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Trump Says Putin Agrees To Pause Kyiv Strikes Amid Harsh Cold

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Trump and said he was counting on Washington to secure the pause in attacks

Weather News Live Updates: Low visibility drills continue at Delhi Airport, flights ops normal

UEFA Europa League: Aston Villa Edges Salzburg 3-2 After Second-Half Comeback

The 19-year-old Jimoh-Aloba's strike followed Tyrone Mings' equalizer at Villa Park

Kremlin says Russia has invited Ukraine's Zelenskiy to come to Moscow for peace talks

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, cited by the Interfax news agency, said on Thursday that Moscow had not yet received a response to its invitatio

Trump calls Fed Chair Powell politically biased; to announce his Fed chair pick next week

Trump sues IRS, Treasury Department for $10 billion over tax return leak

Donald Trump, his sons, and his company are suing the IRS and Treasury Department. They seek $10 billion in damages. The lawsuit stems from the 2

BSE builds multi-year base, eyes higher zone on charts: Shivangi Sarda

Trumps options for Iran strike grow even with goals unclear

A US aircraft carrier strike group has arrived in the Middle East. This provides President Trump with new military options against Iran. However,

Colleges within schools

From just a couple of government colleges in 1966, the year Haryana was formed, the State now has 186. The policy of every school graduate having

US has investigated claims WhatsApp chats arent private

US authorities are probing claims that Meta employees accessed private WhatsApp messages. Former contractors allege they and Meta staff had broad

US issues license for oil companies to operate in Venezuela

The Trump administration has eased sanctions on Venezuela. A new license allows US oil companies to export, sell, store, and refine Venezuelan cr

Trump says Venezuelan airspace will reopen to commercial travel and Americans can soon visit

While the State Department continued to warn Americans against travelling to Venezuela, at least one U.S. airline announced its intention to soon

Goldilocks Grows Up: India breaks into 7% growth era, says Economic Survey

India's economy is set for strong growth, exceeding expectations. The Economic Survey highlights rising productivity as a key driver. However, co

How FireAI is bringing real-time conversational intelligence to enterprise operations

Mumbai-based FireAI converts operational data from ERPs, CRMs, and POS systems into real-time, conversational insights for 157 customers globally

Trump threatens Canada with 50% tariff on aircraft sold in U.S., expanding trade war

The U.S. Presidents threat did not come with any details about when he would impose the import taxes, as Canada had already struck a deal with Ch

S&P 500 falls, Nasdaq drops as Microsoft crashes 10% after earnings, but the Dow Jones rose why US stock market ended mixed today

S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow Jones today: US stocks closed mixed as disappointing Microsoft earnings and Federal Reserve news impacted markets. Tech stoc

'Every businessperson I talk to thinks of India as a land of opportunity': Brian Moynihan, CEO, Bank of America

Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan says India is the fastest-growing major market globally, offers huge opportunity, and will need large amounts

Flight from Bangladesh lands in Pakistans Karachi for first time in 14 years

The airline, in a statement in Dhaka earlier this week, said that Biman Bangladesh Airlines will operate on the Dhaka-Karachi route on Thursdays

Morning brief podcast: Fast, not furious: DTDCs case against the 10-minute delivery rush

Trump plans to announce his Fed chief nominee on Friday

President Donald Trump will announce his choice for the next Federal Reserve Chair on Friday. This comes as speculation intensifies over who will

Trump says he will announce his Fed chief nominee on Friday

President Donald Trump is set to reveal his choice for the next Federal Reserve Chair. The announcement is scheduled for Friday morning. This dec

Elon Musk's SpaceX in merger talks with xAI ahead of planned IPO, source says

Elon Musk's SpaceX and xAI are reportedly in talks for a merger. This combination aims to unite SpaceX's rockets, Starlink satellites, X social m

National shutdown January 30 explained: Why are activists calling for 'no school, no work and no shopping' and whos supporting the general strike

National shutdown January 30: A nationwide protest is planned for January 30. Americans are urged to skip work, school, and shopping. This action

Trump Threatens Canada With 50% Tariff On Aircraft Sold In US, Expanding Trade War

President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened Canada with a 50% tariff on any aircraft sold in the US, the latest salvo in his trade war with Ame

