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Abbott Laboratories, Novo Nordisk India Partner to Launch Extensior for Diabetes

Extensior is approved as an adjunct to diet and exercise for adults with type 2 diabetes and is a GLP-1 RA recognized for offering the broadest r

Cargo Plane Carrying Currency Crashes in Bolivia Killing At Least 15

There were conflicting reports of whether the plane was taking off or landing when it crashed

Bolivian Military Plane Carrying Banknotes Crashes, 15 Dead

A cargo plane carrying money crashed Friday near Bolivia's capital, damaging about a dozen vehicles on a highway, scattering bills on the ground

David Ellison used political ties, deep pockets to buy Warner Bros.

Paramount's David Ellison has successfully acquired Warner Bros. Discovery. Ellison's company outbid Netflix in a surprising turn of events. This

Neil Sedaka, US Singer and Songwriter, Dies Age 86

Over a career spanning six decades, Sedaka scored three No. 1 hits in the United States and also wrote chart-topping songs for other artists.

Trump Raises Possibility of a Friendly Takeover of Cuba

Trump didn't clarify his comments but seemed to indicate that the situation with Cuba was coming to a critical point.

Bolivian military plane crash kills 15, scatters cash cargo

Fifteen people were killed and at least 30 injured after a Bolivian Air Force Hercules aircraft crashed in El Alto near the capital La Paz on Fri

'Hamburgers for all...': Trump makes surprise Whataburger stop, buys meals for supporters

Trump raises prospect of 'friendly takeover' of Cuba, says Rubio in talks

US President Donald Trump hints at a 'friendly takeover' of Cuba. He states the Cuban government is in 'big trouble' and talking with the US. Sec

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

Bowling cracks and Windies curse; is India in trouble?

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Chennai, Feb 27: India may have woken up on Friday morning with a sense of relief. The equations are clearer, the permutat

Legends flag concerns over Indias bowling options

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Chennai, Feb 27: India may have kept their semifinal hopes alive in the ICC Mens T20 World Cup with a dominant win over Zi

Pakistan eye big win vs Sri Lanka

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Match starts 7 pm IST Pallekele, Feb 27: Pakistan face a must-win situation when they take on Sri Lanka in their final Sup

What If Kolkata Sees No Play? Rain Could Knock India Out

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Kolkata, Feb 27: The equation is straightforward: win and advance, lose and exit. Yet there remains a third possibility n

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

We Don't Need It: Trump Orders Federal Agencies To Halt Use Of Anthropic

President Donald Trump said Friday that he was ordering all federal agencies to stop using Anthropic's technology following the company's unusual

From Colonial Park to Cricket Cathedral: How Eden Gardens Got Its Name

Kolkata, Feb 27: In a city rooted deeply in Bengali culture, the name Eden Gardens often raises a simple question how did one of Indias most fam

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

27 Meghalaya Kickboxers Eye Glory in Asmita League

By Our Reporter Shillong, Feb 27: A 27-member womens contingent from the Meghalaya State Kickboxing Association has arrived in Siliguri, West Ben

Tickets out for Lajongs season opener in IFL

By Our Reporter Shillong, Feb 27: Tickets for the Indian Football League 202526 clash between Shillong Lajong FC and Rajasthan United FC go on sa

Smit SC, Assam Rifles become champions at Sentinels Cup

By Our Reporter Shillong, Feb 27: Smit SC lifted the mens title while Assam Rifles FT emerged champions in the womens category as the 4th edition

Afghan Taliban open to talks after Pakistan bombs Kabul, Kandahar

Afghanistan's Taliban rulers have stated their willingness to negotiate following Pakistani airstrikes on their forces. Pakistan launched attacks

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

'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

LaTroy Lewis family, University of Michigan statement and victim's shocking take on whole issue: Atlanta Falcons fire assistant coach

LaTroy Lewis, recently hired by the Atlanta Falcons, was dismissed following sexual assault allegations from his time at the University of Michig

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

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

Big Push For Kashmir Tourism

The approval of the Rs 1,677 crore expansion of the civil enclave at Srinagar International Airport marks one of the most consequential infrastru

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

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

Rupee falls 17 paise to settle at 91.08 against US dollar

MUMBAI, Feb 27 : The rupee declined 17 paise to settle at 91.08 against the US dollar on Friday weighed down by a massive outflow of foreign fund

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

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

Open war now between Pakistan, Afghanistan; casualties on both sides

Taliban attacks several check posts along border ISLAMABAD, Feb 27: Pakistan on Friday said it was in an open war with Afghanistan after its forc

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

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

Worse than traffic challan: J&K HC nixes PSA detention order

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

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

HNLC cadre surrenders; 2 more held in recruitment and IED plot

Our Bureau SHILLONG/NONGPOH, Feb 27: In a significant boost to Meghalaya Police efforts against the banned Hynniewtrep National Liberation Counci

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

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

DMK functionary arrested for aggravated sexual assault causing death of a 2.5 yr old girl in Krishnagiri

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

'Sometimes you have to use force!': Trump signals possible attack on Iran amid nuclear talks standoff

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