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At least 175 people, mostly children, fall ill after consuming 'contaminated' food in Jharkhand

The food was allegedly consumed at a fair organised on Mahashivratri; most of the patients were suffering from vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal

67% of work completed onCMRLsphase II stretch fromKoyambeduto Chennai Trade Centre

The stretch is scheduled to open in June this year, with viaduct work likely to be finished before the end of March; it will provide a second tra

Maharashtra forms task force to address climate change and prevent farmers suicides

A 10-member panel comprising eight government officials and two experts held its first meeting on Monday

Stock Market Live Updates February 17: Stock to buy today: Cummins India (4,520.65) BUY

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Live: The short-term outlook is bullish for Cummins India. The rise on Monday marks the end of the brief consolidatio

Morning Digest: Tarique Rahman to be sworn in as Bangladesh PM today; AI Summit draws massive turnout on day one, and more

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Trump says he will be involved indirectly in Iran talks

The U.S. President said Iran sought tough negotiations but learned the consequences of such a hardened stance last summer when the U.S. bombed Ir

Morning Brief Podcast: A Climate Leader Working on Indias Most Serious Power Problems

French President Macron arrives in India for AI impact summit, talks with PM Modi

French President Emmanuel Macron has arrived in India for a three-day visit focused on bolstering artificial intelligence cooperation and strateg

HomeRun raises Rs 60 Cr in Series A funding led by Sorin Investments

HomeRun is a quick commerce platform for construction and home improvement materials.

Trump warns Iran of 'consequences of not making a deal'

President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Iran regarding the repercussions of failing to reach an agreement ahead of upcoming talks in Gen

Gold, silver import surge pushes Indias January trade deficit to 3-month high of $34.68 billion

Surging gold and silver imports widened Indias January trade deficit to $34.68 billion. Imports jumped 19% while exports barely grew, with servic

Exclusive | Stuck During COVID, Punjabs Dilpreet Bajwa Is Now Canadas Captain

T20 World Cup: On the verge of his Ranji Trophy call-up, Dilpreet Bajwa left Punjab for Canada. He never returned.

Indian-Origin Man Jailed In Singapore For Posing As Prison Officer

An Indian-origin man was sentenced to nine months' imprisonment by a Singapore court after he pleaded guilty to pretending to be a prison officer

Backlash mounts; Babar, Shaheen Afridi face axe

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Karachi, Feb 16: Pakistan are set to ring in sweeping changes for their must-win T20 World Cup clash against Namibia, with

Is India-Pak Rivalry Losing Its Edge?

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Karachi, Feb 16: With every one-sided India-Pakistan clash invariably dominated by India, the commercial value of this onc

With Super Eights in sight, New Zealand face Canada

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Match starts 11 am Chennai, Feb 16: New Zealand will look to address the frailties exposed by South Africa and reaffirm th

Scotlands Super Eight bid rests on Nepal test

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Match starts 7 Pm Mumbai, Feb 16: Scotlands fate hinges on the outcome of another Group C clash but the Richie Berrington-

State kickboxers bag 23 medals at intl tourney

By Our Reporter Shillong, Feb 16: The Meghalaya State Kickboxing Association (MSKA) delivered an impressive performance at the 5th India Open Int

State duo shines with bronze in Cambodia

By Our Reporter Shillong, Feb 16: Meghalayas rising combat sports talents Rishanskhem P Lipon and Damangpura L Mawlong brought laurels to the cou

A little-known federal tax could shrink your Social Security checks in 2026 heres how to prepare

Nearly 50% of retirees already pay federal income tax on Social Security benefits. That share is rising in 2026. The Social Security tax threshol

Shami strikes but J&K fight back in semis

Ranji Trophy 2025/26 Kalyani, Feb 16: Mohammed Shami produced two sharp spells to claim three wickets, yet Jammu and Kashmir recovered strongly t

India, Britain can become worlds best places for AI adoption: UK minister

LONDON, Feb 16 : The big artificial intelligence laboratories may be found in the US and China, but India and Britain can become the best places

Tele-Robotics adds new dimension to healthcare with AI value addition: Dr Jitendra

