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Bengal SIR: DMs have no control over micro-observers, says ECI

Kolkata: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday, February 13, clarified that district magistrates (DMs), who also function as district

Telangana civic poll win shows public trust in Congress: Kharge

New Delhi: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday, February 13, hailed the partys emphatic victory in the municipal elections in Telanga

Telangana HC seeks welfare report on child seized in illegal adoption case

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has directed the state government to submit a report on the welfare of a minor child who was taken into custo

Rahul Gandhi's narrative is fake, stage-managed: Piyush Goyal on impact of US-India deal on farmers

US Military Strikes Another Alleged Drug Boat in Caribbean, Killing 3

A video linked to the post shows a boat moving through the water before exploding in flames

Human deaths in encounter with elephants in Odisha, a cause of concern, says WSO

Odisha toppedhuman deaths in 2024-25 with171 deaths, followed by Jharkhand (87), West Bengal (53), Assam (74) and Tamil Nadu (61), says the envir

How Donald Trump sees the world: It's personal

President Donald Trump's foreign policy is characterized by blunt pronouncements, often framing global relations as a binary of asty versus ice

Ten-month-old Alin Becomes Kerala's Youngest Organ Donor

Alin was declared brain dead on Wednesday afternoon after suffering serious injuries in a road accident in Kottayam on February 5

DLF tops IndexTaps latest HPL rankings

The HPL rankings measure the primary sales performance of projects and rank them on the basis of total sales value and units sold.

Trump's 'Board of Peace' said to have raised first pledges for Gaza

Trump board of peace Gaza: No country has yet publicly committed funds for the Board of Peace's efforts in Gaza. An announcement could come at th

Air India Fined for Flying Airbus Plane Eight Times Without Airworthiness Permit

An Airbus A320 flew passengers between New Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai and Hyderabad on November 24 and November 25 without the mandatory Airworthin

HUL completes acquisition of Zywie ventures; KWIL shares to be traded from Feb. 16

Next Stop Hyderabad': Bandi Sanjay Kumar Praises BJP's Karimnagar Civic Win

Karimnagar MP and Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Friday praised the BJP's victory in the Karimnagar Municipal Corporation elections as hist

Telangana HC pendency rises to 2.33 Lakh cases: Union Law min

Hyderabad: The number of pending cases in the Telangana High Court has risen by 0.82% over the past two years, while pendency in subordinate cour

Trump lauds troops at Fort Bragg; says 'fear' is powerful motivator in difficult Iran talks

Spotify CEO Says Top Developers Haven't Written Code Since December

Spotify's co-CEO reveals top developers have not written code since December, stating that AI was helping with speedy deployments.

Separate talks on Iran and Ukraine-Russia set for Tuesday in Geneva, source says

A U.S. delegation led by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will meet with meet Iranians

Seva Teerth inauguration marks citizen-centric governance: PM Modi

Silence surrounding safe sex must be shattered

It was also heartening to witness the collaboration extended by MSACS and the health minister of Mizoram

Breaking News Live Updates: Radiator blast sparks explosion at Brundavan Laboratories in Telanganas Yadadri

Woman demands Rs 2 crore for bad haircut; after 7-year legal fight, Court orders ITC Maurya Hotel to pay Rs 25 lakh

The Supreme Court has ordered ITC's Maurya Hotel to pay Rs 25 lakh to model Aashna Roy for a ad haircut. The woman had raised a complaint agains

All eyes on party with a difference

BJP, which has ushered in triple-engine sarkar with BMC poll win, must go beyond slogans, focus on results, and fulfil poll promises made to mill

Rahul Gandhi motion off table after Nishikant Dubeys notice, says Kiren Rijiju

Taiwan detects 1 Chinese aircraft, 8 vessels, 1 ship around itself

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense reported detecting Chinese military aircraft and naval vessels near its territorial waters. This comes as T

