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Ashoka Buildcon bags $45.28 Mln Intl road project in West Africa

Ashoka Buildcon said that it has received letter of award (LoA) from an international entity for upgrading the road in Republic of Liberia, West

Meghan Markle Gives Rare Glimpse of Daughter Lilibet in Sweet Valentine's Day Post

The post marks a rare moment for the couple, who have largely kept their children out of the public eye

T20 World Cup, IND vs PAK: Suryakumar dedicates win to India, Salman Agha looks at 'big picture' after loss

Suryakumar heaped praise on opener Ishan Kishan whose rapid 77 fashioned their victory

Japan's economy limps back to scant growth in Q4, raises test for PM Sanae Takaichi

Japan's economy experienced a sluggish expansion in the fourth quarter, disappointing many market forecasts. This development poses a substantial

Election Commission suspends 7 West Bengal officials over serious misconduct linked to SIR

The Election Commission of India has suspended seven officials in West Bengal for alleged serious misconduct and dereliction of duty. These Assis

'They lie, they cheat...': Netanyahu says US deal with Iran must dismantle nuclear infrastructure

Gurugram Girl Dies By Suicide, Leaves Instructions On Where To Find Her Body

The body of a Class-11 student, who went missing from her house in Mokalwas village here three days ago, has been found from a pond near the vill

Passengers protest as Air India KochiKuwait flight delayed

Kochi: Passengers staged a protest after an Air India flight from Kochi to Kuwait was delayed due to technical issues, officials at CIAL said on

JEE Main Result 2026 Live: NTA to release Jan session scorecards today. Check alternate website, time and other details

Bill Gates to visit Andhra on Monday, hold discussions with CM Naidu on health, AI

Microsoft founder Bill Gates is set to visit Andhra Pradesh on Monday to discuss expanding cooperation in health and artificial intelligence init

India news live updates: PM Modi to inaugurate AI Impact Expo 2026 today

JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result Live Updates: Official Websites, Direct Link To Check Scores

JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Result Live Updates: The JEE Main 2026 scores will be used for admission to undergraduate programmes such as BE/BTech, BA

Bill Gates to visit Andhra Pradesh today

Amaravati: Founder Chairman of the Gates Foundation, Bill Gates will be visiting Andhra Pradesh on Monday. Gates, who will be leading a delegatio

4 minority community members elected to Bangladesh parliament

Four candidates from minority communities, including two Hindus, won in the recent general elections in Bangladesh, with all being nominees of th

Aiyar wants Left return in Kerala, Cong says its a personal view

Stock Market Live Updates for February 16: Stock to buy today: Lodha Developers (1,073.75)

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Bengaluru Bank Staff Uses Customer's Gold Worth 3.5 Crores To Fund Gambling

A deputy manager of a bank was arrested for allegedly misappropriating and unauthorisedly mortgaging 2,780 grams of customers' gold ornaments wor

Yesterday T20 World Cup 2026 match result: How Pakistan created history even after defeat against India in a high-voltage clash

Yesterday's match result: Pakistan leaned heavily on spin against India in Colombo, sending down 18 overs of slow bowling to equal a T20 World Cu

Two Hindus Among Minority Communities Elected to Bangladesh Parliament

Hindus make up about eight per cent of the population in the Muslim-majority country of 170 million people

'Will Halt Airstrikes on Election Day in Ukraine': Russian Minister Mikhail Galuzin

This comes in the backdrop of a trilateral meeting between Ukraine, Russia, and the US, which is expected be held in Geneva on February 17-18.

Op Sindoor showed Shiva's Rudra resolve, says Rajnath Singh

NTA JEE Main 2026 result: Check websites, steps to download and other details

JEE Main 2026 results are expected tomorrow, February 16th, from the National Testing Agency. Candidates can access their scorecards, detailing A

MK Stalin Urges PM Modi To Solve Citizenship Issues Of 89,000 Lankan Tamils

With just two months to go for Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, Chief Minister MK Stalin has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking a huma

Centre approves road projects worth over 11,000 crore in Maharashtra, Gujarat and Telangana

Approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, these projects seek to improve freight movement, reduce travel time and enhance connectivi

