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Dr Jitendra addresses Thiruvananthapuram meet, traces Indias journey from civilisational resilience to technology leadership

Excelsior Correspondent THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, Feb 28 : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, PMO,

ICAI announces new office bearers

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 28: The Jammu & Kashmir Branch of the Northern India Regional Council (NIRC) of the Institute of Chartered Acc

October Mansion presents The Himalayan Panchatantra

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 28: The restored October Mansion in the Himalayan foothills opened its doors for an immersive evening of craft

Madhya Pradesh Police Trainees' Reel Sparks Storm, Show-Cause Notices Issued

The obsession with creating reels inside the police force refuses to fade and has landed six newly recruited constables in serious trouble.

Pakistan knocked out of T20 WC despite win against Sri Lanka; NZ enter semis

PALLEKELE, Feb 28: Pakistan were on Saturday knocked out of the T20 World Cup despite winning against Sri Lanka by five runs in their Super Eight

Against digital tide, 21-year-old turns to clay

Mahpara Bisati/Mohd Saqib SRINAGAR, Feb 28: At an age when most graduates polish CVs for corporate jobs or pursue digital careers, 21-year-old Mu

Hebrew University cancels studies for coming week, Indian students safe

JERUSALEM, Feb 28 : Amid escalating tensions after Israel and the US launched joint strikes on Iran and frequent siren alerts, the Hebrew Univers

Can J&Ks Ranji triumph heal old wounds?

Jammu and Kashmir achieved a historic Ranji Trophy victory, thrashing favorites Karnataka in a remarkable Cinderella story. This triumph offers a

The Haryana Model: Leadership, Governance and Sustainable Growth

Dr Raj Nehru In the ancient treatise Arthashastra, sage Kautilya (Chanakya) declared: In the happiness of his subjects lies the kings happiness;

The Purna-kumbha at the Doorway

Lalit Gupta lalitguptajammu@gmail.com With my mothers passing in 1984, I lost not only her sandalwood-scented presence; convivial, self-assured,

Raincoat no longer waterproof? Scientist explains how to fix it

You pull on your rain jacket, step out into the storm, and within half an hour your undershirt is soaked. The jacket you purchased as waterproof

Why waking early will not make you more successful

At 5am, social media fills with proof that the early risers have already won the day. Cold plunges. Journals. Sunrise runs. Productivity gurus in

Constitutional morality finally comes down to justice without fear or favour, Kapil Sibal at Justice Unplugged 2026

There is complete breakdown of constitutional machinery, says senior advocate Kapil Sibalin conversation with N. Ram, Director of The Hindu Group

Israel-Iran war buzz may weigh on Indian markets, weak opening likely

NEW DELHI, Feb 28: Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are likely to cast a shadow on global equity markets, including Indias Dalal S

T20 World Cup: India vs West Indies A Chapter Will Be Closed in Kolkata Today

T20 World Cup 2026, India vs West Indies: There is a first for everything. There will be a first in Kolkata today.

Gold, silver prices likely to surge as war escalates

NEW DELHI, Feb 28: Gold and silver prices are expected to open sharply higher on Monday as escalating tensions between Israel and Iran push inves

GAIL to invest 1,736 cr in wind power project in Maharashtra

NEW DELHI, Feb 28: State-owned gas utility GAIL (India) Ltd will invest Rs 1,736.25 crore in setting up a wind power project in Maharashtra that

Tier 3-5 towns to grow twice as fast as metro peers driven by higher disposable incomes

NEW DELHI, Feb 28: Highways and highstreets are emerging as the new demand engines and the 3Fs fuel, food and fashion are driving tier 3-5 town

Global oil prices to rise as US, Israel launch massive attack on Iran

NEW DELHI, Feb 28: Oil prices are expected to rise due to the massive combat operation launched by the US and Israel on Iran which brings the Str

Why did the US and Israel attack Iran and what happens next?

