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Trumps commerce secretary Howard Lutnick had years of contact with Epstein: Records

New documents reveal Howard Lutnick, a top commerce official, interacted with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein for over a decade. This contradicts Lu

Telangana HC holds natural justice can be set aside in matters of national security

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has ruled that the principles of natural justice need not apply in cases involving national security, rejecti

Washington Post CEO Will Lewis out after sweeping job cuts

Though newspapers across the United States have been facing brutal industry headwinds, Will Lewiss management of the outlet was sharply criticise

AP CM Naidu Not Giving Time for Tungabhadra Talks: Shivakumar

Speaking at the Raichur Utsav programme on Saturday, Shivakumar said local leaders have been urging him to stop the loss of Tungabhadra water

Flu A (H3N2) leads surge as multiple respiratory viruses co-circulate in Delhi-NCR

Dr Arjun Dang, CEO of Dr. Dang's Lab, identified Influenza A (H3N2), Metapneumovirus, Coronaviruses, and Influenza B as the primary agents circul

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Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi's alleged Pakistan links: Assam Govt to transfer probe to MHA

Addressing a press conference in Guwahati, Sarma said the SIT had collected sensitive material from multiple sources, but that further investigat

Faheem Ashraf holds nerve as Pakistan scrape through

Colombo, Feb 7: All-rounder Faheem Ashraf emerged as the hero for Pakistan, hammering 29 off 11 balls in a stunning late assault to snatch a dram

'Facing difficult times...': Greenland FM says US talks are positive but outcome remains uncertain

Stephen Miller | The anti-immigration czar

The U.S. Homeland Security Adviser has shaped President Donald Trumps most inflammatory immigration initiatives

Netanyahu to Meet Trump as US-Iran Talks Resume and Tensions Rise

The U.S. and the Islamic Republic of Iran held indirect talks on Friday in Oman that appeared to return to the starting point on how to approach

Morning Digest: Farmers body seeks Goyals resignation over U.S. trade deal; West Bengal CEO seeks one-week extension for SIR deadline; and more

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Hetmyer, Shepherd power WI to easy win over Scotland

Kolkata, Feb 7: Shimron Hetmyer struck a counter-attacking fifty before Romario Shepherd unleashed a stunning five-wicket burst including a hat-t

India Gains In-Orbit Spying Capability, Can Now Snoop On Enemy Satellites

In a significant milestone for India's growing private space sector, Ahmedabad-based Azista Industries Private Limited through its aerospace vert

Interview: Mamata should be Congress president, says ex-Manmohan advisor Sanjaya Baru

Hyderabad:As the media advisor to former prime minister Manmohan Singh, Sanjaya Baru has been critical about the centralisation of power in the C

PCB seeks force majeure relief, ICC asks justification

New Delhi, Feb 7: The ICC has sought an explanation from Pakistan on how the Force Majeure clause can be invoked to justify the teams refusal to

France opens probe against ex-Culture Minister Lang after Epstein file dump

Jack Lang has been summoned to report on February 8 to the Foreign Ministry, which supervises the Arab World Institute, a cultural and research i

New Zealand eye early points against tricky Afghanistan

Match starts at 11 am Chennai, Feb 7: An underwhelming New Zealand will be hoping to rediscover their explosive game against a dangerous Afghanis

At least 51 kidnapped, 3 killed in Nigeria attacks

Violence grips Nigeria's Kaduna State. Over three days, 51 people were kidnapped and three killed in four villages. Attacks occurred in the south

We will pay, Savannah Guthrie says in desperate video plea to potential kidnappers of her mother

Savannah Guthrie has told the potential kidnappers of her mother Nancy Guthrie that the family is prepared to pay for her safe return

Israel says Netanyahu will meet with Trump on Wednesday about Iran talks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu heads to Washington to meet U.S. President Donald Trump. Discussions will focus on American talks with

Formidable England face Nepal

Match starts at 3:00 pm Mumbai, Feb 7: An embattled Harry Brook will hope England hit the top gear and the focus shifts from the incident at a We

Home favourites Sri Lanka wary of Ireland challenge

Match starts at 7 pm Colombo, Feb 7: An undercooked Sri Lanka would look to put behind a disappointing preparation and dish out a solid effort wh

