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Trump's 'Board of Peace' said to have raised first pledges for Gaza

Trump board of peace Gaza: No country has yet publicly committed funds for the Board of Peace's efforts in Gaza. An announcement could come at th

Air India Fined for Flying Airbus Plane Eight Times Without Airworthiness Permit

An Airbus A320 flew passengers between New Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai and Hyderabad on November 24 and November 25 without the mandatory Airworthin

Next Stop Hyderabad': Bandi Sanjay Kumar Praises BJP's Karimnagar Civic Win

Karimnagar MP and Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Friday praised the BJP's victory in the Karimnagar Municipal Corporation elections as hist

Telangana HC pendency rises to 2.33 Lakh cases: Union Law min

Hyderabad: The number of pending cases in the Telangana High Court has risen by 0.82% over the past two years, while pendency in subordinate cour

Restore expunged parts of speech, says Kharge; RS chair rejects call

Trump lauds troops at Fort Bragg; says 'fear' is powerful motivator in difficult Iran talks

Separate talks on Iran and Ukraine-Russia set for Tuesday in Geneva, source says

A U.S. delegation led by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will meet with meet Iranians

Seva Teerth inauguration marks citizen-centric governance: PM Modi

Silence surrounding safe sex must be shattered

It was also heartening to witness the collaboration extended by MSACS and the health minister of Mizoram

Breaking News Live Updates: Radiator blast sparks explosion at Brundavan Laboratories in Telanganas Yadadri

Woman demands Rs 2 crore for bad haircut; after 7-year legal fight, Court orders ITC Maurya Hotel to pay Rs 25 lakh

The Supreme Court has ordered ITC's Maurya Hotel to pay Rs 25 lakh to model Aashna Roy for a ad haircut. The woman had raised a complaint agains

All eyes on party with a difference

BJP, which has ushered in triple-engine sarkar with BMC poll win, must go beyond slogans, focus on results, and fulfil poll promises made to mill

Telangana yet to pay Rs 814 cr for 4 railway projects: Centre

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has informed the Rajya Sabha that the Telangana government has yet to deposit Rs 814 crore towards four r

Rahul Gandhi motion off table after Nishikant Dubeys notice, says Kiren Rijiju

ED seizes A&N resorts in Rs 500cr scam linked to former Congress MP

NABARD projects 4.88 lakh crore priority sector credit for Rajasthan

Chief Secretary V. Srinivas said the NABARD had carried out credit planning with the preparation of SFP for the next financial year to align fina

Trump says change in power in Iran would be the best thing that could happen

Washington: President Donald Trump has said that a change in power in Iran would be the best thing that could happen as the US administration wei

Spoken reputation of a judicial officer important to maintain public faith: SC

Happy Valentines Day wishes: 150+ sweet, heartfelt love messages, images, quotes and status to express your feelings in the right words

Valentine Day wishes quotes images and messages for wife, girlfriend, boyfriend and husband: Express your love this Valentine's Day with a collec

IMF discussing electricity tariffs revisions with Pakistan

The IMF is in discussions with Pakistan regarding proposed electricity tariff revisions, emphasizing that the burden should not fall on lower-inc

Four killed as small plane crashes near Steamboat Springs ski resort in Colorado

A small plane crashed on a mountain near Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Four people died at the scene. The Epic E1000 turboprop plane went down ear

Conscious Vaastu: Navigating 2026s Accelerated Energy Cycle

When we talk about Vaastu and energy alignment, most people think only about the energy of their space. But personal energy is even more importan

Aviation Watchdog Puts Stricter Breath Analyser Test Norms In Place For Pilots

Aviation safety regulator DGCA has put in place stricter breath analyser test requirements for pilots, wherein those found repeatedly violating t

Show respect to Jr Dagar Bandhu, SC tells A R Rahman

Indore News: Man Loses 3 Lakh While Trying To Activate Credit Card

Indore (Madhya Pradesh): A man was reportedly duped of Rs 2.99 lakh by cyber fraudsters after he clicked on a malicious link to activate his new

