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Ravinder Sharma elected as president RNSAOA

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 22: Ravinder Sharma was elected as president of the Royal Nest Sapphire Apartments Owners Association (RNSAOA)

Lt Gen Pratik Sharma reviews logistics preparedness in Leh

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 22: Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, Army Commander of the Northern Command, today visited the Air Movement Control Centr

Message from AI impact summit

Prof K S Chandrasekar kscnair@gmail.com India recently held the AI Impact Summit, New Delhi. The message is clear and loud. AI is here to the ete

Farooq expresses concern over delay in restoration of Statehood to J&K

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 22: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah today expressed concern over the

LG Ladakh felicitates Hindi Olympiad Achievers with Amrit Kumbh Samman

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Feb 22: The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, today stated that Hindi is not merely a language of

Australias social media ban holds a lesson for India

Sunny Dua sunnydua55@gmail.com There was a time when childhood sounded different. It echoed with laughter from playgrounds, arguments over marble

Manipur CM meets Amit Shah, discusses peace and community outreach

IMPHAL, Feb 22: Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh on Sunday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss steps taken by his government to

Youth urged to Join Politics with Nation First Spirit

PUNE, Feb 22 : Calling upon young Indians to actively participate in nation-building, Tarun Chugh, BJP national general secretary, on Sunday aske

Priyanka Gandhi visited Zubeen Gargs cremation ground for politics: Himanta

GUWAHATI, Feb 22: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday accused Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra of doing politics over the dea

Used our talent to serve others: Pitroda; another case of Cong bashing India: BJP

Sam Pitroda, head of Indian Overseas Congress, sparked a row by stating India's IT talent served global firms, not the nation. He questioned why

DPI to daily life: India's AI pitch goes beyond code

At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, India showcased its Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) as a lifestyle experience, exemplified by a coffee st

33-hour Mumbai-Pune E-way disruption: 1 lakh motorists to get Rs 5.16 cr toll refund, says MSRDC

MUMBAI, Feb 22: More than one lakh motorists who were caught up in a massive traffic gridlock on Mumbai-Pune Expressway earlier this month after

Ventilator Distress In Hospitals

The fact that 219 ventilators are lying defunct across GMCs and premier institutions in J&K has exposed a deeply troubling reality in the UTs pub

Shortage of toilets for females was real reason behind student dropouts: Adityanath

LUCKNOW, Feb 22: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced on Sunday that the state has successfully reduced the dropout rate in sch

T20 World Cup: With Humility as His Asset, David Miller Saves South Africa Again

T20 World Cup: David Miller doesn't keep a track of the amount of times he has saved South Africa. In a word many.

Beware of digital fraud, do KYC via official channels: PM in Mann Ki Baat

North Korea's Kim re-elected to lead ruling party at congress: Report

Under the leadership of Mr. Kim, he war deterrence of the country with the nuclear forces as its pivot has been radically improved, the KCNA rep

6th National Rafting Cship concludes

Excelsior Sports Correspondent DODA, Feb 22: The 6th National Rafting Championship, titled The Ultimate River Battle, concluded today at Shibnote

Harshit selected for Junior Asian Fencing Cship

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 22: The Jammu and Kashmir Fencing Association (JKFA) has praised the selection of Harshit Kohli, a risi

SAI, ESIC organize FIT India Cycling rally in Jammu

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 22: The Sports Authority of India (SAI), Sports Training Centre (STC) Jammu, organized the 62nd edition

Jaish comdr Saifullah among three dreaded terrorists killed by Army in Kishtwar gun battle

M4 carbine, snatched AK 47 rifle among seizures *Hideout blasted, bodies charred; sniper dog Tyson injured Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Feb 22: In a maj

Stalled Industrial Expansion

The prolonged failure to clear encroached land at Balolenullah in the Bari Brahmana industrial belt has become a troubling symbol of administrati

Legend Masters 3.0: Veterans shine in thrilling league matches

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 22: The league matches of the Legend Masters 3.0 Inter-State T20 Championship featured thrilling perfor

8 LeT operatives with Bdesh links held, pan-India module busted

Terrorist from Kashmirs Kangan handled racket NEW DELHI, Feb 22:In a major counter-terror operation spanning three states, the Delhi Police has d

J&K Netball Asso to hold trials on March 1

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 22: The Netball Association of Jammu & Kashmir (NAJK) will conduct open trials for both junior and seni

AI Summit turning point on how world will utilise its power: PM

Remain alert from digital frauds NEW DELHI, Feb 22:Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the India AI Impact Summit proved to be a turning

RS Pura student dies in Ukraine war, cremated amid grief in native Gowana village

*Family alleges job lure to conflict zone Govind Sharma JAMMU, Feb 22: The arrival of the mortal remains of 24-year-old Maninder Singh in his nat

HPS holds workshop

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 22: Humanity Public School, Bassi Kalan, Bari Brahmana organized a professional development workshop under the

