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Rubio to embark on two-day Israel visit on March 2

Washington: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Israel from March 2-3, the State Department said on Friday shortly after Prime Minis

In Friday sermon, Mirwaiz expresses concern over worrying situation in Palestine, Iran, Afghanistan

Bill Clinton Denies Wrongdoing in Epstein Ties Amid Scrutiny

I saw nothing, and I did nothing wrong, the former Democratic president said in an opening statement he shared on social media at the outset of t

Satellite images show more aircraft at Saudi airbase used by US forces

Satellite imagery revealed a surge in U.S. military aircraft at Saudi Arabias Prince Sultan Airbase in February, including refuelling tankers and

Afghan forces strike Pak nuclear facility, military base near Abbottabad, amid escalating clashes

New Delhi, Feb 27: Afghan armed forces struck a nuclear facility and a military base in the Kakul village near Abbottabad in Pakistans Khyber Pak

India discovered inherent strength: PM

New Delhi, Feb 27 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said India has discovered its inherent strength in the last 12 years and, following th

ACB launches crackdown against illegal mining

Conducts surprise raids in Udhampur, Reasi Jammu Tawi, Feb 27: The Anti-Corruption Bureau has launched sweeping Joint Surprise Checks (JSCs) tar

Anthropic vs Pentagon: The Trump administration is waging war on American genius

The US administration has barred government agencies from using AI tools made by Anthropic after a dispute over military access to its technology

Court issues warrants against 4 absconding terrorist commanders including Hizbul chief

Srinagar, Feb 27: A sessions court here has issued non-bailable warrants against four terrorist commanders including the self-styled chief of the

J&K introduces digital building permission system

Jammu Tawi, Feb 27: In a significant development, the Jammu & Kashmir Government has amended the Unified Building Bye-Laws, 2021 (UBBL-2021), int

Value-based tourism key for J&K: Omar

Says focus on improving destinations, cleanliness, facilities, not just footfall New Delhi: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah on Friday highlighted

Goonj 2026 | LG calls for innovation-led transformation in Higher Education

Highlights Role of Universities in nation-building Jammu Tawi, Feb 27: Asking the faculty members to make their higher education campuses the ma

Trump orders US agencies to stop using Anthropic technology in clash over AI safety

The Trump administration has ordered all U.S. government agencies to stop using artificial intelligence technology from Anthropic and imposed pen

'No one wants to miss the AI bus': India Inc resets strategy as AI takes over boardroom

Indian company boardrooms are now prioritizing artificial intelligence adoption. Leaders are discussing strategies to integrate AI for improved e

Acharya Balkrishna honoured with SFE Outstanding National Ethno-Pharmacologist Award

Excelsior Correspondent MOHALI, Feb 27: Acharya Balkrishna, a prominent scientist and distinguished Ayurvedic scholar was honoured with the Socie

ICC delegation meets Parliamentary Committee on Official Languages

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 27: A delegation of the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) led by its Chairman Rahul Sahai met the Convenor of t

J&K media delegation visits Amul Dairy in Gujarat

Excelsior Correspondent AHMEDABAD, Feb 27: As part of the ongoing media tour organised by the Press Information Bureau, Jammu led by Director Neh

ICAI organises seminar on Budget 2026, GST amendments

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 27: A seminar on Budget 2026 and GST Amendments & Litigations organized by the Jammu & Kashmir Branch (NIRC) o

UCO Bank organizes coin, note exchange mela

Excelsior Correspondent R S Pura, Feb 27 : A coin and note exchange mela organized by the UCO Bank Currency Chest Raghunath Bazaar along with UCO

GDP growth projected at 7.6 pc in FY26, 7.8 pc in Oct-Dec

New Delhi, Feb 27: Indias GDP growth estimate has been raised to 7.6 per cent for the current fiscal from 7.4 per cent after the government revis

RBI Deputy Governor inaugurates IFAC 2026 at IIM Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 27: Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu today inaugurated the 3rd International Finance and Accounting

From Raman to Robotics Charting Indias AI Impact

Jagjeet Singh Bhadwal jagjeet2210@gmail.com 28Scientific Temper: The Architecture of Democratic Progress Scientific temper is more than academic

DGP reviews prevailing situation in Handwara, Kupwara

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 27: Director General of Police (DGP) J&K, Nalin Prabhat, today chaired a joint security review meeting to a

Kejriwals release exposed high handedness of investigative agencies: Mehbooba Mufti

The Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) welcomed the decision of aDelhi court. The verdict reaffirms faith in the judiciary and the principle that truth ul

Vice president flags challenge posed by fake news

NEW DELHI, Feb 27 : Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Friday flagged challenges posed by fake news and misinformation and emphasised that journ

Trump not happy with Iran talks, gives diplomacy more time

Tel Aviv: US President Donald Trump said Friday hes not happy with the latest talks over Irans nuclear programme but indicated he would give nego

Watching developments in US; joint statement on trade deal provides for rebalancing: Goyal

