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TG Minister Thummala Calls On AP CM Naidu

The Telangana minister raised the issues of roads in common border areas, irrigation projects and railway lines and called for their completion i

Aggrieved Sportspersons demand review of provisional selection list

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 16: Outstanding sportspersons who were not selected in the recently notified provisional selection list

Planning Paralysis Hurts Jammu

The unfolding delay in finalising the statutory framework for urban growth in Jammu has become a defining governance failure with long-term conse

World No 1 Para Archers name missing from selection list

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 16: Rakesh Kumar, World No 1 Para Archer and Arjuna Awardee from Natali village, Katra, has expressed d

Hardeep wins Mens singles title at J&K Open Tennis Cship

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 16: The J&K Open Men & Women Tennis Championship 2025-26 concluded on a high note with thrilling perfor

Sham Lal lays foundation stone for Modern Cricket Playfield

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 16: In a major boost to sports infrastructure in Jammu North, MLA Jammu North, Sham Lal Sharma, today l

T-20 Cricket tourney concludes

Excelsior Sports Correspondent RAJOURI, Feb 16: The T-20 Cricket Tournament concluded today at District Police Lines (DPL) Rajouri with enthusias

Day-2: J&K reach 198/5 against Bengal in Ranji Trophy semi-final

*Auqib takes fifer; Samad, Paras slam splendid fifties Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 16: Mohammed Shami bowled a couple of incisive s

J&K will be free of violence by 2029, situation improving gradually: Shah

80 pc issues in JK, NE, Maoist-hit areas under control Eliminating cyber-terrorism, drug-free India priorities Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Feb 16: Unio

3 killed, including suspect, in shooting at hockey rink in U.S.s Rhode Island

Pawtucket Chief Tina Goncalves told reporters that three other victims are hospitalised in critical condition

RTGS Meet: CM Calls For Simplifying Laws To Help People Access Services Easily

Naid held a review meeting on Real Time Governance System with the senior officials at Undavalli in Guntur district on Monday. He called for the

Pahalgam attack victims kin to get Govt job in Pune

MUMBAI, Feb 16: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday directed the Pune civic chief to induct Asawari Jagdale, daughter of Pa

Amit Shah presents 13th report of Parliamentary Official Language Committee to president

NEW DELHI, Feb 16: Union Home Minister Amit Shah presented the 13th report of the Parliamentary Official Language Committee to President Droupadi

Only 44 IT staff considered for Common IT Service, over 1,000 allege irregularities

Suhail Bhat SRINAGAR, Feb 16: Serious irregularities and alleged favouritism have been flagged in the framing and implementation of the Informati

Unemployment rises slightly to 5 pc in Jan: Govt Survey

Joblessness up in both rural, urban areas NEW DELHI, Feb 16: The rate of unemployment in the country among persons aged 15 years and above rose s

Improving timely credit access to MSMEs remains key policy priority: RBI Guv

MUMBAI, Feb 16 : RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Monday said improving access to timely and adequate formal credit for MSMEs remains a key policy

England beat Italy by 24 runs

KOLKATA, Feb 16:Italy fought hard until the end but England clinched a 24-run victory to book their berth in the Super Eights of the T20 World Cu

Rajnath Inaugurates Missile Integration Facility at BEL, Flags Off Akash Regiment Combat systems

NEW DELHI, Feb 16: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday inaugurated a state-of-the-art Missile Integration Facility at Bharat Electronics Lim

Currency in circulation at record Rs 40 lakh cr despite rise in UPI transactions: SBI Report

NEW DELHI, Feb 16: Even as digital payments scale new peaks, currency in circulation (CiC) in India has surged to an all-time high of nearly Rs 4

HC pulls up Govt for delay in PIL on ST status, warns of action

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 16: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh today pulled up the UT Government for failing to file its res

Bhajan Clubbing Emerges As Viral Alternative To Conventional Nightlife

The innovative concept drew more than 2000 attendees, predominantly youth, to its most recent event in Visakhapatnam.

CEA: Tech adoption must align with mass employability

Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran stated that AI's impact on India's demographic advantage hinges on current decisions, urging coordina

3 Killed, Including Suspect, In Shooting At A Rhode Island Hockey Rink

Authorities said they believe the shooting was a targeted attack stemming from a family dispute.

