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Trump, Xi discuss Iran in wide-ranging call as U.S. presses China, others to break from Tehran

The two leaders discussed major summits that both nations will host in the coming year that could present opportunities for them to meet

Epstein files rife with uncensored nudes, victim names despite redaction

Nude photos. The names and faces of sexual abuse victims. Bank account and Social Security numbers in full view. All of these things appeared in

HC takes suo motu note of over 1.08 lakh missing persons cases in UP

Lucknow: The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court on Wednesday took suo motu cognisance of the alarming number of missing persons in Uttar P

SC to continue hearing on petition challenging Sonam Wangchuks detention

New Delhi: The Supreme Court will continue to hear the governments arguments in the petition filed against the detention of Ladakh-based social a

Allahabad HC acquits nearly 100-year-old man over four decades

The Allahabad High Court has acquitted a nearly 100-year-old murder accused, noting more than four decades have passed since he challenged his li

Nuclear arms control pact ends today, Russia signals freedom to act

Moscow: The Russian Foreign Ministry has said that it assumes parties to the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) between Russia and t

Morning Digest: Dramatic protests in Lok Sabha prevent PMs reply to the motion of thanks; Every single genuine person must remain on electoral roll, CJI tells West Bengal CM in Supreme Court, and more

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Over 2.83 lakh cases of dog bites in Bihar in 2024-25: Economic Survey report

This was around 38,900 more than the previous year

Man who tried to shoot Trump at Florida golf course gets life in prison

U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon pronounced Ryan Routh's fate in the same Fort Pierce courtroom that erupted into chaos in September when he tri

Word of the Day: Lachrymose

Discover the word lachrymose, meaning tearful or overly sentimental. This word captures a deep sadness that hovers near tears. Originating from t

'A big, beautiful wall...': Noem hails border security, takes swipe at Biden immigration policies

After IndiaPakistan T20 World Cup boycott, Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan stood with Bangladesh

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed the nation's boycott of the T20 World Cup match against India. This decision follows careful del

Trump Suggests 'Softer Touch' Needed on Immigration

The fatal shootings of two protesters by federal officers in Minneapolis last month sparked widespread outrage in the United States and calls for

UPSC Notification 2026: Apply online for CSE and IFS at upsc.gov.in; check dates, fees and how to apply

UPSC Notification 2026 Apply Online Now: The Union Public Service Commission has released the notification for the Civil Services and Indian Fore

Odisha govts pending telephone bills run into crores

Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia shot off three reminders in recent months requesting Odisha government to clear dues of BSNL which is unde

Trump says his unpredictable style gives him leverage. But it has a cost.

President Trump's unpredictable negotiating style, characterized by abrupt shifts and demands, is causing allies and adversaries to question his

End of U.S.-Russia nuclear pact a grave moment: UN chief

The New START agreement will end on February 5, formally releasing both Moscow and Washington from a raft of restrictions on their nuclear arsena

Surajkund Crafts Festival tickets on DMRCs Sarthi app

The Surajkund Mela attracts artisans, artists, and tourists from India and abroad every year

Tirupati laddoo controversy sparks political storm in Andhra, YSRCP moves NHRC over attacks on leaders

Tensions rise in Andhra Pradesh politics. The YSRCP has approached the National Human Rights Commission alleging law and order breakdown and huma

Interview | New I-T Act will help bring more clarity to processes, trigger higher compliance: CBDT chairman

Pawar visits Sunetra at home, reignites reunification buzz

Amid reports of a division in the family, Pawar, Sunetra, her sons Parth and Jay, and other relatives held a closed-door meeting in their hometow

Morning brief podcast: Tamil Nadu 2026: Can stardom trump strategy?

