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'Haven't spoken to him about it...': Trump says not aware of Lutnick's visit to Epstein's island

Morning Digest: Polling ends in Bangladesh for parliamentary election; MEA refuses to deny U.S. claims on Indias Russian oil imports, and more

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Rise of a new power player in South Asia: Profound changes on cards for India, China

Bangladesh has elected a new government, marking a significant shift. The outcome will influence India and China's regional strategies. The natio

Supreme Court declines to entertain plea against pujas at Ladle Mashaq Dargah in Aland town in Kalaburagi

The petitioner submitted that the property had already been declared a Waqf and despite this, third parties were seeking permission to conduct pu

VB-G RAM G: when a policy shift meets rural realities

While the Centre maintains that VB-G RAM G is an improved version of MGNREGA, critics say it dilutes the legal right to employment guaranteed und

Govt approves Rs 4703.81 crore for 82 infrastructure projects in North East under NESIDS

According to the govt, a total of 82 projects costing Rs 4703.81 crores have been sanctioned under NESIDS during the last two financial years, i.

Trump revokes basis of US climate regulation, ends vehicle emission standards

Trump's move represents the most sweeping climate change policy rollback by the administration to date, after a string of regulatory cuts and oth

Word of the Day: Splendiferousness

Splendiferousness refers to the state of being exceptionally splendid, luminous, or charmingly impressive.The word carries a playful tone while e

AI dominates SoftBank's portfolio as OpenAI gains drive profits

AI-related holdings accounted for about 18% of the SoftBank groups net asset value roughly three years ago, but now represent more than 60%.

Delhi cops quiz Penguin staff on Naravane book pre-print 'leak'

India didn't send observers for Bangladesh polls: MEA

Telangana Spotlight: A glittering view, a gasping lake

The gem-like appearance of Durgam Cheruvu hides a sinister, calculated assault. As evening lights and rooftop views sell the lake as a tourist sp

Bangladesh's BNP wins big in historic parliamentary election

Bangladesh election result: A clear outcome had been seen as crucial for stability in the Muslim-majority country of 175 million after months of

BNP Has Edge Over Jamaat As Bangladesh Poll Results Trickle In: 10 Points

The Bangladesh elections saw a turnout of over 55 per cent. More than 55,454 observers from 81 local organisations monitored the polls, alongside

US, Taiwan Finalise Deal To Cut Tariffs, Boost Purchases Of American Goods

Trump administration officials signed a final reciprocal trade agreement that confirmed a 15% US tariff rate for imports from Taiwan, while commi

Unacceptable: Macron Wants Answers On French Diplomat In Epstein Files

President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday said something should have been done earlier about a French diplomat who was investigated in the US for all

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

Armaan Malik meets John Mayer

Singer Armaan Malik had a fanboy moment as he finally met American singer-songwriter John Mayer, whom he credits as the reason he first picked up

Some emotions deserve a platinum token of love

Salmans brother-in-law receives threat email

Superstar Salman Khans brother-in-law Aayush Sharma has allegedly received a threat email, police have said, the development coming close on the

Its a Go: Ministry clears purchase of 114 Rafales, SCALP missiles & more

India's defence ministry has greenlit the purchase of 114 Rafale fighter jets, with most to be manufactured domestically. This significant acquis

Rajpal Yadav has paid half the amount in cheque bounce

Actor Rajpal Yadavs legal reprsentative, Bhaskar Upadhyay has said that half the amount in the financial insolvency case of the actor has been pa

SC directs title change for Ghooskhor Pandat

Observing that a section of society cannot be denigrated in the name of freedom of expression, the Supreme Court on Thursday rapped filmmaker Nee

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

Woman's romantic note left on Virgin Airlines flight for cute guy goes viral - here's what she wrote

Isabella Duric, 23, went viral on TikTok after writing a love note to a cute guy seated behind her on a Virgin Australia flight from Sydney to Me

Argentina humiliate hosts India 8-0 in FIH Mens Hockey Pro League

ROURKELA (Odisha), Feb 12: The Indian mens hockey team was ruthlessly dismantled 8-0 by Argentina at the Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium

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

Match-winning show but not heart-winning one: India beat Namibia by 93 runs

NEW DELHI, Feb 12: Sanju Samson disappointed again, Ishan Kishan dazzled and his mentor Hardik Pandya entertained but Indias 93-run victory over

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

FM Sitharaman: No cut in funds to states, release now tied to delivery

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

Speaker assures discussion on fake news issue as legislators voice concern over tarnishing of image

Fake videos being circulated from political handles too *BJP MLAs seek action against Harshdev, withdrawal of award Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Feb 12:

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

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

Bihar-ni dilgipa, Budget-ni bidingo Shullai baksa chanchirima

SHILLONG: Budbar salo, Bihar Legislative Council (BLC)-ni membor Devesh Kumar, Meghalaya adokni Cabinet Minister Sanbor Shullai-ko Shillong-o gro

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

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

EJH-o koela adam gopretanina sakgniko rimdapa

SHILLONG: Adita salrangna skang, East Jaintia Hills ajani Thangsko jolo donggipa koela adam gopretanichi sak 32 manderang sina nangahani gimin ar

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

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

Trump Ends Immigration Crackdown In Minnesota

President Donald Trump's pointman on Thursday announced the end of an aggressive immigration operation in Minnesota that triggered large protests

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

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

DC Srinagar reviews development of telecom infrastructure under JKCCIP

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR Feb 12: A meeting of District Telecom Committee (DTC) was today held under the chairmanship of Deputy Commission

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

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.

'Can't have AG who posts pictures of Antifa': Sen Moody destroys Ellison at MN Somali fraud hearing

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