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Zinnov Foundation Advances Art in Public Spaces through Art Conference 2026, Research Releases and Public Education Initiatives

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A Blueprint for Shared Security: MILAN 2026 as the Global Anchor for Collective Maritime Peace

Trump Says He Will Meet China President Xi Jinping In April

US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced that he will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in April, with Xi expected to visit the United Sta

Kerala fed up with LDF, UDF; looking to BJP-NDA with great hope: PM Modi

NEW DELHI, Feb 12 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said Kerala is fed up with ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the opposition Uni

Seattle reaches USD 29M settlement with family of grad student from India struck, killed by officer

SEATTLE, Feb 12: The city of Seattle has reached a USD 29 million settlement with the family of a 23-year-old graduate student from India who was

Bangladesh After the Poll: An Institutional Test

Uttam Prakash Bangladeshs election is not only a contest for power, but a measure of whether political legitimacy has been translated into durabl

When the Future walks beside us

Rachna Vinod rvbooks25@gmail.com On most days, if you notice long enough, you can see the future walking past you. It may be a young girl in a sc

JMV launches all-new e-auto, Mahindra UDO

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 12: Jammu Motor Vehicles (JMV), an Authorised Dealership of Mahindra unveiled the all-new e-auto, Mahindra UDO

Rejuvenate AIR, Jammu Station

O.P. Sharma opsharmajournalist@gmail.com Every year, World Radio Day is observed on February 13, and this year too it is being celebrated in the

CSIR-IIIM hosts Industry-Academia meet

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 12: CSIR-IIIM hosted a two-day Industry-Academia Meet-2026 here. The inaugural session saw participation from

CU launches Rs 250 cr scholarship program through CUCET 2026

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 12: To support meritorious and financially disadvantaged students, Chandigarh University (CU) today announced

SMART Bazaar announces Purana becho mehenga, aur naya kharido sasta offer

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 12: SMART Bazaar, Indias trusted value retail destination today launched its biggest-ever SMART Bazaar Exchang

Stakeholders discuss use of AI aligned with NEP 2020

Midday meal cooks protest in Chhattisgarh: 47 days of striking for fair honorarium

Hundreds of midday meal cooks in Chhattisgarh have been protesting since December 29, demanding an increase their honorarium of 2,000 a month; th

Deepen ties with masses, PM Modi tells Kerala BJP

BJP holds workshop on Pt Deendayal Upadhyay Prashikshan Mahabhiyan

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 12: A one-day workshop on Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay Prashikshan Mahabhiyan2026 organized by the Jammu & Kashmir B

LG calls upon people to celebrate Indias grand renaissance

* Attends Dyar Daham celebrations Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 12: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today called upon the people to celebrat

Approval granted for completion of Mendhar Mini Sectt: Govt to HC

* DB disposes of PIL Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 12: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has cleared the way for completion of th

T20 World Cup: Win Over Namibia Perfect Tune-Up for India Before Pakistan Clash

T20 World Cup 2026: India could scarcely have asked for a more reassuring tune-up before the match against Pakistan.

Sat Sharma seeks details on conservation of monuments in J&K; calls on Nitin Nabin

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Feb 12: Jammu & Kashmir BJP president and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), Sat Sharma CA, sought reply on a

Dr Jitendra assures Rajya Sabha, Indias Nuclear programme unaffected by geopolitical shifts

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Feb 12: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO, Pe

Cong empowered women in country: JKPCC chief

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 12: JKPCC president Tariq Hameed Karra has said that Congress always empowered women in political field and ev

Shri Amarnath yatras Pratham Pooja on June 29, commencement date soon

Insurance cover for yatris, others to be doubled Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 12: During its 50th Board meeting, Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Bo

HC flags shocking 4 yr delay in deciding appeal in Himayat Scheme case

*Seeks Govt response on penalty, recovery notices Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 12: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has taken s

Ladakh returned to normalcy after Sonam Wangchuk detention, govt tells SC

Quote of the day by Donald Trump: I try to learn from the past, but I plan for the future by focusing exclusively on the present. That's where the fun is.