NEW DELHI, Feb 27: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said India is watching developments following the US Supreme Courts verdict against t

Voll, Litchfield fire Australia to 5-wicket win, hosts take 2-0 lead against India

HOBART, Feb 27: Georgia Voll (101) made the most of three lifelines while Phoebe Litchfield hit a belligerent 80 to power Australia to a five-wic

Congress not just removed clothes at AI Summit but exposed its intellectual bankruptcy: PM Modi

NEW DELHI, Feb 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday came down heavily on the Congress for the shirtless protest by its youth wing members a

Pakistans defence minister says that there is now open war with Afghanistan after latest strikes

ISLAMABAD, Feb 27 : Pakistans defence minister said that his country ran out of patience and considers that there is now an open war with Afghani

T20 WC: England marks four-wicket win over New Zealand

COLOMBO, Feb 27: Englands four-wicket win over New Zealand in the Super 8 Group 2 clash of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 at the R Premadasa Sta

Eminent Malayali litterateurs meet PM; express gratitude for renaming Kerala as Keralam

NEW DELHI, Feb 27 : A group of eminent Malayali litterateurs on Friday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and expressed gratitude for renaming Kera

China calls on Pakistan, Afghanistan to reach ceasefire

BEIJING, Feb 27: China on Friday called on Pakistan and Afghanistan to work out a ceasefire while expressing concern over the escalation of the c

Why raincoat is no longer waterproof+ & 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

The more you fear aging, the faster your body may age

Worrying about getting older especially fearing future health problems, may actually speed up ageing at the cellular level, according to new rese

Saudi Arabia launches digital Umrah guide to make pilgrimage easier, safer

Riyadh: Saudi Arabias Ministry of Haj and Umrah has introduced a new interactive guide aimed at supporting Umrah pilgrims and visitors with clear

Electoral Roll-rangko SIR dakanio Nokma cerficate-rangko rachakchina didia

SHILLONG: Meghalaya adoko electoral roll-rangko nipilna gita Special Intensive Revision (SIR)-ko dakanio, adoko songdongkame dilgiparangko seoken

Kangal cholgrirang private hospital-o sannaniko rana nangenga: VPP

SHILLONG: Sorkari hospital-rango sanna banani cholrang chuongjaengani asel kangal cholgrirangba, dam rakgipa private hospital-rango sanna bananir

J&K poised to emerge as year-round global tourism destination: Omar

Govt has drawn important lessons from past CM heads to Hubli to cheer J&K team Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Feb 27: Chief Minister Omar Abd

LG exhorts students to embrace innovation, pursue fresh research

Honour traditions, respect past, connect with your roots Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Feb 27: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said th

DB pulls up Govt, summons JKERA CEO

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 27: Expressing dismay over the Union Territorys failure to place the correct ground position regarding the Taw

Pvt Members bills sent to Deptts for reply, LGs nod received for money bills

Pending draft legislations also to be taken up Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Feb 27: All Private Members bills, pending since October session of the Legi

Key conspirator still at large, mother being questioned

R S Pura Observation Home escape case Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 27: Around two weeks after three inmates escaped from a juvenile observa

Re-testing of seized drug samples cant be allowed: HC

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Feb 27: The High Court has held that re-testing of seized narco drug samples cant be allowed in a routine manne

Court discharges Kejriwal, Sisodia, Kavitha, 20 others

NEW DELHI, Feb 27: A Delhi court on Friday discharged former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, his deputy Manish Sisodia and 21 others in the

Kissan Council for action against mafia for denuding jungles

Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, Feb 27: Expressing serious concern over felling of green trees and smuggling of Khair wood to neighbouring states

Retirement age disparity & service condition of armed forces need revisit, says SC

SC raps Bengal for rushing to court daily against SIR

The Supreme Court reprimanded the West Bengal government for repeatedly filing vague complaints to delay the Special Intensive Revision of electo

What does Warner Bros and Paramount $110 bn deal say and what did Bruce Campbell say at townhall?

What does Warner Bros and Paramount $110 bn deal say and what did Bruce Campbell say at townhall? Warner Bros Discovery has signed a $110 billion

IPL 2026 set to begin on March 28, final on May 31

The Hindu understands that the IPL authorities have informally informed multiple stakeholders about the rejig in a bid to begin IPL 2026 over the

Opp airs concern over scant dialysis infra; govt says attempts on to better numbers

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 27: Opposition members in the Assembly on Friday expressed serious concern over inadequate dialysis infrastructure,

Assembly unites over traffic snarls in city

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 27: Members from the opposition and treasury benches on Friday raised serious concerns over increasing traffic cong

Bill Clinton Denies Wrongdoing At Grilling On Epstein Ties

The Republican chair of the House committee probing Epstein, James Comer, said ahead of Clinton's deposition that he would be asking lots of ques

Mukul critiques performance of Mlaya Police department

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 27: Raising concerns over internal security, criminal investigation, recruitment transparency and road safety enfor

