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Willie Coln, Architect of Urban Salsa Music, Dies at 75

Over his decades-long career, the trombonist, composer, arranger and singer produced more than 40 albums that sold more than 30 million copies wo

Hyderabad: Liquor party inside graveyard sparks outrage in Mangalhat

Hyderabad: Tension gripped Indira Nagar, Sitarambagh under the Mangalhat area in Hyderabad after a group of youths was allegedly found consuming

Breaking news live updates: Afghanistan says 'dozens' killed and wounded by Pakistan strikes

Morning Digest: Trump raises U.S. global tariff rate from 10% to 15%; Nearly 8% of voters removed from final electoral lists across 9 States and U.T.s in SIR second phase, and more

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Pakistan says it struck TTP militant hideouts along Afghan border

Islamabad: Pakistan said that it had carried out strikes along the border with Afghanistan, targeting hideouts of Pakistani militants it blames f

Five school teachers held in Odisha for 'raping' 13-year-old girl

The arrests were made after the father of the class 7 student and the district child welfare committee lodged separate complaints at the Rajkanik

Gujarat govt to make parents consent mandatory for marriage registration

The Gujarat government on Friday, February 20, announced it plans to amend rules framed under the Gujarat Registration of Marriages Act, making p

Austria Avalanches Kill Seven: Police

Experts had urged skiers to avoid off-piste slopes after five people -- four in Tyrol and one in Vorarlberg -- were killed Friday in avalanches t

Austria Avalanches Kill Two: Police

Experts had urged skiers to avoid off-piste slopes after five people -- four in Tyrol and one in Vorarlberg -- were killed Friday in avalanches t

NTA Announces JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Correction Window From February 27

The National Testing Agency has opened a two-day correction window for JEE Main 2026 Session 2 applicants to amend personal and academic details

US probes Netflixs power over filmmakers in Warner Deal review

The US Justice Department is investigating Netflix's massive acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. Regulators are examining if Netflix uses its

'Fast-moving, life-threatening...': Governor warns dangerous winter storm heading toward New York

Comparing separation of powers jurisprudence between India and U.S. based on recent SCOTUS ruling

The International Emergency Economic Powers Acts half-century of existence has never witnessed the national emergency law being used by the Execu

Pakistan Strikes Religious Seminary in Afghanistan's Paktika

The Pakistani jets also conducted multiple airstrikes in Khogyani district of Nangarhar province, according to Tolo News

Arab, Muslim countries slam U.S. Ambassador's remarks on Israels right to West Asian land

They said the comments contravene the UN Charter and efforts to deescalate the Gaza war and advance a political horizon for a comprehensive settl

When dhabas cater to change

Some of them offer modern amenities and luxuries with liveried waiters, and even air-conditioned rooms

N. Ramchander Rao Placed Under House Arrest Ahead of Kamareddy Visit

Senior BJP leaders, including Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar, termed the state governments actions as dictatorial

Iranian students chant anti-government slogans, as US threats loom

Iranian students protested anti-government sentiment, clashing with counter-demonstrators at universities. This unrest coincides with a US milita

Not just playthings

Toys are no longer silent companions; some listen, some track habits

Defeaning silence

Technology, intended as a tool for connection, has ironically deepened isolation

Mona Lisa in recycling: Leonardo da Vinci's Renaissance masterpiece recreated as 43 feet plastic bottle caps installation in Latin America

Mona Lisa mural is in Zacamil, in the Mejicanos suburb of San Salvador -- an area that was once controlled by violent gangs, whose activity has b

Netherlands raise concerns over ICC revenue split

New Delhi, Feb 21: The International Cricket Councils existing commercial model that distributes majority of the revenue to the Test playing nati

Mlayas Sanfida earns India call-up for 2026 Asian Cup

By Our Reporter Shillong, Feb 21: Meghalayas Sanfida Nongrum has been named in Indias 26-member squad that will take part in AFC Womens Asian Cup

Greenwood misses penalty as Marseille lose to Brest

Brest, Feb 21: Habib Beyes reign as Marseille coach got off to a losing start as Ligue 1s top goal-scorer Mason Greenwood missed a penalty in Bre

Javonte Williams signs $24 million NFL contract Dallas Cowboys who now eye George Pickens

Javonte Williams earned his deal after rushing for a career-best 1,201 rushing yards -- ninth-best in the league -- and a career-best 11 touchdow

Bengaluru, Mumbai City look to steal early march over rivals

Bengaluru, Feb 21: In another double-header early in the season, Bengaluru FC will host NorthEast United FC at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Ben

Inter Miami eye second MLS title

Miami, Feb 21: Less than three months removed from its first MLS Cup championship, Lionel Messis Inter Miami shows no signs of a letdown. The Her

The world of bioscope

Enthralled by a slide show of rare pictures that entertained and amused

Nostalgia over the wristwatch

Back then, the timepiece was a marker of status

Entrepreneur and filmmaker Aryan Khan, actor Mrunal Thakur and Ishaan Khatter during the 75th Navbharat Times Utsav Awards

Entrepreneur and filmmaker Aryan Khan, actor Mrunal Thakur and Ishaan Khatter during the 75th Navbharat Times Utsav Awards, in Mumbai, on Friday.

