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FA9LA Dhurandhar Ft. Expanded my Audience: Flipperachi

Ahead of his Mumbai debut, global rap sensation Flipperachi talks about FA9LA, cultural collaborations and why performing in India feels like a f

Iran Says 'Good Progress' in US Talks, Next Round Within a Week

The Oman-mediated negotiations follow repeated threats from Donald Trump to strike Iran, with the US president last Thursday giving Tehran 15 day

Instagram to Alert Parents on Teen Suicide Searches as UK Weighs Social Media Ban

Governments are increasingly seeking to protect children from harm online, particularly after worries over the AI chatbot Grok which has generate

Over 130 Afghan Taliban Fighters Killed in Response To Border Attacks: Pakistan

Operation Ghazab lil Haq commenced late Thursday night after the Afghan Taliban allegedly launched attacks on several border posts

Venezuela suspends 19 oil, gas production-sharing contracts signed under Maduro, reports say

The suspension has had no impact on the country's oil and gas output so far, the sources said. State oil giant PDVSA is selling the crude produce

Zohran Mamdani meets Trump in surprise White House visit

Washington: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani held an unannounced meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House, marking a striking enc

Delhi University Colleges Set For Smart Upgrade With Digitised Libraries, New Academic Centres

The RFID system is expected to streamline library operations and improve access to academic resources, while Smart Classrooms aim to modernise te

MBA Student from Andhra Pradesh Dies in London House Fire

According to reports, Ganti Abhishek died due to suffocation, while two others who were caught in the incident managed to escape

Jim Carrey honoured at Csar Awards, traces family roots back 300 years to France

Hollywood star Jim Carrey was honored at France's Csar Awards. He accepted the prestigious award with an emotional speech delivered entirely in F

PM Modi Meets With Team of Fauda in Israel, Posts Cool Selfie

PM Modi could be seen sharing smiles with Avi Issacharoff, Lior Raz, and Tsahi Halevi among others.

Cuba says it is communicating with U.S. after fatal boat shooting but seeks more details

Cuba's government has released a list with the names of the alleged suspects and accused them of planning to invade the island and unleash terror

SC seeks experts for panel on Aravalis; mining ban to continue

IMF approves $8.1 billion loan for Ukraine, with $1.5 billion to go immediately

The IMF approved an $8.1 billion loan for Ukraine, anchoring a $136.5 billion international support package to maintain economic stability and pu

Sajid Akram and Naveed Akram, alleged Bondi Beach attackers, attempted to travel to Afghanistan but were turned back; probe reveals key details

Sajid Akram and Naveed Akram, accused in the 2026 Sydney Hanukkah mass shooting, previously tried to travel to Afghanistan. Their journey was hal

How Google Exposed Chinese Spy Network That Targeted Victims In 42 Countries

Google prevented a Chinese-linked hacking group attempting to infiltrate telecom and government organisations across at least 42 countries, the t

Bangladesh tension leads to 9% fall in foreign tourist arrivals

Pak Declares Open War, Bombs Kabul, Kandahar After Afghanistan Attack

Islamabad has declared open war on the Afghan Taliban government following renewed clashes along the shared border between Afghanistan and Pakist

Intelligence Tools Have Changed: Jack Dorsey's Block Cuts Over 4,000 Jobs

Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey said they opted for a single deep round of cuts instead of multiple smaller layoffs over time.

Madhya Pradesh: Ammonia gas leak reported in Indore; situation under control

A gas cylinder leaked in Raoji Bazaar Police Station area on Thursday. Firefighters cooled the cylinder with water to contain the ammonia gas. Th

'Become very close...': Iran's Araghchi calls Geneva talks serious, says next round within a week

Trump and Mamdani meet for second time, discuss housing and detention of student

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani met with President Donald Trump at the White House to discuss housing and the detention of a Columbia Universi

Cannot In Good Conscience: Anthropic Rejects Pentagon's Demands

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave Anthropic until Friday to agree to unconditional military use of its technology or face being forced to co

Anthropic Cannot in Good Conscience Accede To Pentagon's Demands: CEO

Anthropic said in a statement that its not walking away from negotiations, but that new contract language received from the Defense Department ma

Railways to hire Agniveers and ex-servicemen, signs pact with Army

Mideast tensions rise as Iran-US nuclear talks fail to produce agreement

Iran insists on uranium enrichment and sanctions relief, while the US seeks broader rollback including missiles and support for armed groups.

