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Jammu, Feb 26: Indian Youth Congress state secretary Karandeep Singh was detained in Jammu and Kashmirs Reasi district on Thursday after he climbed atop a five-storey water tank to protest the arrest of national president Uday Bhanu Chib, officials said. Carrying a Congress flag and a banner displaying the words Modi is compromised, Singh and another youth scaled the structure and shouted slogans targeting the Centre and the prime minister. The IYC state secretary accused the Union government of

Hubballi, Feb 26: Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi produced an excellent opening spell to dismantle Karnatakas top-order as his side stayed within sniffing distance of a historic Ranji Trophy title, reducing the hosts to 220 for five here on Thursday. J&K posted 584 in their first innings and were all out on the third day. The 29-year-old tore through the Karnataka top-order with figures of 3 for 32 in 14 overs, bowling nine overs on the trot in a [] The post Nabi Triple Blow Puts J&K On Top B

Geneva, Feb 26: India remains firm and uncompromising in its opposition to terrorism in all its forms, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said, asserting there can be no justification, especially when innocent lives are targeted. Confronting terrorism requires collective resolve, Jaishankar said and urged the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to advocate zero-tolerance for terrorist acts. Jaishankar was virtually addressing the High-Level Segment of the 61st session of the UNHRC on

Srinagar, Feb 26: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said peace is crucial to development, asserting that places in the Union territory that were once synonymous with conflict, are now beacons of harmony. Development requires the oxygen of peace. My governments primary objective is to provide you with a transparent, democratic, and stable environment, the chief minister said, addressing the 21st convocation of the University of Kashmir here. Referring to Pahlagam attack,

NEW DELHI, Feb 26: JSW Motors on Thursday said it has partnered with the Tata Indian Institute of Skills to establish a structured technical talent pipeline ahead of the commissioning of its manufacturing plant at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar in Maharashtra. The collaboration marks the first step for the new energy vehicle manufacturing company of the JSW Group to build an industry-leading skilling ecosystem, one that begins at the plant floor and extends across the entire manufacturing value chain

NEW DELHI, Feb 26: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said he has held a meeting with US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor and discussed ways to expand trade relationship between the two countries. Hosted US Secretary of Commerce @HowardLutnick & @USAmbIndia Sergio Gor. Engaged in very fruitful discussions to expand our trade and economic partnership, Goyal said in a social media post. The meeting holds immense importance as both coun

NEW DELHI, Feb 26: Digital payments giant PhonePe has reported strong revenue growth and sharply narrowing losses over the past three fiscal years, signalling a shift towards sustainable monetisation and operational efficiency, according to its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP). Revenue from operations rose to Rs 71,14.85 crore in FY25 from Rs 2,914.28 crore in FY23, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 56.25 per cent. According to the companys DRHP, PhonePe is successfully trans

MUMBAI, Feb 26: The rupee slipped 1 paisa to settle at 90.92 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday, weighed down by a rise in global crude oil prices and a firm greenback against major rivals. However, foreign fund inflows supported the local unit and prevented the decline, forex traders said. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 90.86 against the greenback and traded in a narrow range of 90.81-90.93 during the session. Eventually, it closed at 90.92 [] The post Rupee

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA (US), Feb 26: Leading consumer electronics maker Samsung will democratise Artificial Intelligence technology for its smartphones as it aims to bring this feature to entry-level devices, said a company official. The company, which launched its third-generation Galaxy AI series phone S26 here, believes that artificial intelligence (AI)-powered phone is going to dominate the smartphone segment, said Samsung India, MX Business, Senior Vice President, Raju Pullan. Samsung re

MUMBAI, Feb 26: Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended almost flat after a volatile day of trading on Thursday, dragged down by HDFC Bank and other blue-chip stocks. Also, caution ahead of the USIran talks made investors stay on the sidelines. Paring morning gains, the 30-share BSE Sensex dipped marginally by 27.46 points or 0.03 per cent to settle at 82,248.61. During the day, it hit a high of 82,579.16 and a low of 81,970.47, gyrating 608.69 points. The [] The post Stock markets end f

MUMBAI, Feb 26: Food delivery and quick commerce firm Swiggy on Thursday said it has expanded its Food on Train service, in collaboration with IRCTC, to 152 stations across India in 12-month period, up from 70 stations a year-ago, driven by a rising nation-wide demand for diverse culinary options. The company also said it plans to focus on diversity by doubling down on transit hubs across India, from major junctions to regional stops like Itarsi (Madhya Pradesh), Tirunelveli (Tamil Nadu) [] The

MOSCOW, Feb 26: The Russian State Duma adopted an appeal to the French National Assembly, the UK House of Commons, the German Parliament, the European Parliament and the United Nations in connection with the information on the plans of Paris and London to supply nuclear weapons components to Kyiv. On Tuesday, the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) said that the UK and France are preparing to transfer nuclear weapons to Kyiv. The appeal says that State Duma deputies consider such [] The p