Willie Colon cause of death: What happened to 'El Malo'?

Willie Colon showed virtuosic ability on the trombone and was working professionally by his early teens.

LOC issued against Harry Boxer in Ranveer Singh threat case

The Mumbai Crime Branch has issued a Look Out Circular (LOC) against a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang for reportedly threatening Bollywood a

Poll rolls shrink by 1.7 crore (8%) in 9 states/UTs under SIR Phase 2

Nine states in Phase 2 of the special intensive revision (SIR) have seen their combined electorate drop by 7.9% to 19.7 crore. Over 1.7 crore ele

Folk deities of Jammu region Symbols of societal cohesion

Col Satish Singh Lalotra slalotra4729@gmail.com The region of Jammu, nestled between the plains of Punjab and the majestic Himalayas is a land wh

Delhi Declaration: 86 nations back India's 'AI for All' push; Pakistan, chip giant Taiwan not in list of signatories

Hydro Potential, Execution Deficit

The continued absence of a clear roadmap for the new hydropower policy underscores a deeper structural problem in governance and execution in Jam

JPMorgan Chase closed Donald Trump's 50 accounts, U.S. largest bank cites major reason

JPMorgan, until now, had gone to lengths to avoid addressing whether it had actually closed Donald Trump's accounts.

Vanishing Dogra Riddles

Ashok Sharma ashoksharma23may@gmail.com Long before printed books, mobile screens and formal classrooms entered the lives of Dogra children, wisd

Historical Settlements Of Jammu Krimachi (Bhoti/Bhuti): A Medieval Heritage Settlement of Jammu

Lalit Gupta lalitguptajammu@gmail.com Krimachi (Bhoti/Bhuti) (Lat. 325752.97N; Long. 750711.23E; Elev. 2,595 ft): The salubrious and small villag

Holding on to Heritage of Jammu

Culture is not just something we inherit; it is something we live every day. Jammus cultural heritage is deeply rooted in Dogra traditions, histo

Bangladesh at the Crossroads

Ranbir Singh Pathania rspathaniamla@gmail.com Political transitions in Bangladesh rarely stay contained within its borders. The potential rise of

Dogri Fading from Our Homes

Mahi Charak mahicharak06@gmail.com I belong to Jammu, a place where Dogri was once the natural language of daily life. It was the language spoken

Neglecting Sports neglects a nation

Ashok kumar Salhotra ashoksportsman@gmail.com Though many initiatives and work on framing policies and even legislation towards development and r

Pakistan says it struck militant hideouts along Afghan border after surge in deadly attacks

Information Minister Attaullah Tarar wrote on X that the military conducted what he described as intelligence-based, selective operations against

Appropriation and Awakening A Call for Conscious Custodianship of Dogra Culture

Dr Mrinalini Atrey atreymrinalini@gmail.com A culture is not inherited; it is lived. What we fail to practice, we lose, and what we consciously t

Artificial Intelligence in Dogri

Maj Gen SK Sharma (Retd.) shiv_k_sharma@yahoo.co.in Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a buzz word which is used in day to day conversations, policy

Infiltrators to be removed not only from electoral rolls but also from country: Shah

Stone pelting zero, development taking place in J&K GUWAHATI, Feb 21: Asserting that if India can be free of Naxals, it can also be free of infil

Rwanda IT Minister calls on Dr Jitendra, discusses next-generation sectors

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Feb 21: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO, Pe

Kartar Public School students meet Jitendra in Delhi

Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, Feb 21: A delegation of students from Kartar Public School (KPS), Barnoti met with Dr Jitendra Singh, Minister of

LeT plot to set up homegrown modules in 4 States foiled by police, Intl agencies

Mobile phones used from Pakistan, PoJK to lure youth *Recruitment, radicalization, fundraising bids fail Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Feb 21: The Lashka

AI tools can help eliminate subjectivity in medical diagnosis: Dr Jitendra

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Feb 21 : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, PMO, Personnel

6th National Rafting Cship begins

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 21: The Directorate of Tourism, Jammu, in collaboration with District Administration Doda commenced the

India, Brazil set USD 20 bn annual trade target; sign critical minerals pact

Modi, Lula hold talks NEW DELHI, Feb 21: India and Brazil on Saturday set an annual bilateral trade target of USD 20 billion in the next five yea

Shantmanu sworn in as State Election Commissioner

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 21: At a ceremony held today in the Lok Bhavan, Shantmanu was sworn in as the State Election Commissioner for

District Good Governance Index missing for almost two years

*Economic Survey silent on timeline for governance report Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Feb 21: Even as the 2025-26 financial year approaches closure, th

T20 World Cup, India vs South Africa: Familiar Foes, Contrasting Concerns

T20 World Cup 2026: Both India and South Africa are unbeaten in this tournament, but their frailties were exposed.

