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Rashid, Banton guide England to 5-wicket win over Scotland

KOLKATA, Feb 14: Veteran leg-spinner Adil Rashid returned with figures of 3/36 before Tom Banton smashed an unbeaten fifty in the middle overs to

Centre minutely studying 7 pc cut in EWS quota recommended by JK Govt

Most of State/UT Govts have implemented this *No adequate study, data to justify reduction Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Feb 14: With Cabinet report on r

Dhankhar was forced to quit as VP as govt didnt approve of his voice in support of farmers: Ramesh

NEW DELHI, Feb 14: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh today alleged that former vice president Jagdeep Dhankhar was forced to quit as the Modi governm

Cong fully supports peoples demand for statehood: Naseer

Police foils INCs march to LG house, 300 detained *Send all party MLAs team to KP migrants camps: Karra Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 14: Th

IndiaUS trade deal could result in losses for J&K: Omar

CM hopes improvement in India-Bangladesh relations Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Feb 14: Stating that the Government wants better and high-va

LG, CM greet people on Mahashivratri

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 14: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has extended his heartiest greetings to the people on the auspicious occas

Minister Annapurna reaffirms protection of women at workplaces

NEW DELHI, Feb 14: The Ministry of Women and Child Development today convened a national conference on Safety of Women at Workplace, reaffirming

Tribute paid to Pulwama martyrs across Jammu region

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 14: The seventh anniversary of the 2019 Pulwama terror attack was observed across Jammu region today with sole

Delhi High Court grants bail after 25-month delay, flags concern over prolonged bail pendency

The judge recorded the genuine anguish expressed by counsel for the accused Aman that the bail plea had remained pending for 25 months before the

U.S., Iran to hold new round of nuclear talks in Geneva this week, Swiss government says

After the first discussions, U.S. President Donald Trump warned Tehran that failure to reach an agreement with his administration would be very t

Berkeley Police Continue Their Search For Missing Bengaluru Student, Family Apprehensive

The family of Saketh Sreenivasaiah resides in Srigandada Kaval of Bengaluru city while Saketh left for University of California, Berkeley to take

Union Budget 2026-27 Signalling Stability with Intent

Prof D Mukherjee mukhopadhyay.dinabandhu@gmail.com The Union Budget for the financial year 2026-27 was presented in the Lok Sabha on 1 February 2

Shiv Khori Mela : A Spiritual Confluence of Faith and Tradition

Dr Banarsi Lal kvkreasi@gmail.com Reasi district in J&K is considered as the hub of religious places. Every year thousands of devotees across the

Pen, Power, Memoirs and Republic

Vijay Hashia iamvhashia@gmail.com Books are intellectual treasures. They challenge assumptions, broaden understanding and expand the boundaries o

DC Kathua reviews progress on VAPs under Vibrant Villages Programme-II

Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, Feb 14: Deputy Commissioner Kathua Rajesh Sharma chaired a follow-up meeting today to review the progress achieve

Dr Ranjits innovative Zero Technique revives 83-yr-old patient

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 14: Dr Ranjit Singh, Senior Joint Replacement Surgeon at IVY Hospital, Amritsar, has successfully performed bi

CUJ students participate in JK Science Congress

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 14: Students of the Integrated B.Sc, M.Sc Biotechnology programme (Session 2025-26) from Centre for Molecular

Residential house gutted in fire

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Feb 14: A residential house was completely gutted in fire at village Passar Lower Meer in Panchari, Udhampur Di

From chaos to coaching: How real-time AI is slashing road fatalities on Indian roads

NEW DELHI, Feb 14: As India prepares for the upcoming AI Impact Summit, a quiet revolution is unfolding across its 64-lakh-kilometre road network

Six held with over 43-gm heroin-like substance

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 14: Police today claimed to have arrested six individuals from different areas of the Jammu district and recov

Bhopal News: State-Of-The-Art Institutes Fail To Deliver Tertiary Healthcare

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Two state-level high-tech healthcare institutes sanctioned for tertiary care in Bhopal have fallen short of their expect