ED seizes A&N resorts in Rs 500cr scam linked to former Congress MP

NABARD projects 4.88 lakh crore priority sector credit for Rajasthan

Chief Secretary V. Srinivas said the NABARD had carried out credit planning with the preparation of SFP for the next financial year to align fina

Trump says change in power in Iran would be the best thing that could happen

Washington: President Donald Trump has said that a change in power in Iran would be the best thing that could happen as the US administration wei

Spoken reputation of a judicial officer important to maintain public faith: SC

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IMF discussing electricity tariffs revisions with Pakistan

The IMF is in discussions with Pakistan regarding proposed electricity tariff revisions, emphasizing that the burden should not fall on lower-inc

Ola Electric suffers in Q3; A helmet made for women rider

Despite a dip in revenue, the Bhavish Aggarwal-led firm managed to narrow its net loss for the quarter to Rs 487 crore compared with Rs 564 crore

Conscious Vaastu: Navigating 2026s Accelerated Energy Cycle

When we talk about Vaastu and energy alignment, most people think only about the energy of their space. But personal energy is even more importan

U.S. used Anthropic's Claude during theVenezuela raid: report

The United States captured President Nicolas Maduro in an audacious raid and whisked him to New York to face drug-trafficking charges early in Ja

Aviation Watchdog Puts Stricter Breath Analyser Test Norms In Place For Pilots

Aviation safety regulator DGCA has put in place stricter breath analyser test requirements for pilots, wherein those found repeatedly violating t

Show respect to Jr Dagar Bandhu, SC tells A R Rahman

Indore News: Man Loses 3 Lakh While Trying To Activate Credit Card

Indore (Madhya Pradesh): A man was reportedly duped of Rs 2.99 lakh by cyber fraudsters after he clicked on a malicious link to activate his new

Return of millions of Afghans from Pakistan and Iran pushes Afghanistan to brink, UN warns

Millions of Afghans are returning from Pakistan and Iran, straining Afghanistan's resources. The UN refugee agency states this unprecedented infl

Expelled Over Teachers' Meme, Court Allows Student To Take Class 10 Exam

The Supreme Court on Friday allowed a minor boy, rusticated from a school in Indore for allegedly circulating an objectionable meme concerning te

Masked-prowler video tops sheriff's list of clues to Nancy Guthrie abduction

The Sheriff said release of the video, which took days to retrieve and reassemble from discarded digital data likely left unarchived on Google se

After Victory, BNP Pushes for Sheikh Hasina's Extradition From India

Hasina, who has been living in exile in New Delhi since her ouster, was sentenced to death in absentia by a special tribunal in November 2025 for

Indore News: DAVV To Hold Convocation In Rush Hour

Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV) is set to hold its convocation ceremony under an unusually tight schedule this year,

T.N. introduces baby care kits for low birth weight infants

The scheme is aimed at reducing infant mortality and morbidity, and improving nutritional outcomes among babies; the monthly kits comprise iron,

Mumbai Coastal Road North Project: 348 Trees In Versova To Be Felled, Including 80 Inside Nana Nani Park, Sparking Residents Anger

Mumbai, Feb 13: As part of the Mumbai Coastal Road (MCRP) North Project, 348 trees in Versova are set to be affected, including 80 inside Nana Na

Trump threatens executive order to impose new voting rules ahead of midterms as Republicans face losses

President Trump threatened to bypass Congress and issue an executive order for nationwide voter ID laws ahead of the midterm elections. This move

Anyone Who Comes to TVK Rally Carry Their Own Coffin: AIADMK Leader

The deceased, identified as Suraj, a 37-year-old silver-related labourer residing in Salem's Sevvaipettai area, collapsed during the rally and wa

US refiner Valero to import up to 6.5 million barrels of Venezuelan crude in March, sources say

Valero Energy plans to import significant Venezuelan crude oil in March. This move could position Valero as the leading foreign refiner of Venezu