Dhakshineswar steps up again as India draw level in Davis Cup tie

Bengaluru, Feb 7: Fast emerging as a vital cog in Indias Davis Cup plans, Dhakshineswar Suresh once again rose to the occasion, outgunning Dutch

Japan Votes in Test for PM Takaichi as Snow Weighs on Turnout

Takaichi, who became prime minister in October after being selected LDP leader, sought a mandate from voters in a rare winter election as she rid

Nexstar-Tegna $6.2 bn television deal wins Trumps support despite conservative pushback

President Donald Trump endorsed Nexstar Media Group's $6.2 billion purchase of Tegna, reversing earlier criticism. Trump stated the deal would in

Iran says missile programme never negotiable as hopes rise for US talks

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi hopes for renewed talks with the United States soon. He stressed Iran's missile program is non-negotiable

Thailand votes in three-way race as risk of instability looms

Thailand votes today in a crucial general election. A tight three-way contest is underway with no single party predicted to win a majority. This

'We will pay,' US TV host Savannah Guthrie says in plea for mother's return

Television host Savannah Guthrie's family will pay for her mother Nancy Guthrie's safe return. Nancy Guthrie, 84, was presumed abducted in Arizon

Haiti's presidential council dissolves after rocky tenure as unelected US-backed ruler remains

Haiti's presidential council has dissolved after a tumultuous two-year tenure. Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aime is set to continue leading th

Anti-Olympics protest in Milan turns violent as Italy probes suspected railway sabotage

An anti-Olympics protest in Milan turned violent late Saturday after clashes erupted between demonstrators and police. Thousands marched against

BNP's Tarique Rahman seeks votes for 'rebuilding Bangladesh' at Thakurgaon rally

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman urged voters to support the sheaf of paddy symbol for rebuilding Bangladesh, promising healthcare, employment, and de

NBC Today host Savannah Guthrie says ready to 'pay' to kidnappers of mom Nancy Guthrie as police are yet to identify any suspect

Savannah Guthrie, the longtime host of NBC's Today show was referring to a new message from someone who might have kidnapped Nancy Guthrie.

Punjab suspends two IAS officers over 6-year delay in Anganwadi smartphone procurement

Two senior IAS officers, Kamal Kishore Yadav and Jaspreet Singh, have been suspended by the Punjab government. The action follows a six-year dela

Super Bowl 2026: Super Bowl LX cheapest ticket available at $4,237 with fees

Super Bowl 2026: Every Super Bowl takes on the culture of its host city. South Beach in Miami. The French Quarter in New Orleans. Hollywood in Lo

Apple Watches, private plane trips, luxurious bags - Jeffrey Epstein had special gifts for celebrities whose names are in Epstein files. Check here

Epstein Files: Sometimes it was a Prada bag. Other times it was a flight on Mr. Epstein's jet, or a weekend at his island. Sometimes it was a don

Bollywood actor Nora Fatehi and singer Badshah performs before the start of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 cricket match

Bollywood actor Nora Fatehi and singer Badshah performs before the start of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 cricket match between India and USA,

Armaan Malik: Success comes from balancing Bollywood,Indie

Singer Armaan Malik has shared his thoughts on Indias evolving music landscape, highlighting the growing significance of independent music alongs

Jammu & Kashmir in Union Budget 2026-27 From Stability to Strategic Growth

Ranbir Singh Pathania rspathaniamla@gmail.com In an era of global economic headwinds-tight monetary policies, fractured supply chains, and geopol

Jake Paul fianc: Who is Jutta Leerdam, the Olympic speedskater who has 12 world championship medals, millions of followers on Instagram

Jutta Leerdam has about 5 million followers on Instagram. Leerdam's trophy collection includes 12 world championship medals, with six golds.

