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Hong Kong plans to buy homes devastated in deadly high-rise fire

The prices offered will be HK$8,000 per sq ft without a land premium payment, and HK$10,500 per sq ft for those receiving such a payment, authori

T20 World Cup match preview | Sri Lanka-England face-off set to be a middle-overs tussle

Already bruised by the upset against Zimbabwe, the horrors of a 0-3 sweep at the hands of England at the same venue just days before this World C

U.S. salsa legend Willie Coln dies at age 75

Colon, known best as a trombonist but who was also a bandleader and producer, was born in the Bronx and known for blending the Puerto Rican music

Techie Ends Life After Learning Of Girlfriend's Suicide

Two suicide notes were recovered from the room. According to police, one of the notes read, No one is responsible for my death. Sorry, mother.

Debate Erupts as Govt Restarts Jungle Safaris in Bandipur, Nagarahole

The Minister banned jungle safaris after tigers strayed out of Bandipur Tiger Reserve to kill villagers while one of them was left seriously inju

Gadag: Lokayukta Trap Nets Shirahatti MLA Chandru Lamani And Two Aides

A case has been registered under Section 7(a) read with Section 7(A) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.

Tourists throng Nongjrong despite Sunday closure announcement

Nongjrong Viewpoint to be closed to visitors on Sundays; Saturday night stays to be prohibited, reiterates Dorbar By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 2

BJP will deport infiltrators in 5 yrs if it returns to power: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah vowed to remove infiltrators from Assam's electoral rolls and deport them within five years if the BJP returns to p

SAT Workers Rally Against Job Loss Threat

The commissioners appealed to SAT workers to cooperate in transforming the tri-corporation jurisdictions into clean, garbage-free urban zones

Four New PG Seats Sanctioned For Paediatric Surgery

Deputy superintendent Prof Dr Benedict, vice-principals Dr Shamshad Begum, Dr S. Sharon Sonia and Dr T. Madhu, and head of the anatomy department

Agatha honoured with public leadership award in New Delhi

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 21: Former Tura MP Agatha K Sangma was conferred the Distinguished Public Leadership Award Governance & Inclusive

NEHU VC felicitated for academic contributions at Kolkata event

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 21: NEHU Vice Chancellor Prof. Prabha Shankar Shukla was felicitated at the 48th Annual International Conference on

Quote of the day by Phyllis Diller: 'I want my children to have all the things I couldnt afford. Then I want to move in with them.'

Quote of the day by Phyllis Diller highlights humour about parenting, money, and family responsibility. The quote of the day today meaning reflec

WJH group seeks action against illegal cattle smuggling

From Our Correspondent JOWAI, Feb 21: The United Hyniewtrep Movement (UHM), West Jaitia Hills, on Thursday submitted a written complaint to the O

IED recovered behind police post in Amritsar

Police said the improvised explosive device (IED) was later defused, and an FIR was registered at the Beas police station. An investigation is un

Octomewot Lamin nominated as JHADC member

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 21: The state government has nominated Octomewot Lamin as a member of the Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council

ANTF confiscates suspected heroin on Shillong Bypass

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 21: The Anti Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) of Meghalaya Police seized 22.14 grams of suspected heroin during a naka o

Brahmotsavam Grandeur at Jubilee Hills TTD Temple

Jubilee Hills TTD Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple Annual Brahmotsavams are being held from February 17 to February 25, 2026

Mother Language Day: Our Language, Our Identity

By Marbareen Khonglam Every year, Mother Language Day is celebrated across the world to honor the languages that shape our identity and connect u

IIIT-H Researchers Design Custom Semiconductor Chips For Critical Public Systems

The Integrated Circuits Inspired by Wireless and Biomedical Systems (IC-WiBES) group, led by Prof. Abhishek Srivastava, develops application-spec

Your morning coffee might protect your brain as you age heres the sweet spot

Scientists have found that drinking two to three cups of coffee a day may significantly reduce your risk of developing dementia, but drinking mor

Baba Chamliyal Shrine A Place of Faith, Healing and Unity

Bharti Sharma bhartisharma705139@gmail.com Baba Chamliyal Shrine is a famous holy place located in the Ramgarh sector of Samba district in the Ja

BC Simha Garjana At The Phule Ambedkar Grounds Today

The rally will press for the enactment of a comprehensive Backward Classes Rights Protection Law to safeguard constitutional guarantees and welfa

BJP, Congress Workers Engage In Pitched Battle In Indore, Several Leaders, Cops Injured

The BJP alleged that stones were pelted at the BJYM activists by the Congress workers when the former were marching towards the Congress office i

Passengers Flag Poor Hygiene In SCR Trains On Social Media

Several passengers shared similar grievances online, alleging poor upkeep of coaches and washrooms, particularly in the SCR zone.

Minister Drops Defamation Case After Rauts Regret

The defamation complaint stemmed from Mr. Rauts allegations of corruption to the tune of Rs 178 crore at Girna Co-operative Sugar Factory in Male

Thought of the day by Ellen DeGeneres: 'Accept who you are. Unless youre a serial killer.'

