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Property of notorious drug peddler attached

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Feb 20: Udhampur Police has attached an immovable property worth Rs one crore belonging to a notorious drug ped

SMVDSB invites suggestions to enhance footfall, improve facilities

Excelsior Correspondent KATRA, Feb 20: In a proactive initiative aimed at enriching the pilgrimage experience and enhancing overall footfall, Shr

One held with heroin-like substance in Kanachak

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 20: Police in Kanachak area here today claimed they have arrested one individual with 7.5 grams of heroin-like

NC appoints Ved, Sandeep as in-charges

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 20: To strengthen the party at grass root level, Ajay Kumar Sadhotra, NC additional general secretary has appo

For first time, BRO opens Mughal Road in mid-winter

Excelsior Correspondent POONCH, Feb 20: In a historic first, the snow clearance of National Highway 701A (Peer Ki Gali) has been completed by the

One-day CME program held at GMC Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 20: A one-day Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme and Medical Student Research Exchange was organized

IGP Jammu inaugurates course on Cyber Investigation and Mobile Forensics

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 20: A three-day training programme on Cyber Investigation and Mobile Forensics commenced today at the Conferen

CRPF organizes free medical camp in Palli village

Excelsior Correspondent RAMBAN, Feb 20: The 84 Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) under the Jammu Sector organized a day-long f

NIA court directs for attachment of property

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 20: A local court here today directed for attaching the property of proclaimed offenders for commission of

MHA forms 2nd empowered committee for Bengal to fast-track requests under CAA

The Union home ministry has formed a second empowered committee in West Bengal to expedite citizenship applications under the CAA. This move come

IRS tax refund 2026 update: returns down 12.3% is your direct deposit delayed and what does Wheres My Refund? reveal?

IRS tax refund 2026 update: IRS processed 20.6 million tax returns through February 6, down 12.3% year over year, while the average tax refund ro

DC chairs BOCA meeting discusses cases pending for approval

UDHAMPUR, Feb 20: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Saloni Rai today presided over a meeting of the Building Operation Controlling Authority held at

Main Chadoora bridge unsafe: Govt

Srinagar, Feb 20: Government today informed the Legislative Assembly that the main bridge at Chadoora has been declared unsafe after sustaining d

DDC Poonch chairs DLRC meet to review performance of banks

POONCH, Feb 20: District Development Commissioner, Poonch, Ashok Kumar Sharma today chaired the District Level Review Committee (DLRC) meeting to

Long term flood mitigation measures in Kashmir yet to take off

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 20: More than a decade after the devastating September 2014 floods, long-term flood mitigation measures rec

Compensation for Ring Road land acquisition being disbursed: Govt

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 20: The compensation for land acquired under the Ring Road projects in Jammu and Kashmir is being disbursed as

Indian trucker held in US for fatal crash

CPI(M)s Md Salim saysthere is no lobby in the partyas estranged leader Pratik Ur Rahaman raises questions about lobbying andfavouritism

The senior CPI(M) leader avoided any direct questions about the estranged leader amid the political buzz of Rahaman joining the ruling Trinamool

IRS $1,390 Stimulus check February 2026: Has congress approved new federal payments or are viral refund rumors misleading taxpayers?

Zero new $1,390 stimulus check is approved for February 2026. The Internal Revenue Service confirms no new federal stimulus payment exists. Congr

Guardiola couldnt care less about Arsenal stumble in title race

Pep Guardiolas side was in danger of being blown away by Arsenal after its inconsistent form left the Gunners in pole position

CCB Arrest Whistle Blower IN Muda Plot Distribution Case

A couple of days back, the State Government promoted D.B. Natesh as Chief Executive Officer of Karnataka State Khadi and Village Industries Board

'Nothing changes': Trump says India-US trade deal remains unchanged, praises PM Modi

Nancy Guthrie kidnapping update: What surveillance footage reveals in the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case and how the investigation strategy has changed after three weeks

Eighty-four-year-old Nancy Guthrie has been missing for 21 days in Tucson. The FBI and Pima County Sheriff confirm a suspected kidnapping. Doorbe

Haryana Governor Ghosh says crimes against women decreased by 16% in 2025

The Governor said that the crime against women in respect of the Scheduled Castes has been declining for the last 4-5 years

State Tops In Keeping Podu Applications Pending: Centre

According to data provided to the Lok Sabha on claims under the Forest Rights Act, under which certain categories of forest dwellers could stake

MNS Chief Raj Thackeray stresses need for constructive Opposition, reaches out to ruling dispensation

Raj Thackeray, who met the Shiv Sena leader a day earlier, said his outreach was driven purely by civic concerns and not political realignment

Drug Inspector, Aide Caught By ACB Taking 20,000 Bribe

Officials said Durga Sai later visited the Jangareddygudem office and submitted all required documents to the Drug Inspector, who uploaded them o

