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Rupee falls 1 p to close at 90.66 against US dollar

Mumbai, Feb 9: The rupee witnessed a volatile trading session and settled for the day on a slightly lower note, down 1 paisa at 90.66 against the

Moodys projects Indias GDP to grow 6.4 pc in FY27

New Delhi, Feb 9: Moodys Ratings on Monday projected Indias GDP to grow at 6.4 per cent in the next fiscal, the fastest pace among G-20 economies

Fatty Liver Crisis: Nearly 4 In 10 Indians Affected, Lancet Study Sounds Alarm

Nearly 40% of Indians may have fatty liver disease unrelated to alcohol, signalling a silent public health crisis.

RBI amends MSME lending directions

Mumbai, Feb 9: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday announced amendments to its lending directions for the micro, small and medium enterpris

Sat raises urban poors housing crisis, TDS relief in Rajya Sabha

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Feb 9: Jammu & Kashmir BJP president and Rajya Sabha Member, Sat Sharma CA, raised two major public-interest i

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin during the inauguration of the Tata Motors passenger vehicles and Jaguar Land Rover

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin during the inauguration of the Tata Motors passenger vehicles and Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) manufacturing facil

CS calls financial inclusion key to inclusive growth

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 9: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today inaugurated the Financial Literacy Week (FLW) 2026 for the Union Territo

Post-facto technical objections invalid after work completion: HC

*Pulls up Govt for withholding contractor dues Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 9: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has delivered a

Governor of Punjab dedicates ICU ambulances to strengthen border healthcare

Excelsior Correspondent JODHPUR, Feb 9: Under NHPC Limiteds Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, the Governor of Punjab Gulab Chand

DC Bandipora inaugurates Umeed Ka Zaika cafeteria

Excelsior Correspondent BANDIPORA, Feb 9: Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib, today inaugurated the Umeed Ka Zaika Cafeteria at Bloc

KIIT organizes on-campus placement drive

Excelsior Correspondent BHUBANESHWAR, Feb 9: An impressive on-campus placement drive was today organized at KIIT Deemed to be University (KIIT-DU

FCIK urges Govt to announce power, VAT amnesties

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 9: The Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) today urged the Government to announce long-pend

JKPSC, JKSSB collected Rs 48.88 cr in application fees in 2-yrs: Govt

Suhail Bhat SRINAGAR, Feb 9: The Jammu and Kashmir Government today said that the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) and the Jam

Upgradation of existing healthcare infra Govts priority: Sakeena

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 9: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, today informed the Legislative Assembly that upgra

UK Palace Says Ready To Support Police Probe Into Ex-Prince Andrew

Buckingham Palace said it stands ready to support a police investigation into the conduct of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the younger brother of K

GH-o BJP-ko bilgriatna onggija mangipa tangkarangko jakkalenga ine Bernard matnanga

SHILLONG: Garo Hills-o Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) election-na skang, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-ko bilgriatna onggija kamra

Adoko niam gri koela bikotaniko champengna rakgipa jakurangko deenga: Dy CM

SHILLONG: Meghalaya adoko niam gri koela bikotaniko champengna gita adok sorkari, rakgipa jakurangko deenga ine Sombar salo, adokni Deputy Chief

Niam gita bijolini bill-rangko tarijaenga ine GSU matnanga

Sal 7-ni gisepon talataniko onchina uiata TURA: Dadenggre jolrango bijoliko sualenggipa SAI Computers Limited, bijolini bill-rangko niam gita tar

GHADC election-na skang dingtang electoral roll-ko tarichina AHAM dabia

TURA: Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) election-ko dao adita jarangni gisepon ongatna siengahani gimin Indian Constitution-ni Artic

ChatGPT caricature trend goes viral: How to turn yourself into a cartoon

A new ChatGPT trend is sparking in social media, letting users transform regular photos into exaggerated cartoon-style caricatures. By uploading

Mauritius PM calls PM Modi

NEW DELHI, Feb 9: Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam on Monday called Prime Minister Narendra Modi and reaffirmed the commitment to

Govt imposed penalties totalling Rs 55 cr on 703 cos for non-compliance with companies law

NEW DELHI, Feb 9: The government imposed penalties totalling over Rs 55 crore on 703 companies for non-compliance with the provisions of the Comp