EU sanctions 15 Iranian officials over crackdown

BRUSSELS, Jan 29: The European Union on Thursday sanctioned 15 Iranian officials, including top commanders of the Revolutionary Guard, and six or

Xi urges Britain to practice true multilateralism

BEIJING/London, Jan 29: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday urged the United Kingdom to jointly advocate and practice true multilateralism d

Guwahati Refinery solely supplied smokeless fuel to Indian Army during Ops Sindoor: Official

This is a matter of pride that Guwahati Refinery played an important role during the countrys defence mechanism in Operation Sindoor, the Guwahat

Flight From Bangladesh Lands In Pak's Karachi For First Time In 14 Years

A flight from Bangladesh capital Dhaka landed at the Jinnah International Airport in Pakistan's Karachi on Thursday, restoring non-stop air conne

North Texas schools closed today: Denton ISD, Dallas, Plano, Frisco, Richardson, Garland & more - see which districts reopen classes tomorrow

Denton ISD school closure: North Texas schools are reopening Friday after winter weather. Dallas, Plano, and Frisco ISDs will operate normally. S

ICC organizes multi-session conference Rising Jammu & Kashmir 2026

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 29: Marking 100 years of service to the nation, the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) organised ICC Rising Jamm

IAF drops 12,000 litres of water to battle forest fires in Arunachal Pradeshs Lohit Valley

In an X post, the IAF stated that a dedicated team of Air Warriors was deployed at the urgent request of civic authorities following a plane cras

New branch of Axis Bank inaugurated at Katra

Excelsior Correspondent KATRA, Jan 29: Axis Bank, formerly known as UTI Bank, inaugurated its new branch at Katra in a function held here today.

HMSI expands network with new dealership in Udhampur

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Jan 29: Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has opened its newsales & service outlet Vidhata Honda, inUdha

UCO Bank organizes coin and note exchange fair

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 29: A coin and note exchange fair organized by the UCO Bank Currency Chest Raghunath Bazar at its Mishriwala B

Suvendu Adhikari visits fire affected warehouse, says many are still missing

The Leader of Opposition said that when he reached the area, he found that Section 163(2) BNSS was issued, banning the Assembly of five or more p

India, Canada pledge deeper fertiliser cooperation to boost agricultural security

NEW DELHI, Jan 29 : India and Canada committed on Thursday to enhance collaboration in the fertiliser sector, with both nations pledging to stren

J&K UT Chess Cship underway

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 29: In the ongoing J&K UT Chess Championship at IDPS School, Sunjwan, Sumit Grover, Aarav Gupta, Pazhan

Beating Retreat: Music celebrates military valour, Operation Sindoor success, Vande Mataram spirit

NEW DELHI, Jan 29 : With patriotic music and ceremonial pageantry, India on Thursday celebrated its military valour, the success of Operation Sin

AI Startup Perplexity Signs $750 Million AI Cloud Deal With Microsoft: Report

AI startup Perplexity has signed a $750 million agreement with Microsoft to use its Azure cloud service, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, cit

High Court Cricket team reinforces dominance at Legal Premier League 2026

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU/SRINAGAR, Jan 29: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh Cricket Team has once again reaffirmed its st

LG meets J&K students return from ITBP Bharat Darshan Tour

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 29: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today interacted with the group of students who returned from the Bharat D

J&K Weightlifters, Swimmers dominate in Pune

8th Masters National Games Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 29: In a remarkable achievement, Masters Weightlifting and Swimming teams fr

Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League Season 3 begins

Excelsior Sports Correspondent LEH, Jan 29: The Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League (REIHL) Season 3 began today with Chief Secretary, Union Territor

Sunils five wickets put J&K ahead

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 29: Sunil Kumar produced a sensational performance as Jammu & Kashmir dominated Himachal Pradesh on Day

Centre allocates Rs 1,626 cr for Sports Promotion in two years

*No NCOE water sports planned for J&K Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 29: The Union Government has reaffirmed its commitment to promoti

CJ releases Activity Calendar of J&K Legal Services Authority for 2026

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 29: In a significant step towards reinforcing access to justice and strengthening legal awareness across the U

Govt committed to strengthen entrepreneurship ecosystem in J&K: CM

Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, Jan 29: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today stated that the issue of unemployment can be tackled by establishing a