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Feb 16: Showcasing Indias growing strength in Artificial Intelligence-enabled healthcare and frontier science,

JU Academic Council takes major initiatives

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 16: The Academic Council of the University of Jammu, which met today under the chairmanship of Vice-Chancellor

SMVDIME-ESIC Collaboration A Transformative Opportunity for Medical Education in J&K

Dr Umang Jamwal secretary.ida.jammu@gmail.com The establishment of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME) at Katra

CS takes serious note of pending disaster relief claims

* Mega Youth Engagement drive to engage 80,000 students Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 16: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today underscored the

Adv Abhinav Sharma, MLA Bhaderwah call on LG

Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Feb 16: Adv. Abhinav Sharma, former President J&K High Court Bar Association, Jammu and senior BJP Leader called o

Tarun Chugh, Sat Sharma lead JK BJP at North Zone workshop

Excelsior Correspondent CHANDIGARH, Feb 16: Senior leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party from Jammu & Kashmir actively participated in the North

Nigeria announces arrival of 100 U.S. soldiers

The Ministry did not specify when the U.S. military trainers arrived or were due to arrive

Shelton rallies from set down to claim Dallas Open title

Ben Shelton beats Taylor Fritz in meeting of worlds highest-ranked American men FRISCO (USA), Feb 16: Ben Shelton saved three match points before

Municipal Polls: Cong Appoints Observers

MP R. Raghuram Reddy and MLAs N. Rajender Reddy and K.R. Nagaraju have been appointed for the contentious Thorrur civic body. Government Whip Bee

Largest field all set for 4th leg of WPG Tour

PUNE, Feb 16: The largest field in the Hero Womens Pro Golf Tour will gather this week for the fourth leg of the Tour at Poona Club Golf Course h

Cerundolo wins Argentina Open title

BUENOS AIRES, Feb 16: Top seed and local favorite Francisco Cerundolo secured his fourth ATP title with a 6-4, 6-2 win over Italys Luciano Darder

Hindus Celebrate Mahashivratri at Brahmrishi Aashram Holland

Krimpen, Netherlands In spite of heavy snowfall and rains, Hindus in large numbers gathered at Brahmrishi Aashram to celebrate the holy night of

Tyler Reddick, celebrates a win during the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race

Tyler Reddick, celebrates a win during the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race on Sunday. (PTI)

Macron India visit: PM Modi to host French president in Mumbai today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosts French President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai. The leaders will enhance defence, trade, and technology cooperatio

Lone female on grid, Atiqa Mir punches above weight after big move up the WSK ladder

SARNO (Italy), Feb 16: Having made a voluntary switch from the mini to a much more demanding junior category, 11-year-old Indian racing prodigy A

Rijiju displays paddling skills as kayaking championship ends in picturesque Tawang

TAWANG, Feb 16: A six-day kayaking tournament concluded on the fast-flowing Tawangchu River near the India-China border in Arunachal Pradesh, whe

Religious Fervour Marks Rathotsavam At Srikalahasti

The processional deities of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati were brought in a ceremonial procession from the Alankara Mandapam to the chariots sta

PHF under scrutiny after PSB gives proof of tour payment

KARACHI, Feb 16: Under-fire Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has found itself in hot waters after the state-run PSB has confirmed that it had giv

In its war against Reds, CRPF is now wiping out Maoist 'memorials'

NPP, candidate list-ko parakata: Dao ongenggipa CEM-na ticket-ko onja

SHILLONG: Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC)-ni election-o susana gita National Peoples Party (NPP), dao ongenggipa Chief Executive M

TG Minister Thummala Calls On AP CM Naidu

The Telangana minister raised the issues of roads in common border areas, irrigation projects and railway lines and called for their completion i

Aggrieved Sportspersons demand review of provisional selection list

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 16: Outstanding sportspersons who were not selected in the recently notified provisional selection list

Planning Paralysis Hurts Jammu

The unfolding delay in finalising the statutory framework for urban growth in Jammu has become a defining governance failure with long-term conse

World No 1 Para Archers name missing from selection list

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 16: Rakesh Kumar, World No 1 Para Archer and Arjuna Awardee from Natali village, Katra, has expressed d