JAMMU, Feb 26: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has kept in abeyance its earlier order regarding the designation of the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) / State School Standards Authority (SSSA) as the nodal agency for conducting the Teachers Eligibility Test (TET), officials said on Wednesday. As per Government Order No. 87-JK (Edu) of 2026 dated February 26, issued by the School Education Department, the previous Government Order No. 82-JK (Edu) of 2026 dated February 23

PYONGYANG, Feb 26: In a rare message to the US, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said Pyongyang would be willing to improve relations with the United States if Washington drops what he described as a hostile policy and acknowledges North Koreas constitutional status as a nuclear state. If the US respects the current position of our nuclear state as defined in the Constitution of the DPRK and withdraws its hostile policy toward the DPRK, there is no reason [] The post North Korea open to impro

GENEVA, Feb 26: Iran and the US prepared to meet Thursday in Geneva for nuclear negotiations viewed as a last chance for diplomacy as America has gathered a fleet of aircraft and warships to the Middle East to pressure Tehran into a deal. US President Donald Trump wants a deal to constrain Irans nuclear programme, and he sees an opportunity while the country is struggling at home with growing dissent following nationwide protests last month. Iran, meanwhile, has maintained it [] The post US, Ira

NAIROBI, Feb 26: Police in Kenya have arrested a man named in the alleged scheme that duped Kenyans with promises of skilled work in Russia, only for them to end up on the front lines of the fighting in Ukraine. Festus Omwamba was arrested on suspicion of human trafficking in the northern Kenyan town of Moyale, near the border with Ethiopia, and will be transported to the capital, Nairobi. Police spokesperson Michael Muchiri said Omwamba was fleeing after returning from [] The post Kenyan police

DHAKA, Feb 26: A court in Bangladeshs capital on Thursday ordered authorities to request that Interpol issue a red notice for the arrest of a British lawmaker on charges of corruption in a private real estate project. Tulip Siddiq, a former British minister and an MP from Hampstead and Highgate in London, faces charges of corruption in Bangladesh as the countrys Anti-corruption Commission pursues a case against her. Siddiq has already been sentenced to six years in jail in Bangladesh [] The post

PESHAWAR, Feb 26: Two brothers, both police personnel, were abducted and later killed by militants in Pakistans Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, officials said on Thursday. The incident took place on Wednesday in Bannu district when armed militants stormed a mosque during Taraveh prayers and kidnapped three brothers, two of whom were serving police personnel. Police said the two policemen were later killed and their bodies dumped along Marwat Canal Road, while the third brother, a clerk at the commi

KANNUR (Kerala), Feb 26: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday alleged that US President Donald Trump had used the Epstein files to threaten Prime Minister Narendra Modi into signing a trade deal that would sacrifice Indian farmers. The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha was speaking at a farmers convention in Peravoor, Kannur district. He said the simple fact that farmers are the foundation of India is not understood by the government. He said lengthy lectures were delivered [] The po

New Delhi, Feb 26: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday expressed anguish over NCERT coming up with a chapter on judicial corruption in its Class 8 textbook, while promising to fix accountability and take action against those involved in drafting the controversial portion. He also underlined that the government has full respect for the judiciary and has no intent of disrespecting the institution. The remarks came on a day the Supreme Court observed that there appeared to be a

Pathankot (Punjab), Feb 26: The Army is fully prepared for future contingencies and will not be deterred by nuclear threats, Western Command chief Lt General Manoj Kumar Katiyar said on Thursday, asserting that any future conflict would see decisive outcome on the ground. The Army commander said during Operation Sindoor, Pakistan desperately sought a ceasefire while simultaneously issuing nuclear threats. They said if they go down, they will take half the world with them. During Operation Sindoo

Panaji, Feb 26: The Goa police on Thursday filed a chargesheet in a court against 13 persons in connection with the fire at Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub, which claimed 25 lives and left several others injured in December last year, officials said. The 13 accused include owners of the nightclub, a police official said. The Anjuna police filed the 4,150-page chargesheet before the Judicial Magistrate First Class, Mapusa, in connection with the case, in which statements of 305 witnesses [] The pos

JERUSALEM, Feb 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday visited Yad Vashem memorial here and paid tributes to the victims of the Holocaust. PM Modi was accompanied by his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu. At the start of the visit, the two leaders toured the Hall of Names, during which Netanyahu showed Modi the names of his wife Saras relatives who perished in the Holocaust. Following the tour, a memorial ceremony was held, in which Prime Minister Modi laid a wreath [] The post PM Modi

