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MeltPlan raises $10M from Bessemer to bring AI into constructions earliest decisions

MeltPlan, a year-old startup founded by Innovaccer co-founder Kanav Hasija, has raised $10 million in seed funding led by Bessemer Venture Partne

PM Modi in Israel Day 2 LIVE: PM Modi to visit Holocaust memorial; hold meetings with President Herzog, Netanyahu

Later, he will be engaging with prominent members of the Indian-Jewish Community

Odisha govt. clears investment proposals for 10 projects worth 44,241 crore

Adani Hydro Energy Twelve Limited will invest 9,731.47 crore in Nayagarh

United States DOJ reviews possible withholding of Epstein

Washington: The Justice Department has said it was looking into whether it had improperly withheld documents from the Jeffrey Epstein files after

How the Russia-Ukraine war is hurting the home front

From Russian rice to Ukrainian wheat, essential food prices have surged since 2022, forcing civilians to bear the brunt

Census 2027 marks shift to complete digital operations

New Delhi: The Census 2027, which will recast the decennial headcount as a fully digital enterprise, will have at its heart the Census Management

Telangana inter exams 2026: Nearly 16,000 students skip first day

Hyderabad: Nearly 16,000 students remained absent on the first day of Telangana inter exams 2026. However, the exam was conducted smoothly across

Ahead of Mark Carney's visit, Ottawa says India no longer linked to violent crimes in Canada

Canada has signalled a shift in stance, saying it no longer believes India is linked to violent crimes on its soil, ahead of Prime Minister Mark

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to depart for India today

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit Mumbai and New Delhi from February 26 as part of a wider Indo-Pacific tour covering India, Austral

India-EU FTA keeps carbon tax; technical talks to tackle concerns, says German official

New Delhi: The European Unions Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will not see any exceptions despite the concluded India-EU Free Trade Ag

Epstein Files Missing Records About Minor Who Made Claim Against Trump: Report

Trump has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing, arguing that the DOJ's so-called Epstein Files release exonerated him.

Arrest Over AI Summit Protest: DelhiShimla Police Standoff Ends

On Wednesday evening, the Himachal Pradesh Police registered a kidnapping case against the Delhi Police personnel and detained their vehicles at

Carbon tax remains intact in India-EU FTA; technical talks to address concerns: German official

India and the European Union will hold technical discussions on the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism. The mechanism will not have exceptio

Will respond appropriately: Rubio warns Cuba of US response after fatal Florida speedboat incident

CBSE Class 10 Science Exam Paper 2026 PDF now available for download: Students say Physics tough, Biology easy- here's the complete analysis

CBSE Class 10 Science Paper: The Class 10 CBSE Science Paper was conducted in three separate sections- Physics, Biology and Chemistry. The PDF is

Chapter on 'judicial corruption': NCERT apologises, Class 8 textbook to be rewritten

NCERT has apologized for inappropriate content in a Class 8 textbook. The chapter discussed judicial corruption. The Supreme Court strongly objec

Modi 'More Than a Friend,' Says Netanyahu

The personal chemistry between the two leaders has been much publicised in Israel and it was clearly on display in the Knesset too with long hugs

How Jeffrey Epstein ingratiated himself with Microsofts top ranks

Newly released Justice Department documents detail how Jeffrey Epstein cultivated relationships with Microsofts top executives, gaining access to

Breaking News Live Updates: PM Modi set to conclude historic Israel visit with Holocaust tribute, bilateral talks

Bengal SIR: Electoral authorities to submit pending documents by today

New Delhi: Electoral authorities in West Bengal have been directed to ensure that all pending verification documents linked to the Special Intens

Watch: Dramatic Footage Shows Moment Sinkhole Swallows 2 Cars At Traffic Signal In US

Two vehicles were swallowed by a sinkhole at Omaha's 67th and Pacific intersection. Drivers escaped unharmed, and authorities are investigating a

CBSE Board Exams 2026 LIVE: Class 12 Geography Exam Last-Minute Checklist Before You Leave For The Exam

CBSE Board 2026 Class 12th Geography Exam LIVE Updates:The CBSE Class 12 Geography exam is scheduled for February 26, 2023, from 10:30 am to 1:30

Sangma vs Sangma: Husband-Wife Exchange In Meghalaya Assembly Is Viral

A rare husband-wife exchange unfolded in the Meghalaya Assembly as NPP MLA Mehtab Chandee A Sangma questioned Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on s

UK's Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces latest test in tight-run local vote

Voters in Manchester cast ballots Thursday in a key by-election. Labour leader Keir Starmer faces a challenge as polls indicate a close contest.