Donald Trumps quote, I try to learn from the past, but I plan for the future by focusing exclusively on the present. That's where the fun is, sho

Potholes killed 9,438 from 2020 to 2024: Govt

JRTC aro ATC nangrime seminar-ko ongata

SHILLONG: Bristibar salo, John Roberts Theological College (JRTC), Mizoram adokni Aizawl Theological College baksa Annual Joint Seminar-ko ongata

Politicians misuse of social media, needto act in such cases: J&K Minister Sakina Itoo

Legislator R.S. Pathania demanded a dedicated Media Monitoring Cellin the DIPR for real-time tracking of fake news

Donald Trump not well and who is undisputed champion of coal? US President's speech at White House event sparks health debate

Donald Trump not well and who is undisputed champion of coal? The question gained attention after a White House speech where Donald Trump appeare

Kurachakanirangko chusokatjani aselsa niam gri koelarangko bikotenga: Cong

SHILLONG: National Peoples Party (NPP)-chi dilenggipa Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) sorkari, adoko koela bikotaniko taraken abachengpiltain

Garobadha-o Nirupama skulni bilsi 25 gapaniko manichakata

TURA: Garobadha-o donggipa Nirupama Memorial Secondary School-ni Silver Jubilee ba bilsi 25 gapaniko mijal February-ni 12 tarik dipet manina abac

SWGH-ni JNV-o Maths-Science Exhibition-ko ongata

AMPATI: Adita salrangna skang, South West Garo Hills ajani Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV)-o Maths-Science Exhibition-ko ongatangaha aro ia Exhi

Prioritise Teacher Recruitment

The debate in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly over frozen teacher posts has once again exposed a long-standing structural weakness in

U-15 Wrestling selection trials on Feb 16

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 12: The Wrestling Association of J&K will conduct selection trials for the U-15 Boys and Girls Wrestlin

MLAs across party lines for drastic action against contractors quoting below percentage rates

Officers be also made accountable for this malpractice Avtar Bhat / Nishikant Khajuria JAMMU, Feb 12: Members across the party lines today expres

Finance Dept assigns addl responsibilities to 4 officers

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 12: The Finance Department of the Jammu and Kashmir Government has assigned additional responsibilities to fou

Annual flood protection works on River Tawi executed under UT CAPEX, NABARD: Javed

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 12: Minister for Jal Shakti Javed Ahmed Rana today informed the Legislative Assembly that flood management and

8 of 124 saffron borewells functional in Kashmir, 77 defunct: Govt

Suhail Bhat SRINAGAR, Feb 12: The Government today said that only eight of the 124 community borewells planned under the National Saffron Mission

Darakhshan lays foundation for ladies sabaat, inaugurates kiosks at Makhdoom Sahib Shrine

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 12: Chairperson of the Jammu & Kashmir Waqf Board and Minister of State, Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi today l

Ministers adverse remarks in Rajasthan Assembly on right to health spark controversy

What is the need for a law on the right to health? Gajendra Singh Khimsar asked, leading to objection by the Opposition Congress MLAs, who raised

GHADC election-o Congress, doltangari susaaigen

GHADC-ni gimik seat-rangon susagen: Pala SHILLONG: Ia bilsio ongatna sienggipa Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) election-o Congress

Aishwary leads Indias clean sweep in 50m rifle 3-positions

ASIAN SHOOTING RIFLE/PISTOL CSHIP NEW DELHI, Feb 12: World championship silver medallist Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar beat teammate Niraj Kumar to

BJP set for historic third term in Assam: Sunil Sharma

Excelsior Correspondent SILCHAR, (Assam), Feb 12: Leader of Opposition in the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly and BJP Election Co-incharge f

Captains Lead the Charge as REIHL Season 3 Finals Line-Up Confirmed

Shakar Chiktan Queens to face Sham Eagles in womens final on February 13 Humas Warriors set to face Purig Warriors in mens title clash on Februar