Govt expecting industrial package for J&K in Union budget: CM

Will do whatever possible to revive sick units Omar speaks to Dhami, raises issue of assault Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Jan 29: Ahead of presentation

India moving rapidly on Reform Express, emerging as ray of hope for world: PM

Time not for disruption but solution NEW DELHI, Jan 29: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday asserted that the country was emerging as a ray

KCIS wins U-14 Football tourney

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 29: KC International School hosted the Late Vinay Kumar Mahajan 8th Inter-School Junior Football Tourna

Dr Jitendra updates Rajya Sabha about Space economy growth, private investments

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Jan 29: Indias space economy has grown to an estimated $8.4 billion, with 399 start-ups now operating across l

Jammu, Srinagar achieve almost total completion of Smart City Projects

281 works completed, remaining 7 progressing steadily *Waste to Wonder Park, Oceanarium nearing reality Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Jan 29: Jammu and S

53 Poonch Hockey players selected for National Cships for 202526

Excelsior Sports Correspondent POONCH, Jan 29: In a remarkable achievement for hockey in Jammu & Kashmir, 53 players from Sham Lal Hockey Club an

US Defence Secretary Hegseth Tells Trump Pentagon Is Prepared On Iran

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday the US military will be prepared to carry out whatever President Donald Trump decides on Iran

Northern Railway GM inspects Srinagar-Katra section after snowfall

JAMMU, Jan 29: General Manager of Northern Railway Ashok Kumar Verma today conducted an extensive inspection of the Srinagar-Katra rail section i

Randhawa conducts extensive tour of Digiana, resolves public issues

JAMMU, Jan 29: MLA Bahu, Ch. Vikram Randhawa conducted an extensive tour of the Digiana area along the canal today. He was accompanied by senior

Court issues summons to coaching centre in defamation suit

SRINAGAR, Jan 29: The Court of the Principal District Judge, Pulwama, today issued summons to Aakash Coaching Institute, Rajbagh, Srinagar, in a

Global Media and Leaders Hail India-EU FTA

Excelsior Correspondent The conclusion of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement has drawn strong and positive reactions globally, cutting across inte

DIPR organizes essay writing competition, Kavya Singh wins top prize

JAMMU, Jan 29: The Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) organized a UT level essay writing competition on the theme My Constitut

Hyd: Indias Aviation Sector poised for Global Leadership: union Civil Aviation Min. Rammohan at Wings India 2026

HYDERABAD, Jan 29: Union Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu on Thursday said India is rapidly transforming from a fast-growing aviation marke

DC Kulgam chairs monthly District-Level NCORD meeting,

Excelsior Correspondent KULGAM, Jan 29: The monthly meeting of the District-Level Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) Committee was held today unde

Keir Starmer meets Xi Jinping in Beijing in bid to improve UK-China relations and boost trade

BEIJING, Jan 29 : The leaders of China and the U.K. were meeting Thursday as the two nations try to improve relations after several years of acri

Respect Canadian Sovereignty: Carney Warns US On Alberta Separatist Push

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday he expects the United States to espect Canadian sovereignty, responding to reports that State

In Bihar, farmers registration work will be carried out from February 2 to 6

Goal to Quickly Enter the Second Phase of AgriStack in the Interest of Farmers. Farmers will receive free services at Common Service Centers (CSC

SIR in Gujarat: 6.88 lakh seek inclusion, 9.88 lakh deletion in electoral rolls

Officials said the final decision on additions and deletions will be taken after verification of the applications and supporting documents

SMTVP delegation calls on Director Archives

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 29: A delegation of Shri Martand Tirath Virsa Pratishthan (SMTVP) led by M. K. Yogi, a senior KP leader called

Rajesh Gupta calls on Dr Farooq Abdullah

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 29: Senior National Conference leader Rajesh Gupta called on Dr Farooq Abdullah, president of the Jammu and Ka

PDD daily wager injured

Excelsior Correspondent POONCH, Jan 29: The daily wage employee of Power Development Department (PDD) was injured when he was working to restore

Mission Shakti organizes free eye check up camp

Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Jan 29: Mission Shakti District Hub for Empowerment of Women, Jammu, Department of Social Welfare organised a free

