Bombay High Court has cleared the Maharashtra governments policy allowing developers in Panvel to use a large portion of Tran

Telangana Pharma Hub Gets Centre Of Excellence Status

The PRIP scheme, with an outlay of 5,000 crore till FY 2030, supports R&D across the pharmamedtech lifecycle from early research to product deve

A supporter with a painting of Tarique Rahman, the son of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia

A supporter with a painting of Tarique Rahman, the son of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia and chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP

Langpihs present calm not resolution, warns HSPDP

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 14: The apparent calm in Langpih should not be mistaken for acceptance of status quo, HSPDP president and former Ra

Shillong-bound flight delayed by bomb threat at Kolkata airport

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 14: A handwritten bomb threat discovered in an aircraft lavatory sent a Shillong-bound IndiGo flight into a securit

Drone tourism in Sohra to boost local employment

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 14: In a bid to monetise the states iconic landscapes through technology, the Meghalaya government has launched Exp

Mahashivratri : here faith meets inner strength

In a world filled with noise ,ambition and unrest, MAHASHIVRATRI arrives like a sacred whisper reminding us to slow down, look within and re-disc

Herath.The Kashmiri Pandits Sacred Mahashivratri

A Festival of Faith, History, and Cultural ContinuityJai Shiv Shankara Mahashivratri is celebrated across India as the great night of Lord Shiva,

MP moves Centre, seeks pause on processing cement plant centre

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 14: Shillong Member of Parliament Ricky Andrew J. Syngkon has requested the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest,

People take part in a musical event, organised as part of Valentines Day celebrations, at Khyndai Lad

People take part in a musical event, organised as part of Valentines Day celebrations, at Khyndai Lad on Saturday. (ST)

Taxi drivers seek skill training, call for policy safeguards to bolster tourism

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 14: In a move aimed at strengthening Meghalayas tourism sector, members of the All Khasi Meghalaya Tourist Taxi Dri

9-Year-Old Dies In Accident At Lingojiguda, Father Severely Injured

Police said Vaddagoni Ramesh, 33, was travelling on his bike from Choutuppal to his native village Aregudem along with his daughter Vaddagoni Rih

CPI Stages Stir Against Medical, Pharma, Education Mafia

The demonstrators raised slogans against privatisation of government medical colleges if quality education and medicines are to be provided to th

Maha Kumbhabhishekam Of Kotilingalu At R.K. Beach Today

The event will be the showpiece of Maha Shivaratri celebrations in north Andhra

AIADMK Has Become Branch Office Of BJP: CM

Recalling some unsavoury incidents like the murders in Kodanad estate, the killing of a father and son at the police station in Sathankulam, the

Sarvepalli MLA Brings Krishnapatnam ZP HS Students to APLA

The MLA later hosted lunch for the students at his office in Vijayawada, during which students spoke about their first-hand insights into the fun

U.S. military reports series of airstrikes against Islamic State targets in Syria

U.S. Central Command said in a statement that American aircraft had conducted 10 strikes against more than 30 IS targets between February 3 and F

CUAP Organises AI Workshop In Anantapur

The session witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, owing to the collaborative environment, interactive learning and meaningful discu

Surya Prabha, Kalpavriksha Vahana Sevas Enthral Devotees

At Srinivasa Mangapuram, Sri Kalyana Venkateswara glittered as Srimannarayana on the Surya Prabha Vahanam on the seventh day of Brahmotsavams.

141 Seats Next Time: DK Shivakumar Predicts Bigger Congress Mandate

Speaking at the government program in Haveri, Shivakumar said the Congress had already proved its commitment by implementing the five guarantees

Chairman Races Intensifies Across Five Municipalities In Adilabad

In Asifabad Municipality, the BRS won nine wards, Congress seven and Independents four. Both parties are seeking support from Independents: Repor

Villagers Panicked After Blasts At Brundavan Laboratories

Two large reactors and 22 smaller reactors in the D and E blocks of the company reportedly exploded, leading to a massive blaze: Reports

AP Budget Projects Strong Revenue Growth, Higher Welfare Outlay

Tax revenues showed a sharp upswing under which the states total tax revenue is pegged at Rs.1,90,207.93 crore in 202627, up from Rs.1,54,766.35

2 Held In Kushaiguda Hit-And-Drag Case

Raju and his colleagues pursued the vehicle and intercepted it near the NTR statue signal at HB Colony: Reports

AP Renews Commitment to Gender Equity with Gender Budget

The government highlights 100 per cent women-centric schemes across welfare, education, health, housing, transport and safety.

DU Prof. Charu Gupta bags A.K. Coomaraswamy Prize

Bhujbal Questions Sharad Pawar factionss Haste On Merger Talks

NCP (SP) leader Shashikant Shinde, who had earlier claimed that Ajit Pawar was keen on a merger, said there was little point in discussing it now

L-G: Green Expo at Baansera an example of ecological revival

Russias Alexey Navalny died from dart frog toxin epibatidine, Europe claims

Five European countries said lab tests show a deadly poison in Alexey Navalnys body after his 2024 prison death. They believe Russia is responsib

CM unveils mist spray systems at IGI Airport to check pollution

Elderly man dies after being hit by car in east Delhi

Atishi video row: Delhi Assembly again seeks FIR details from Punjab Police

Ex-minister Pulls Up Police for Playing Hide and Seek With Him

Expressing strong displeasure, Kakani questioned why police had rushed to serve notices on February 10 night insisting on his appearance on Febru

Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings for Sunday, February 15, 2026

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

1,000 Days Of Congress Government: Siddaramaiah Defends Record, Accuses BJP Of False Propoganda

Speaking after inaugurating the governments 1,000-day celebrations and the title deed distribution under Land Guarantee programme for 1 lakh bene

AAP says private schoolsholding back students board exam admit cards, blackmailing parents

Delhi HC acquits man in 2000 robbery case, cites doubt over identity and recovery

Telangana I&PR Handle Crosses 70,000 Followers On X; Officials Credit Bilingual Strategy

The department said the consistent flow of verified information has attracted thousands of new followers and expanded its digital presence: Repor

Cgarh : 3 CoBRA Commandos, Car Driver Killed In Road Mishap

The car carrying five people, including the driver, from Jagdalpur, headquarters of Bastar, to Raipur in Chhattisgarh hit the stationary truck an