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Nestle weighs limiting presence in ice cream business, Bloomberg News reports

Nestle is exploring options for a smaller presence in the ice cream sector. This includes potentially reducing its stake in Froneri, a joint vent

'A real hero with street smarts...': Trump honors Jesse Jackson at Black History Month event

Indian-Origin Nurse Hurt in Alleged Racial Attack in Australia

A video circulating on social media appears to show one of the men directing racial slurs at Singh, including calling him an Indian dog

Trump hosts Black History Month reception, weeks after backlash over racist post

Mr. Trump name-checked prominent Black Americans among his supporters, including boxer Mike Tyson, whom Trump praised for defending him against a

EU leaders back early trade pact, AI cooperation in meetings with Modi

US Military moves into place for possible strikes in Iran this weekend

U.S. forces are rapidly building up in the Middle East, presenting President Trump with the option of military action against Iran as soon as thi

Gujarat unveils 4.08 lakh crore budget for tourism, AI, sports infrastructure

The State Budget outlines an ambitious roadmap to develop Ahmedabad as an Olympic Ready City in the run-up to the 2030 Commonwealth Games, which

Major US Naval, Air Buildup Sets Stage for Potential Iran War

Trump had repeatedly warned Iran that if it killed protesters, the United States would intervene militarily

US probes Warner Bros' planned sale impact on theaters: Report

The US Justice Department is speaking with major cinema chains about a possible sale of Warner Bros Discovery. This is to understand how a sale m

Smriti, Deepti, Divya, Jaismine and Anahatin contention

All these trailblazers are nominated for the coveted Sportstar of the Year (Female) honour in the eighth edition of the Sportstar Aces Awards

Stock Market Live: Stock to buy today: Blue Dart Express (5,826.20)

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Live Updates: The stock of Blue Dart Express has been consolidating since early last week. It has been oscillating be

'Switzerland actively contributing to development of technical standards'

Swiss President Guy Parmelin advocates for a multi-faceted AI governance framework, emphasizing societal norms alongside legal and technical stan

Backlash After Activist Targets Hanuman Statue in US

Several commenters pointed out that the temple operates legally on private property and reflects the religious practices of local residents

Saad Bin Zafar Interview: Virat Kohli Is the Opposite of His False Cocky Image

T20 World Cup: Canada is unique. Here, Saad Bin Zafar can say Virat Kohli is the GOAT despite hailing from Pakistan.

Nearly 100 people fall ill after consuming prasad in Bihars Khagaria

Doctors have urged villagers to maintain hygiene and ensure safe distribution of food during religious and social gatherings to avoid such incide

Morning Digest: Modi to address AI summit today; India joins list of countries criticising Israels unilateral measures on West Bank, and more

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People must be careful of risks while developing technologies: AI expert

Satellite Images Show Iran Fortifying Sites Amid US Tensions

Images also show that Iran has buried tunnel entrances at a nuclear site bombed by the U.S. during Israel's 12-day war with Iran last year

Germany's Merz joins calls for social media limits for children

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz supports stricter controls on social media for children. He highlights the dangers of fake news and online manip

Morning Brief Podcast: Anthropics India Play

Survey: Kids use AI daily, but most don't know how it works

A recent survey reveals that 35% of Indian children using edtech tools are now employing Generative AI, with a significant misconception that the

Real Madrid pip Benfica; Doue rescues holders PSG

Vincius Jnior says he was racially insulted Madrid, Feb 18: The Champions League playoffs were overshadowed by claims of racism towards Real Madr

Jammu and Kashmir stun Bengal to enter maiden Ranji Trophy final

Kalyani (West Bengal), Feb 18: Sixty seven years after their maiden appearance, Jammu and Kashmir stormed into the Ranji Trophy finals for the fi

Karnataka build 802-run lead to assure Ranji Trophy final berth

Lucknow, Feb 18: Ravichandran Smaran scored his second successive hundred as Karnataka continued to grind down Uttarakhand to reach 299 for six i