SC notice to govt on relaxation of NEET cut-off

Expect CJs of HCs to ensure speedy disposal of bail petitions: SC

After learning that issues relating to bail and pleas for suspension of sentence after conviction were pending in HCs for months and getting rout

Penn State's Gavin McKenna facing felony chargeshere's what led to felony assault charges for the hockey star

Top hockey prospect Gavin McKenna faces a felony aggravated assault charge in State College following an alleged bar incident on January 31st. Th

Paperwork underway to unlock IndiaUS trade deal potential soon: Piyush Goyal

Both sides would now work towards completing the technical details and finalising the paperwork for the trade deal so as to expeditiously unlock

India must boost capital markets so Indians grow with economy: Larry Fink, chief executive, BlackRock

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink urges India to prioritize domestic capital markets over foreign inflows for sustained economic participation. He highlig

India provides an unprecedented breadth of investment opportunity: Chip Kaye & Jeffrey Perlman, Warburg Pincus

Warburg Pincus: Outside US, India is the largest PE destination for the firm, having deployed more than $10 billion since 1996 in over 80 compani

Quote of the Day by Pablo Picasso: 'Art washes away from the soul'Top quotes by one of the most influential artists

Quote of the Day: Pablo Picasso believed art was essential for survival, not just decoration. His quote, Art washes away from the soul the dust o

Traders raise Jammu-focused demands ahead of J&K Budget

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 4: Ahead of the Jammu and Kashmir Governments second budget, the Traders Federation Ware House-Nehru Market to

SCOPE & Harvard Business Impact launch HMM program for PSEs

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 4: Cultivating future ready leadership in PSEs, Atul Sobti, Director General, SCOPE and Sumit Harjani, Managin

Massive demonstrations held by LIC employees ahead of nationwide strike

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 4: In support of their demands, massive demonstrations were held today outside various offices of the Life Ins

A dozen people, including Israeli soldiers, charged with smuggling goods into Gaza

The indictment charged the accused, some of whom included army reservists, with smuggling cigarettes, iPhones and batteries into Gaza and assisti

Nishikant takes a page out of Rahuls book to attack Congress

Dubeys move was seen as BJPs bid to turn the heat on Congress, which has been attacking Modi over bits of the unpublished book authored by ex-Arm

PM Modi congratulates Yumnam Khemchand Singh on taking oath as Manipur Chief Minister

NEW DELHI, Feb 4 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended his congratulations to Yumnam Khemchand Singh on taking oath as the Chief M

Branded traitor by Rahul, Beants grandson hits back, calls Gandhi scion desh ke dushman

The exchange which took place at the main entrance of the Parliament building, where Rahul was standing in solidarity with the eight MPs who are

Jammu and Kashmir: Between Geography and Governance

Maj Gen Sanjeev Dogra (Retd) sanjeev662006@gmail.com On a winter morning in Poonch, the Pir Panjal rises in quiet authority. Snow rests gently on

The Social Logic of Blame

Dr. Ashwani Kumar ashwani.e17761@cumail.in Every society must find ways to explain failure. When effort does not translate into success, individu

Plight of In-Service Teachers

Editor, This refers to the news item published on 4 February, 2026 regarding the uncertainty faced by thousands of in-service teachers in Meghala

Bengal SIR row: Will rectify errors of logical discrepancy, says SC

A bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi said voters names should not be struck off the electoral rolls becaus

A Defining Moment for Urban Cleanliness

Solid Waste Management Rules 2026 Mir Iqbal These rules replace the earlier 2016 framework from advisory governance to enforceable accountability

Manipur gets Meitei CM with Kuki, Naga as deputies

Governor AK Bhalla also administered the oath of office to BJP's Konthoujam Govindas and Khuraijam Loken Singh of NPP as cabinet ministers at the

Pizza Hut closing locations: Pizza Hut to shut 250 US locations as Yum! Brands weighs future of iconic chain

Pizza Hut is set to close 250 underperforming U.S. locations in the first half of 2026 as parent company Yum! Brands conducts a strategic review.