Traffic Advisory Ahead of India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi

Ministry urged delegates attending the summit at Bharat Mandapam and Sushma Swaraj Bhawan to use public transport due to limited parking availabi

MP News: Chief Minister Mohan Yadav Pulls Shiva Baraat Chariot In Bhopal

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): A large number of devotees thronged Shiva temples in the city on Sunday to mark Mahashivratri. Chief minister Mohan Yada

Indore News: Advocates Across Madhya Pradesh Demand Immediate Implementation Of Protection Law

Indore (Madhya Pradesh): In a strong show of protest, advocates across Madhya Pradesh will abstain from judicial work on Monday, February 16, 202

'Not leaving NATO': Marco Rubio doubles down on US support for NATO despite strains

Trump Says Board of Peace to Unveil $5 Billion for Gaza Reconstruction

The pledges will be formally announced when board members gather in Washington on Thursday for their first meeting, he said

China Lunar New Year 2026: When is official Spring Festival. What to know about World's one of biggest festivals

China Lunar New Year 2026: Beijing widened its visa-free entry policy to more than 45 countries, making visitors from many European nations, alon

Lok Sabha may take up opposition's notice against Speaker Om Birla on March 9

New York City, New Jersey weather forecast: Snowfall predicted across New York, Long Island, Pennsylvania

U.S Weather Forecast: A storm bringing rain to parts of the Southeast moves offshore, it is expected to interact with colder air across parts of

Searchers Find Wreck of Luxury Steamer Lost in Lake Michigan More Than 150 Years Ago

According to an account on Shipwreck World, the Lac La Belle was built in 1864, in Cleveland, Ohio

Chhetri becomes oldest scorer in ISL history as Bengaluru FC defeats SC Delhi

The record was previously held by French World Cup winner Robert Pires (41 years, 15 days)

Gold price, silver rate prediction: Volatile situation expected after Presidents day holiday? Details here

Gold rate, silver price prediction: Analysts said central bank buying, safe-haven flows amid the sharp sell-off in tech & AI stocks across global

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan examined by team of doctors in jail, his party rejects inspection

His party refused to accept the latest inspection, saying that without the presence of the PTI, his family and Khans personal doctors, the govern

CMAT 2026 Result Expected Today At cmat.nta.nic.in; Check Scorecard Download Steps

CMAT 2026 Result: The results of the CMAT 2026 can be revealed at any time today. You can get the scorecard by logging in to the CMAT-NTA website

Taylor Fritz, Ben Shelton set for Dallas Open final

Frisco (USA), Feb 15: Top-seeded Taylor Fritz beat Marin Cilic in straight sets and No. 2 Ben Shelton rallied past defending champion Denis Shapo

India lose 2-4 to Argentina at FIH Mens Pro League

Rourkela, Feb 15: India endured a 2-4 defeat against Argentina in the last match of Rourkela leg of the FIH Mens Pro League 202526 on Sunday at t

Morning Digest: Trade deals from position of strength, says PM Modi; India beats Pakistan to qualify for Super 8 at T20 WC, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day.

Reconciliation Or Retribution? Awami League Dilemma Before Tarique Rahman

A defining moment of Bangladesh's Prime Minister-elect, Tarique Rahman's press conference on Saturday was his response regarding the future of Aw

PM Modi won't go for Tarique Rahmans swearing-in as it clashes with Macron meet in Mumbai

Warner Bros weighs reopening sale talks with Paramount: Report

Warner Bros Discovery is weighing a new offer from Paramount Skydance for a potential sale. Board members are discussing if Paramount's bid prese

NBA All-star game format, results: Victor Wembanyama's World team lost, LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard's 'Stripes' play 'Stars'

NBA All-Star game: The seven-time All-Star went 11 of 13 and 6 of 7 from beyond the arc despite a reasonable defensive effort from the World team

Corner office Conversation: T Krishnakumar, Director of Reliance Consumer Products

JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Results OUT Today At jeemain.nta.nic.in; What 95+ Percentile Means For JEE Advanced

JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Results: The NTA JEE results will be made public shortly by the National Testing Agency (NTA). According to NTA's officia