BJP running several right-wing social media accounts spreading fake news, says Stalin

'Next five years in court...': Trump warns of endless legal war over $175 billion tariff refunds

UP court sentences ex-junior engineer, wife to death for sexual exploitation of 33 children

The POCSO court termed the crimes as arest of rare and held Ram Bhawan and his wife Durgawati guilty of systematically abusing children between

Botsa Alleges Govt Panic Over Possible Exposure Of TTD Fund Diversion

Speaking to media persons at the Assembly media point, Botsa said the repeated rejection of adjournment motions seeking a discussion on the Indap

Steam down: is Steam down right now? 18,000+ outage reports as Cloudflare failure knocks out servers globally

Steam down: is Steam down right now? Steam is down right now. Over 18,000 users filed outage reports Friday, February 20, 2026. Cloudflare's serv

Crime Rate Drops By 6% In AP, Says Home Minister Anitha

Presenting the budget demands of the home department, Anitha said improvements in law and order and strengthened policing had contributed to the

Cumbum Agricultural Officer Caught By ACB While Taking 20,000 Bribe

ACB officials said searches were being conducted at the officers residence and office. Mohammed joined service as an Agricultural Extension Offic

New $25,000 tip tax deduction explained: who qualifies and how to claim it

The new $25,000 tip tax deduction applies from 2025 through 2028. File IRS Schedule 1-A to claim it. Only voluntary tips qualify. Income limits a

Attack, Stalin War Cry To Digital Warriors

The social media volunteers were those who earned education because of the Dravidian movement, came up in life because of the DMKs policies and i

Over 68,000 Women, Missing Since 2020 In MP, Still Remains Untraced

In a written reply in the House, chief minister Mohan Yadav said that 2,74,311 women have gone missing across Madhya Pradesh from 2020 to January

Civilisation on the wall: Why graffiti, the epitaph of our times, needs to be preserved

Ancient carvings unveil the stories of yesteryears, while today's graffitilike Cikai Korran's expressive words in Egyptmight serve as the histori

Quote of the Day by John Lennon: 'All we are saying is give peace a chance'Inspiring quotes by the co-lead vocalist of the Beatles

John Lennon's iconic lyrics, All we are saying is give peace a chance and Imagine all the people living life in peace, continue to resonate globa

Pollution, womens aid: AAP highlights BJPs unmet promises

Trump to release files on little orange men after slamming Obama on aliens & UFOs

President Donald Trump has ordered the release of government files concerning aliens and unidentified flying objects. This move follows his criti

Quote of the day by Rihanna: 'I always believed that when you follow your heart or your gut...' inspiring lessons on courage and self-belief by the nine-time Grammy Awards winner and Fenty Beauty founder

Quote of the day by Rihanna: Rihanna's powerful words encourage listeners to follow their hearts and avoid settling. This philosophy, rooted in h

'Ill impose a 10% global tariff as alternative': Trump fumes after Supreme Court tariff ruling

India rolls out seven steps to boost exports

India's government has launched a significant export promotion mission. Seven new measures aim to boost outbound shipments. These include credit

JNUV-Csremarks onUGCequity rules stir row on campus

Force intact, fear fades: India remain T20 World Cup favourites, but Super 8s strip some aura

Despite an unbeaten run, India's T20 team has revealed vulnerabilities, including an opening batsman's struggles and diffidence against finger-sp

What To Know About Supreme Court Ruling On Tariffs

The Supreme Court dealt President Donald Trump a bruising loss on a cornerstone of his economic policy, striking down sweeping tariffs he imposed

United States interim trade pact likely by April: Piyush Goyal

India and the US are set to sign an interim trade deal in March, with implementation expected the following month. This agreement aims to boost b

PLI disbursements at Rs 28,748 crore across 14 sectors

India's Production Linked Incentive scheme has disbursed over Rs 28,000 crore across 14 key sectors. This initiative has spurred significant inve

Amid SIR exercise, Home Ministry notifies another panel to clear pending CAA applications in West Bengal, primarily by Matuas

This is an additional committee that will process and fast-track CAA applications in the State, says a government source

AP Budget 202627: Rs 3,867 Crore Allocated for Revenue Reforms

Blockchain records, 22A drive to secure property rights

Bhasha matters in Indias multilingual moment

Mother-tongue-based multilingual education is central to inclusive and effective education

MoU for utilisation of recycled water for industrial purpose

TTD rolls out data driven plan to meet the summer pilgrim surge

Dy. Speaker commends Health Minister for detailed replies in the Assembly

Music festival pays tributes to saint Thyagaraja

Project Jaladhara boosts water conservation in Annamayya district

Assembly to hold Special House Committee, Petitions Committee meetings on Feb. 24 and 27

U.S. Property taxes in 2026: Which states pay the most and the least

A WalletHub study reveals major differences in property taxes across the U.S., indicating that homeowners in high-tax states like New Jersey and