NCC drives spirit of courage, discipline, unity among youth: Dy CM

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 4: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today interacted with the National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets of J

Scindia meets hail-hit farmers, directs relief and compensation

ASHOK NAGAR (MP), Feb 4 : Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Wednesday met farmers affected by the recent hailstorm in Narkheda area of Ashok

Situation inherited by us: CM on outsourcing assets

Govt to revive, conserve heritage sites Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 4: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday revealed that the assets

Women opposition MPs gherao treasury benches in LS, force adjournment

NEW DELHI, Feb 4 : The Lok Sabha on Wednesday witnessed dramatic scenes as women opposition MPs charged towards the Prime Ministers seat holding

Dr Jitendra launches RDI Fund call, unique initiative of innovation financing

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Feb 4: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO, Per

Civil Aviation Minister reviews progress in drone R&D, component mfg activities

NEW DELHI, Feb 4 : Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu on Wednesday reviewed the progress of drone research and development, as well as comp

Uproar in Assembly by Alliance Ministers, MLAs over LoPs remarks on Pir Panjal

House adjourned as legislators seek apology No such region exists, area was Chandrabhaga division: Sunil Sanjeev Pargal Jammu, Feb 4: Seven Allia

Manipur CM Khemchand Singh chairs first Cabinet meet, allied extend support

IMPHAL, Feb 4 : The first Cabinet meeting of the newly formed Manipur government was held under the leadership of Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand

Markets slightly higher as IT sell-off weighs on sentiment

MUMBAI, Feb 4: Indian stock markets on Wednesday, ended marginally higher as gains in heavyweight stocks were offset by a sharp correction in IT

PDP leader questions State award to Sogamis son

Dy CM-Para spar over nepotism allegations Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 4: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary and Peoples Democratic P

Sat Sharma raises issues concerning strengthening of ULBs in J&K

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Feb 4: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jammu & Kashmir president and Rajya Sabha (RS) Member, Sat Sharma, CA, rai

At 93, Apollo founder still has big dreams for Indian healthcare

Dr Reddy, who turns 93 Thursday, lobbied PM Indira Gandhi to ensure import duties on equipment fell from 300% to zero. Banks funded the build; ce

India crude buy helps global market stability: Russia

Rupee falls 15 paise to close at 90.47 against USD

MUMBAI, Feb 4: The Indian rupee fell 15 paise to 90.47 against the US dollar on Wednesday, after Tuesdays sharp 117-paise rally following the Ind

koda Kylaq marks one year with 50,000 sales

MUMBAI, Feb 4: koda Auto India marks the first anniversary of the Kylaq, crossing 50,000 sales since its launch. The sub-4m SUVs lineup expands t

ED achieved 95% conviction rate in PMLA cases: Govt

As on Dec 31, 2025, the special PMLA courts have delivered judgments, on merits, on the issue of money laundering in 58 cases, out of which convi

SC flags undervaluation, sham auctions under IBC, seeks probe

Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for Anil Ambani group, said such a sale was a public process, whether the buyer was a brother or anyone

Vehicle scanner-ko donanichi drugs rabaako champengna mangen: Sorkari

SHILLONG: Meghalaya adoko drugs ba pekatgipa samrangko jakkalani aro badingsrukaniko champengna adok sorkari, vehicle scanner-rangko dingtang din

Aneesha clinches Silver at All India Inter-University Shooting Cship

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 4: Aneesha Sharma, a trainee of Mission Olympics Shooting Academy Jammu (MOSAJ), has once again brought

Javid Dar inaugurates SARAS Aajeevika Mela at Kala Kendra

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 4: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Departm

Govt prioritizes resource utilisation, enrolment boost for academic excellence: Minister

Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Feb 4: Minister for Education Sakeena Itoo today said that the Government is presently prioritizing enhancement of

DG ITBP calls on LG Ladakh

Excelsior Correspondent Leh, Feb 4: Shatrujit Kapur, Director General, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), accompanied by Akhoon Saberwal, Inspect

DC chairs Block Diwas at Chakroi-Suchetgarh

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 4: Deputy Commissioner Jammu Dr. Rakesh Minhas today chaired a Block Diwas program at Upper Chakroi in Suchetg

Humanity Public School holds programme

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 4: Humanity Public School organized its prestigious Achievers Award Ceremony with great enthusiasm and dignity

India will lower tariffs on wide array of US industrial, agricultural goods to zero per cent: USTR Greer