Sham Lal lays foundation stone for Modern Cricket Playfield

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 16: In a major boost to sports infrastructure in Jammu North, MLA Jammu North, Sham Lal Sharma, today l

Jambu Lochan T20 Cship from Apr 1

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 16: Jammu is set to host the 1st Jambu Lochan T20 Open (Men) Cricket Championship from April 1 to April

T-20 Cricket tourney concludes

Excelsior Sports Correspondent RAJOURI, Feb 16: The T-20 Cricket Tournament concluded today at District Police Lines (DPL) Rajouri with enthusias

Day-2: J&K reach 198/5 against Bengal in Ranji Trophy semi-final

*Auqib takes fifer; Samad, Paras slam splendid fifties Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 16: Mohammed Shami bowled a couple of incisive s

J&K will be free of violence by 2029, situation improving gradually: Shah

80 pc issues in JK, NE, Maoist-hit areas under control Eliminating cyber-terrorism, drug-free India priorities Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Feb 16: Unio

RTGS Meet: CM Calls For Simplifying Laws To Help People Access Services Easily

Naid held a review meeting on Real Time Governance System with the senior officials at Undavalli in Guntur district on Monday. He called for the

Pahalgam attack victims kin to get Govt job in Pune

MUMBAI, Feb 16: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday directed the Pune civic chief to induct Asawari Jagdale, daughter of Pa

Amit Shah presents 13th report of Parliamentary Official Language Committee to president

NEW DELHI, Feb 16: Union Home Minister Amit Shah presented the 13th report of the Parliamentary Official Language Committee to President Droupadi

SC questions Centre over videos in Wangchuks detention

NEW DELHI, Feb 16: The Supreme Court on Monday questioned the Centre about the transcripts of videos submitted by it against climate activist Son

Unemployment rises slightly to 5 pc in Jan: Govt Survey

Joblessness up in both rural, urban areas NEW DELHI, Feb 16: The rate of unemployment in the country among persons aged 15 years and above rose s

Improving timely credit access to MSMEs remains key policy priority: RBI Guv

MUMBAI, Feb 16 : RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Monday said improving access to timely and adequate formal credit for MSMEs remains a key policy

England beat Italy by 24 runs

KOLKATA, Feb 16:Italy fought hard until the end but England clinched a 24-run victory to book their berth in the Super Eights of the T20 World Cu

Rajnath Inaugurates Missile Integration Facility at BEL, Flags Off Akash Regiment Combat systems

NEW DELHI, Feb 16: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday inaugurated a state-of-the-art Missile Integration Facility at Bharat Electronics Lim

Currency in circulation at record Rs 40 lakh cr despite rise in UPI transactions: SBI Report

NEW DELHI, Feb 16: Even as digital payments scale new peaks, currency in circulation (CiC) in India has surged to an all-time high of nearly Rs 4

HC pulls up Govt for delay in PIL on ST status, warns of action

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 16: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh today pulled up the UT Government for failing to file its res

Bhajan Clubbing Emerges As Viral Alternative To Conventional Nightlife

The innovative concept drew more than 2000 attendees, predominantly youth, to its most recent event in Visakhapatnam.

Laid off after 11.5 years at a top IT firm, employee calls it a blessing in disguise - here's how he is moving on

Thousands were affected in the recent Amazon layoffs. A 47-year-old senior engineering manager lost his job after 11.5 years at Amazon. The tech

3 Killed, Including Suspect, In Shooting At A Rhode Island Hockey Rink

Authorities said they believe the shooting was a targeted attack stemming from a family dispute.

Cong disassociates, but Aiyar says unlike Rahul friends, he is with party

Mani Shankar Aiyar hit back at the Congress after the party dissociated itself from his prediction of a Left victory in Kerala. Aiyar asserted hi

T20 World Cup: Rashid Khan becomes first cricketer to take 700 wickets in T20s

The Afghanistan skipper achieved the feat during the 16th over in the first innings when he dismissed Muhammad Arfan by a hit-wicket

Hyderabad Youth Gear Up For Lent With New Habits, Digital Detox

Many young Christians in Hyderabad say they are preparing for Lent in personal and practical ways. Some see it as a time to reset habits.