Man Arrested For Travelling In Women's Coach In Burqa On Mumbai Train

A 57-year-old man was arrested from Nashik for allegedly travelling in the women's compartment of a suburban train in Mumbai while wearing a burq

Ranji Trophy final set to be played at Hubballi

Bengaluru, Feb 18: The upcoming Ranji Trophy final between Karnataka and Jammu and Kashmir is set to be played at the KSCA Stadium in Rajnagar, H

Morning Brief Podcast: India AI Impact Summit: Microsofts Brad Smith on Sovereignty, Scale and Skills

Need to maintain balance between innovation and regulation: Vaishnaw

Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw emphasized a balanced techno-legal approach for AI development, combining technical solutions with legal frame

Doctor says Salim Khan on ventilator support, stable

Salmans father suffering from minimal brain hemorrhage Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan suffered a brain haemorrhage which has been tackled, is on

Arundhati Reddys four-wicket haul shows how hard-working she is: Aavishkar Salvi

Arundhati claimed 4/22 to help India bowl Australia out for a mere 133 and win the contest by 21 runs via DLS Method in Sydney to take a 1-0 lead

Pacers give India Women confidence as they target series win over Aussies

CANBERRA, Feb 18: Aiming to establish an unassailable lead over Australia, Harmanpreet Kaurs India would draw confidence from a strong bowling pe

Slovakian players celebrate their third goal against Germany during the Ice Hockey quarter-finals

Slovakian players celebrate their third goal against Germany during the Ice Hockey quarter-finals at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan on Tuesday

We had to wash dishes before going to play due to PHF: Pakistan hockey captain

KARACHI, Feb 18: Pakistan hockey captain Shakeel Ammad Butt has lashed out the national federation after returning from a tumultuous tour of Aust

Winter Olympics: Japanese pair upstage Blade Angels, Germany sweeps 2-man bobsled

CORTINA D AMPEZZO, Feb 18: Ami Nakai and Japanese teammate Kaori Sakamoto upstaged Alysa Liu and the rest of the Blade Angels from the U.S. to ta

Court Denies Bail To Contractors In Delhi Biker Death Case

A Delhi court has rejected the anticipatory bail pleas of two contractors in connection with the death of a 25-year-old biker who fell into a pit

Padhoji delivers outstanding performance in JEE Main Examination 2026

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 18: Marking yet another milestone in its journey of academic excellence and student success, Padhoji today ann

LG Ladakh visits several technology pavilions at Bharat Mandapam

Excelsior Correspondent 19NEW DELHI, Feb 18: As India advances decisively on the path of becoming a global technology leader, Artificial Intellig

BNP faces obstacles on Yunus-led govt moves

New Delhi, Feb 17: A heated dispute emerged in Bangladesh on Tuesday over the proposed Constitutional Reform Council, highlighting legal and poli

FS Vikram Misri, Jamaat chief discuss people-centric ties

Dhaka, Feb 18: Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, on Tuesday, met with Shafiqur Rahman, chief of the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and Leader of

No reason to believe change in India's stance on Russian oil: Russian Foreign Ministry

The remarks came in the backdrop of Washington's claim that New Delhi has agreed to stop importing Russian crude oil

Envoys see no breakthrough in Russia-Ukraine talks

GENEVA, Feb 18: The latest US-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine in Geneva ended Wednesday without a breakthrough, as the war approaches i

PM Modi welcomes world leaders to AI Impact Summit; holds bilaterals with 7 PMs, presidents, 2 CEOs

NEW DELHI, Feb 18 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday welcomed world leaders, including UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and IMF chi

Khatana justifies allocation of MPLADS funds to UP

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 18: Nominated Rajya Sabha MP, Gulam Ali Khatana of BJP has justified his allocation of MPLADS (Member of Parli

U.S. and Uzbekistan sign critical minerals pact

The Joint Investment Framework between the U.S. International Development Finance Corp (DFC) and Central Asias most populous nation aims to advan

Degrees of Destruction

Dr. Gagan Bhagat Terrorism is commonly linked to grim realities such as grinding poverty, widespread illiteracy, and deep-seated social exclusion

Autopsy hinting rape ignored, Bombay HC asks CBI to probe 2010 death

How much was Lil Poppa worth when he died at 25? Heres the estimated net worth, earnings, and wealth the CMG rapper Janarious Mykel Wheeler left behind

Lil Poppa's net worth was estimated at $1.5 million to $3 million. He had 247 million Spotify streams. His YouTube channel had 602 million views.