US-Israel strikes on Iran have sharply escalated Middle East tensions, with reports of top leadership casualties and swift Iranian retaliation. H

Dubai Says Drone Debris Causes Fire At Burj Al Arab Hotel

Dubai authorities said debris from an intercepted drone caused a fire at the city's famed luxury hotel the Burj Al Arab, according to a statement

MLA Bishnah calls on LG

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 28: Dr. Rajeev Kumar Bhagat, Member of Legislative Assembly from Bishnah called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj S

Madhya Pradesh Slashes Temple Renovation Budget by Two-Thirds In 3 Years

At a time when Madhya Pradesh speaks proudly of its two Jyotirlingas, four Shakti Peeths, and thousands of ancient temples radiating spiritual en

DyCM calls for strict monitoring, quality execution of projects

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 28: Reiterating Governments zero-tolerance policy against quality compromise, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder C

HC warns against forum shopping, declines to entertain CRPF cops plea

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 28: Reiterating that territorial jurisdiction cannot depend upon the convenience or residence of a litigant, t

LG inaugurates 2nd Sikh Cricket Premier League at JU

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 28: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today inaugurated the second edition of the Sikh Cricket Premier Le

Fruit, vegetable prices rise during Ramadan, Govt unconcerned

Nawshaba Iqbal SRINAGAR, Feb 28: Fruit and vegetable prices have surged across Kashmir with the onset of Ramadan, triggering concern over rising

Ladakh Admin allocates departments to IAS officers

Excelsior Correspondent LEH, Feb 28: The Union Territory Administration of Ladakh has allocated departments to IAS officers in the interest of sm

Iran Guards say targeted Israeli bases, Defence Ministry in new wave of attacks

Israels emergency service Magen David Adom reported on February 28, that an Iranian missile strike injured 21 people in the area of Tel Aviv, inc

DC Reasi reviews development works in Katra; Inspects civic & health facilities

Excelsior correspondent KATRA, Feb 28: Deputy Commissioner Reasi, Kumar Abhishek, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting at the Spiritual G

J&K outclass heavyweight Karnataka, claim maiden Ranji Trophy title

291-run first innings lead helps take crown *Qamran, Lalotra hit tons, Auqib takes 5 wickets HUBBALLI, Feb 28: Jammu and Kashmir scripted an extr

Feat will inspire young athletes to dream big: PM

NEW DELHI, Feb 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Jammu and Kashmir cricket team on Saturday for its first-ever Ranji Trophy win

J&Ks finest hour has arrived: LG

Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Feb 28: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has extended his heartiest congratulations to the Jammu & Kashmir Cricket

Peace, progress, prosperity driving force of new J&K: HM

NEW DELHI, Feb 28: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday congratulated Jammu and Kashmir cricket team for winning maiden Ranji Trophy title,

DC reviews progress under District CAPEX Budget

Excelsior Correspondent KUPWARA, Feb 28: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Shrikant Suse, today chaired a review meeting to assess progress under

CM announces Rs 2 cr reward, Govt Jobs

Excelsior Correspondent HUBBALLI (KARNATAKA), Feb 28: In a moment that will be etched in the sporting history of Jammu and Kashmir, the J&K crick

DC Kathua visits Lakhanpur, reviews infrastructure, assets available for SANJY 2026

Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, Feb 28: Deputy Commissioner Kathua, Rajesh Sharma, today visited Lakhanpur to take a detailed review of the statu

DC chairs NCORD meeting, directs administration to intensify war on drugs

Excelsior correspondent SAMBA, Feb 28: To strengthen the districts fight against the drug menace, Deputy Commissioner Samba Ayushi Sudan convened

Dubai Airport Confirms 4 Injured In Incident As Iran Continues Strikes

Dubai airport, the world's busiest for international traffic, was damaged and four staff were injured in an incident, it said on Saturday followi

'Khamenei is dead, all signs': Netanyahu drops bombshell claim after IDF hits Iranian leadership

Iran official warns of mental warfare after Israeli reports of Khamenei's death

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that he was not in a position to confirm Israeli reports of the death of Irans Supreme Leader Ali Kh