BC Sub-Plan 2026-27: 51,020.56 Crore Outlay For Inclusive Growth

Backward Classes constitute about 49.55 per cent of the population, as projected from the Smart Pulse Survey based on the 2011 Census. A total of

Buggana Terms AP Budget A Bundle Of Lies

Rajendranath pointed out that while the government has boasted of a high growth rate and drawn comparisons with the centre, the corresponding ris

Uttar Pradesh News: Centre Clears 11.56 Km Noida Metro Extension From Sector 142 To Botanical Garden

Lucknow, February 14: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the 11.56 km-long extension corridor of the Noida

Consumer forums cant be sinecures for retired judges: SC

Attapur Police Arrest Man For Damaging Car And Setting Shop On Fire

The complainant, 23-year-old Syed Furkhan runs a second-hand air-conditioner shop at Akber Hills in Attapur. Police said that on February 12 at a

Uttar Pradesh News: Yogi Government Launches Tech Yuva-Samarth Yuva To Train 2.5 Million Youth In AI And Immersive Technologies

Lucknow, February 14: Over the past nine years, the government led by Yogi Adityanath has established a new work culture of development, where th

Meghwal Calls On Youth To Become Architects Of A Developed India

On the day, SRMU-AP conferred its Honoris Causa degree upon DRDO chairman Dr. Samir V. Kamat, also secretary of the Department of Defence R&D, fo

Uttar Pradesh News: CM Yogi Adityanath Inaugurates Gorakhpurs Fifth Kalyan Mandapam, Calls City A Model Of Development

Gorakhpur, February 14: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said, Today Gorakhpur reflects as a model that demonstrates how development takes place. U

Maha Shivaratri To Witness Immersive Devotion On Sunday

Barricades have been erected to ensure a smooth darshan for devotees. A temporary bridge has been constructed at Pattiseema for the darshan of Bh

Nepal pushes for accountability

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 14: The death of nine Nepali nationals in an illegal coal mine explosion in East Jaintia Hills has sparked a diplom

PM makes historic touchdown at NEs first emergency airstrip

Guwahati, Feb 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday made a historic touchdown at the Northeasts first Emergency Landing Facility in Assams

Bombay HC Upholds Panvel TDR Premium Rule, Dismisses Developers Challenge

Mumbai, Feb 14: The Bombay High Court has cleared the Maharashtra governments policy allowing developers in Panvel to use a large portion of Tran

Telangana Pharma Hub Gets Centre Of Excellence Status

The PRIP scheme, with an outlay of 5,000 crore till FY 2030, supports R&D across the pharmamedtech lifecycle from early research to product deve

A supporter with a painting of Tarique Rahman, the son of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia

A supporter with a painting of Tarique Rahman, the son of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia and chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP

Bombay HC Upholds States Reservation And Rotation Policy For SC/ST In Local Body Elections

Mumbai, Feb 14: The Bombay High Court has upheld Maharashtras reservation and rotation policy for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST)

Langpihs present calm not resolution, warns HSPDP

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 14: The apparent calm in Langpih should not be mistaken for acceptance of status quo, HSPDP president and former Ra

Shillong-bound flight delayed by bomb threat at Kolkata airport

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 14: A handwritten bomb threat discovered in an aircraft lavatory sent a Shillong-bound IndiGo flight into a securit

Mahashivratri : here faith meets inner strength

In a world filled with noise ,ambition and unrest, MAHASHIVRATRI arrives like a sacred whisper reminding us to slow down, look within and re-disc

Herath.The Kashmiri Pandits Sacred Mahashivratri

A Festival of Faith, History, and Cultural ContinuityJai Shiv Shankara Mahashivratri is celebrated across India as the great night of Lord Shiva,

MP moves Centre, seeks pause on processing cement plant centre

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 14: Shillong Member of Parliament Ricky Andrew J. Syngkon has requested the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest,

People take part in a musical event, organised as part of Valentines Day celebrations, at Khyndai Lad