JNC condemns VPP supremo for omitting Jaintias in quota debate

Our Bureau JOWAI/SHILLONG, Feb 27: The omission of the Jaintia tribe by VPP supremo Ardent M. Basaiawmoit during the discussion on the Meghalaya

MTC driving towards losses: CAG report

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 27: The latest report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has flagged serious operational and financial co

Why has Atlanta Falcons fired LaTroy Lewis and has football coach made social media accounts private? Here's complete truth and all details

Why has Atlanta Falcons fired LaTroy Lewis and has football coach made social media accounts private? The team dismissed the assistant coach afte

Budget session adjourned sine die, key bills passed

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 27: The ten-day Budget session of the Meghalaya Assembly was adjourned sine die on Friday after exhaustive discussi

Trump Floats Friendly Takeover of Cuba After Havana Talks

Speaking to reporters outside the White House as he left for a trip to Texas, Trump said Secretary of State Marco Rubio was in discussions with C

Shillong gets fleet of 84 new public buses

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 27: In a massive boost to public transportation system in traffic-choked Shillong, Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma

Aralam elephant attack: KPCC chief seeks aid for victims family

District panchayat Budget proposes jobs for 5,000 women

Focus on comprehensive development of agricultural sector with an allocation of 18 crore; projects in housing and health sectors get 18 crore and

Former Minister Vellamandi Natarajan rejoins AIADMK

Was an associate of O.Paneerselvam; says the former Chief Ministers decision to join DMK was unacceptable to him

DMK holds seat sharing talks with CPI (M), CPI, KMDK

Freeze Mango symbol: S. Ramadoss to ECI

Anbumani lauds makers of Marathi film Asha

Stalin asserts Tamil Nadu versus Delhi rhetoric

Tenth Chiefs Conclave bats for future preparedness, wisdom sharing

The two-day conclave serves as an institutional platform for professional interaction between the present Army leadership and former Chiefs, fost

Who is LaTroy Lewis and what does Atlanta Falcons statement say? Explainer on firing, allegations, investigation, coaching and playing career

Who is LaTroy Lewis and what does Atlanta Falcons statement say? The Atlanta Falcons fired assistant defensive line coach LaTroy Lewis after sexu

14 JNU students arrested day after protest against V-Cs remarks, secure bail

Bail conditions state that they will be released only after verification of permanent address; process will prolong punishment, states JNUSU; SFI

As J&K nears Ranji Trophy win, Omar heads to Karnataka to cheer for the home team; BJP and PDP extend support

Playing against Karnataka in the summit clash of the nations prestigious domestic cricket competition, J&K was in a commanding position on the pe

Two arrested for murdering teenager, setting body ablaze

Quote of the Day by Elizabeth Taylor: 'You find out who your real friends are when...'Inspiring quotes by the incredible actor

Elizabeth Taylor's life, marked by public scrutiny and personal scandals, offered profound insights into human relationships. Her quote, You find

CM flags off double-decker tourist bus service for heritage tours

Ladki Bahin grant putting fiscal strain on other depts. but will continue: Minister

There are administrative challenges as implementation of scheme is creating stress on funds, says Ganesh Naik; adds assets of Forest Dept. can be

Court says CBIs case not able to withstand judicial scrutiny, stands discredited

Ripple to decentralize XRP Ledger funding: How it will empower independent developers and community initiatives to drive blockchain growth

Ripple is decentralizing XRP Ledger development funding, empowering independent organizations and venture partners. This strategic shift aims to

In the end, the truth prevailed: AAP hails verdict

People of Delhi served justice by voting AAP out of power: CM

Keralas paradox can spark its global vision

The State must look across the oceans to chart a bright future

International law is not dead, its rules stay resilient

Proclaiming the death of international law aids world tyrants

Dedicated Metro Rail train transports lungs and heart

TANKER Foundation inaugurates dialysis units in Chennai

SC/ST medical students pressured to pay for internship year

In several colleges, fourth-year students are being pressured to pay the fifth-year tuition fee, and are not being permitted to write their fourt

Six arrested for midnight rampage in Puzhal

Hyderabad: New Core Urban Act to replace GHMC Act for 3 municipalities

Hyderabad: The GHMC Act, which was to be the overarching set of rules for all three municipalities in Hyderabad, will be replaced with the Core U

Bad publicity: On AI Summit, Youth Congress protest, police action

The Delhi polices actions against the IYC protesters are heavy-handed

Amit Shah concludes his three-day visit to Bihars Seemanchal

Mr. Shah directed strict enforcement of a zero-tolerance policy against illegal constructions, particularly in forest and uninhabited areas, and

England Comeback Win Against NZ Gives Pakistan Last Chance To Reach T20 World Cup Semis

New Zealand looked set to join England in the semifinals when it reduced England to 117-6 in the 17th over in pursuit of 160. But big hits by Wil

Demi Moore's shocking Milan appearance: What's behind her strikingly slim look at Milan Fashion Week?

Demi Moore's appearance at Milan Fashion Week in an all-black leather outfit sparked online discussion. While her dramatic look garnered attentio