NCERT To Rewrite Class 8 Chapter On Judiciary After Calling It 'Error Of Judgement'

NCERT identified errors in the Class 8 Social Science chapter on the judiciary and will rewrite it in consultation with relevant authorities.

So Proud of International Recognition: Hema Malini Reacts to Dharmendra's BAFTA Awards 2026 Homage

Hema Malini expressed immense pride on social media, sharing her admiration for Dharmendra's work and the global acknowledgement of his cinematic

Total Lunar Eclipse 2026 India Time: Chandra Grahan date, sutak timings, visibility in India, New Zealand, Australia and more

Lunar Eclipse 2026 Time: Skywatchers will witness the first lunar eclipse of 2026 in the early hours of March 3, when the Moon will turn a striki

AI Summit protest: Delhi court extends police custody of five Youth Congress members by four days

Uday Bhanu Chib, the National President of the IYC was also arrested on Monday (February 23, 2026)

upGrad buys Internshala; Fat salary packages distort engineering education

Edtech platform upGrad has bought Gurugram-based internship platform Internshala for an undisclosed amount.

How Beijing Rescued 3 Chinese Scientists Jailed For Smuggling Worms In US

A case against three Chinese scientists, which the Donald Trump administration once framed as a national security win, has been dropped by Washin

Govt. mandates sale of 20% ethanol-blended petrol with minimum RON 95 nationwide from April 1

The central government can allow exceptions in special situations, for specific regions and for a limited time

North Korea says willing to 'get along' with US if acknowledged as nuclear power

North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un indicated a willingness to improve ties with the United States. He stated that if Washington respects Pyongyang'

Iran FM Urges PM Modi to Raise Palestinian Issue During Israel Visit

He reaffirmed Irans strong and historic ties with India, describing New Delhi as a friend

Word of the day: Collywobbles

Collywobbles is a funny English word that means feeling nervous or sick in the stomach. People use it when they talk about fear, worry, or excite

PM Modi Becomes First World Leader To Cross 100 Million Followers On Instagram

Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined Instagram in 2014.

US government accused of major 'cover-up' over Trump sex abuse claims

Democrats accuse the Trump administration of a largest government cover-up over withheld FBI interview summaries concerning allegations of sexual

Mumbai Police Uses Viral Baby Monkey Punch's Story To Spread Awareness About Helpline Number

Social media users said that Punch's story is an effective way to spread awareness about important services.

Sundance Film Festival 2027 Edition Dates Out, to Take Place in Boulder from January 21 to 31

Boulder offers a renowned creative arts and tech scene, paired with the vibrant CU Boulder students, faculty, and staff.

Intelligent fields: How AI is powering the future of Indian agriculture

As urbanisation accelerates and climate patterns grow increasingly erratic, farmers in India are adopting AI-led innovations to optimise their ha

'We've seen evidence': US VP Vance says Iranian nuclear rebuild poses serious concerns

PM Modi among few leaders honoured by Israel and Palestine

Jerusalem: Prime Minister Narendra Modi stands out as one of the few world leaders to have received the highest civilian honours from both Israel

Ronnie Screwvala highlights very big fit as upGrad buys Internshala

By combining Internshalas internship platform with upGrads diverse educational offerings, the acquisition focuses on cross-selling services, allo

AI Summit protest: Dramatic standoff between Delhi, Shimla police ends after 24 hours

The Himachal Pradesh Police registered a kidnapping case against the Delhi Police personnel and detained their vehicles at the Shogi border near

UN sanctions RSF commanders over Sudans Darfur atrocities

United Nations: The UN Security Council imposed sanctions on four commanders of Sudans warring paramilitary force suspected of atrocities against

US tariff rate to hit 15% or more for some nations, US trade rep says

The U.S. plans to increase tariffs to 15% or higher for some countries, while maintaining current levels for China ahead of President Trump's vis