People take part in a musical event, organised as part of Valentines Day celebrations, at Khyndai Lad on Saturday. (ST)

Taxi drivers seek skill training, call for policy safeguards to bolster tourism

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 14: In a move aimed at strengthening Meghalayas tourism sector, members of the All Khasi Meghalaya Tourist Taxi Dri

Four new astronauts arrive at International Space Station to replace NASA's evacuated crew

Last month's medical evacuation was NASA's first in 65 years of human spaceflight; one of four astronauts launched by SpaceX last summer suffered

9-Year-Old Dies In Accident At Lingojiguda, Father Severely Injured

Police said Vaddagoni Ramesh, 33, was travelling on his bike from Choutuppal to his native village Aregudem along with his daughter Vaddagoni Rih

CPI Stages Stir Against Medical, Pharma, Education Mafia

The demonstrators raised slogans against privatisation of government medical colleges if quality education and medicines are to be provided to th

AIADMK Has Become Branch Office Of BJP: CM

Recalling some unsavoury incidents like the murders in Kodanad estate, the killing of a father and son at the police station in Sathankulam, the

Sarvepalli MLA Brings Krishnapatnam ZP HS Students to APLA

The MLA later hosted lunch for the students at his office in Vijayawada, during which students spoke about their first-hand insights into the fun

U.S. military reports series of airstrikes against Islamic State targets in Syria

U.S. Central Command said in a statement that American aircraft had conducted 10 strikes against more than 30 IS targets between February 3 and F

CUAP Organises AI Workshop In Anantapur

The session witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, owing to the collaborative environment, interactive learning and meaningful discu

Surya Prabha, Kalpavriksha Vahana Sevas Enthral Devotees

At Srinivasa Mangapuram, Sri Kalyana Venkateswara glittered as Srimannarayana on the Surya Prabha Vahanam on the seventh day of Brahmotsavams.

Fruit, Flower Prices Soar As Devotees Shop For Mahashivaratri

Prices saw a slight increase due to demand. Jasmine and marigold were sold at 70 per kilogram, while bananas and coconuts also rose mildly: Repor

141 Seats Next Time: DK Shivakumar Predicts Bigger Congress Mandate

Speaking at the government program in Haveri, Shivakumar said the Congress had already proved its commitment by implementing the five guarantees

Chairman Races Intensifies Across Five Municipalities In Adilabad

In Asifabad Municipality, the BRS won nine wards, Congress seven and Independents four. Both parties are seeking support from Independents: Repor

AP Budget Projects Strong Revenue Growth, Higher Welfare Outlay

Tax revenues showed a sharp upswing under which the states total tax revenue is pegged at Rs.1,90,207.93 crore in 202627, up from Rs.1,54,766.35

2 Held In Kushaiguda Hit-And-Drag Case

Raju and his colleagues pursued the vehicle and intercepted it near the NTR statue signal at HB Colony: Reports

AP Renews Commitment to Gender Equity with Gender Budget

The government highlights 100 per cent women-centric schemes across welfare, education, health, housing, transport and safety.

DU Prof. Charu Gupta bags A.K. Coomaraswamy Prize

Bhujbal Questions Sharad Pawar factionss Haste On Merger Talks

NCP (SP) leader Shashikant Shinde, who had earlier claimed that Ajit Pawar was keen on a merger, said there was little point in discussing it now

Quote of the Day by Emily Bront: 'Whatever our souls are made of...'Iconic love quote by the Wuthering Heights author

Quote of the Day: Emily Bront's iconic quote from Wuthering Heights resonates on Valentine's Day. It speaks of a love so deep it transcends earth

L-G: Green Expo at Baansera an example of ecological revival

Russias Alexey Navalny died from dart frog toxin epibatidine, Europe claims

Five European countries said lab tests show a deadly poison in Alexey Navalnys body after his 2024 prison death. They believe Russia is responsib

Elderly man dies after being hit by car in east Delhi

Atishi video row: Delhi Assembly again seeks FIR details from Punjab Police

Ex-minister Pulls Up Police for Playing Hide and Seek With Him

Expressing strong displeasure, Kakani questioned why police had rushed to serve notices on February 10 night insisting on his appearance on Febru

Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings for Sunday, February 15, 2026

Mainly clear sky. Mist/hazy conditions very likely to prevail during morning/night hours.