Trust has become Indias strongest currency, says PM Modi in Malaysia; cites trade deals with EU, US

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India is seen as a trusted partner for growth and it was reflected in the rece

Out at 58, Thriving at 60

Maj Gen Ranjan Mahajan (Retd) I retired at 58 years of age after a thrilling 35+ years as an Indian Army Infantry officer, where every day tested

Kishtwar: Land of Sapphire and Saffron

Historical Settlements of Jammu Lalit Gupta lalitguptajammu@gmail.com Known as the Land of Sapphire and Saffron, Kishtwar lies beyond the rampart

J&Ks Forgotten Olympic Sport

Chethan Prabhakar chetanprabhakar@gmail.com Sporting excellence is never accidental. It is the outcome of sustained planning, professional coachi

The Era of Uncemented Knee Replacement

Dr Manuj Wadhwa manuj.wadhwa@gmail.com For decades, the story of knee replacement surgery has been written in bone cement-a dependable grout that

Cultural Spirit of J&K on display

The tableau of Jammu and Kashmir was one of main attractions of 77th Republic Day Excelsior Correspondent The tableau unfolded like a silken tape

The WhatsApp Office 247, Anywhere, Anytime

Adhiraj Verma anjalisanjay04@gmail.com A Time When Work Stayed at Work There was a time when office gates closed at 5 pm and, with them, work sta

How to Raise Happy Children?

True joy for children begins with inner balance and awareness in parents MAAsterG Most parents often wonder- How to raise happy children in today

Living in Gratitude

A Cure for Most Worries B L Razdan bl_razdan@yahoo.com If the only prayer you said in your whole life was, thank you, that would suffice. (Meiste

Centre committed to build developed, prosperous J&K: Shah

Enthusiasm of tourists to visit UT hasnt diminished *HM reviews development in key sectors Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 7: Union Home Minis

Coastal States to lead Indias Blue Economy journey: Dr Jitendra

Excelsior Correspondent VIJAYAWADA, Feb 7: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO, Pe

Suryakumar, bowlers give India 29-run win over USA

MUMBAI, Feb 7: Skipper Suryakumar Yadav batting just like he does and Mohammed Sirajs incisive first spell headlined defending champions Indias s

Devyani stuns everyone with her maiden speech, says to continue to follow footsteps of her father

Takes Govt to task for slashing budgetary allocations Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 7: Stunning every one with her maiden fierce speech in t

No intention to open new administrative units: CM

Focus to operationalise existing ones Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 7: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said that the Government has no in

BJP MLAs say senior officer changed title of over 500 kanals land under CLU in Kathua

Allege corruption, fraud; call for inquiry *Govt rules out relaxation in norms Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Feb 7: The BJP MLAs today made a sensational

Over 1.77 Cr tourists visited J&K in 2025, efforts on to increase footfall: CM

Home Stay Prog successful, being extended to other areas Bivek Mathur JAMMU, Feb 7: The Jammu and Kashmir Government today informed the Legislati

CAJK selects Cyclists for National MTB Cycling Cship

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 7: The Cycling Association of Jammu & Kashmir (CAJK) has selected cyclists to represent Union Territory

DC reviews Jamabandi digitization, interacts with locals at border village Saroola

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Feb 7: Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma today visited Manjakote and adjoining areas to take stock of

DC Srinagar reviews progress of works under District CAPEX budget for 2025-26

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 7: To review the utilization of District Capex budget for the financial year 202526 and to assess the progr

Major Counter Terror Success

The successful elimination of three JeM terrorists in twin encounters at Udhampur and Kishtwar marks a significant tactical victory for security

QR-CODE -Powering the Digital World

Niraj Dubey singer2671@gmail.com The history of codes used for product design-specifically for identification, tracking, and logistics-evolved fr

Delayed Service of I-T Notice Affects Assessment Proceedings: HC

I year MBBS students challenge results

PMs words celebrating Tamil heritage heartening: Radhakrishnan

NEW DELHI, Feb 7 : Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Saturday described Prime Minister Narendra Modis reference to Tamil heritage in his addres

Seasonal Affective Disorder Current Insights and Therapies

Dr Tina Bhat The seasonal change brings with it shifts in temperature, sunlight, shrinking day light hours, climate effects etc. As the seasons e

11 Held in Cybercrime Drive; 43 Lakh Returned to Victims

Four techies lose 1.2 crore to stock market scams in Cyberabad

Mysterious gas leak causes panic in Jammu; probe launched to identify nature of substance

Several residents of Rani Bagh complained of breathlessness following the sudden leakage of gas from an abandoned cylinder lying at the scrap dea