NEW YORK, Feb 4: The US said India will lower tariffs on a vast array of American industrial and agricultural goods, such as fruits, vegetables,

CUJ awarded A grade in NPTEL SWAYAM courses certification

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 4: The Central University of Jammu (CUJ) today was awarded A Grade consecutively fourth time in the recently d

Supreme Court asks Centre to review Wangchuks detention

SC had earlier directed authorities to conduct Wangchuks medical examination by a specialised doctor and file a report before it. The activist is

Positives of Buyer-Seller Meets

No one can blame the MDA-2 Government for not trying hard enough to promote small and large scale businesses in Meghalaya. The state took a long

The Weight of Expectations: Meghalayas Reservation Policy Report

By Bhogtoram Mawroh Finally, after a long wait, the Government of Meghalaya has announced that it will release the Reservation Policy Report in t

Man Held For Posting Morphed Women's Photos Online

Using digital forensics and social media tracking, cybercrime police traced the online activity to Mohan Krishna and arrested him.

Far away from the road to development

By Indira Hirway An important observation about the presentation of the budget by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is that the speech was just

Prevent systematic pattern of violence, threats against our WB staff: EC to SC

Comparing smooth conduct of SIR in other states to that in Bengal where those involved in the roll revision have been targeted, EC, in its affida

3 Auto Drivers Arrested For Highway Stunts In Kurnool

The videos later went viral, drawing the attention of the police

Tomato Prices Crash Due To Market Glut In Rayalaseema

At the Pattikonda market in Kurnool district, tomatoes are being traded at as low as 8 per kg.

Healthy Lifestyle Can Prevent 85% of Cancers: Dr Raju Naidu

Regular physical activity, nutritious food, adequate sleep and stress-free living play a crucial role in cancer prevention

Goog stock: Alphabet Q4 earnings beat expectations lifts Google stock, driven by search, ads, and cloud growth

Google's parent company, Alphabet, reported strong fourth-quarter earnings. Revenue surpassed expectations, driven by growth in Search, Ads, and

PMs reply deferred as protest stalls Lok Sabha; scared Modi ran away, says opposition

The adjournment was a fallout of the stand-off between the two sides over Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhis insistence on citing the unpublished

Awareness, Early Detection Key To Cancer Control: Minister

The programme was held for sanitation workers, and anti-cancer vaccinations were administered to their children aged between 9 and 14 years.

Quote of the day by Phil McGraw: 'Relationships are negotiated and if you deal with...' - lessons on healthy relationships by author and former psychologist Dr. Phil

Quote of the day by Phil McGraw: Dr. Phil, emphasizes that healthy relationships require negotiation, not domination. Experts agree that communic

MB University: 13 Held For Abducting, Assaulting SFI Leaders

The ASP said preliminary investigation revealed that a group comprising university bouncers, students and private individuals was involved in the

IRCS Cancer Hospital-Nellore Celebrates Silver Jubilee

Collector lauds IRCS Nellore Cancer Hospitals selfless service

'At twilight of existence': 100-year-old man acquitted in murder case after 4 decades

A division bench of Justices Chandra Dhari Singh and Sanjiv Kumar, in a 23-page ruling dated Jan 21, tore into contradictions they found in the p

HC nod to temporary shelters for Cantonment fire victims

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 4: The Meghalaya High Court on Tuesday granted permission to residents affected by a devastating fire at 29 Cantonm

Mlaya to deploy vehicle scanners at entry points to curb drugs trade

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 4: The Meghalaya government remains optimistic that the installation of advanced vehicle scanners will prove to be

PCB staring at huge financial losses amid boycott row

Karachi, Feb 4: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) could face massive financial losses if the ICCs all-powerful governing board decides to penalise

Prof Umdor resumes charge as Pro-Vice Chancellor of NEHU

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 4: Prof Sumarbin Umdor has resumed charge as Pro-Vice Chancellor of the North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) Shillo

I will be back soon: Pant

Mumbai, Feb 4: Indias wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant on Wednesday said that he is recovering well after his injury and is hopeful of returning