'Height of lawlessness': Calcutta HC on Left-era picks

Child-lifting rumours fuel MP mob attacks

A disturbing surge in mob violence, fueled by child-lifting rumors, has led to innocent individuals being attacked across Madhya Pradesh. In Indo

Grounded Engagement in Jammu & Kashmir

Lt Gen R S Reen rsinghreen@gmail.com The insightful opinion by Sh. Sunil Sharma (LOP) published in Daily Excelsior some time ago provides a compe

Gold, Silver rise on economic factors

MUMBAI, Feb 18: Gold and silver prices rose Wednesday after two days of decline, supported by global macro-economic factors, easing US-Iran tensi

Markets end higher on late buying in bank, metal stocks

MUMBAI, Feb 18: Indian equity markets extended gains for the third consecutive session on Wednesday, driven by last-hour buying in bank, metal, a

Over 15,000 fake birth records on Maharashtra portal; 5 held from Jharkhand

In new flip, Trump attacks U.K. on base deal as U.S. mulls Iran attack

Donald Trump, who is considering strikes on Iran, lashed out hours after the State Department offered the latest U.S. support to British Prime Mi

Criteria cant be altered midway: DB

*Throws out JKSSB Knitting Instructor selection Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 18: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has upheld th

ISKCON playing key role in serving mankind, carrying Sanatan Dharmas flag globally: Shah

MUMBAI, Feb 18 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said ISKCON was playing a significant role in carrying the flag of Sanatan Dharma acr

Srinagar rallies against drugs as KIWG build-up begins

Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 18: A motorcycle and cycle rally carrying an anti-drug message rolled through Srinagar today as part

India well positioned to be leader in AI: Rishi Sunak

NEW DELHI, Feb 18 : Supported by a deep talent pool and strong digital public infrastructure, India is well positioned to be a leader in AI and d

LG, CM greet people on beginning of Ramzan

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 18: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha has extended his greetings to the people on the beginning of holy mon

Cricket tests you far more than it rewards you: Dogra

KALYANI (WB), Feb 18: With nine emotive words, Jammu and Kashmirs inspirational captain Paras Dogra encapsulated his 24-year grind, which also mi

EU launches first-of-its-kind mobility office in India

NEW DELHI, Feb 18 : The European Union on Wednesday launched its first ever European Legal Gateway Office, a one-stop hub for Indian students and

Australia Science Minister meets Dr Jitendra, discusses Australia- India Strategic Research Fund

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Feb 18: India and Australia agreed to expand and realign their science and technology partnership towards miss

Delimitation of Panchayat Halqas after completion of Census exercise: Govt

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 18: Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj departments, Javid Ahmad Dar, today informed the House t

Were you sleeping?: Bombay HC slams Navy over high-rise near INS Shikra

MUMBAI, Feb 18 : The Bombay High Court pulled up naval authorities on Wednesday, asking if officials had been sleeping while a 23-story high-rise

Sahibzada ton, bowlers lift Pakistan into Super 8s

COLOMBO, Feb 18: Pakistan rode on Sahibzada Farhans scintillating, maiden hundred and their spinners excellent display to beat Namibia by a hands

Don't Give Away Diego Garcia: Trump Warns UK Amid Iran Tensions

President Donald Trump, shifting his tone yet again, warned Britain on Wednesday not to give away a key Indian Ocean base, saying it would be vit

Does Lil Poppa have kids? What we know about the Jacksonville rappers son and family after his death at 25

Does Lil Poppa have kids? Lil Poppa has one confirmed child. His name is PJ. Born June 2022. Mother is Toie Roberts. She is 23. She is Rick Ross'

Can't force dad's caste on child raised by single mom: Bombay HC

The Bombay High Court ruled that a child raised solely by her mother cannot be forced to adopt her father's surname and caste. The court emphasiz