Jammu invokes Section 163 to ban cross-gender massage parlours, bars bolting of enclosures

The order has been promulgated in view of reports that certain spa and massage centres operating in Jammu district were allegedly being used for

What is SAVE Act and how will it affect married women? Here's key provisions, list of documents required and additional voting essentials

What is SAVE Act and how will it affect married women? The US House passed the SAVE Act with new proof of citizenship rules for voter registratio

Udit Narayans first wife alleges non-consensual uterus surgery, demands justice

Ranjana Jha, his alleged first wife, said that she had also filed cases in the Family Court in Supaul and approached the Womens Commission

Bali slams Omar Govt over vacant posts

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 12: BJP senior leader and former Health Minister, Bali Bhagat while attacking the Omar Abdullah-led Government

DC Kathua reviews implementation of Social Welfare schemes

Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, Feb 12: Deputy Commissioner Kathua Rajesh Sharma today chaired a review meeting of the Social Welfare Department

Shiv Sena starts campaign against immoral activities

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 12: The Shiv Sena (UBT) J&K unit has launched a campaign against the immoral activities being carried out unde

Burglaries, attacks trigger protest

Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, Feb 12: The residents of Nagari here today staged a protest demonstration against the continuous attacks on shopk

Unidentified male body found on Tawi River bank

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 12: An unidentified male body was recovered from the bank of Tawi River here. On February 8, an unidentified b

Ensure supply of essential commodities to Pandits on Maha Shivratri: Veeri

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 12: Former Minister and senior PDP leader, Abdul Rehman Veeri today appealed the Government to ensure supply o

Defence ministry inks Rs 2,312-crore deal with HAL for 8 Dornier aircraft for Coast Guard

Samba police arrests 3 bovine smugglers, rescues 4 animals

Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, Feb 12: Samba police has foiled a bovine smuggling attempt in the jurisdiction of Police Station (PS) Ghagwal, arr

Comet 41P stuns scientists by nearly stopping before spinning backwards

A comet 41P/Tuttle-Giacobini-Kresk astonished astronomers by almost halting its rotation and then spinning in the opposite direction. Observed th

Pensions body projects demands

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 12: The Jammu and Kashmir Pensioners & Senior Citizens United Front has demanded pending DA and enhancement of

2 held with 30 gms charas

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Feb 12: The police arrested two persons and recovered contraband substance during routine naka in Manyal area of

Angela Merkel to deliver first Manmohan Memorial Lecture

The lecture is being organised by the Dr. Manmohan Singh Trust and former German Chancellor Merkel will speak on Germany and India in times of gl

Pending Adilabad Poll Results, Congress, BJP Protect Their Contestants In Camps

Sources say candidates who lose their election will return home from the camps after results of the municipal elections are announced.

12 KGBV Students Suffer Rat Bites In NTR District

After the incident came to light, officials shifted the students to the local primary health centre, where they were provided medical treatment.

Experts bat for revival of NEs indigenous knowledge systems

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 12: Experts on Thursday underscored the urgent need to recover and revitalise Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS), p

Bihar MLC, Shullai discuss Union Budgets impact on Mlaya

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 12: Bihar Legislative Council (MLC) member Devesh Kumar met Meghalaya Cabinet Minister Sanbor Shullai on Wednesday

Theologians examine Christianity and ethnic identity at joint seminar

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 12: The theme Christianity and Ethnic Identity took centre stage at the Annual Joint Seminar hosted by John Roberts

Orissa High Court directs State Government to tally Puri Jagannath temples jewellery inventoried in 1978

The High Court also ordered placing of Inquiry Committee with regards to missing key on the floor of Assembly House in the ensuing session

Lokesh Hosts Family Meet For Senior Colleagues

The initiative, termed Atmiya Kalayika, sought to foster camaraderie beyond the realm of politics.