Srinagar, Feb 26: Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Thursday said the nation needs to let go of its colonial mindset to emerge as a global leader in innovations. Radhakrishnan was addressing the 21st convocation of the University of Kashmir here. As a graduating student, I urge you all to focus on Swadeshi innovation and solutions that are rooted in Indian knowledge, resources, and needs. We need not be worried; we need not be inferior. We are to throw out [] The post Nation Needs To Let Go Of

Srinagar, Feb 26: The Grand Mufti of Jammu and Kashmir, Mufti NasirulIslam, on Thursday announced that SadaqatulFitr for 2026 has been fixed at Rs 80 per person, urging Muslims to fulfil the obligation before EidulFitr prayers. He said ZakatulFitr is compulsory for every Muslim, including men, women and infants. Parents must pay on behalf of minor children, while adult children are responsible for themselves. A husband, he clarified, cannot pay on behalf of his wife without her consent. The Muft

Jamshedpur, Feb 26: President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday performed the ground-breaking ceremony of the Sri Jagannath Spiritual and Cultural Charitable Centre Trust at Kadma area in Jharkhands Jamshedpur, and laid its foundation stone. Murmu performed the Bhumi Pujan amid the chanting of vedic mantras by priests. Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Governor Santosh Gangwar, Chief Minister Hemant Soren and Tata Steel CEO & MD T V Narendran were also present on the occasion. Earlier, Murmu was accor

New Delhi, Feb 26: The Congress on Thursday said the Supreme Court is rightly agitated over critical references to the judiciary in NCERT textbooks and claimed that the rewriting of such books over the past decade has been an RSS-driven exercise full of mischief and malice. The opposition partys assertion came after the Supreme Court on Thursday imposed a complete blanket ban on the Class 8 NCERT book with a chapter on corruption in the judiciary and ordered that all [] The post RSS-driven exerc

NEW DELHI, Feb 26: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday asserted that digital platforms must take responsibility for the content they host, stressing that ensuring the online safety of children and citizens is their obligation. Addressing the Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA) Conclave here, Vaishnaw said platforms need to wake up and understand the importance of reinforcing trust in the institutions that human society has built over thousands of years. Platforms must take respons

Srinagar, Feb 26: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said nation-building must be the top priority of the young generation as they will progress when the country is strong. Addressing the 21st convocation ceremony of the University of Kashmir here, Sinha expressed happiness over the large number of female students taking top honours from the institution. The only priority should be country first. You should remember that when you build the country, the country builds y

SEOUL, Feb 26: South Korea has relaunched a fact-finding commission into its past human rights violations, with a key focus on the extensive fraud and malfeasance that corrupted the nations historic foreign adoption programme. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission, the third in the countrys history, began accepting new cases Thursday, months after the previous ones mandate ended in November with more than 2,100 complaints unresolved. The new commission will inherit those cases, including 311 s

HONG KONG, Feb 26:US futures fell while Asian shares mostly advanced on Thursday after strong-than-expected earnings from chipmaker Nvidia helped ease some investor worries over the artificial intelligence boom. Tokyos Nikkei 225 crossed the 59,000 mark for the first time, although it later gave up some gains, rising 0.2% to 58,715.33. Shares of SoftBank Group, which has a focus on AI technology, were up 3.5%. Chipmaker Tokyo Electron lost 2.8%. Share prices also pushed higher after Japanese Pri

NEW DELHI, Feb 26: Sedemac Mechatronics, a powertrain controls and auto parts manufacturer, will float its Rs 1,087 crore initial share-sale for public subscription on March 4. The price band has been fixed at Rs 1,287-1,352 per share, valuing the company at close to Rs 6,000 crore at the higher end. The companys maiden public offering will conclude on March 6 and the bidding for anchor investors will take place on March 2, according to its public announcement on Thursday. [] The post Sedemac Me

NEW DELHI, Feb 26: Surjit Bhujabal, Member (Customs) CBIC on Thursday said the ongoing customs reforms represent far more than procedural or policy shifts, describing them as part of a deeper institutional transformation aligned with Indias economic ambitions. Addressing the National Symposium on Customs Reforms 2026 here, he said, It is an occasion that is not nearly about policy and process, but a shared massive journey a journey in which the Indian Customs evolved not simply a revenue authori

New Delhi, Feb 26: The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Centre and others to participate in a meeting for the creation of a centralised dashboard and standardisation of CCTV infrastructure in police stations. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta passed the order after a submission by senior advocate Siddhartha Dave. Assisting the court as amicus curiae, Dave told the court that pursuant to an order dated January 29, a meeting was held on February 21, but [] The post Supreme Co