Return of millions of Afghans from Pakistan and Iran pushes Afghanistan to brink, UN warns

Millions of Afghans are returning from Pakistan and Iran, straining Afghanistan's resources. The UN refugee agency states this unprecedented infl

Expelled Over Teachers' Meme, Court Allows Student To Take Class 10 Exam

The Supreme Court on Friday allowed a minor boy, rusticated from a school in Indore for allegedly circulating an objectionable meme concerning te

Morning Digest: Nikhil Gupta pleads guilty in Pannun murder plot in U.S. court; Trump sends second aircraft carrier to West Asia amid Iran tensions, and more

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Masked-prowler video tops sheriff's list of clues to Nancy Guthrie abduction

The Sheriff said release of the video, which took days to retrieve and reassemble from discarded digital data likely left unarchived on Google se

After Victory, BNP Pushes for Sheikh Hasina's Extradition From India

Hasina, who has been living in exile in New Delhi since her ouster, was sentenced to death in absentia by a special tribunal in November 2025 for

T.N. introduces baby care kits for low birth weight infants

The scheme is aimed at reducing infant mortality and morbidity, and improving nutritional outcomes among babies; the monthly kits comprise iron,

Mumbai Coastal Road North Project: 348 Trees In Versova To Be Felled, Including 80 Inside Nana Nani Park, Sparking Residents Anger

Mumbai, Feb 13: As part of the Mumbai Coastal Road (MCRP) North Project, 348 trees in Versova are set to be affected, including 80 inside Nana Na

Trump threatens executive order to impose new voting rules ahead of midterms as Republicans face losses

President Trump threatened to bypass Congress and issue an executive order for nationwide voter ID laws ahead of the midterm elections. This move

Anyone Who Comes to TVK Rally Carry Their Own Coffin: AIADMK Leader

The deceased, identified as Suraj, a 37-year-old silver-related labourer residing in Salem's Sevvaipettai area, collapsed during the rally and wa

US refiner Valero to import up to 6.5 million barrels of Venezuelan crude in March, sources say

Valero Energy plans to import significant Venezuelan crude oil in March. This move could position Valero as the leading foreign refiner of Venezu

Gore Verbinskis sci-fi comedy warns of AI in 'Good Luck, Have Fun, Dont Die'

The director hopes the film offers a therapeutic experience while warning audiences about the dangers of normalising technology and artificial in

Hong Kong University Expels Student Who Called for Fire Accountability

Miles Kwan, a politics student, was detained for two nights by the city's national security police last year for seditious intent after handing o

Indian Man Pleads Guilty In Foiled Murder Plot Against Khalistani Terrorist

An Indian national has pleaded guilty in the United States to orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot aimed at assassinating a US citizen and Khalis

BJP hints at fielding three candidates for Rajya Sabha election from Odisha

BJP does not have requisite numbers in the State Assembly to ensure the election of third candidate to Upper House of Parliament

Indore Water Tragedy: A Family Mourns Death Of Girl, 2, After Many Prayers

How can we forget the moments we spent with our child? asks the grieving father of two-year-old Siya Prajapati, one of the youngest patients to d

Trump calls Iran regime change best thing as US continues negotiations over nuclear deal

BNP thanks PM Modi for congratulations after landslide victory in Bangladesh

Bangladesh's BNP party celebrates a significant victory in recent polls. Party spokesperson Sayrul Kabir Khan declared it a triumph for democracy

Elephant trunk whiskers give keen sense of touch, study finds

Unlike rodent whiskers, elephant whiskers have hollow tubules at the base and vary in stiffness along their length, with tips as soft as rubber a

U.S. Military says it struck a vessel in Caribbean, killing three

President Donald Trumps administration has touted its success at taking out suspected drug trafficking vessels in the area

Thousands rally in support of Nepal's former king and call for monarchy's return

Thousands of supporters welcomed Nepal's former king, Gyanendra Shah, at Kathmandu airport, chanting for the restoration of the monarchy. The pea