Craig the elephant, and the promise and problem of wildlife icons

When a famous animal suffers, people call for it to be saved, sometimes followed by demanding its lifelong care. Such interventions rarely hold a

MCA, BCCI must March for Umrigars ton

Polly Umrigars March 28 birth centenary needs to be celebrated by the bodies he served in more than just a few capacities

US sanctions over 30 linked to Irans shadow fleet, arms networks

Washington: The US has imposed sanctions on more than 30 individuals, companies, and vessels linked to Irans oil trade and weapons programmes. Th

Taxi stands arent parking spaces for private vehicles

Signage at taxi stands stating that violators will be penalised will help to some degree

Morning Digest: PM Modi says India stands firmly with Israel; After Supreme Court takes note, NCERT says distribution of Class 8 book with corruption in judiciary stopped, and more

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Hilary Knight Downplays Donald Trump Joke, Celebrates US Golds at 2026 Winter Olympics

Knight, a two-time gold medalist whose 15 goals and 33 points in Olympic competition are the most by a U.S. hockey player at the Games, said she'

Morning Brief Podcast: Stuart Russell and Yoshua Benjio on Why AI Could Make us Irrelevant, then Extinct

US' 126% levy eclipses key market for Indian solar gear companies

Shares of major Indian solar manufacturers such as Waaree Energies, Premier Energies and Vikram Solar fell sharply on the bourses as investors pr

Mary Cosbys son Robert Cosby Jr. dies at 23 after suspected overdose, police investigating

Robert Cosby Jr., son of reality TV star Mary Cosby, died at age 23 in Utah after a possible overdose. Police are still checking the exact cause.

India's international air travel hit record 2 crore passengers in October-December

'Shows growing power of Indian passport wth more cxountries'

After SC rap, NCERT nixes portion on judicial corruption

Markets edge up in volatile trade

Mumbai, Feb 25: Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty pared early sharp gains to close marginally higher in a volatile session on Wednesday a

Silver, gold price rise as demand strengthens on global uncertainty

New Delhi, Feb 25: Precious metal prices increased up to 2 per cent in the national capital on Wednesday, with silver rising to Rs 2.77 lakh per

India can be called developed only if all get equal opportunity to progress: Murmu

NAGPUR, Feb 25 : President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said India can be called developed in true sense only if everyone gets an equal opportunit

DyCM inspects riverbed near 4th Tawi Bridge, takes serious note of illegal mining

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 25: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today reiterated the Governments firm commitment to a zero-tole

Why we must protect every Mother in J&K

Motherhood is Not a Contract Shagun Parihar writetomlakishtwar@gmail.com 26When I asked the government in the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembl

International Conference concludes at Patanjali University

Excelsior Correspondent HARIDWAR, Feb 25: The two-day long international conference on Plants to Patients 4: Ethnopharmacology Beyond Times, orga

PNB receives first official Language Award from MHA

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 25: Punjab National Bank, Divisional Office Jammu was today awarded the first Official Language Shield Award i

Social worker Rouble Nagi calls on LG

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 25: Educator and social worker Rouble Nagi called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, today. The Lieutenant

DelhiAmritsarKatra Expressway set for completion by Mar 2027

Raya Morh-Kunjwani stretch to be operational by June 20, 2026 Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 25: The DelhiAmritsarKatra (DAK) Expressway is s

PMs vision takes big leap for growth in Valley: Chugh

Srinagar airport to boost tourism, employment Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 25: BJP National general secretary, Tarun Chugh, who is also the

CM felicitates winners of Chrysanthemum Garden Photography & Reel Competition

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 25: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today felicitated the winners of the Photography and Reel Competition held

India stun Aussies in shoot-out to register maiden win in FIH Pro League

HOBART, Feb 25: The Indian mens hockey team ended a prolonged losing streak in the FIH Pro League, upstaging world No. 3 Australia 3-1 in a shoot

'Short-video binges hit focus, impulse control': Between swipe and scroll, shorter focus & higher stress, finds study

'Practising digital hygiene can reverse effects'

Cheating in chess is made out to be bigger than what it actually is: Gukesh

NEW DELHI, Feb 25: Cheating in chess is being portrayed as a bigger problem than what it actually is, says world champion D Gukesh, who does not