Cong disassociates, but Aiyar says unlike Rahul friends, he is with party

Mani Shankar Aiyar hit back at the Congress after the party dissociated itself from his prediction of a Left victory in Kerala. Aiyar asserted hi

T20 World Cup: Rashid Khan becomes first cricketer to take 700 wickets in T20s

The Afghanistan skipper achieved the feat during the 16th over in the first innings when he dismissed Muhammad Arfan by a hit-wicket

Hyderabad Youth Gear Up For Lent With New Habits, Digital Detox

Many young Christians in Hyderabad say they are preparing for Lent in personal and practical ways. Some see it as a time to reset habits.

From robots in healthcare to drones scanning crops, it's India story at work

Fifty years ago | Campaign in China initiated by Mao

India in talks with 30+ nations to curb AI misuse: Ashwini Vaishnaw

A hundred years ago | Leagues anti-malaria campaign

Police Respond To Reports Of Shooting At Rhode Island Rink; Multiple Injured

Police are responding to reports of multiple people hurt in a shooting at a Rhode Island ice rink where a youth hockey game was scheduled.

2 dead in Pawtucket shooting today: What happened at Dennis M. Lynch Arena ice rink in Pawtucket, Rhode Island?

Pawtucket Rhode Island shooting: Two people are dead, including the suspected gunman, and four others are hospitalized after a shooting today at

India must use AI to make governance efficient, citizen-centric: Anthropic CEO

Unemployment in India rises slightly to 5% in January: Government survey

The UR (unemployment rate) or joblessness recorded a marginal increase in January in both rural and urban areas, showed the latest Periodic Labou

First Class X Board exam must under 2-test system, says CBSE

CBSE mandates all Class X students to take the first board exam under the new two-exam system starting 2026. Missing three or more subjects in th

Madhira To Be Developed As Model Municipality: Bhatti

Development, welfare, and transparency, these three principles will guide us in providing better governance to the people of Madhira. Every promi

Zelensky Warns Of New Russian Strikes Ahead Of Geneva Peace Talks

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday that Ukrainian intelligence showed more Russian attacks on energy targets lay ahead and that such str

T20 World Cup 2026: Fall of the Titans How Did Australia Get It So Wrong?

T20 World Cup 2026: The 2021 champions stand on the brink of elimination from the group stages itself. But, how?

M.P. Assemblys Budget Session begins with uproar over Indore deaths during Governors address

The days proceedings commenced with the singing of six stanzas of the national song Vande Matram in accordance with the Union Ministry of Home Af

Cyber Cops Warn Of Ramzan Donation, Shopping Scams

V. Arvind Babu, DCP (Cybercrime), said scammers create fake websites, WhatsApp messages, Instagram pages and QR codes claiming to collect money f

American Idol Season 24 release time, schedule and how to watch new episode tonight: Global streaming timings worldwide

American Idol Season 24 release time, schedule and how to watch new episode tonight explains when Season 24 episode four airs on ABC and Hulu. Au

Assam Cong neta 'quits'; Gandhis as well as Himanta try to woo him

Assam Congress faces internal turmoil as campaign chief Bhupen Borah resigns, citing neglect. Party leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, are scrambli

Engineering Dropout Among 3 Held With Cocaine

A private bus operator and driver who allegedly assisted in transportation, and a ridehailing app driver who delivered parcels, have also been na

10 Indian students make their mark at global nuclear technology programme in Russia

You have 5-7 years to develop 6th gen aero engines: Rajnaths challenge for DRDO scientists

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has urged DRDO scientists to develop a 6th generation aero engine for fighter aircraft within 5-7 years, emphasizi

Subharti University Wins Strikers Cup 2026; Tournament Showcases Rising Standard Of College Football

New Delhi: The Strikers Cup 2026 concluded successfully at the Delhi Police Grounds, bringing together 24 colleges and over 600 student-athletes

Priest Gets Life-term for Murder of Devotee

Krishna was arrested after police gathered technical and circumstantial evidence, leading to his conviction.