Bhopal News: MP To Showcase AI-Enabled Governance, Deep-Tech Innovations At India AI Impact Summit

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Madhya Pradesh will showcase its AI-enabled governance models and cutting-edge deep-tech innovations at India AI Impact

Indore News: Longest Serving VC Of DAVV, Dr Bharat Chhaparwal Passes Away

Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Former vice chancellor of Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya and renowned paediatrician, Dr Bharat Chhaparwal passed away on Su

Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer out for several weeks with a calf injury

The club said Manuel Neuer will be out for the time being, likely ruling him out of der Klassiker against Borussia Dortmund on February 28

Bdesh seeks fresh start with India, says PM-elects Aide

BNP calls for fresh start with India after landslide win, urges Delhi to acknowledge new political reality and ensure non-interference Dhaka, Feb

Imran Khans safety at risk in covert shift plan: PTI

Islamabad, Feb 15: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has raised serious concerns over reports that its founder and former prime minister Imran K

Most professors of practice hired in Tamil Nadu followed by Maharashtra, Gujarat: UGC Data

According to the data, 1,841 PoPs have been hired by 349 HEIs so far, the maximum of them being in Tamil Nadu (395); while 193 PoPs have been hir

Bdesh poll signals multiparty turn; BNP faces test

DHAKA, Feb 15: Bangladeshs 13th Parliamentary Election marks a return to what observers describe as genuine multiparty politics after years of co

Ukraine strikes Russian Black Sea port ahead of US-brokered talks

KYIV, Feb 15: A Ukrainian drone strike on Sunday ignited fires at the Russian Black Sea port of Taman in the Krasnodar region, damaging an oil st

SR College conducts free seminar & interactive session for IAS/JKAS aspirants

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 15: SR College of Competitions successfully organized a Free Seminar for IAS/JKAS Aspirants today at its Gandh

Gazas Nasser Hospital condemns MSF service suspension

CAIRO, Feb 15: Gazas Nasser Hospital has condemned Doctors Without Borders (MSF) for suspending most noncritical services, stating that civilian

U.S. teen Lutkenhaus breaks world junior indoor 800m record

Cooper Lutkenhaus won the invitational event by 0.70 of a second over Penn States Handal Roban to become the sixth-fastest athlete indoors in 800

Klaebo wins record ninth Winter Olympics gold medal

Johannes Klaebo, 29, has won four of his nine golds at the Milan-Cortina Games and he has two more events still to come

Thousands of devotees throng Pashupatinath, other temples in Nepal on Maha Shivratri

KATHMANDU, Feb 15: Thousands of Hindu devotees thronged the revered Pashupatinath temple and other Shiva temples across Nepal on the occasion of

DST endeavouring to chart out futuristics roadmap for biotechnology

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 15: The Department of Science and Technology is endeavouring to chart out futuristics roadmap for biotechnolog

I am never fully satisfied; public life demands constructive restlessness: PM Modi

NEW DELHI, Feb 15 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that by temperament, he is never fully satisfied and believes that public life de

Sri Lanka President Dissanayake extends Mahashivratri greetings

COLOMBO, Feb 15 : Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Sunday extended greetings to the people on the occasion of Mahashivratri, sayin

Morocco eyes 80,000 footfalls from India in 2026

MUMBAI, Feb 15 : Morocco is expecting up to 80,000 visitors from India this year, in line with the growth momentum of the previous year, with a f

Clinical India beat Australia by 21 runs in rain-hit first Womens T20I

SYDNEY, Feb 15: India were clinical with both bat and ball as they defeated Australia by 21 runs under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method in

Top Putin aide to lead Russian delegation for AI Impact Summit in New Delhi

MOSCOW, Feb 15 : Russian President Vladimir Putins senior aide Maxim Oreshkin will lead a large delegation for the AI Impact Summit being held in

Mahashivratri celebrated with religious fervour, devotion across J&K

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU/SRINAGAR, Feb 15: The sacred festival of Mahashivratri, which marks the divine wedding of Lord Shiva and Goddess Pa

Silver, gold brace for another jittery week on US inflation data, Fed cues: Analysts

NEW DELHI, Feb 15: Precious metal prices are expected to witness further consolidation in the next week, with volatility likely to persist as inv

