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BNP thanks India for recognising Bdesh election verdict, hopes for stronger bilateral ties

DHAKA, Feb 13: The BNP on Friday thanked India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for recognising the verdict of Bangladeshs general elections and

CRPF organises Volleyball tourney

Excelsior Sports Correspondent RAMBAN, Feb 13: The CRPF 84 Battalion organised the Shaheed Mushtaq Ahmed Memorial Volleyball Tournament 2026 at C

Pakistan does U turn again

Harsha Kakar kakarharsha@gmail.com The Pakistan Governments U turn on playing India in the ICC world cup was not unexpected. It was a matter of t

Black Day: Remembering Beyond Rituals

Col Satish Singh Lalotra slalotra4729@gmail.com World over, nation states have had certain days in their long history of evolution that would alw

Love Aaj Kal : Millennials, Gen Z and Gen Alpha

Ankit Sharma ankit.cloudnine@gmail.com Valentines Day is celebrated as a days to express love. Traditionally, it marked the courage to express af

FTAs show increased global confidence in India: PM Modi

EC names special observers for SIR drive in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu

Several yrs after approval, revision of Jammu Master Plan 2032 still under consideration

City continues to expand, statutory blueprint stagnates Inputs pending from Revenue, Forest Deptts: CM Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Feb 13: Despite rapi

Speaker asks Govt to amend law if existing provisions to check adulteration are toothless

Both Treasury, Oppn benches voice concern Minister acknowledges certain shortcomings but lists steps taken by Govt Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Feb 13:

Uproar as BJP MLA says 90 pc land encroachments made by Kashmiris

J&K shouldnt be divided on such grounds: Itoo Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 13: The Legislative Assembly today witnessed uproar after BJP ML

JKCL set for strategic disinvestment, approval granted for complete sale: Govt

Suhail Bhat Srinagar, Feb 13: The Government today said that Jammu and Kashmir Cements Limited (JKCL) is undergoing strategic disinvestment and h

Bureaucracy not interested in working for welfare of JK people: Sham

PMs schemes being sabotaged Avtar Bhat JAMMU, Feb 13: Taking Bureaucracy to task, BJP MLA from Jammu North and former Minister, Sham Lal Sharma a

JJM liability worth Rs 1500 cr pending, 1000 posts in JSD referred to JKSSB: Rana

Assembly passes grants for JSD, Forest, Tribal Affairs Depts Rs 430 cr approved for flood damaged works Gopal Sharma JAMMU, Feb 13: Minister for

HC upholds consent-based Remand Order in partition dispute

*Vacates status quo; directs fresh proceedings Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 13: Delivering a significant ruling on the binding nature of co

Dr Jitendra announces RDI fund national call to boost private sector Biotech projects

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Feb 13: Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh today announced the first national call for the BIRAC-RDI Fund, marki

MLAs raise concern over non-functional water supply schemes under JJM

Govt urged to find out ways for making projects functional Nishikant Khajuria JAMMU, Feb 13: Cutting across party lines, several MLAs today raise

Pathania alleges irregularities in Mining Department

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 13: Ranbir Singh Pathania, MLA from Udhampur East today accused authorities in Jammu and Kashmir of shielding

TRC at Dera Baba lying defunct since 2013: BJP legislator

Needs repair, renovation; says Minister Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 13: As BJP MLA from Katra Mata Vaishnodevi Baldev Sharma raised uproar

Quote of the day by Bill Clinton: If you live long enough, youll make mistakes. But if you learn from them, youll be a better person.

Bill Clintons quote, If you live long enough, youll make mistakes. But if you learn from them, youll be a better person, offers a universal truth

US Sending Second Aircraft Carrier To Mideast Amid Iran Tensions

President Donald Trump said Friday that he decided to move a second aircraft carrier into the Middle East as he presses Iran to make a deal over

Married man in SC over dowry complaint by 'live-in partner'

Need to focus on value addition in food processing: Chirag Paswan

J&K Open Tennis Cship 2025-26 underway

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 13: The J&K Open Men and Women Tennis Championship 2025-26 witnessed thrilling contests today, with top

JKP, Shahbad Hockey Academy reach martyrs memorial final

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 13: The semi-finals of the Martyrs Memorial 5-Day Hockey Tournament 2025-26 witnessed intense contests