Amit Shah skips SIR talk in Matua outreach at West Bengal event

Home Minister Amit Shah visited Mayapur, the birthplace of the Bhakti movement, to highlight the Matua community's role in unifying Hindu society

Lil Poppa death confirmed at 25 suicide or foul play? Why the public is speculating as officials probe Janarious Mykel Wheelers sudden death

Lil Poppa died at 25 on February 18, 2026. The CMG rapper, born Janarious Mykel Wheeler, was pronounced dead in Georgia. Suicide rumors hit socia

BJP legislators voice concern over non-operational offsite campuses

Govt focused on infra, faculty: Itoo Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 18: Opposition BJP MLAs including RS Pathania, Shakti Parihar, Daleep Par

Tourism Revival Gains Momentum

The decision to reopen 14 tourist destinations across J&K marks a timely and strategic step ahead of the upcoming summer tourism season. Coming a

J&K create history, enter Ranji Trophy final for first time

Ranjit Thakur JAMMU, Feb 18: Jammu and Kashmir cricket team scripted history by storming into the Ranji Trophy final for the first time in 67 yea

OPS not to be revived, can pose risk to financial stability: CM

Increase in age limit for JKCCE under examination *J&Ks debt at Rs 1.37 lakh cr, GDP expands to Rs 2.88 lakh cr Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Feb 18: Chi

NC members support BJP MLAs in raising accountability, protocol issues

Sham Lal seeks action against encroachers from top to bottom Nishikant Khajuria JAMMU, Feb 18: Cutting across party lines, treasury benches exten

HC issues notice to PSC in Civil Judge selection process

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Feb 18 : The High Court has issued notice and sought response from the authorities to the plea challenging the

AI-driven technologies can help in managing the grid stability: Pralhad Joshi

NEW DELHI, Feb 18 : Integration of AI-driven technologies can be useful in managing the stability of the grid in India, where capacities are bein

Gangster Karanjits aide held

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 18: Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested one person, who allegedly helped local gangster, Karanjit Singh ali

Turning food-surplus from a food-deficient nation, India can now support others: Chirag Paswan

NOIDA, Feb 18: India has transformed from a food-deficient country to one with surplus food grain production, and is now in a position to assist

India signs UN statement on West Bank

How did Lil Poppa die? CMG rapper Janarious Mykel Wheelers sudden death at 25 confirmed what is officially known about his cause of death?

How did Lil Poppa die? CMG rapper Janarious Mykel Wheelers sudden death at 25 confirmed. The CMG artist passed in Georgia. Authorities say the ca

ED attaches Winzo's Rs 470 crore deposits in US, Singapore banks

AI summit sees rollout of P2P power trading

Uttar Pradesh farmer successfully sold surplus solar power directly to a Delhi shopkeeper via a blockchain-enabled platform. This marked the laun

Managing Shillongs Traffic Congestion

Editor, The news item, Shillong at Standstill etc. (ST, Feb 12, 2026), once again underscores the hardships citizens endure due to frequent traff

US Withdrawing All Forces From Syria: Report

Some US troops are leaving Syria as part of a deliberate and conditions-based transition, a senior US official said on Wednesday.

Pandemonium in the Assembly

The Assembly is a place for reasoned debates, not a platform for shouting matches. Elected members sitting in the Opposition may be agitated on s

Was Tucker Carlson detained in Israel? What really happened at Ben Gurion Airport during Mike Huckabee interview?

Was Tucker Carlson detained in Israel? Flight tracking data confirms Tucker Carlson spent exactly 184 minutes at Ben Gurion Airport on February 1

After Ayodhya: A Play that Interrogates Theatre, Land, and Identity

By Bhogtoram Mawroh Last week, I was pleasantly surprised to be invited to a play titled After Ayodhya: Its Conscience and Man, performed by Pear

Silicon Snake Oil? The Boring Truth Behind the AI PC Revolution

By Sumendra Yadav Walk into a store to buy a laptop in 2026, and it can feel less like shopping for a computer and more like picking out a robot

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