Shankarlal Goenka gets filmfare award at Guwahati event

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 28: Shankarlal Goenka, a doyen of cinema in Northeast, was conferred the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award during

European cavers visit MLCU, interact with VC, students

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 28: Martin Luther Christian University (MLCU) recently hosted three renowned European caversSimon Brooks, David Coo

Constitutional thinking has to start from home, says S. Muralidhar at Justice Unplugged 2026

Indians do not allow constitutional provisions to influence personal behaviour, says former Orissa HC Chief JusticeatThe HinduJustice Unplugged 2

The Fashion and Lifestyle Exhibition is under way at Courtyard by Marriott following its successful launch

The Fashion and Lifestyle Exhibition is under way at Courtyard by Marriott following its successful launch, in the city on Saturday. Organised by

Khamenei, One Of The Most Evil People In History, Is Dead: Donald Trump

Hours after the US-Israel's joint military operation, US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah was dead.

Awareness drive against child marriage concludes in Dawki

From Our Correspondent JOWAI, Feb 28: A three-day awareness campaign on the prevention of child marriage concluded at Dawki under the Amlarem Sub

870 GH farmers supply 150 MT ginger, turmeric through direct market linkage

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 28: A total of 150 metric tonnes of ginger and turmeric have been procured from Garo Hills under a direct market li

Jowai vendors give JHADC two weeks to fix stall allotment issue

From Our Correspondent JOWAI, Feb 28: The Jaintia Tribal Traders Association (JTTA) has given the Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council (JHAD

Cheque Fully Paid Before First Hearing, No Case: HC

The petitioner contended that he paid had the amount after receipt of the statutory notice and before the first date of hearing.

Saving Telangana's Heritage: Activists Demand More ASI-Protected Monuments

The demand comes against the backdrop of up to eight heritage structures being added to the ASI protected list in other states

When Algorithms Decide Sentences and Fly Planes: The Growing Debate Over AI Liability

AI systems learn from historical data

Rabuga Achik Artist: Painting Memory to Preserve Garo Culture and Songsarek Tradition

By Jairaj Chhetry In a quiet village shaped by tradition, landscape, and collective life, Rabuga Achik Artist (Rabuga Marak) was born into a cult

2-Month-Old Baby Girl Found Dead in Water Tub in Nagarkurnool; Murder Suspected

Preliminary inquiries revealed that one Neelamma had disputes with her husband for the past few months

Supreme leader In Good Health, Ayatollah Khamnei's Representative In India Rubbishes Reports Of His Death

Representative of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, in India, Dr Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, said,

Lift Plunges From Bhopal Building Days After Body Found In Shaft, 2 Injured

Days after a 77-year-old man's decomposed body was found inside an elevator shaft, another lift accident has been reported at Chinar Dream Cityin

Devasirvatham To Be Head Of Vigilance

The appointment was part of the 20 transfers in the police department announced by the state government on Saturday.

Three youths produced before Juvenile Justice Board in attempt to murder case

Maha Govt. Plans Statewide Crackdown On Bangladeshi Infiltration

BJP MLCs Pravin Darekar and Prasad Lad raised a calling attention motion on the issue in the Upper House, alleging that Bangladeshi nationals wer

Mallu Ravi Slams BRS For Politicising Infants Death

The MP further noted that the babys mother did not belong to the SC community

Piyush Goyal In Tamil Nadu Ahead Of Modi

Landing at the airport, the minister who is BJPs election in charge for Tamil Nadu, launched a scathing attack on the DMK, accusing it of corrupt

India walks tightrope amid Iran conflict

Photo Of Khamenei's Body Shown To Trump, Netanyahu: Israeli Media

Two Israeli television networks reported that a photograph of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's body had been shown to US President

Army Pushes For Indigenous Defence Tech

The sessions covered autonomous operations, cyber-physical resilience, counter-drone capabilities and strengthening domestic supply chains.