US Slaps 16% Higher Tariffs, Gets Wider access to India

shivaji sarkar The US tariff cut is supposed to be positive for Indian trade and markets. The US administration is propagating it as a great favo

DPS Katra celebrates Heritage Day

Excelsior Correspondent REASI, Feb 13: Delhi Public School Katra celebrated Heritage Day with great enthusiasm, showcasing Indias rich cultural l

DBN Mubarak Mandi holds programme

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 13: The Little Hearts Talent Fest Pratibha-Pravah 2026 was held at DBN Vidya Mandir Mubarak Mandi celebrating

SLSC clears Rs 289 cr Action Plan under PM-RKVY for FY 2026-27

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 13: The State Level Sanctioning Committee (SLSC) of PM-Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PMRKVY)lead by the Chief

All-round Zimbabwe script 23-run upset win over injury-hit Australia

COLOMBO, Feb 13: Zimbabwe rode on collective brilliance to pull off the first big upset of the ongoing T20 World Cup, stunning injury-ravaged for

Pawan Khajuria meets Defence Minister, seeks justice for border people

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 13: Senior political leader from Udhampur, Pawan Khajuria called on Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh in New Del

Siddique, Aryansh dazzle as UAE defeat Canada by 5 wickets

NEW DELHI, Feb 13: Junaid Siddiques five-wicket haul was complemented by Aryansh Sharmas half-century as the United Arab Emirates defeated Canada

Indore News: Missing MBA Students Naked Body Found In Boyfriends Room

Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Panic gripped the Dwarkapuri area on Friday afternoon after a partially decomposed body of a 24-year-old MBA student was

Bengal teacherarrestedin false organ trafficking case forhonouringhis mothers wish to donate her eyes

The teacher got bail and resumed his duties as a Booth Level Officer in the ongoing SIR work

GSU seeks immediate initiation of bridge in EGH

Tura, Feb 13: The GSU, Nengkhra regional unit, has sought the immediate commencement of a bridge across the river at Agalgre. Following informati

India in 'box seat' in a fragmented world, says Martin Sorrell

West Bengal elections: CPI(M) MA Baby calls for secular alliance with Congress

This comes days after Congress announced that it will contest independently in all the 294 Assembly constituencies in West Bengal

Miner presumed dead found alive, death toll stands at 31

SHILLONG, Feb 13: In a remarkable turn of events amid the devastation of a dynamite explosion at Mynsngat-Thangsko in East Jaintia Hills, authori

HITO seeks comprehensive review of electoral rolls

SHILLONG, Feb 13: The Hynniewtrep Integrated Territorial Organization (HITO) has sought a comprehensive review of the upcoming Special Intensive

Group to push for ILP in state through LoP Rahul Gandhi

SHILLONG, Feb 13: The National Hynniewtrep People Federation (NHPF) has decided to submit a constitutional appeal seeking the implementation of t

Thangsko tragedy exposes govts recurring promises and lapses

SHILLONG, Feb 13: Meghalaya has been witnessing a spate of illegal mining-related disasters over the past eight years since the Ksan mining trage

Ring Of Fire Solar Eclipse set for February 17 Why penguins get the front-row seat

The first solar eclipse of 2026 will take place on February 17 as a dramatic annular, or Ring of Fire, eclipse. This phenomenon occurs when the M

Maharashtra in forefront to emerge as global growth platform: Devendra Fadnavis

Delhi High Court refuses anticipatory bail to woman accused of trafficking child

The Judge opined that the womans custodial interrogation was necessary to unearth if more children have been trafficked for such purposes

Bengaluru Advocate Suspects 'Vehicles Fitness Certificates Scam In Karnataka, Demands Inquiry

While, a physical inspection is required under the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, the adv

11 doctors, 6 nursing staff nominated for training courses in J&K in 2 years: Govt

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 13: The Government today informed the Legislative Assembly that 11 doctors have been nominated for MD courses,

CS chairs 3rd meeting of State Cooperative Development Committee (SCDC) in Leh

Excelsior Correspondent LEH, Feb 13: The Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh today chaired the 3rd Meeting of the State Cooperative

Bhopal News: Boyfriend, His Family Arrested In Womans Tank Murder

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The Nishatpura Police have solved the brutal murder of a 22-year-old woman whose decomposed body was found on Thursday s

Synchronised Terrestrial Bird Census Across TN On Feb. 14,15

In 2025, the terrestrial bird census covered all 38 districts, documenting 401 species across 1,093 terrestrial locations, with a total count of

SP Announces Tight Security At Srisailam Over Maha Shivaratri

Additional police forces requisitioned are from Kurnool, Anantapur, Annamayya and Kadapa districts.