1,000 Days Of Congress Government: Siddaramaiah Defends Record, Accuses BJP Of False Propoganda

Speaking after inaugurating the governments 1,000-day celebrations and the title deed distribution under Land Guarantee programme for 1 lakh bene

AAP says private schoolsholding back students board exam admit cards, blackmailing parents

Delhi HC acquits man in 2000 robbery case, cites doubt over identity and recovery

Telangana I&PR Handle Crosses 70,000 Followers On X; Officials Credit Bilingual Strategy

The department said the consistent flow of verified information has attracted thousands of new followers and expanded its digital presence: Repor

MLC Padma Sree Seeks Employment for Locals

Padma Sree requested the Chief Minister to convene a meeting with the heads of major industries and companies operating in the state and prepare

Rs.1L Cr Challenge Fund Up for Grabs

The UCF will be operational from FY 202526 to FY 203031, with a possible extension till FY 203334.

Hung Verdicts Spark Resort Politics in 37 Municipalities

The indirect elections to the posts of mayor and deputy mayor in municipal corporations and chairpersons and vice-chairpersons in municipalities

Union, W.B. Education Ministers spar over NEP, funds

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan cites various statistics to argue that the education system in West Bengal had deteriorated during th

Privilege Notice Issued To Cuttack Collector Over Netaji Jayanti Protocol Row

The complaint relates to the Netaji Jayanti function attended by Vice-President of India and Rajya Sabha Chairman C. P. Radhakrishnan as chief gu

State level wrestling tournament begins in Bihar

Commonwealth Games gold medallist shooter and sports minister Shreyasi Singh asserted that the dream and goal is to ensure the participation of a

Students take out rally on advancing gender equality

In Rayalaseemas Waste-to-Energy Push, New Units to Come Up in Two Districts

Separately, the state government has approved the construction of a modern commercial complex, along with a vegetable market, in Nandyal at a cos

Snapped cable delays trains between Guindy and Saidapet

One Escapee From Odishas Choudwar Circle Jail-Break Arrested In Uttar Pradesh

Manhunt intensifies for second fugitive as police tighten inter-state surveillance

Digital Personal Data Protection Act will likely enter a mature stage: expert at Tech Summit

Panel Cuts Land Value By Half, Court Stays e-auction

The judge was dealing with a writ petition filed by Malireddy Koti Reddy, challenging the impugned e-auction with a reserve price of Rs.6 crore i

Green exhibition an example of ecological revival: L-G

Hyderabad Police Intensify Rowdy-Sheeter Checks

Police searched nearly 800 houses in WadiESaleheen and Shaheen Nagar.

Fliers can breathe easy as CM inaugurates 120 anti-mist sprays at IGI Airport

After couple found dead in Noida, man's family alleges murder, caste-based threats by woman's kin

The couple allegedly received taunts from the woman's family, and the man's family had received threats, including calls from international numbe

ET Now GBS 2026: Trust defining leadership in the age of social media

Trust has emerged as a defining quality of leadership in the age of social media and radical transparency. The world needs bold decisions. Your o

ET Now GBS 2026: India's long-term strategy bolsters global confidence

Last August, S&P Global upgraded India's sovereign credit rating to 'BBB' from 'BBB-'. That upgrade didn't happen by chance, he said at the ET No

Bhopal News: Housing Board Drafts Design For Modern Satpura, Vindhyachal Bhawan

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The Housing Board is preparing a presentation for Chief Secretary Anurag Jain on a project to construct modern buildings

MP News: NTPC Khargone Bags 3 Swarn Shakti Awards At National Conference

Khargone (Madhya Pradesh): NTPC Khargone recently added yet another feather to its cap by securing three prestigious Swarn Shakti Awards at the e