Above-normal Feb temps trigger early blooming

Nawshaba Iqbal SRINAGAR, Feb 22: Higher-than-usual February temperatures and reduced precipitation have accelerated plant growth in Kashmir, trig

Tura-o Intl Mother Language Day-ko ALS manidila

TURA: Reanggipa Sonibar salo, Tura-ni Achik Literature Society (ALS), North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) Tura Campus-ni Garo Department, Shillo

A community responsibility we can no longer ignore

Editor, The recent tragic passing of our beloved Dr. Ricky A. J. Syngkon, Member of Parliament from our State, reportedly due to cardiac arrest,

AI summit, a dampener

The high-profile India AI Impact Summit in the national capital hosted by entities of the central government was a step in the right direction. Y

Coal Mining Conundrum in Meghalaya

By H.H. Mohrmen Over the years, coal mining in Meghalaya, which is also known as rat-hole mining, has been in the news but for all the wrong reas

Rajaji statue to replace Lutyens' at Prez house that he designed

Prime Minister Modi announced the removal of Edwin Lutyens' statue from Rashtrapati Bhavan, replacing it with one of C Rajagopalachari. This move

Clean Politics and an Unfinished Journey

Remembering Dr. Ricky Syngkon By Divesh Ranjan There are moments in a states political journey when the passing of a leader becomes more than a p

Cops bust module linked to LeT, foil plot to strike Delhi; 7 Bangladeshis with Aadhaar IDs among 8 arrested

Delhi Police special cell has foiled a major terror plot by arresting eight suspects linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba. The module, comprising mostly Ban

One Battle After Another wins six prizes including best picture at Britains BAFTA film awards

The offbeat political thriller picked up six awards, the most for any single film on the night, cementing its position as a frontrunner at next m

HC Allows Recovery Of Land Compensation From Temple

Advocate seeks loan to fight litigation

Never Sought Caste Shield, Says Kumaraswamy, Hits Out At Siddaramaiah

Kumaraswamy said that when attempts were made to remove him from power, he never appealed to the Vokkaliga community to rise in protest.

14 injured as LPG cylinder explodes during fire in building

25-cr Food Lab To Focus On Tirumala Prasadam Safety

The laboratory will test around 60 raw materials used in preparing Srivari prasadam

Women find a corner to call their own in citys Mahila Parks

Rahul, Kharge to launch nationwide protest against India-US interim trade deal

Congress to hold farmers rally, calls interim pact a betrayal of growers

Manipuri Film Boong Wins Best Childrens Film at BAFTA 2026

Directed by Lakshmipriya Devi, the coming-of-age drama follows a young boy named Boong

Indian movie Boong bags BAFTA award for Best Childrens & Family Film

The film directed by Lakshmipriya Devi, is an emotional drama backed by Farhan Akhtar.

Tripti Dimri Birthday Special: From Laila Majnu to Bulbbul and Qala, 5 films that made her one of Bollywoods most promising stars

Tripti Dimri Films: Tripti Dimri, celebrating her birthday, has established herself as a formidable talent in Indian cinema by choosing meaningfu

Parliaments historic law, an extended wait for women

To tie the Womens Reservation Act a constitutional promise to delimitation fails Indias women

Suspected Contaminated Milk Kills Woman, Hospitalizes 10

Rajamahendravaram MP D. Purandeswari and Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh reviewed the situation

Man Killed at Trump Resort

The man was carrying a shotgun and a fuel can, the US Secret Service said in a statement, adding that he was observed at the resort's north gate

Major Fire At MPDO Office In Mulugu Averted

Local residents and students from a nearby boys hostel joined office staff and police personnel in containing the fire until a fire engine arrive

Indias consumer goods makers bet on volume-led growth as inflation eases, GST cuts boost demand

Indian companies expect a strong rebound in sales volume next fiscal year. Easing inflation and lower GST rates will make products more affordabl

1.72 Lakh Students Appear for TG CET- 2026

A total of 1,82,061 applications were received, of which 1,72,842 candidates appeared.

Manipur declares 3-day mourning for BJP MLA Vungzagin Valte

Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh reached New Delhi late Saturday evening and visited the hospital in Gurugram to pay his last respects. A prayer

Kumaraswamy Offers Prayers at Raghavendra Swamy Mutt

Union Minister attends Guru Vaibhavotsavams, honoured by pontiff

NIOT designs profilerto record ocean data in real time

20-year-old Physiotherapy Student Dies By Suicide in Siddipet College Hostel

The Siddipet III town police shifted the body to the government hospital mortuary for postmortem and began investigations.

Warangal CP Sunpreet Singh wins bronze as Commissionerate shines at State police sports meet

Two persons arrested for possessing narcotic substances in Vanagaram

General Atomics open to offering MQ9B UAVs with airborne early warning, says CEO Vivek Lall

The MQ9B-AEW marks the first attempt to integrate airborne early warning systems onto a UAV rather than a larger radar-equipped aircraft, enablin

Hyderabad Heritage Run 2026 draws 3,000 participants, blends fitness with historic landmarks

Chennai Corporation to deploy sanitation workers through womens self-help groups

Man Dies Three Days After Hit-and-Run Near Maheshwaram; Police Seize Auto

Police said that they analysed CCTV footage, identified the vehicle and seized it. The driver, Arshad, is absconding.