UP Leads India In Infrastructure, Connectivity: CM Yogi Adityanath

Lucknow : Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated, Uttar Pradesh is steadily becoming a leader in infrastructure and connectivity in India. He ment

MP Gurumurthy Seeks In LS Immunotherapy For Cancer Care

The Union minister said immunotherapy services are being provided at select tertiary-level government hospitals equipped with necessary infrastru

Yogi Adityanath Highlights UPs Healthcare Transformation And Encephalitis Control

Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath clearly stated that for the government, announcements are not the benchmark-results are. Responding to op

ACB Catches Deputy Tahsildar Red-Handed With 10,000 Bribe

An extent of Acr.35.84 cents of land at Yerrabommanapalli village in Chakrayapeta mandal in the name of Khadreeya Mosque had been declared as Ina

UP CM Yogi Adityanath Highlights Zero Tolerance Policy, Urges Action Against Crime

Lucknow : Participating in the discussion on the motion of thanks on the Governors Address, the Chief Minister also raised several serious questi

UP CM Yogi Adityanath Highlights 60 Lakh Homes Built For Poor In 9 Years

Lucknow: Chief Minister said that the state government is rapidly advancing towards achieving the goal of zero poverty. He claimed that schemes r

CM Releases EAGLE Annual Report2025

Congratulating the EAGLE team, the CM lauded the agencys strategic transformation of the anti-narcotics framework into a technology-enabled and i

Gauhati High Court Clears Ancillary Works For 498-Crore Kamakhya Corridor, Says Temple Structure Must Remain Untouched

Guwahati: The Gauhati High Court has allowed the Assam government to go ahead with certain preparatory and ancillary works under the 498-crore Ka

AIMIM Set To Play Key Role In Bhainsa Chairman Post

AIMIM president and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi campaigned in Nirmal and Adilabad, bolstering the partys prospects.

Zimbabwes Shock Victory Sparks Memories Of 1983 & 2007 Triumphs

Mumbai: Zimbabwe pulled off the biggest upset of the ongoing ICC Mens T20 World Cup when they stunned cricketing giants Australia by 23 runs in C

MP News: Naresh Singh Takes Over As Acting CMD Of Nepa Limited

Nepanagar (Madhya Pradesh): Bhopal Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) Assistant General Manager (AGM) Naresh Singh has been appointed as Act

Injured Teacher To Be Recommended For Bravery Award

Teacher Panditha Haritha sustained serious stab injuries while courageously resisting an alleged attack by an auto driver

Paul Caneiro Convicted: What happened in the Colts Neck family murders?

Paul Caneiro, 59, was found guilty of murdering his brother Keith, sister-in-law Jennifer, and their children Jesse and Sophia in Colts Neck, New

Maharashtra FDA Minister Narhari Zirwal Promises Resignation If Linked To Bribery Case

Mumbai : In the midst of the controversy over one of his staffers being caught red-handed accepting bribe money, food and drug administration min

Saluru Degree College Hostel Construction Set To Resume After Four Years

Under the PM-Janman initiative, construction of 19 tribal welfare hostels will be accelerated

Congress sweeps Telangana municipal polls, BRS loses grip, BJP makes dent

Hyderabad: The Congress won 84 of 123 urban local bodies in Telanganas municipal elections on Friday, February 13, securing 1,537 seats out of 2,

Taylor Swift's 'Opalite' extended music video: Here's where to watch

Taylor Swift has released two extended versions of her Opalite music video, exclusively on streaming platforms like Apple Music and Spotify Premi

12th Thane Half Marathon Sees 12,000 Runners Embrace Fitness

Union Bank of Indias Thane Half Marathon, the 12th edition, was held on Sunday at TMC Ground, Hiranandani Estate, Thane. Around 12,000 runners pa