Bangladeshs EC bans use of mobiles within 400 yards of polling centres on election day

DHAKA, Feb 9 : Bangladeshs Election Commission has issued a directive, prohibiting mobile phones within 400 yards of polling centres on the elect

Plastic industry must leverage technology to make sustainable products: Chirag Paswan

NEW DELHI, Feb 9: Union Food Processing Industries Minister Chirag Paswan on Monday asked the plastic industry to leverage technology for manufac

National interest is guiding factor: Foreign Secretary Misri on Indias oil procurement

NEW DELHI, Feb 9: India will maintain multiple sources for crude oil purchases and diversify them to ensure stability in the supply chain with na

Muhammad Yunus Makes Clarion Call For 'Yes' Vote For Bangladesh Referendum

Bangladesh's interim government chief Muhammad Yunus late Monday made a strong appeal to people to vote 'Yes' in the February 12 referendum being

Bedlam in Assembly over SASCI, House adjourned

BJP MLAs protest, stage walkout Avtar Bhat JAMMU, Feb 9: The UT Assembly witnessed a bedlam today after a PDP member accused the National Confere

Neglecting environmental degradation will have serious consequences: BJP MLA

Says behaviour of some MLAs utterly disappointing Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 9: BJP legislator from Hiranagar Assembly segment, Advocate

Rs 14,948 cr pvt investment in UT in past 4 years

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 9: The Government today said Jammu and Kashmir has attracted private investments worth Rs 14,948 crore in past

Moody's Projects India's GDP To Grow 6.4% In FY 27

Moodys FY27 growth projection is lower than the 6.87.2 per cent range estimated by the Finance Ministry in the Economic Survey tabled in Parliame

Naveen Patnaik attacks Mohan Majhi government over paddy procurement

Thousands of farmers are spending sleepless nights under the open sky, guarding their paddy from dew and theft, as the lifting of stocks remains

Hydro power capacity to cross 7300 MW in J&K in 5 yrs

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 9: Jammu and Kashmir is set to witness a major expansion in its hydro power sector, with the combined installe

VP to attend KUs 21st convocation on Feb 26

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 9: The University of Kashmir will hold its 21st convocation on February 26, with Vice President of India C.

Cocaine, counterfeit currency seized

Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, Feb 9: Samba police arrested a smuggler and recovered Rs 9000 counterfeit currency from his possession and approxi

Special train from Budgam extended to Katra

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 9: For providing greater convenience to passengers, Northern Railways Jammu Division has announced extension o

Restoration of Statehood is a contentious issue

K N Pandita knp627@gmail.com In October last, the SC bench directed the Union Government to respond to the petitions pending before it in which t

JKBOSE Initiative on Children with Special Needs

Dr Parveen Singh imparveen@yahoo.com A child sitting quietly in the last row of a classroom, struggling to read the blackboard, hesitating to rai

Financially Sound MSMEs Can Get Upto Rs 25 Lakh Collateral Free Loans: RBI

Banks are also advised to extend collateral-free loans up to 20 lakh to all units financed under the Prime Minister Employment Generation Program

Women Dies In Chain Snatching Incident

The unidentified persons fled from the scene after snatching a chain from Jyothi. The incident happened when Jyothi came out of her house.

Rajya Sabha: Issues Of Airfare Hikes, Urban Housing, Groundwater Decline Raised

The DGCAs tariff monitoring unit, he said, is monitoring fares on 78 routes, while passenger complaints are addressed through the 247 passenger a

Indore water contamination: Inquiry panel issued public notice to seek evidence

The panel has been tasked with investigating the causes of water pollution, administrative negligence, action against responsible individuals, lo

A Triangular Ticket FightIn BJP For WB Polls; Party Finds The Trend In A Survey

The trend, according to sources, came to light after the survey of around 1000 voters as samples were made at each seat in two-three rounds by a

Catherine OHaras cause of death revealed ten days after beloved actresss passing

Catherine OHara, renowned for her roles in Home Alone, Beetlejuice, and Schitts Creek, passed away at 71 on January 30, 2026. Ten days later, her

Congress MLA Claims 90 MLAs Back DyCM For CM Post

Speaking to reporters, Hussain made an appeal to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to make way for D.K. Shivakumar since Siddaramaiah completed 5 years