Hong Kong University Expels Student Who Called for Fire Accountability

Miles Kwan, a politics student, was detained for two nights by the city's national security police last year for seditious intent after handing o

Indian Man Pleads Guilty In Foiled Murder Plot Against Khalistani Terrorist

An Indian national has pleaded guilty in the United States to orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot aimed at assassinating a US citizen and Khalis

You must let elected govts function, SC advises Himachal Pradesh high court

BJP hints at fielding three candidates for Rajya Sabha election from Odisha

BJP does not have requisite numbers in the State Assembly to ensure the election of third candidate to Upper House of Parliament

Indore Water Tragedy: A Family Mourns Death Of Girl, 2, After Many Prayers

How can we forget the moments we spent with our child? asks the grieving father of two-year-old Siya Prajapati, one of the youngest patients to d

Trump calls Iran regime change best thing as US continues negotiations over nuclear deal

BNP thanks PM Modi for congratulations after landslide victory in Bangladesh

Bangladesh's BNP party celebrates a significant victory in recent polls. Party spokesperson Sayrul Kabir Khan declared it a triumph for democracy

Elephant trunk whiskers give keen sense of touch, study finds

Unlike rodent whiskers, elephant whiskers have hollow tubules at the base and vary in stiffness along their length, with tips as soft as rubber a

Thousands rally in support of Nepal's former king and call for monarchy's return

Thousands of supporters welcomed Nepal's former king, Gyanendra Shah, at Kathmandu airport, chanting for the restoration of the monarchy. The pea

U.S. waives Venezuela oil sanctions as Trump signals visit

The Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control granted general licenses to BP, Chevron, Eni, Repsol and Shell authorising transaction

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Trump Says He's Sending Second Aircraft Carrier to the Mideast as He Seeks Iran Deal

The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier, is being sent from the Caribbean Sea to the Mideast to join other warships and mili

ICE plans $38 billion expansion of US detention centers under Trump administration

Federal immigration officials are planning a significant expansion of detention capacity, aiming for 92,600 beds by November. This involves conve

Arundhati Roy Pulls Out of Berlin Film Festival Over Gaza Row

Roy said that she was shocked and disgusted by responses from Wenders and other jury members to a question about the Palestinian territory at a p

Trump Threatens To Order Election Reforms Ahead Of Midterms

US President Donald Trump on Friday threatened to try to bypass Congress and force new voting laws ahead of the November midterm elections, where

Amazons Ring ends Flock Safety partnership amid privacy concerns

The decision follows backlash over a Super Bowl advertisement promoting Rings Search Party feature, which critics said fuelled fears of a dystopi

US military says it struck a vessel in Caribbean, killing three

The U.S. military reported striking a vessel in the Caribbean on Friday, resulting in three fatalities. This action is part of the Trump administ

Pannun Murder Plot: Accused Nikhil Gupta Pleads Guilty in US

Gupta was extradited to the US from the Czech Republic in June 2024 and had made his first appearance in Manhattan federal court before Magistrat

Iran regime change could be 'best thing', says Trump; hints at 'tremendous power soon' in Middle East

President Trump expressed openness to regime change in Iran, stating it would be the best outcome, while the Pentagon dispatched a second aircraf

NIA Court sentences LeT duo to 15 years for assisting Pakistani terrorists in Jammu & Kashmir

Two overground workers for Pakistan Army-backed Lashkar-e-Taiba have been sentenced to 15 years imprisonment for aiding a Pakistani terrorist who

US military preparing for potentially weeks-long Iran operations

The U.S. military is preparing for sustained operations against Iran, potentially lasting weeks, if President Trump orders an attack. This planni

US readies weeks-long military campaign against Iran amid rising tensions

The planning signals a potentially more serious conflict than previous limited strikes, including last years Midnight Hammer operation

Trump says regime change in Iran may be best thing as US deploys second aircraft carrier

With Gulf nations bracing for possible regional escalation, Iran faces mounting domestic pressure as families begin mourning protest victims.