US Reveals $38 Billion Plan to Transform How It Detains Migrants

The largest facilities will have the capacity to hold as many as 10,000 people

Top ECI Official Review Poll Preparedness

The officials conducted detailed review meetings with the CEO, State Police Nodal Officer, all Enforcement agencies, District Election Officers,

Battle of prowess: wrestlers to fight it out for coveted silver mace in Bihars Jamui

Crafted in 1954, the mace has become a symbol of excellence in the sport since it was presented to wrestler Vishwanath Singh in 1975 on being con

U.P. is witnessing a model of renaissance under BJP regime, says Adityanath

States nine-year journey has seen change from crime to discipline, curfew to the rule of law, riots to celebrations, says CM responding to the di

Telecom service providers do not own spectrum: Supreme Court

The Bench of Justices P.S. Narasimha and Atul Chandurkar says spectrum is a scarce natural resource owned by the people of India, with legal titl

Nikki Tamboli cries, accepts Arbaaz Patel's proposal on The 50; father disapproves over religious difference

Arbaaz Patel and Nikki Tamboli have been dating for years. Though he had never proposed before, Arbaaz went down on one knee on The 50, and Nikki

Ranveer Singh threat probe: Voice note sender Found

The Mumbai Crime Branch has traced the sender of a threatening WhatsApp voice note demanding Rs 1 crore from Bollywood star Ranveer Singh, identi

Priyanka Chopra oozes oomph in see-through daring outfits for latest photoshoot; 'she's ageing in reverse'

Priyanka Chopra wowed on the Variety magazine cover, showcasing five stunning looks ranging from a pearl-detailed plunging gown to bubblegum pink

Govt Circumvents Perceived Plot, Expedites Womens Aid

Allegedly that was a conspiracy by some forces in New Delhi and their minions in the State to approach the court and also make other efforts to s

Arundhati Roy withdraws from Berlin Film Festival amid Gaza row

Her statement comes after jury president Wim Wenders response to a question on Gaza at a press conference, where he stated, We cannot really ente

CITU leader for govt. takeover of HMT Kalamassery unit

If Ukraine War Ends, EU Will Need Rules Of Coexistence With Russia: Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron said Friday that once the conflict in Ukraine is settled, Europe will need to establish a new framework for livi

No Traffic Jam for the Army

Editor, It was quite amusing to read that the Defence forces have rejected the government of Meghalayas proposal to create a flyover from Rilbong

Zayn Malik drops bombshell on romance with Gigi Hadid

Zayn Malik has clarified his past remarks about love, admitting he may never have truly been in love with ex-partner Gigi Hadid. In a recent inte

Noah Kahan extends tour with fourth Fenway Park show How to secure your tickets fast

Noah Kahans 2026 Great Divide Tour remains to expand, with a fourth Fenway Park show added to meet fan demand. Following a high-presale turnout,

Lokesh Hosts Dinner For Chittoor, Ankapalli Leaders, Families

Lokesh had organised a similar get-together for another parliamentary segment a day ago

Congress-less Assembly session

This assembly session scheduled to be held from February 16-27 is expected to be a fiery one revolving around the illegal coal mining and the dea

Bikers death: police asked to file fresh status report

Occultist used pesticide to poison laddus, say police

'Issuing Fake Birth Certificates A Large-scale Corruption Within The System' Says Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde; Demands Review Of All Birth Records

Mumbai: The BMC's health department has pulled up its socks to ensure the fake birth certificates are recovered, and going ahead will crosscheck

Saffron Posterboy: Decoding Himanta Sarmas Hate Politics

By Rajdeep Sardesai Even by the morally vacuous standards of social media, a venomous video put up by the Assam BJP marks a new low. The controve

Nengkra Agalgre-o dolong kabate onchina GSU dabia

TURA: East Garo Hills ajani Nengkra Agalgre songo, Rongtam chiringko dolong kabate onchina gita didie Bristibar salo, Garo Students Union (GSU) N

NCP(SP) Leader Alleges Invisible Forces Behind Ajit Pawars Exit

In his tribute to Ajit Pawar published in the Rashtrawadi monthly magazine, Shinde claimed that after the merger process was completed, it was de