SRINAGAR, Feb 26: Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Thursday enjoyed a shikara ride on the iconic Dal Lake, describing the experience as a glimpse of Srinagars timeless charm and natural beauty. Radhakrishnan arrived here on Wednesday evening on his maiden visit to the Kashmir valley. He is scheduled to attend the Kashmir Universitys 21st convocation on Thursday evening. I experienced the timeless charm, pristine waters, and breathtaking natural beauty of Srinagar during a morning cruise on Da

ARARIA, Feb 26: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday exuded confidence that the BJP will win the upcoming assembly polls in West Bengal, and drive out every single infiltrator from the state after coming to power. Shah made the remark while addressing a function of the Sashastra Seema Bal in Araria district of Bihar, which falls in the Seemanchal region bordering West Bengal. Elections are around the corner in West Bengal. I am confident that the BJP is going [] The post BJP Will Win West B

Srinagar, Feb 26: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday urged graduating students of the University of Kashmir to align their ambitions with national development, asserting that education must create responsible citizens equipped with character, competence and commitment. Addressing the 21st Convocation ceremony, LG Sinha said the occasion symbolised not merely the award of degrees but the transformation of generations and the strengthening of societys faith in modern education. He congrat

Srinagar, Feb 26: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the graduating students of the University of Kashmir are not just degree holders but architects of a new Jammu and Kashmir, urging them to define the future rather than wait for it to unfold. Addressing the 21st Convocation of the University of Kashmir, Omar, described the historic campus at Naseem Bagh as a sanctuary of wisdom and said the gathering marked a moment of generational transition. You are succeeding those [] The post De

POONCH, Feb 26: The District Magistrate Poonch has ordered the reopening of the Mughal Road (NH-701A) stretch from Bufliaz to Peer Ki Gali for movement of Light Motor Vehicles (LMVs) from February 27, 2026. As per ab order, vehicles will be allowed to ply between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm only, subject to fair weather conditions and absence of any unforeseen situation. The decision was taken after clearance of snow accumulation on the route and on the recommendation of the [] The post Mughal Road Ope

Srinagar, Feb 26: Lauding the transformation in the Union Territory, Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan on Thursday said Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a new era of peace, progress, and prosperity as he experienced the pristine beauty of Dal Lake on his maiden visit to the Valley. C P Radhakrishnan, who arrived here to attend the 21st convocation of the University of Kashmir, took a morning cruise on the iconic lake today morning. In a post on X, the Vice-President described [] The post J&K Usher

LUCKNOW, Feb 26: Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Thursday accused the Samajwadi Party of indulging in political theatrics by proposing to observe PDA Day on the birth anniversary of BSP founder Kanshi Ram and alleged that the Akhilesh Yadav-led party has historically been opposed to Dalits, OBCs and the Bahujan community. SP chief Yadav coined the acronym PDA in June 2023, which stands for Pichhde (backward classes), Dalits and Alpsankhyak (minorities). In a post in Hindi on X, Mayawati []

New Delhi, Feb 26: The Supreme Court on Thursday imposed a blanket ban on class 8 NCERT book carrying a chapter on corruption in the judiciary, and ordered a seizure of all physical copies, along with takedown of its digital forms. The apex court ordered that the Centre and state authorities comply with its directions immediately, and warned of serious action if directions are defied in any form. The top court issued show cause notices to NCERT director, school education [] The post SC Bans NCER

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New Delhi, Feb 26: Reliance Group chairman Anil Ambani on Thursday appeared before the Enforcement Directorate here for a second round of questioning in connection with an alleged bank fraud-linked money laundering case. The 66-year-old businessman entered the federal probe agencys office in central Delhi around 10.30 am. Officials in the agency said they will record his statement under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). He was first questioned by the ED in August 2

Geneva [Switzerland], Feb 26 : India delivered a sharp rebuttal to Pakistan at the 61st Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, which is being held from 23 February to 31 March, accusing Islamabad of spreading propaganda and asserting that Jammu and Kashmirs development trajectory stands in stark contrast to Pakistans economic troubles. Exercising Indias Right to Reply during the high-level segment held on February 25, Anupama Singh, Indias representative, rejected allegations made b

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NEW DELHI, Feb 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has crossed the massive milestone of 100 million followers on Instagram, making him the first world leader and politician to achieve this feat on the platform, officials said on Thursday. Prime Minister Modi joined Instagram in 2014, and over the past decade, his account has evolved into one of the most engaging digital spaces among global leaders, officials said. Among major global leaders, Modi now has the highest number of Instagram followers. [

SHIMLA, Feb 26: The high voltage drama with the Himachal Police detaining a 20-member Delhi Police team extended into the wee hours of Thursday, even after the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (ACJM) granted transit remand for three Youth Congress activists arrested in connection with the shirtless protest at the AI Summit to New Delhi. On Wednesday, the Himachal Pradesh Police registered a kidnapping case against the Delhi Police personnel and detained their vehicles at the Shogi border nea