CAGs Bihar report for 2023 flags revenue arrears to government

The audit report noted that the Mines and Geology Department has failed to provide details on these dues for more than five years

When it looks easy on Instagram

Social media has a way of making you feel you can be anyone, and do anything without putting in the work. Are we setting, and following, unrealis

Pakistan carries out airstrikes in Kabul and Afghan provinces after cross-border clashes

Both governments exchanged fire along the Durand Line, and tensions have remained high for months despite a Qatar-mediated ceasefire

Dont fall prey to fraudulent job advertisements

This is a reminder that in digital-centric times, when one is constantly cautioned against rising cybercrime, fraud happens on the ground, too.

Paramount Poised To Acquire Warner Bros. After Netflix Walks Away

Netflix said it was declining to match Paramount's latest offer after the Warner Bros. board declared it a Superior Proposal under the terms of i

Morning Brief Podcast: AI has entered the classroom and your child's mind

India is the AI worlds most valuable unpaid intern

India's vast data is a strategic asset, not free export for Silicon Valley. To become an AI superpower, the nation needs to invest in talent and

PM Modi first leader to cross 100m followers on Instagram

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has achieved a historic feat, becoming the first world leader to surpass 100 million followers on Instagram. This si

Anthropic cannot accede to Pentagon's request in AI safeguards dispute, CEO says

AI firm Anthropic refuses the Pentagon's demand to remove safeguards preventing autonomous weapons targeting and domestic surveillance, despite t

NCERT book row: Have great respect for judiciary, says BJP

Oil sales under US-Venezuela deal expected to reach $2 billion by end of February

U.S. oil supply agreement sales with Venezuela are projected to hit $2 billion by month's end, with 40 million barrels expected to be sold. Tradi

Anthropic Drops Its Core Safety Pledge Amid Deadline Threat From US Government

Anthropic drops its AI safety pledge to keep pace in the competitive AI market amid Pentagon demands for unrestricted military use of its technol

Sudans RSF chief linked to Dubai property worth USD 1.7 million

Khartoum: Sudans Rapid Support Forces (RSF) leader Mohamed Hemedti Hamdan Dagalo has been linked to property assets in Dubai worth up to USD 1.7

Kerala HC stays release of Kerala Story 2

In a significant development that has sent ripples through the film industry and political circles alike, the Kerala High Court on Thursday staye

PM meets Fauda cast in Israel

During a two-day official visit to Israel, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with several delegates, engaging in discussions that aimed to deepen

Ileana DCruz backs Rihanna facing post-pregnancy body shaming

Actor Ileana DCruz has spoken out in support of music icon Rihanna as the singer continues to get targeted by online body shamers following the b

Life in the Bridgerton spotlight: Yerin Ha, Luke Thompson enjoy the starry shine

Theres a Bridgerton blow up and then a Bridgerton glow up, one a nod to the enormous popularity of the lavish Regency-era romance and the other t

SC bans NCERT book over judicial corruption chapter

Netflix declines to raise its offer to buy Warner, says deal is 'no longer financially attractive'

Netflix, Warner and Paramount have spent the last couple of months in a heated, public back-and-forth over whose deal has a better regulatory pat

Indias Strategic Turn in the AI Era

From Market to Architect Uttam Prakash, Prof. Srinivas Josyula, Jay Verdhan Tiwari The AI Impact Summit opened with serious policy deliberations.