Zverev advances in Acapulco, Ruud bows out

ACAPULCO, Feb 25: In his first competitive action since his defeat in an epic Australian Open semi-final against Carlos Alcaraz, world no. 4 Alex

Haryana, Delhi, UP and TN continue strong run in Senior Mens Kabaddi

NEW DELHI, Feb 25: Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu recorded big wins on the second day of the Senior National Mens Kabaddi Champions

SC stays proceedings against Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren for defying ED summons

HC had dismissed Jharkhand CM's petition to quash prosecution

Croatias Duje Ajdukovic during the Maha Open ATP Challenger Tennis Cship, in Pune

Croatias Duje Ajdukovic during the Maha Open ATP Challenger Tennis Cship, in Pune on Wednesday. (PTI)

CRM Stock falls as Salesforce gives weak 2027 forecast despite strong earnings

CRM stock fell after Salesforce gave a weak future revenue forecast. Investors are worried about slow business software demand and heavy AI spend

Adkar among Indians to feature in ITF

NEW DELHI, Feb 25: Rising star Vaishnavi Adkar will be among a host of Indian players to feature in the ITF W35 Kalaburagi, the biggest internati

Aakash wins silver in Federation Cup Classic Powerlifting Cship

Excelsior Sports Correspondent 26JAMMU, Feb 25: Aakash Dutt claimed a remarkable second place (silver medal) in the 120 kg Open category at the F

Quietly slipped off to Israel after my challenge to scrap US deal: Rahuls dig at PM Modi

NEW DELHI, Feb 25 : Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying it has been more than 24 hours

UP: Barsana comes alive with colours as it celebrates Lathmar Holi

MATHURA, Feb 25: Women dressed in traditional finery playfully hit men daubed in colours with bamboo sticks while they shielded themselves as the

BSNL director show-caused for 'absurd' trip demands: Scindia; we will take strictest possible action, says BSNL official

Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has deemed BSNL director Vivek Banzal's lavish, now-canceled trip to Prayagraj improper and absurd.

India, Nepal sign MoU to boost cooperation in forests, environment

NEW DELHI, Feb 25: India and Nepal on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to boost bilateral cooperation in areas of forests, wi

NBEMS makes Guinness record for most viewers for YouTube live stream of AI healthcare training

NEW DELHI, Feb 25 : The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), an autonomous body under the Union Health Ministry, on Wednes

UP: 2,000 litres of adulterated milk seized during raid at Saharanpur dairy; gross violations found

SAHARANPUR (UP), Feb 25 : The food safety department on Wednesday seized around 2,000 litres of allegedly adulterated milk during a raid at a dai

Centre appoints Rajya Sabha MP Satnam Sandhu as member of India-Egypt Friendship Group

CHANDIGARH, Feb 25: Rajya Sabha MP Satnam Singh Sandhu has been appointed as a member of the India-Egypt Parliamentary Friendship Group formed by

629 cases of cow smuggling filed in Gujarat in two years, 1,810 persons held: Govt in assembly

GANDHI NAGAR, Feb 25: The Gujarat government told the legislative assembly on Wednesday that 629 cases related to the transportation of cows and

Baramati air crash: Rohit Pawar files complaint against VSR Ventures; forwarded to Pune CID

MUMBAI, Feb 25 : NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar on Wednesday filed a complaint at a police station here against VSR Ventures and its directors in conne

India with Israel & world for dialogue, peace, stability: PM Modi

Addressing the Israeli Knesset, Prime Minister Narendra Modi firmly backed Israel on terrorism, condemning the Oct 7 attacks and naming Hamas. He

On whose orders will you strike a deal with Israel, Rahul asks Modi

Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Rahul Gandhi criticized PM Modi ahead of his Israel visit. Priyanka Gandhi expressed hope he would add

SKCC beats PMLI Legends by 9 wickets

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 25: Sher-e-Kashmir Cricket Club (SKCC) registered a dominant nine-wicket victory over PMLI Legends Cric

Centre should accept WBs renaming proposal: Omar

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 25: Referring to reports that theWest BengalAssembly is seeking to rename the state, Chief MinisterOmar Abd