Rajahmundry Couple Killed in Riyadh, Son Dies Mysteriously

Relatives stated that Prabhakar was in a relationship with a Jordan-based girl from his school,

Facebook restricts video showing defacing of Ambedkar portrait during JNU protest

Budget Schools Seek Clarity On Fee Dues Before Exams

With Ramazan coinciding with the exam period, institutions anticipate further delays in fee payments due to festival expenses.

Expired Medicines Pose Hidden Risks, Warn Doctors

Self-medication compounds the risk

Man Killed, Body Burnt And Buried Over Land Dispute In Gujarat's Morbi

In a chilling revelation that has rattled the industrial hub of Gujarat's Morbi, local police have unearthed a gruesome conspiracy involving kidn

Assam villagers resist excavation for flood mitigation project

Police serve notice to Raijor Dal leader Debanga Sourav Gogoi, an IIM alumnus, for allegedly instigating farmers around a network of wetlands in

Sri Lankan woman held for attempting to travel abroad using Indian passport

Doctors perform zygoma procedure at AOMI Summit

Justice Unplugged 2026: extending learning beyond the classroom

Heres a collection of storis from what experts and practitioners in the legal field discussed at Justice Unplugged 2026

18-year-old college student killed in accident near Puzhal

Doctor flags omission of gold medal at medical university convocation

Advanced computer training facility set up in Central Prison

G.V. Selvam, vice-president of VIT, noted that VIT had previously established a similar advanced computer training centre at the Central Prison i

Iran-Israel war: Khamenei 'is no longer' alive, claims Israel's Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei may have been killed. Netanyahu announced stri

Hyderabad-Born Menaka Guruswamy Gets TMC Rajya Sabha Ticket; Queer Community Weighs In On Representation

In a post on X, Guruswamy said, I am deeply honoured... .Our Constitutions values of equality, fraternity & non-discrimination have guided my lif

Eco-tourism campsite inaugurated at Sethumadai in Anamalai Tiger Reserve in Coimbatore district

Was Burj Khalifa and Dubai mall attacked by Iranian drones, and which places have been hit in airstrikes on UAE till now? Dubai Bombing and Iran Dubai conflict explained

Was Burj Khalifa and Dubai mall attacked by Iranian drones, and which places have been hit in airstrikes on UAE till now? Dubai Bombing reports s

India Concern Over Iran Strikes, Urges Restraint

The Indian Embassy in Tehran urged nationals to avoid unnecessary movement and remain indoors.

Quote of the Day by Burt Lancaster: 'Sell yourself first, if you want to sell anything..'Inspiring quotes by the brilliant American actor

Hollywood legend Burt Lancaster believed in selling oneself first. His journey from circus acrobat to Oscar winner highlights this principle. Lan

Thimmapur Women Channel Gruha Lakshmi Money To Construct Yellamma Temple Work

The temple construction had begun about four years ago but was left incomplete due to shortage of funds. Unwilling to let the project remain stal

Ensure 80% Local Jobs At Kazipet Coach Factory: Harish Rao

The BRS leader said the coach factory was realised after a prolonged struggle during the Telangana movement led by K. Chandrashekar Rao.

Telangana And AP To Face Severe Summer As IMD Warns Of Increased Heatwave Days

The IMD said that during the MAM season this year, Telangana and AP could see heatwaves with parts of the state experiencing such conditions from

There Are Signs Iran Supreme Leader Khamenei Is Dead, Says Netanyahu

The Israeli prime minister was addressing reporters hours after the US and Israel carried out strikes on Iran.

Ahead Of Iran Attack, CIA Assessed Khamenei Would Be Replaced If Killed

In the run-up to the US and Israeli attacks on Saturday, the US Central Intelligence Agency assessed that even if Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah

Safety Lapses Trigger High-intensity Blast At Vetlapalem Fireworks Unit

The unit allegedly violated multiple norms

Doctors Seek Surrender Before Recruitment

The association requested the authorities to complete the surrender process before fresh recruitment and to safeguard the seniority and legitimat

NIT Rourkela Develops Smart Roadside System To Detect Vehicles At Blind Corners

A key feature of the framework is a graphical user interface designed for traffic management centres, allowing authorities to monitor high-risk c