Integrate Higher Education with Sector Skill Councils

Dr Niyaz Ahmad Naikoo drniyaznaik@gmail.com A significant structural transformation is underway in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. With t

Chief Justice of India to visit Tirupati on February 28

Ahead of the scheduled visit, a team of officials led by District Collector S. Venkateswar, Joint Collector R. Govinda Rao, trainee Collector San

Mohanlal Sons launches specially curated Holi collection

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 26: Renowned ethnic wear brand Mohanlal Sons today announced a special Holi Milan celebration at its stores on

J&K Bank approves financing for Heights III Extension housing project in Jalandhar

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 26: Reinforcing its strategic focus on expanding housing finance in emerging real estate destinations, J&K Ban

Freebies = Appeasement : Economics be damned!

Poonam I Kaushish infaservice1@gmail.com Beware Voters: With high-octane poll tamasha in West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu and Kerala soon, be ready

Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict LIVE: Loud explosions rock Afghan capital Kabul

Afghanistan's military corps in the east said in a statement that heavy clashes had begun Thursday night in response to the recent airstrikes car

The 5am myth: Why waking early wont 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

How social media draws vulnerable users back to eating disorder content

People recovering from eating disorders often use social media for support, seeking out recovery content, body-positive creators and others with

Northeast holds potential to be Southeast Asia trade corridor: Dr Jitendra

Excelsior Correspondent SEPAHIJALA (TRIPURA), Feb 26: During the visit to Tripura, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Tec

Murmu arrives in Jaisalmer; to fly in indigenous LCH Prachand, attend IAFs Vayu Shakti exercise

JAISALMER, Feb 26 : President Droupadi Murmu, who is on a visit to Rajasthan, will undertake a sortie in the indigenously developed Light Combat

Remove encroachments within 10 km of border with Nepal: Shah tells officials in Bihar

ARARIA, Feb 26: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday called for a detailed plan of action for removing encroachments in areas close to the I

India, Israel sign 27 agreements, upgrade ties to Special Strategic Partnership

TEL AVIV, Feb 26 : India and Israel on Thursday exchanged several memorandums of understanding (MoUs) covering artificial intelligence, financial

SA beat WI by nine wickets

AHMEDABAD, Feb 26: A clinical South Africa outclassed West Indies by nine wickets in their Super 8 clash to stretch their unbeaten run and all bu

Congress discusses action plan to oppose US -India deal; says PM is compromised

Kharge, Rahul requested to attend Sammelans in Jammu, Kashmir Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 26: JKPCC today held a marathon six hours long m

CDS Gen Chauhan inaugurates CBRN conclave

NEW DELHI, Feb 26: India must stay ready with indigenous chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) defence equipment for early warni

Current decade turbulent but India managed challenges through nimble, grounded policies: Jaishankar

PUNE, 26 : The current decade has been a turbulent one but India has dealt with its challenges through nimble, grounded and practical policies at

Indian young adults rank lowly 60th in 84-nation mental health study

Traffic Police issues advisory as Mughal Road opened for LMVs

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 26: As the Deputy Commissioner Poonch ordered opening of the historic Mughal Road for Light Motor Vehicles (LM

Silver down by Rs 7,400, gold falls by 1,300 amid weak global trends

New Delhi, Feb 26: Silver prices declined by Rs 7,400 to Rs 2.70 lakh per kg while gold dropped by Rs 1,300 to Rs 1.62 lakh per 10 grams in the n

Sensex slips 27 pts amid US-Iran talks

Mumbai, Feb 26: Benchmark BSE Sensex slipped by 27.46 points to close at 82,248.61 in a volatile session on Thursday, dragged down by selling in

Adokni MLA-rangna Khasi aro Garo kusikko skie onna CM agana

SHILLONG: Sorkarini kamko kana gita dao adoktangni kusikrangko, mongsongbate Khasi aro Garo kusikrangko mangiparang ongna nangaha ine sorkarini n

EGH-o scheme-ni kamrangko Union Minister nianga

WILLIAMNAGAR: Bristibar salo, Tribal Affairs-ni Union Minister of State (MoS) Durgadas Uikey, East Garo Hills ajao ragate kaenggipa mamong sorkar

Vaccine Self-Reliance

Indias public health journey over the past decade reflects a determined and strategic push toward self-reliance in vaccine development and pharma

Three drug peddlers, one juvenile held with over 22 g heroin

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 26: Police has arrested three drug peddlers and apprehended a juvenile in separate actions across Miran Sahib,