Thought of the day by Ellen DeGeneres says, Accept who you are. Unless youre a serial killer. The quote teaches self-acceptance and responsibilit

Telangana HC Dismisses Appeals Against Penalties for Storing Banned Tobacco Products

Tenants locus to challenge illegal constructions questioned by HC

India & Brazil sign rare earths pact, will wait and watch US SC tariff order fallout

India and Brazil inked a critical minerals agreement and set a $30 billion trade target by 2030, aiming to build resilient supply chains and redu

MILAN 2026 Harbour Phase On In Vizag, Sea Phase Today

The 13th edition of the multilateral naval exercise MILAN is a major maritime engagement involving over 60 warships and more than 75 foreign dele

Karan Adani Outlines Governance, Defence At AIMA Platinum Jubilee Celebrations

The Adani Group is strengthening its focus on national infrastructure priorities, defence-linked ecosystems and internal governance as it navigat

PBEL Case: Court Orders Compensation For Boy's Parents

The postmortem report showed the cause of death as electrocution.

Politics of hate will destroy the country if not curbed, says AIMMM

New Delhi:The General Body meeting of the All India Muslim Majlis-e-Mushawarat (AIMMM) has warned that the growing politics of hate in the countr

Paint Box Explodes At Aluminium Store

The heat from the diya caused the paint boxes to explode.

Tirupati Hosts SAAP State Chess League, Community Wellness Programme

The programme began with Yoga Andhra wellness activities, drawing enthusiastic participation and highlighting the focus on physical and mental he

Judiciary Must Evolve Into an Inclusive 'Rainbow Institution': SC Judge Ujjal Bhuyan

Telangana High Court Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh spoke on the role of the district judiciary in bridging the gap between public trust and j

CM launches unified grievanceportalfor filing complaints

Hyderabad Seen As South Asia's Medical Tourism Hub

Discussions focused on creating an integrated MVT hub in Hyderabad

Robotic-assisted technology launched in city hospital

Quote of the day by Clint Eastwood: 'Sometimes if you want to see a change for the better, you have to...' - life lessons on proactivity and responsibility by the Oscar-winning director and actor

Quote of the day by Clint Eastwood: Clint Eastwood, the iconic actor and director, inspires with a powerful quote on taking control of one's life

Adivasis Demand Gas Supply Centre, Polling Booth At Z. Jogampeta

The tribal leaders say their appeal is not just about convenience. It is for ensuring equal access to essential services and democratic rights.

IIT Madras launches online BS course on Management and Data Science

Actor Mammootty meets landslide survivor

Sandhya, who sustained injuries in the landslide, recently underwent a surgery at the hospital to fit the artificial limb

Rising e-rickshaw accidentstrigger calls for stricter oversight

ET GBS 2026: Future of Internet will be '3D', says CEO of Neutral Digital

In an era where the digital realm is evolving, immersive experiences are becoming the norm, akin to walking through a physical space. Christian G

Estranged CPI(M) leader Pratikur Rahaman joins Trinamool Congress

Pratikur Rahaman alleged that he was being sidelined within the party and pointed fingers at CPI(M) State Secretary Md. Salim

Malaria, dengue cases declining in A.P.: Health dept.

Security stepped up after intel input flags terror threat

T.N. govt launches portal for foreign medical graduates to check vacant internships

Portal to also enable candidates to apply online directly and obtain their allotment orders

CAQM tightens norms for industries to curb pollution

States must drive next wave of reforms for 2047 goal: Niti CEO

Niti Aayog CEO BVR Subrahmanyam emphasized that states must now lead the reform charge for India to achieve developed nation status by 2047, as t

Akhilesh Faults Congress for Stir at AI Summit

He said the protest had projected the country in a poor light before foreign delegates and global representatives attending the summit.

ET GBS Summit 2026: 'Robots, AI are tools for progress, not threats'

We need regulation and ethical oversight to ensure robotics remains an asset rather than a liability, says Bidyut MD & founder Rahul Shah

Machismo & the McBoys at White House: Robert F Kennedy Jr, Pete Hegseth and Trump aides viral workout antics go viral

American officials are sharing workout videos online. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth posted a bench press clip. Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy

Farm politics intensifies in westU.P. overIndia-U.S. deal

BKUsTikaitfaction seeks clarity from thegovt. on the impact of the trade deal on farmers,takes onJayantChaudhary; concerns unfounded:RLD;khapsdis

Congress Leader Held Driving Car Towards BJP MLA Camp Office

While Shabbir alleged encroachment, Venkataramana Reddy denied the charge and challenged him to an open discussion.

TPCC Moves To Strengthen Role Of DCCs

DCC presidents, along with their families, will attend an interaction meeting scheduled for March 2

Quote of the day by Bill Murray: 'Whatever you do, always give 100% unless youre donating blood.'