Chatterjees unbeaten fifty steadies Bengal vs Haryana in Group C

Rohtak, Jan 29: Veteran Sudip Chatterjee struck a resolute half-century to hold the Bengal innings together as the visitors recovered to 168 for

Pensioners demand enhancement of Medical Allowance

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 29: J&K State Pensioners Association (JKSPA), Jammu province, has demanded enhancement of Medical Allowance of

Mumbai players forced to wear face masks

Mumbai, Jan 29: Home team Mumbais players were on Thursday forced to put on face masks to protect themselves from pollution caused by constructio

Need Clarity: New Zealand Rejects Trump Invitation To Join Board Of Peace

New Zealand decided against accepting US President Donald Trump's invitation to join his Board of Peace, New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher

Avasthis fifer tops Sangwans ton as Mumbai restrict Delhi to 221

Ranji Trophy 2025-26 Group D Mumbai, Jan 29: Sanat Sangwan struck a fine hundred for Delhi against Mumbai before the visitors were shot out for 2

People protest against PDD, block road

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Jan 29: As the transformers in the Dhannidhar area of Ward Number 16 in Rajouri town have been damaged, causing

IMA Jammu calls for candle lighting tribute to COVID martyrs

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 29: The Executive Committee of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) Jammu branch held an online meeting today

Liftoff Mobile IPO: Blackstone-backed firm to list on Nasdaq as LFTO, seeks $5.17 billion valuation as US IPO market revives

Liftoff Mobile IPO: Liftoff Mobile is preparing for its public debut, aiming for a valuation up to $5.17 billion. The mobile app marketing firm p

Emanjot frustrates Ktaka on Day 1

Ranji Trophy 2025-26 Group B Mohali, Jan 29: Emanjot Singh Chahal made a gritty 77 not out in his first-class comeback to lift Punjab to a compet

Jurel misses out on ton as UP manage 237

Ranji Trophy 2025-26 Group A Nagpur, Jan 29: India international Dhruv Jurel missed out on a deserving ton by just four runs as his team Uttar Pr

Sabalenka to face Rybakina in final

Australian Open Melbourne, Jan 29: Not even a point penalty for hindrance slowed Aryna Sabalenkas run to a fourth consecutive Australian Open fin

Dev 360 | Pollution No Side Issue, It Tests Indias Political Will | Patralekha Chatterjee

The 2019 Global Burden of Disease study on the health and economic impact of air pollution in India, published in The Lancet Planetary Health (20

No stay on trial proceedings in wrestlers sexual harassment case

New Delhi, Jan 29: The Delhi High Court on Thursday clarified there was no stay on proceedings in the trial court in the sexual harassment case b

WGH issues restrictions to protect Wadagokgre archaeological site

From Our Correspondent Tura, Jan 29: The West Garo Hills district administration has issued an order prohibiting the digging of soil and any form

de Klerk, Grace Harris hammer UP Warriorz; RCB enters final

WPL 2026 Vadodara, Jan 29: Former champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru hammered UP Warriorz by eight wickets to enter the WPL final and virtuall

Shillong to host intl conference on Himalayan resilience

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 29: Shillong will host an international conference titled Scaling Nature-based Solutions for Himalayan Resilience o

Montana earthquake today: 4.2 magnitude quake strikes near Great Falls what areas felt the shaking and what we know so far

Great Falls earthquake: A 4.2 magnitude earthquake jolted near Great Falls, Montana, on January 29, 2026, at 12:41 p.m. local time. The shallow t

Dilip Cherian | When A Fly-in Visit Packs A Strategic Punch

The substance reflected how India-UAE ties have steadily evolved into a serious strategic partnership

Uttarakhand: Shopkeeper held in Dehradun for attacking two Kashmiri brothers

Police arrested a shopkeeper in Dehradun for assaulting two Kashmiri brothers. The incident occurred during an argument over goods. One brother s

If Rights Are Enforceable, Why Arent Duties? Rethinking The Constitutional Balance

Everyone has duties to the community in which alone the free and full development of his personality is possible.

WPL 2026: After the deKlerkshow, Harris and Smriti take over forRCB

The comprehensive eight-wicket victory ensures the Bengaluru team a berth in the final; the U.P.Warriorzbatters falter after a 74-run opening par