T20 World Cup | We can put any team under pressure: Scottish skipper eyes England upset

Scotland bounced back from their opening match loss to the West Indies in style, posting 207 for 4 and then bowling Italy out for 134 for a 73-ru

Oil strategy guided by national interest: Foreign secretary Vikram Misri

India's oil sourcing strategy will prioritize national interest, avoiding dependence on any single country, stated Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri

Delhi High Court seeks CBI stand on Jaideep Sengars plea for extension of interim bail

The brother of expelled BJP leader, who was awarded a 10-year jail term in the case by the trial court, said his interim bail was expiring on Feb

Joan Laporta steps down as Barcelona FC president, to seek re-election

Barcelona FC vice-president Rafa Yuste will act as president for the next three and a half months

10.73 Crores Of Properties, Linked To Humayun's Kin, Attached In Drug Smuggling

The property owners are Nazmas father-in-law Sariful Islam and Sarifuls cousin Ziaul Islam who were booked as accused in a case under the Narcoti

Russia accounts for over 50% plaints by Indian students abroad: MEA

Russia has become a major concern for Indian students abroad, with over half of all global complaints regarding exploitation and racial discrimin

Chennai Metro Phase-2: TBM Eagle Achieves Breakthrough At Thirumayilai

Pelican begins new drive

US Trial Lawyer Says Meta, YouTube Engineered Addiction In Children

Meta and Google-owned YouTube engineered addiction in children, a lawyer for the plaintiff said on Monday as a landmark trial on the effects of s

No copies of Naravanes memoir have gone into publication: Publisher

The clarification came after the Delhi Police registered an FIR over the alleged illegal circulation of the manuscript in digital and other forma

Juttttttttttaaaaaaaa. I cant stop crying: Jake Paul breaks down in tears as Fiance Jutta Leerdam wins her first Olympic Gold

Jutta Leerdam finally won the gold medal she had been chasing for years, achieving victory in the womens 1,000 meters at the Milan Cortina 2026 W

'Not right at all' to say Tamil Nadu was ignored in Budget: FM Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman refuted DMK MP P Wilson's claim that Tamil Nadu was ignored in the Union Budget. She highlighted several init

Trade Deal With US May Harm Indian Farmers: Kanimozhi

She said goods imported from the United States would attract zero duty, while Indian products exported to the US would face an 18 percent tariff

'Maxwell pleaded the Fifth Amendment': Epstein associate declines to answer questions from lawmakers

DyCM Summoned By Central Leaders For A Meeting

Shivakumar claims over an unwritten power sharing agreement reached between him and Siddaramaiah when the party came to power in Karnataka in the

Budget Laid Firm Foundation For Viksit India by 2047: BJP

Antony said the Budget gave priority to infrastructure development, defence and artificial intelligence

FM Sitharaman forgot last year's promises: Chidambaram

P. Chidambaram criticized the Union Budget 2026-27 in the Rajya Sabha, labeling it 'forgettable' for cutting capital expenditure. He highlighted

Our strategic oil reserve can last up to 74 days: Hardeep Singh Puri

India's strategic petroleum reserves can currently cover 74 days of demand during global crises, according to Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri.

YSRC Leader Ambati Rambabu Gets Bail In A Case Of Derogatory Remarks Made Against CM

Though he got a bail in one case, Rambabu is supposed to serve judicial remand in another case.

EC allegations on SIR: SC asks Bengal DGP to file affidavit

The Supreme Court has ordered the West Bengal police chief to personally respond to serious allegations from the Election Commission. The EC clai

EAGLE Books 1,836 Cases, Seize 46,011 Kg Of Ganja

The EAGLE also destroyed ganja plants in ASR district

Labour codes to enhance ease of living and doing business: Survey

A recent survey by VVGNLI reveals that a majority of workers anticipate improved working conditions, including better rest periods and income sec

Quote of the day by Olivia Rodrigo: 'You can create your own reality sometimes with...' - lessons on self-perception and social media advice by Drivers License singer and three-time Grammy Awards winner

Quote of the day by Olivia Rodrigo: Olivia Rodrigo offers a candid reflection on social media's ability to distort reality, emphasizing that cura

High Alert In Karimnagar As Wandering Tiger spotted In Thangallapally Mandal

The forest department has issued an advisory for the residents of Shanigaram, Koheda, Arepalli along with villages of Thangallapally mandal.