Cadre Review Move Sparks Debate in CRPF

The committee, chaired by additional director general (Headquarters) Sandeep Khirwar, has been tasked with assessing the requirement of posts and

After 32 years with Congress, former Assam chief Bhupen Borah joins BJP

Former Assam Congress chief Bhupen Borah, along with two other leaders, officially joined the BJP on Sunday after a 32-year association with the

Ruling powers conspiring to weaken Constitution: Tejashwi Yadav

Tejashwi Yadav termed the BJP a reservation-thief, adding that the double-engine government has deprived the exploited, the backward, the most ba

200 judicial officers to begin Bengal SIR scrutiny tomorrow

Election Commission of India is readying a portal for judicial officers for scrutiny and disposal of cases, a senior EC official said. ECI is des

Chaos at Gurukul Exam Centre Over Wrong Papers

Dharur police stepped in brought the situation under control. Officials said 450 students had registered for the Common Entrance Test (CET) from

India-Brazil partnership is one between equals: Luiz Incio Lula da Silva

Brazil President Lula da Silva concluded a five-day visit to India, emphasizing a partnership of equals and boosting bilateral economic and digit

Goal is to make NTR model district for natural farming, says MP

Bengaluru Firm Loses Opportunity to Develop SV Museum in Tirumala

When the board issued MAP Systems a show-cause notice in October 2025 in this regard, the firm expressed its willingness to restart work in the s

CM Naidu Moots E-Bicycles for Postal Staff

Rural Dak Sevaks are backbone of nations logistics network

Godrej Industries seeks extension for Nadir Godrej before handover

Godrej Industries is proposing an extension for its chairman and managing director, Nadir Godrej. This move precedes a leadership transition to P

Over 300 textile mills shut in Tamil Nadu in last few years, says report

Many small-scale mills have shut due to rising input costs, steep hike in power tariff, and high cost of borrowing, says spinning mills associati

Protecting the freedom of speech of MPs

That the freedom of speech of MPs is subject to the rules of the Houses seems to have created the wrong impression that the provisions of the rul

Congress to launch legal fellowship, RTI drive, podcast series: Abhishek Singhvi

The Congress's law department is launching a new fellowship for young lawyers to assist parliamentarians and understand the party's workings and

BCYP chief issues ultimatum to govt. on demands related to BCs

8 persons admitted to hospitals in Rajahmundry with symptoms of anuria

Elderly woman dies on Sunday; victims believed to have consumed adulterated milk; blood samples being collected

India condemns Pakistan's airstrikes on Afghan territory

New Delhi described the strikes as another attempt by Pakistan to externalise its internal failures, and reiterated its support for Afghanistan's

Hamas set to choose new political chief

Hamas recently completed the formation of a new Shura Council of more than 80 members, a consultative body largely composed of religious scholars

AMMK to hold seat-sharing talks with BJP, not AIADMK: T.T.V. Dhinakaran

He says the AMMK will field candidates while focusing on strengthening the alliance and he will not contest and has not sought a Rajya Sabha seat

H.D. Kumaraswamy asks Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to vacate his post to show love and generosity towards Vokkaligas

Hitting back at Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over his comments on the Janata Dal (Secular) leadership and Vokkaliga politics, Union Minister for H

Siddaramaiah Promises Super-speciality Hospital For Karwar In Upcoming Budget

The government has set a target of establishing super-speciality hospitals for the poor in every district

Operation Trashi-I: top JeM commander among 3 killed in J&K's Kishtwar

A significant security success in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district saw the elimination of three foreign infiltrators, including top Jaish-e-

Now, Siddaramaiah lists out Vokkaligas in Congress capable of providing leadership to community

CM says Congress is the only party that could provide opportunities for those from Vokkaliga and Dalit communities to become Chief Ministers in f

Venezuela amnesty draws 1,500 prisoner applications

Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez -- the sister of the top lawmaker -- pushed for the legislation after she rose to power following t

Rs.15 Lakh Lost in Job, Crypto Fraud

In total, the man invested 15,09,818, received 11,300, and suffered a net loss of 14,98,518. Sleuths have launched a probe, with bank account ver

India Hopes To Attain Self-Sustaining Cheetah Population of 6070 by 2032

Eight cheetahs from Botswana to join Kuno; population rises to 38

Chennai Port to revive outer harbour project for 3rdtime, DPR to be prepared by June

Looking forward to Israel visit: PM Modi

India deeply values the enduring friendship with Israel, built on trust, innovation and a shared commitment to peace and progress, says Prime Min

Vijay keen on contesting from Assembly segment in north Chennai, says Aadhav Arjuna

He says the TVK presidents aim is to transform an underdeveloped region into a developed one