East Bengal Hammer NorthEast United 3-0 In ISL Opener As Ezzejjari Stars With Brace At Salt Lake Stadium

East Bengal kicked off their ISL campaign in emphatic fashion with a commanding 3-0 victory over NorthEast United at the Salt Lake Stadium, deliv

Siddaramaiah camp to take 27 MLAs abroad 'to counter DKS push for CLP meeting'

A foreign tour by Congress legislators aligned with CM Siddaramaiah has intensified a power struggle with Deputy CM DK Shivakumar over a rumored

Bhopal News: Congress To Lay Siege To Assembly On February 24

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Congress state president Jitu Patwari has demanded that the chief minister either seek the resignation of three minister

MP News: Massive Turnout At Health And Awareness Camp On MP Gajendra Singh Patel Birthday

Sendhwa (Madhya Pradesh): On the occasion of birthday of Lok Sabha MP Gajendra Singh Patel, a massive health and awareness camp and nutrition dis

Actor Trisha Condemns BJP Leader's Remark

Trisha posted on her social media, a legal communique in the wake of Nagenthran's comments linking her to Vijay while trying to criticise the act

Peace Panels Key to Crime-free Hyderabad: Sajjanar

Broadening the scope of public safety, the meeting also called for collective initiatives to combat cybercrime and eradicate the menace of drugs

Kharge Committee Submits Report On Pune Land Deal Involving Parth Pawar's Firm

The Kharge Committee, set up to probe the controversial 40-acre land deal in Pune, has submitted its report to the state government. Headed by ad

Navy creates MILAN village in Vizag to welcome naval delegates from 70 countries

India is hosting a grand International Fleet Review and MILAN Exercise in Visakhapatnam, welcoming naval personnel from over 70 nations. A specia

Bharat Sindhu MSME Park Phase-1 Completed: MLA Kotamreddy Sridhar Reddy

The industrial park was named Bharat Sindhu MSME Park as the initiative was conceptualised when Operation Sindoor by Indian Army was underway.

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MBVV Crime Branch Nabs MCOCA Accused Wanted For 6 Years In Solapur Robbery Case

Mira-Bhayandar: Crime Detection Branch Cell4 of the Mira-Bhayandar, Vasai-Virar (MBVV) Police Commissionerate has successfully arrested an accuse

Congress Wins Nirmal, Gains In Other Municipalities

In Nirmal municipality, Congress members Appala Kavya and Appala Ganesh Chakravarthi were elected chairperson and vice-chairperson respectively.

RailTel Hosts AI-Driven Healthcare Panels At India AI Impact Summit 2026 In Delhi

RailTel Corporation of India Ltd., a Navratna CPSE under the Ministry of Railways curated and hosted two important panel discussions on Artificia

Nepalese Woman Held in Jabalpur for Burglaries in Hyderabad

Police tracked the fleeing accused to the Rupedia border, where they were apprehended just before crossing into Nepal.

Robert Duvall movies and TV shows: 60+ years, 90+ credits and Oscar glory how did the Godfather stars death at 95 mark the end of a legendary career?

Robert Duvall movies and TV shows: Robert Duvall built a 60+ year career with 90+ movie and TV credits before his death at 95. The Oscar-winning

South Mumbai Traffic Nightmare Today: Road Closures, Parking Bans For Indo-French Summit

Thousands of office-goers and daily commuters heading to South Mumbai on Tuesday, February 17, are likely to endure long delays and last-mile har

90,000 Govt Staff to Be on Census 2027 Work in State

A conference of district collectors will be convened shortly to sensitise them about timelines, responsibilities and detailed operational plannin

Revanths Support-Women Policy Clicks

13 women leaders elected in open seats; women to head 70 urban local bodies; BRS backed one woman

Three-Day Hindavi Swarajya Mahotsav Begins At Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's Birthplace In Junnar

A grand celebration of the 'Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Birth Anniversary - Hindavi Swarajya Mahotsav' is being organised at the birthplace of th

Quote of the Day by Haruki Murakami: 'Life is a lot more fragile than we think'inspiring quotes by the famous Norwegian Wood author

Haruki Murakami's quote, Life is a lot more fragile than we think. So you should treat others in a way that leaves no regrets. Fairly, and if pos