India okays $175m package for Seychelles, inks 7 agreements

India has announced a $175 million economic package for Seychelles, including a $125 million line of credit and a $50 million grant, to support p

AP Prone to Climate Change Impacts: Centre

The report, Climate Risk Index 2026 Who suffers most from extreme weather events?, published by Germanwatch, has said that in the past 30 years,

SPMG Reviews Key Industrial Projects At Sri City

The review focused on identifying challenges and improving inter-departmental coordination to ensure timely completion.

BJP leader booked for beating woman in M.P.; video goes viral

Such instances are reported regularly; BJP leaders, drunk on power, are seen perpetrating atrocities against women, the Congress said

Who is Mia Brookes, the 19-year-old snowboarder and Big Air Finalist at the Winter Olympics

Mia Brookes, the 19-year-old British snowboarder, has made a strong Olympic debut at the 2026 Winter Games, qualifying third in the Big Air final

Steering Failure: Tourist Bus Overturns In Kadapa, 10 Injured

Reports said the bus steering malfunctioned, causing the driver to lose control

Why is silver price rising fast by 6.3% and will it surpass $100 mark soon or drop sharply again? Silver rise, analysts insights and market outlook explained. Here's what should investors do now

Why is silver price rising fast by 6.3% and will it surpass $100 mark soon or drop sharply again? Silver climbed over 6% after strong gains last

Boy Dies in Kite-flying Accident

Mahender and Sujatha, who work in a plastic factory in Kattedan, hail from Bellampalli in Mancherial district and have been living in the city fo

Cannabis Oil Replaces Raw Marijuana In Smuggling Trade; Odisha Emerges As Key Hub

The clandestine unit was located in Badapadar panchayat under Chitrakonda police station limits in Malkangiri district, a region that has long fi

ACB Arrests Panchayat Raj Official

The accused, Peddoju Vankaa Lakshmi Satyanarayancharyulu alias Satyanarayana, allegedly demanded the bribe from D. Peda Masthanaiah of Boppudi vi

Telangana Prone to Climate Change Impacts: Centre

Andhra Pradesh was prone to droughts and forest fires, and Visakhapatnam to urban flooding, minister of state for environment, forest, and climat

Its official: Pakistan to play India in T20 WC after withdrawing boycott

Islamabad/Dhaka: The India-Pakistan match in the T20 World Cup will go ahead as scheduled after Pakistans government decided to withdraw its boyc

Financial Literacy Awareness Drive In Kadapa

Financial Literacy Week being observed from February 9 to 13

T20 World Cup: Pakistan eyes revenge as it takes on USA

The former champion scraped past the Dutch to get its campaign off to a winning start, while the Americans let India off the hook in their opener

CPOs suspended for allegedly assaulting youths

Kishan Reddy Accuses CM Of Misusing Singareni Funds For Messi Event

Revanth is enjoying the sweat of Singareni workers, Kishan Reddy fumed at a street-corner meeting in Srirampur Chowrastha, Mancherial district, c

Contempt plea filed against V.D. Satheesan

AI, Mule Accounts in Focus at CBI Cybercrime Meet

The conference, titled Tackling Cyber-Enabled Frauds & Dismantling the Ecosystem, will be inaugurated by Union home minister Amit Shah, who will

U.P. Budget Session: Opposition disrupts Governors address

State Steps Up Surveillance Amid Avian Influenza in Annamayya, Chittoor Districts

Rapid response teams were deployed in the affected villages and culling operations initiated as per standard operating procedures.

Word of the Day: Agathokakological

Agathokakological is a rare English word that means both good and evil together. The word was created by writer Robert Southey in the 1800s. It c

DMK MP moves privilege notice against Piyush Goyal

DMK MP Tiruchi Siva has filed a breach of privilege notice against Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal. Siva alleges Goyal shared details of an interi

Govt. gets NHRC notice seeking report on missing person cases

Citing media reports of over 800 cases filed in first fortnight of January, commission seeks detailed report within two weeks