New Era Smart Governance

Jammu and Kashmirs rise as a national leader in digital governance marks one of the most striking administrative transformations in contemporary

Indian Football League from February 27

NEW DELHI, Feb 15: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Sunday announced that the Indian Football League 2025-26 season will kick off on F

Man commits suicide by hanging

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Feb 15: A young man committed suicide by hanging himself from ceiling fan hook in his house at village Baryal i

Natrang stages play Aakhiri Boond

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 15: Theatre group Natrang here today staged Hindi play Aakhiri Boond, written and directed by Neeraj Kant. The

Teachings of Guru Kabir Dass are still relevant: Mula Ram

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 15: 508th Nirvan Divas of Saint Kabir Dass Ji was observed with enthusiasm and religious fervour across the Ja

Forest Guards: Why are they not equal?

Dr Sonia Verma greenwarriorsoniaverma@gmail.com The forest guard, often unrecognized despite being the true guardian of our forests, toils tirele

SSP reviews crime scenario, stresses speedy investigation

Excelsior Correspondent RAMBAN, Feb 15: To assess the progress of cases under investigation across the district and with a strong focus on timely

SSP flags off 6 ERSS Dial 112 vehicles to boost emergency response

Excelsior Correspondent DODA, Feb 15: SSP Doda, Sandeep Mehta here today flagged-off six Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) Dial 112 vehicl

MP News: Custodial Death Sparks Massive Protest In Khajuraho

Khajuraho (Madhya Pradesh): A day-long traffic jam and intense protests erupted on Sunday following the suspicious death of 24-year-old Rajesh Pa

MP News: Firing Erupts Over Dam Dispute In Susner

Susner (Madhya Pradesh): A dispute over fishing at Kitkhedi Dam turned violent on Sunday, leaving six persons injured after alleged indiscriminat

MP News: Navagraha Shaktipeeth A Remarkable, Divine Shrine, Says Chief Minister Mohan Yadav

Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh): Chief Minister Mohan Yadav participated in the pran-pratishtha (consecration) ceremony of the Navagraha Shaktipeeth on

AP: Tragic Road Accident Claims Two Lives

Devarapalli police registered a case.

Tiger Carcass Discovered in Gundal Reservoir

The Gundal reservoir lies in close proximity to BRT, said forest officials.

Ex-officio Votes Crucial for Parties in Hung Adilabad Municipalities

The municipalities facing a hung verdict are Adilabad, Asifabad, Kagaznagar, Khanapur, Bhainsa, Kyathanpalli and Bellampalli. The Congress secure

Bhopal News: Extortion Bid From Hospital Owner On RTI Pretext, Case Registered

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Three men reportedly threatened a private hospital operator by posing as RTI activists and environmentalists and demande

MP News: Assault On Advocate At Bus Stand; 4 Arrested, 1 Run

Sardarpur (Madhya Pradesh): A day after a group of lawyers protested outside Sardarpur police station to press for action following an attack on

Rymbui rolls out student transport, fund for school and village infra in WJH

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 15: Education Minister and Amlarem MLA Lahkmen Rymbui on Saturday distributed work orders for infrastructure projec

ATMA staff raises concern over dues

From Our Correspondent TURA, Feb 15: An employee of Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) has raised the issue of the prolonged delay

Kishan, bowlers give India thumping win over Pakistan

ICC Mens T20 World Cup India qualify for Super Eights Colombo, Feb 15: Ishan Kishan merged power with finesse for a fifty before Jasprit Bumrah d

Australia on brink as Sri Lanka eye Super Eight spot

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Match starts at 7 pm Pallekele, Feb 15: Injury-hit Australia could consider bringing in veteran Steve Smith to bolster the

Civic Poll D-Day: The Schedule, The Process, and The Restrictions

District collector is the authority in deploying forces at the premises.

Thangsko coal mine tragedy: Crackdown leads to 14 arrests

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 15: In a major escalation of enforcement against banned illegal coal mining, the East Jaintia Hills police have arr

Afghanistan, Hopeful UAE Lock Horns

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Match starts at 11 Am New Delhi, Feb 15: UAE will look to plug their middle-order frailties, particularly against spin, wh