From robots in healthcare to drones scanning crops, it's India story at work

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India in talks with 30+ nations to curb AI misuse: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Morikawa ends title drought as Bhatia finishes tied sixth

After six players shared the lead at various stages in a dramatic final round, Collin Morikawa seized control with back-to-back birdies, includin

Police Respond To Reports Of Shooting At Rhode Island Rink; Multiple Injured

Police are responding to reports of multiple people hurt in a shooting at a Rhode Island ice rink where a youth hockey game was scheduled.

2 dead in Pawtucket shooting today: What happened at Dennis M. Lynch Arena ice rink in Pawtucket, Rhode Island?

Pawtucket Rhode Island shooting: Two people are dead, including the suspected gunman, and four others are hospitalized after a shooting today at

India must use AI to make governance efficient, citizen-centric: Anthropic CEO

Unemployment in India rises slightly to 5% in January: Government survey

The UR (unemployment rate) or joblessness recorded a marginal increase in January in both rural and urban areas, showed the latest Periodic Labou

First Class X Board exam must under 2-test system, says CBSE

CBSE mandates all Class X students to take the first board exam under the new two-exam system starting 2026. Missing three or more subjects in th

Madhira To Be Developed As Model Municipality: Bhatti

Development, welfare, and transparency, these three principles will guide us in providing better governance to the people of Madhira. Every promi

Zelensky Warns Of New Russian Strikes Ahead Of Geneva Peace Talks

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday that Ukrainian intelligence showed more Russian attacks on energy targets lay ahead and that such str

Can't let India be maligned, Delhi HC tells journo in OCI card case

The Delhi High Court is hearing a petition from UK journalist Amrit Wilson. Her Overseas Citizen of India card was cancelled. The government cite

M.P. Assemblys Budget Session begins with uproar over Indore deaths during Governors address

The days proceedings commenced with the singing of six stanzas of the national song Vande Matram in accordance with the Union Ministry of Home Af

Cyber Cops Warn Of Ramzan Donation, Shopping Scams

V. Arvind Babu, DCP (Cybercrime), said scammers create fake websites, WhatsApp messages, Instagram pages and QR codes claiming to collect money f

American Idol Season 24 release time, schedule and how to watch new episode tonight: Global streaming timings worldwide

American Idol Season 24 release time, schedule and how to watch new episode tonight explains when Season 24 episode four airs on ABC and Hulu. Au

Assam Cong neta 'quits'; Gandhis as well as Himanta try to woo him

Assam Congress faces internal turmoil as campaign chief Bhupen Borah resigns, citing neglect. Party leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, are scrambli

Engineering Dropout Among 3 Held With Cocaine

A private bus operator and driver who allegedly assisted in transportation, and a ridehailing app driver who delivered parcels, have also been na

10 Indian students make their mark at global nuclear technology programme in Russia

You have 5-7 years to develop 6th gen aero engines: Rajnaths challenge for DRDO scientists

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has urged DRDO scientists to develop a 6th generation aero engine for fighter aircraft within 5-7 years, emphasizi

Subharti University Wins Strikers Cup 2026; Tournament Showcases Rising Standard Of College Football

New Delhi: The Strikers Cup 2026 concluded successfully at the Delhi Police Grounds, bringing together 24 colleges and over 600 student-athletes

Robert Duvall net worth after he died at 95: how did the seven-time Academy Awardnominated and Oscar-winning star build his fortune?

Robert Duvall net worth: Acting legend Robert Duvall died at 95 with a $70 million net worth. He passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026, in

Priest Gets Life-term for Murder of Devotee

Krishna was arrested after police gathered technical and circumstantial evidence, leading to his conviction.

East Bengal Hammer NorthEast United 3-0 In ISL Opener As Ezzejjari Stars With Brace At Salt Lake Stadium

East Bengal kicked off their ISL campaign in emphatic fashion with a commanding 3-0 victory over NorthEast United at the Salt Lake Stadium, deliv