Quote of the day by Bill Murray says, Whatever you do, always give 100% unless youre donating blood. The quote of the day today meaning highligh

AP Liquor Scam: A-2 Vasudeva Reddy Arrested By SIT

The SIT alleged that Vasudeva Reddy played a key role in the liquor scam

Ayesha Meeras Parents to Meet CM Seeking Justice

He alleged that officers who failed to properly investigate the case should be held accountable

Adm issues partial modification orders regarding NOCs for salary drawal

Jammu Tawi: Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Dr. Rakesh Minhas has issued two partial modification orders concerning the requirement of No Objection Ce

NASA chief rules out March launch of Moon mission over technical issues

Workers detected a problem with helium flow to the massive SLS rocket that will ake the March launch window out of consideration, Mr. Issacman s

ET Now GBS Summit 2026: 'Ocean plastic pollution can be solved in decade if waste stopped at source'

During a session, titled 'The Ocean Reset: Rebooting Earth's Largest System', at the ET Now Global Business Summit, he said that while plastic ha

Adilabad Police Launch Khaki Kids Programme

The SP said awareness programmes would be conducted in both government and private schools across the district under the Khaki Kids initiative.

Man arrested for assaulting Police Officer; FIR registered

Jammu Tawi: A man was arrested for allegedly assaulting a police officer who was on duty in the Trikuta Nagar area here, an official said on Satu

Chargesheet filed in land fraud case

Jammu Tawi, Feb 21: The Special Crime Wing of Jammu and Kashmir Polices Crime Branch on Saturday filed a chargesheet against a fraudster who has

Alliance Leaders Condemn YSRC MLCs Conduct in Council

Durgesh said the former Chief Minister was hurting Hindu sentiments and traditions and called upon people to respond appropriately.

7 drug peddlers arrested; 2 pistols, heroin seized

Jammu Tawi, Feb 21: Seven alleged drug peddlers were arrested at different places in Jammu and Udhampur districts of Jammu and Kashmir, police sa

'Shirtless protest' at AI summit akin to treason, Rahul was inspiration, says BJP

Security Sans Scrutiny: Private Security Sector Under Scanner

Dr Ramesh also noted that background verification is overlooked and some employees possess multiple identification cards, showing the failure of

The global economic consequences of the SCOTUS ruling invalidating Trump tariffs

The ruling also introduces uncertainty around executive-driven trade arrangements concluded with the EU, U.K., Japan,and Vietnam and ongoing with

NMC approves 24 new super-specialty seats for J&K

Jammu Tawi:In a significant push towards enhancing advanced healthcare services and medical education in Jammu and Kashmir, the National Medical

Another Tejas light combat aircraft lost in accident, pilot safe

The Indian Air Force's Tejas fighter jet fleet is under scrutiny following a recent crash during landing. This marks the third significant incide

NC betrayed youth by outsourcing 24,000 jobs: LoP Sharma

Jammu Tawi:Leader of Opposition (LoP) and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sunil Sharma on Saturday accused the ruling National Confere

Jammu records unseasonal heat as day temp soar to 26.2C

Dry spell to continue till month end, predicts MeT Jammu Tawi, Feb 21: Jammu is witnessing an unusual late-winter warm spell, with maximum tempe

Woman receives parcel containing human skull,bones at workplace

Man dies after falling into open drain in Tiruvallur

G. Kumar Naik chairs DISHA meeting in Raichur

It's big sin against nation: Kiren Rijiju slams Congress over AI summit protest

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has strongly criticized the Congress party. He stated that the Congress committed a grave error by organizing a prote

Madinah: Sheikh Saleh Al-Maghamsi appointed imam of Prophets Mosque

Madinah: Sheikh Saleh bin Awad Al-Maghamsi was appointed imam of the Prophets Mosque in Madinah by royal decree on Saturday, February 21. He led

NGOs hold workshop on climate risks and resilience in Tamil Nadu's MSME sectors

45 lakh SIR cases in Bengal to face judicial scrutiny

Judicial officers will scrutinize nearly 45 lakh logical discrepancy and unmapped cases following a Supreme Court directive. West Bengal's Chief

Gujarat Govts latest marriage notification order has ominous consequences

Procedures will make young lovers fully dependent on parents for decision By T N Ashok Last Friday, in the Gujarat Legislative Assembly, Deputy

RSP rides reform wave, old guard digs in ahead of Nepals elections

The coming elections are seen as a litmus test for Nepals traditional parties, which have drawn scorn from various quarters for their failures, d

Narasimha Naik meets Prasannanand Swami at Hyderabad Hospital

New Delhi Architectures a global south blueprint for sovereign AI

AI impact summit 2026 has been able to focus on human needs from high tech By Arun Kumar Shrivastav The India AI Impact Summit 2026, which conc

BMRCL inks pact with Prestige Group for naming rights of Bellandur Metro Station

How SimpleGov initiative is simplifying processes for government services

These simplification efforts, however, were far from simple as several Acts and government orders had to be amended accordingly to facilitate the

Youth must combine academic learning with industry-relevant skills

Systemic Failure Demands Accountability

The revelation that as many as 877 ventilators have become defunct across Jammu and Kashmir is a serious indictment of the way critical health in