Leopard found dead in Anantapur

'Saudi Arabia may have uranium enrichment chapter in US deal'

Saudi Arabia could develop uranium enrichment facilities under a proposed nuclear agreement with the United States. This development raises conce

Anti-ragging awareness campaign launched in Chittoor

India emerging as global healthcare destination: Apollo chairperson

What is Section 122 of the US Trade Act of 1974, Trumps latest tariff weapon for 10% extra duty on the world

President Trump announced a 10% global tariff under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, shifting from the International Emergency Economic Powe

US Supreme Court curbs Trump tariffs under IEEPA: Whats struck down, what still stands

The Supreme Court has delivered a surprising verdict, striking down President Trump's tariffs on imported goods. The justices concluded that he h

NHRC notice to Delhi police over assault on journalist on DUs North Campus

Treatise for federalism: On Tamil Nadu and the Kurian Joseph report

The Kurian Joseph report must provoke a debate on reversing centralisation

Trump says US Supreme Court tariff ruling `deeply disappointing`

President Donald Trump said he would impose an additional global tariffs of 10 per cent over and above the rates currently applicable on exports

Members of Sindhi community serve Iftar at Wallajah Big Mosque

Two arrested for land fraud using forged documents, impersonation

PM holds roundtable with 16 heads of AI, Seeptech startups

Nine bilaterals with leaders, CEOs New Delhi, Feb 20 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a series of meetings that included a roundtabl

Centre Releases Rs 387.53cr to Gram Panchayats in Telangana

Rs 1,034cr Released in 3 Instalments

Vice-Prez to attend 21st KU convocation on Feb 26

Jammu Tawi, Feb 20:Ahead of scheduled Kashmir visit of Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan on February 26, Inspector General of Police Kashmir, V K

NIA Charges 2 More Accused in 2025 Vizianagaram ISIS Case

Imran Akram, who is still absconding, was involved in providing terror funding to Siraz Ur Rahiman and Syed Sameer for the procurement of explosi

Mechanic, two juveniles held in motorcycle theft case in Kolathur

US stock market surging big today: Whats fueling Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq gains right now? Amazon, Nvidia and Magnificent Seven stocks power rally

US stock market surging big today: The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 120 points to 49,515, while the S&P 500 rose 0.57% to 6,900 and the Na

Chennai Corporation asks Kodungaiyur waste incinerator to stop work owing to potential public health risk

India emerges as global economic power: LG Sinha

Jammu Tawi, Feb 20:Stating that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is scripting a tale of economic progress, Lieutenant

SIR in J&K expected to start in April: ECI

Jammu Tawi, Feb 20:The Election Commission of India (ECI) is expected to start the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral roll in Jammu &

Kerala CM Vijayan to inaugurate Akkulam-Chettuva Waterway Phase 1 on Feb 26

Kerala's inland waterways development reaches a milestone. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the first phase of the Akkulam-Chettuv

US SC tariff order: Chidambaram seeks clarity on Feb 6 deal

What will happen to those concessions? The joint statement announced Zero tariff on many goods that the US will export to India; that India inten

Microchipping of horses to begin in city to prevent cruelty to animals in tourist places

GCC to conduct a meeting with theTamil Nadu Animal Welfare Board to prevent cruelty to animals in tourist places

30,000 vacancies to be filled this year: CM

Jammu Tawi, Feb 20:The Jammu and Kashmir government will fill more than 30,000 vacancies across departments during the current year, Chief Minist

Trump vows 10% global tariff after stinging court rebuke

The 6-3 decision centres on tariffs imposed under an emergency powers law, including the sweeping reciprocal tariffs he levied on nearly every ot

US-sanctioned Iran-linked oil tanker spent 8 days in Pak maritime boundary: FIR

An Iran-linked oil tanker, seized by the Indian Coast Guard, spent days in Pakistan's maritime boundary with its tracking systems off. The vessel

22 IAS, JKAS Officers transferred, three relieved from J&K

4 districts get new DCs Jammu Tawi, Feb 20:The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday ordered an administrative reshuffle involving the transfer

Army chief charts ways to expand defence cooperation during Australia visit

Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi's Australia visit from Feb 16-19 focused on enhancing army-to-army cooperation. Discussions with senior defenc

CM Revanth: Appoint Nodal Officers to Conduct Regular Inspection of Welfare Hostels and Gurukuls

The Chief Minister highlighted the need to provide high-quality facilities and ensure a secure learning environment. District authorities have be

Police complaints lodged against CEC in Bengal over SIR 'harassment'

Seven individuals have filed complaints against the Chief Electoral Officer in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district. They allege harassment d

Draft MoU for Metro Rails MRTS takeover to be sent to Railway Board for approval

Southern Railway has already submitted the document to the Tamil Nadu government; nearly 4,000 crore will be required to upgrade the Chennai Beac