EAM urges UNHRC, UN bodies to advocate zero tolerance for terror

India firm in opposition to terrorism in all forms GENEVA, Feb 26: India remains firm and uncompromising in its opposition to terrorism in all it

DC chairs NCORD meeting, calls for strengthened action against drug menace

Excelsior correspondent SHOPIAN, Feb 26: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Shishir Gupta today presided over a meeting of the District Level NCOR

Police attaches moveable property of habitual bovine smuggler

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Feb 26: In compliance with the orders passed by the court, Udhampur Police has attached a vehicle worth Rs 40 l

DC Kulgam reviews implementation of PM Surya GharMuft Bijli Yojana

Excelsior Correspondent KULGAM, Feb 26: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Shahzad Alam, today chaired a meeting of concerned officers to review th

DC chairs DLRC/ DCC for quarter ending Dec -2025

Excelsior Correspondent GANDERBAL, Feb 26: A meeting of the District Level Review Committee and the District Consultative Committee (DLRC/DCC) wa

Reservation Policy-ni bidingo dingtang agangrikna didianiko AHAM jegala

TURA: Meghalaya adokni State Reservation Policy-ni bidingo Expert Committee-ni ongipa report-ko Assembly-o parakatani jaman iani bidingo MLA-rang

GHADC-ni Electoral Roll-rangko nipiltaichina ACHIK dabia

TURA: Rebaenggipa April jani 10 tariko ongatenggipa Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) election-na skang, Electoral roll-rangko gital

Indias standing diminished, says Congress on Modis Knesset address

The Recent Hate Speech by Senior BJP leader & RSS functionary

Editor, Local politicians are right to demand an apology from Mr. Sunil Deodhar for his recent divisive speech at Pynter. However, this is not a

Life Skills that Schools Forgot to Teach Us

By Patricia Mukhim The sudden demise of Dr Ricky Syngkon made us all wake up to the need for Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). CPR is needed

AI: Fast Progress Amid Many Worries

By Lekha Rattanani The AI Impact Summit 2026 ended on February 20 in New Delhi on a celebratory note. That is, if you merely look at the numbers,

Bridgerton Season 5 release date, filming, plot, cast and main characters update: Netflix renewal

Bridgerton Season 5 release date, filming, plot, cast and main characters update brings news on Netflix renewal, production timeline, sibling foc

APCRDA Inks Deal For 5-Star Hotel, Convention Centre

The agreement, signed at Amaravati, covers approximately 6.5 acres of land in the Thullur mandal. Officials described the move as a milestone in

Guidelines Issued For Proper Utilisation Of Urban Funds

Through G.O.Ms. No.40 dated February 26, 2026, the Municipal Administration & Urban Development (MA&UD) department has partially modified earlier

69-Yr-Old Bizman Duped Of Rs 2.65 Crore In Fake Stocks

The complainant, a resident of Somajiguda, stated that he came in contact with a woman named Ramya Krishnan through a social media platform and s

Reservation verdict leaves Khasis, Garos dissatisfied

Our Bureau SHILLONG/TURA, Feb 26: Are we back to square one on the contentious issue of the reservation policy? So it seems, if we go by the resp

Is governance up by 26%? Budget surge sparks debate

Our Bureau SHILLONG, Feb 26: If the allocation has increased by 26 per cent, has governance also improved by 26 per cent? Voice of the People Par

CM defends Rs 9,126-cr loans for devp activities

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 26: Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma defended the Meghalaya governments decision to borrow Rs 9,126 crore from Exter

Actions in EJH mine blast case inadequate: High Court raps govt

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 26: The High Court of Meghalaya, examining the status report filed by the government and other respondents in conne

Police personnel to be kept off non-policing duties: Prestone

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 26: Many MLAs on Thursday urged the government to take steps to address the manpower shortage in the states police

19-yr-Old Youth Dies As Car Plunges Into Reservoir

Charan sustained injuries from shattered glass and was rescued by local residents. He was shifted to a nearby hospital, where he is undergoing tr