Guv felicitates 10 outstanding PwDs

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 12: Governor CH Vijayashankar on Wednesday honoured 10 Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) for their resilience and ac

Natl monitoring team reviews central livestock schemes in state

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 12: A central National Level Monitoring (NLM) team is examining the progress and implementation of various centrall

Field day on rapeseed in South Garo Hills

From Our Correspondent TURA, Feb 12: A field day on Rapeseed was conducted on Thursday at Warima village in Chokpot, South Garo Hills, to promote

Adivasi Continue Struggle For Securing Tribal Status For Their Villages In AP

Adivasi are, however, exerting pressure on the government for inclusion of the villages in tribal category.

Those facing criminal cases should get the courts permission for reissue or renewal of passport: HC

Over 73% of MoUs converted into investments in T.N., says Stalin

This data is for those who have been questioning us over the conversion of MoUs, the Chief Minister says at the Conversion Conclave 2026 in Chenn

Pala soft on govt in coal mine blast case

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 12: Usually vocal about coal related illegalities in the state under the NPP-led MDA Government, Meghalaya Pradesh

Explosives diversion fuels illegal mining in coal belts: Sources reveal systemic lapses

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 12: Fresh revelations following the tragic February 5 coal mine explosion in East Jaintia Hills which claimed 32 l

Quote of the day by Diogenes the Cynic: 'We have two ears and one tongue so that we would...' - lessons on active listening by Greek philosopher

Quote of the day by Diogenes the Cynic: The ancient Greek philosopher and archetype of Cynicism, advocated for listening more than speaking, usin

Smuggled Pythons, Tortoises Recovered at Chennai Airport

Following specific intelligence, the officials intercepted an Indian male passenger who arrived from Bangkok by Thai Airways flight on Wednesday.

Do Not Diminish Legislatures Dignity, AP Speaker Tells Members in the House

The speaker reminded members that getting elected to the Assembly is a rare honour, achieved after intense competition among thousands of aspiran

DMK Protests Against BJP In 1500 Spots

On the fishermen issue, the DMK said the Union Government was unable to find a resolution to the regular attacks on Tamil Nadu fishermen by the S

Syngkon urges FM to scrap Rs 20 lakh cap on interest exemption for Scheduled Tribes

From Our Special Correspondent NEW DELHI, Feb 12: Shillong MP Ricky Andrew J. Syngkon on Thursday met Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman

Police Seize 37 Two-Wheelers in Cordon Operations

Searches would be carried out with Armed Reserve personnel, Charminar DCP said. We have identified sensitive areas and the purpose of the exercis

Singles Inferno Season 5 Reunion release time, how to watch and what to expect: Valentines Day Netflix special explained. Here's global streaming timings worldwide

Singles Inferno Season 5 Reunion release time, how to watch and what to expect is now confirmed for February 14, 2026. The Netflix special will s

At the edge of viability: High-risk pediatric liver transplant at a Vietnamese hospital

This exceptionally complex case underscores the level of expertise Vinmec has built through years of handling challenging transplant procedures,

Harry Styles announces Listening Parties for new album Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally

Harry Styles Listening Parties: Harry Styles is offering fans a global first listen of his upcoming album, Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally

What Is Going On With Iran-US Talks?

Iran and the US have yet to set a date for a new round of talks after an initial encounter last week on the contested Iranian nuclear programme b

Quote of the Day by Sigmund Freud: 'Out of your vulnerabilities will...' Top quotes by the father of psychoanalysis

Quote of the Day: Sigmund Freud, the founder of psychoanalysis, revolutionized the understanding of the human mind. His quote, Out of your vulner

Vande Mataram, its six stanzas and a settled question

The order of the Home Ministry mandating the full version of Vande Mataram is constitutionally indefensible

The hidden cost of insurance distribution

Distribution escalation is a structural faultline in Indias life insurance industry

Apple stock falls 5% after delay in AI Siri launch

Apple stock dropped after news that its new AI Siri is getting delayed. Investors expected the launch earlier, but reports say it may now come la