U.S. waives Venezuela oil sanctions as Trump signals visit

The Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control granted general licenses to BP, Chevron, Eni, Repsol and Shell authorising transaction

Trump Says He's Sending Second Aircraft Carrier to the Mideast as He Seeks Iran Deal

The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier, is being sent from the Caribbean Sea to the Mideast to join other warships and mili

ICE plans $38 billion expansion of US detention centers under Trump administration

Federal immigration officials are planning a significant expansion of detention capacity, aiming for 92,600 beds by November. This involves conve

Arundhati Roy Pulls Out of Berlin Film Festival Over Gaza Row

Roy said that she was shocked and disgusted by responses from Wenders and other jury members to a question about the Palestinian territory at a p

Trump Threatens To Order Election Reforms Ahead Of Midterms

US President Donald Trump on Friday threatened to try to bypass Congress and force new voting laws ahead of the November midterm elections, where

Amazons Ring ends Flock Safety partnership amid privacy concerns

The decision follows backlash over a Super Bowl advertisement promoting Rings Search Party feature, which critics said fuelled fears of a dystopi

Ukrainian missile attack kills two, injures five in Russia's Belgorod

A Ukrainian missile strike on Belgorod killed two workers restoring damaged infrastructure and injured five others. The attack caused significant

US military says it struck a vessel in Caribbean, killing three

The U.S. military reported striking a vessel in the Caribbean on Friday, resulting in three fatalities. This action is part of the Trump administ

Pannun Murder Plot: Accused Nikhil Gupta Pleads Guilty in US

Gupta was extradited to the US from the Czech Republic in June 2024 and had made his first appearance in Manhattan federal court before Magistrat

NIA Court sentences LeT duo to 15 years for assisting Pakistani terrorists in Jammu & Kashmir

Two overground workers for Pakistan Army-backed Lashkar-e-Taiba have been sentenced to 15 years imprisonment for aiding a Pakistani terrorist who

US military preparing for potentially weeks-long Iran operations

The U.S. military is preparing for sustained operations against Iran, potentially lasting weeks, if President Trump orders an attack. This planni

US readies weeks-long military campaign against Iran amid rising tensions

The planning signals a potentially more serious conflict than previous limited strikes, including last years Midnight Hammer operation

Trump says regime change in Iran may be best thing as US deploys second aircraft carrier

With Gulf nations bracing for possible regional escalation, Iran faces mounting domestic pressure as families begin mourning protest victims.

9 Fascinating secrets about New York City you might not know

New York City is a place of countless hidden surprises. Beyond its iconic skyline, the city holds fascinating stories, secret history, and unexpe

NHPC earns Great Place To Work Certification

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 13: NHPC Limited, a Navratna enterprise of the Government of India today was Certified by Great Place To Work

FICCI FLO JKL felicitates trailblazer women achievers in Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 13: On the occasion of National Womens Day, FICCI FLO Jammu, Kashmir & Ladakh Chapter hosted the 5th Edition o

Crisil Foundation organizes FLCs in Leh

Excelsior correspondent LEH, Feb 13: As part of FLW-2026 celebrations, Foundation conducted Financial Literacy Camps (FLCs) across Leh district f

SBI pays tribute to Haryana Cop, credits insurance money to nominees account

Excelsior Correspondent CHANDIGARH, Feb 13: State Bank of India (SBI) today expressed profound grief over the untimely demise of Jagdish Prasad,

Major opportunities for AI in jobs and governance, says MeitY Secretary S. Krishnan

India is focusing on providing AI infrastructure that will spur development of applications, promoting electronics manufacturing with a thrust on

Opposition steps up attack on Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri over Epstein Files

Slogans were raised in the Lok Sabha demanding the resignation of the Minister

BNP thanks India for recognising Bdesh election verdict, hopes for stronger bilateral ties

DHAKA, Feb 13: The BNP on Friday thanked India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for recognising the verdict of Bangladeshs general elections and