Indias federalism is in need of a structural reset

There is a need for balanced federalism in the form of autonomous States, an efficient Union, and accountable governance

Cabinet Clears 10,154-Crore KasaraManmad 3rd & 4th Line Project To Decongest MumbaiHowrah Route

The Union Cabinet has approved the construction of the third and fourth railway lines between Kasara and Manmad in Maharashtra, a major capacity-

A budgetary signal as banks cannot bear it all

There is an attempt in Budget 2026 to rebalance Indias financial system by moving risks away from banks and into markets

Only Stalin can consolidate INDIA bloc to help Rahul become PM: Mani Shankar Aiyar

The Congress leader quotes Dr. Ambedkar to explain his estrangement from the Congress. I am not a part of the whole; I am a part apart, he says.

Word of the day: Skiddo

Skiddoo is a slang verb that means to leave quickly or go away. It became popular in the early 1900s and is believed to come from the word skedad

FedEx To Develop First Dedicated Cargo Hub At Navi Mumbai International Airport; Ground Breaking On Wednesday In Presence Of CM Devendra Fadnavis

Mumbai: Global logistics giant FedEx is set to formalise its footprint in Maharashtra with its first dedicated cargo hub at the Navi Mumbai Inter

Cities of debt: On the Urban Challenge Fund

ULBs need more administrative capacity before they can tap the market

Transatlantic strains: On Europe and the U.S.

Europe should engage with the wider world to reduce dependence on the U.S.

Transitioning to green steel

The technology exists, the green premium is manageable, and there is market readiness

Congress Launches 'Talent Hunt' To Select Spokespersons In Madhya Pradesh

After the Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan, the Congress in Madhya Pradesh has now announced the launch of a Talent Hunt Programme to recruit a new batch

TN Cong seeks action against party MP Manickam Tagore for putting DMK ties under 'strain'

Tamil Nadu Congress chief K Selvaperunthagai met Mallikarjun Kharge in Bengaluru, submitting a report on recent discord with DMK. The friction ar

Maha CM Fadnavis stays minority tags issued hours after Ajit Pawar's death

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis has stayed minority status certificates for at least 75 educational institutes following allegations of irregula

Quote of the day by Thucydides: 'The secret to happiness is...' - life lessons by Greek historian and father of scientific history on freedom, courage, and how to be happy

Quote of the day by Thucydides: Ancient historian Thucydides' timeless wisdom connects happiness, freedom, and courage. His quote highlights that

Inclusive politics in an age of division

Voting is not only about endorsing ideas; it is also about ensuring representation

Greater Chennai Corporation unveils first Climate Budget, plans outlay of 7,200 crore

According to the report, the civic body has earmarked 3,190.61 crore towards capital expenditure for FY 2025-26; out of this amount, 1,341.2 cror

Robert Duvall cause of death at 95: How did The Godfather and Apocalypse Now Oscar-winning Hollywood legend die?

Robert Duvall cause of death: Acting legend Robert Duvall has died at 95. He passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026, at his home in Virginia

India moving from efficiency-driven to resilience-driven globalisation, says KPMG India CEO

India aims for strategic sovereignty through global integration. Leaders emphasize resilience without isolation. This involves diversified supply

CM Release Economic Survey

The Survey not only highlights the performance of the State's economy, it also indicates areas of concern that need to be addressed to reach the

'Action against Iran is 'weeks, not months' away': Graham reveals US strategy as he visits Israel

National conference on Tech and AI in Veterinary Medicine kicks off in Chennai

Public Health Emergency Operation Centre Set Up at Rs 5 Cr

The command control centre set up by the health department would coordinate between both the Centre and the state government in its functioning,

With Indus Water Treaty in abeyance, Jammu and Kashmir plans to harness river waters

The J&K government hasmade aproposal to enable year-round navigation on the Wular lake by maintaining a minimum depth of water, which was not pos

57-year-old Man mistakenly throws 20 gold bars worth $142,000 into trash, authorities rush to recover them

A 57-year-old man in Torre Lapillo, Puglia, mistakenly threw away 20 gold bars worth approximately 120,000 while cleaning his home. Believing the