9 Fascinating secrets about New York City you might not know

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FICCI FLO JKL felicitates trailblazer women achievers in Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 13: On the occasion of National Womens Day, FICCI FLO Jammu, Kashmir & Ladakh Chapter hosted the 5th Edition o

Crisil Foundation organizes FLCs in Leh

Excelsior correspondent LEH, Feb 13: As part of FLW-2026 celebrations, Foundation conducted Financial Literacy Camps (FLCs) across Leh district f

ET Now Global Business Summit 2026: 'Reforms push with conviction, not out of compulsion,' says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted his government's commitment to reforms for Viksit Bharat. He contrasted these with past crisis-driven ch

SBI pays tribute to Haryana Cop, credits insurance money to nominees account

Excelsior Correspondent CHANDIGARH, Feb 13: State Bank of India (SBI) today expressed profound grief over the untimely demise of Jagdish Prasad,

Major opportunities for AI in jobs and governance, says MeitY Secretary S. Krishnan

India is focusing on providing AI infrastructure that will spur development of applications, promoting electronics manufacturing with a thrust on

Opposition steps up attack on Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri over Epstein Files

Slogans were raised in the Lok Sabha demanding the resignation of the Minister

BNP thanks India for recognising Bdesh election verdict, hopes for stronger bilateral ties

DHAKA, Feb 13: The BNP on Friday thanked India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for recognising the verdict of Bangladeshs general elections and

CRPF organises Volleyball tourney

Excelsior Sports Correspondent RAMBAN, Feb 13: The CRPF 84 Battalion organised the Shaheed Mushtaq Ahmed Memorial Volleyball Tournament 2026 at C

Black Day: Remembering Beyond Rituals

Col Satish Singh Lalotra slalotra4729@gmail.com World over, nation states have had certain days in their long history of evolution that would alw

Bhopal News: Labour Department May Be Named Shram Shakti

LaborBhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The name of the labor department is likely to be changed soon and could be rechristened as Shram Shakti Department.

Love Aaj Kal : Millennials, Gen Z and Gen Alpha

Ankit Sharma ankit.cloudnine@gmail.com Valentines Day is celebrated as a days to express love. Traditionally, it marked the courage to express af

FTAs show increased global confidence in India: PM Modi

Trump says change in power in Iran would be best thing that could happen

The U.S. President confirmed that hes deploying a second aircraft carrier group to West Asia for potential military action against Iran

EC names special observers for SIR drive in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu

Several yrs after approval, revision of Jammu Master Plan 2032 still under consideration

City continues to expand, statutory blueprint stagnates Inputs pending from Revenue, Forest Deptts: CM Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Feb 13: Despite rapi

Speaker asks Govt to amend law if existing provisions to check adulteration are toothless

Both Treasury, Oppn benches voice concern Minister acknowledges certain shortcomings but lists steps taken by Govt Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Feb 13:

Uproar as BJP MLA says 90 pc land encroachments made by Kashmiris

J&K shouldnt be divided on such grounds: Itoo Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 13: The Legislative Assembly today witnessed uproar after BJP ML

JKCL set for strategic disinvestment, approval granted for complete sale: Govt

Suhail Bhat Srinagar, Feb 13: The Government today said that Jammu and Kashmir Cements Limited (JKCL) is undergoing strategic disinvestment and h

Bureaucracy not interested in working for welfare of JK people: Sham

PMs schemes being sabotaged Avtar Bhat JAMMU, Feb 13: Taking Bureaucracy to task, BJP MLA from Jammu North and former Minister, Sham Lal Sharma a

JJM liability worth Rs 1500 cr pending, 1000 posts in JSD referred to JKSSB: Rana

Assembly passes grants for JSD, Forest, Tribal Affairs Depts Rs 430 cr approved for flood damaged works Gopal Sharma JAMMU, Feb 13: Minister for