Will Have To Go By Party's Decision, Says DyCM

Congress MLC Yathindra, son of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday expressed confidence in his father completing full term in office and reveal

Bharat Future City Land Acquisition Picks Up Pace

About 2,200 acres in Kothapalli within the mandal limits are being surveyed

Death Of Midday Meal Cook In Bee Attack: Meghwal Samaj Demands Martyr Status For Deceased Kanchan Bai

The community members gathered at the district collectorate at Neemuch to demand to declare slain Kanchan as martyr and release a reward of Rs on

Two Youths Arrested For Sexual Assault Of Minors In West Godavari

A Class X student died by suicide at a residential school in Pedavegi in Eluru

Mother, Two Daughters Found Dead In Tirupati District

Police said they are examining all angles to rule out any foul play.

Farmers Can Book Drones Like Cabs: Collector

The collector directed agriculture officials to ensure that drone rental services are made available in every region to enhance convenience for f

117 Firms Invested Rs 30,000 Crore In AP Tourism Sector

Addressing the media at Rajamahendravaram on Saturday, the minister said such large-scale investments had never been witnessed earlier and that t

Bengaluru: FIR Filed After Pregnant Cat Shifted from Apartment

HAL Police registered a First Information Report under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act

Hima Sohra vows to expedite full-fledged Syiems appointment

By Our Reporter Shillong, Feb 7: Mynjurlang Jyrwa, the Acting Chief of Hima Sohra, on Saturday said that all efforts would be made to expedite th

Bhatti: Elect Congress For Growth of Urban Areas

Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Saturday appealed to voters to elect the Congress candidates in the municipal elections, stating

Israel says Netanyahu will meet with Trump about Iran talks on February 11

The U.S. and the Islamic Republic of Iran held indirect talks on February 6 in Oman that appeared to return to the starting point on how to appro

CM lays base for 10-bed AYUSH hospital in SWGH

From Our Correspondent Ampati, Feb 7: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma laid the base for the 10-bed Integrated AYUSH Hospital at Meringipara in Sou

Congress calls pact a surrender, says something being hidden

Congress criticized the India-US trade deal framework as a surrender, citing concerns over unspecified additional products for tariff reductions.

Visitors at the Shillong Book Festival at All Saints Hall

Visitors at the Shillong Book Festival at All Saints Hall, in the city on Saturday. (ST)

Union Minister Promises Comprehensive Development of Kondaveedu Fort

Union minister of state Pemmasani Chandrasekhar on Saturday announced plans for the comprehensive development of the historic Kondaveedu Fort, hi

School jerseys bring smiles to underprivileged students in city

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 7: What began as a simple gathering at the auditorium Hall of Garo Union Morning Secondary School, turned into a he

Beautician training programme benefits young women

By Our Reporter Shillong, Feb 7: The seven-day training programme on Beauty, Wellness and Hair Styling for young women from Jaintia Hills organis

APATA Seeks Dedicated, Quick Corridor To Bhogapuram Airport from Vizag

Andhra Pradesh Air Travellers Association (APATA) has urged the state government to immediately take up measures to improve passenger access to t

14-year-old boy missing in SWKH

From Our Correspondent Mawkyrwat, Feb 7: A 14-year-old boy, Vipin Donald Iawphniaw from Diwian village, near Mawkyrwat, South West Khasi Hills di

Over 300 new members join NPP in WGH

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 7: NPP national president and Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said the party continues to grow stronger as it welcom

Rajiv Swagruha Plot Auction Generated Rs.56crore

Rajiv Swagruha Corporation on Saturday earned Rs 56 crore from auctioning plots near the Outer Ring Road.

US deal boosts India's growth engine: Amit Shah

India and the United States have reached an interim trade agreement. This deal is expected to boost India's economic growth and manufacturing sec

First-ever free health camp held at isolated Ri-Bhoi village

From Our Correspondent Nongpoh, Feb 7: Shyntorbulia village in Ri-Bhoi district witnessed its first-ever free community health check-up camp brin

Mokila Thanda Sarpanch Suspended for 6 Months After Son Vandalizes Panchayat Office

Rangareddy district collector C. Narayana Reddy has suspended V. Shanthamma, sarpanch of Mokila thanda in Shankarpally mandal, for six months, af