CRPF organises Volleyball tourney

Excelsior Sports Correspondent RAMBAN, Feb 13: The CRPF 84 Battalion organised the Shaheed Mushtaq Ahmed Memorial Volleyball Tournament 2026 at C

Pakistan does U turn again

Harsha Kakar kakarharsha@gmail.com The Pakistan Governments U turn on playing India in the ICC world cup was not unexpected. It was a matter of t

Black Day: Remembering Beyond Rituals

Col Satish Singh Lalotra slalotra4729@gmail.com World over, nation states have had certain days in their long history of evolution that would alw

Bhopal News: Labour Department May Be Named Shram Shakti

LaborBhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The name of the labor department is likely to be changed soon and could be rechristened as Shram Shakti Department.

FTAs show increased global confidence in India: PM Modi

Trump says change in power in Iran would be best thing that could happen

The U.S. President confirmed that hes deploying a second aircraft carrier group to West Asia for potential military action against Iran

EC names special observers for SIR drive in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu

Several yrs after approval, revision of Jammu Master Plan 2032 still under consideration

City continues to expand, statutory blueprint stagnates Inputs pending from Revenue, Forest Deptts: CM Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Feb 13: Despite rapi

Speaker asks Govt to amend law if existing provisions to check adulteration are toothless

Both Treasury, Oppn benches voice concern Minister acknowledges certain shortcomings but lists steps taken by Govt Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Feb 13:

Uproar as BJP MLA says 90 pc land encroachments made by Kashmiris

J&K shouldnt be divided on such grounds: Itoo Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 13: The Legislative Assembly today witnessed uproar after BJP ML

JKCL set for strategic disinvestment, approval granted for complete sale: Govt

Suhail Bhat Srinagar, Feb 13: The Government today said that Jammu and Kashmir Cements Limited (JKCL) is undergoing strategic disinvestment and h

Bureaucracy not interested in working for welfare of JK people: Sham

PMs schemes being sabotaged Avtar Bhat JAMMU, Feb 13: Taking Bureaucracy to task, BJP MLA from Jammu North and former Minister, Sham Lal Sharma a

HC upholds consent-based Remand Order in partition dispute

*Vacates status quo; directs fresh proceedings Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 13: Delivering a significant ruling on the binding nature of co

1,379 Govt jobs provided by JKPSC, JKSSB since Nov 2024: CM

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 13: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has made 1,379 selections in the Government sector through the J&K Public

Dr Jitendra announces RDI fund national call to boost private sector Biotech projects

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Feb 13: Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh today announced the first national call for the BIRAC-RDI Fund, marki

MLAs raise concern over non-functional water supply schemes under JJM

Govt urged to find out ways for making projects functional Nishikant Khajuria JAMMU, Feb 13: Cutting across party lines, several MLAs today raise

Pathania alleges irregularities in Mining Department

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 13: Ranbir Singh Pathania, MLA from Udhampur East today accused authorities in Jammu and Kashmir of shielding

TRC at Dera Baba lying defunct since 2013: BJP legislator

Needs repair, renovation; says Minister Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 13: As BJP MLA from Katra Mata Vaishnodevi Baldev Sharma raised uproar

Quote of the day by Bill Clinton: If you live long enough, youll make mistakes. But if you learn from them, youll be a better person.

Bill Clintons quote, If you live long enough, youll make mistakes. But if you learn from them, youll be a better person, offers a universal truth

US Sending Second Aircraft Carrier To Mideast Amid Iran Tensions

President Donald Trump said Friday that he decided to move a second aircraft carrier into the Middle East as he presses Iran to make a deal over

Married man in SC over dowry complaint by 'live-in partner'

Need to focus on value addition in food processing: Chirag Paswan

8.6k complaints received against sitting judges in last 10 years: Govt

J&K Open Tennis Cship 2025-26 underway

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 13: The J&K Open Men and Women Tennis Championship 2025-26 witnessed thrilling contests today, with top