Shillong Bypass-oniko gram 22.14 heroin-ko raseka: saksako rima

SHILLONG: Meghalaya Police-ni Anti Narcotics Task Force (ANTF), February 20 tariko Shillong Bypass, ISBT Shillong sepangoniko gram 22.14-ni herio

Tura-ni Nokma Council-o Indigenous Peoples Rights-ni bidingo workshop-ko ongata

TURA: West Garo Hills ajani Tura, Nokma Council-o, Grassroot Organization H.Q. Shillong-ni gita skanggipa changna Indigenous Peoples Rights-ni bi

US stock market crash coming soon in 2026? Here's complete truth, Warren Buffett indicator warning explained and what investors should watch next

US stock market crash coming soon in 2026? The Warren Buffett indicator has reached 220.1%. Capital Economics and Goldman Sachs warn of S&P 500 d

WGH District Admin apalchini kam kae chana rebagiparangko bimung segatchina geeta

TURA: West Garo Hills, District Administration Tura jillani ningo donggipa Local Development Committee (LADC)-rangna apalchini rebae rika choani

Tura Govt. Girls Hr. Sec. School-o Career Guidance programko ongata

TURA: Sonibar salo Hanuman Vyayam Prasarak Mandal, Amravati, Tura-oni HVPM-o chusokbae Garo Hills ni dingtang dingtang bakrango kalsusaani biding

Pilgrimage to Prosperity Lessons from Ayodhya for Jammu

Col (Dr) Adarsh Sharma Coloneladarshsharma@gmail.com A recent study by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) on Ayodhya has presented a compe

Court orders FIR against Swami Avimukteshwaranand under POCSO ACT

22PRAYAGRAJ (UP), Feb 21: A special POCSO court here on Saturday ordered the Jhunsi Police Station SHO to register an FIR against Swami Avimuktes

Aaj Ke Saloona Chaade Da Whats in a plate

Mohan Lalit lalitmohan13@gmail.com My mother makes the nevda before anyone eats. Every meal, every day. The first serving goes to the gods-a smal

Scuffle over school name change in Dehradun; education director hurt, BJP MLA booked

DEHRADUN, Feb 21: A scuffle broke out on Saturday at the Directorate of Elementary Education here between its director and supporters of BJP MLA

Land dispute turns violent in Arnia

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 21: A land dispute between two groups in village Pindi Charak in the Arnia sector turned violent today, creati

7 CRPF men injured in road mishap

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 21: Seven personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were injured today after a vehicle skidded o

Shiv Sena delegation meets JMC Commissioner

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 21: A delegation of Shiv Sena (UBT) J&K unit led by its president, Manish Sahni here today met Dr. Devansh Yad

JPMorgan concedes it closed Trump's accounts after January 6 attack

In February 2021, JPMorgan informed Plaintiffs that certain accounts maintained with JPMorgan's CB and PB would be closed, JPMorgan's former chie

Who is Ghislaine Maxwell and is she really in Quebec? Viral video sparks questions about Epstein files and prison status

Who is Ghislaine Maxwell and is she really in Quebec? A viral video from Quebec, Canada has raised questions about her prison status. Social medi

T20 World Cup match preview | Sri Lanka-England face-off set to be a middle-overs tussle

Already bruised by the upset against Zimbabwe, the horrors of a 0-3 sweep at the hands of England at the same venue just days before this World C

U.S. salsa legend Willie Coln dies at age 75

Colon, known best as a trombonist but who was also a bandleader and producer, was born in the Bronx and known for blending the Puerto Rican music

Techie Ends Life After Learning Of Girlfriend's Suicide

Two suicide notes were recovered from the room. According to police, one of the notes read, No one is responsible for my death. Sorry, mother.

Debate Erupts as Govt Restarts Jungle Safaris in Bandipur, Nagarahole

The Minister banned jungle safaris after tigers strayed out of Bandipur Tiger Reserve to kill villagers while one of them was left seriously inju

Gadag: Lokayukta Trap Nets Shirahatti MLA Chandru Lamani And Two Aides

A case has been registered under Section 7(a) read with Section 7(A) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.

Two Held In Tirumala Theft Cases; Phones Recovered

Police advised devotees to safeguard their valuables and report any suspicious activity by dialling 112..

Tourists throng Nongjrong despite Sunday closure announcement

Nongjrong Viewpoint to be closed to visitors on Sundays; Saturday night stays to be prohibited, reiterates Dorbar By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 2

BJP will deport infiltrators in 5 yrs if it returns to power: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah vowed to remove infiltrators from Assam's electoral rolls and deport them within five years if the BJP returns to p

Four New PG Seats Sanctioned For Paediatric Surgery

Deputy superintendent Prof Dr Benedict, vice-principals Dr Shamshad Begum, Dr S. Sharon Sonia and Dr T. Madhu, and head of the anatomy department

Agatha honoured with public leadership award in New Delhi

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 21: Former Tura MP Agatha K Sangma was conferred the Distinguished Public Leadership Award Governance & Inclusive

NEHU VC felicitated for academic contributions at Kolkata event

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 21: NEHU Vice Chancellor Prof. Prabha Shankar Shukla was felicitated at the 48th Annual International Conference on

Quote of the day by Phyllis Diller: 'I want my children to have all the things I couldnt afford. Then I want to move in with them.'

Quote of the day by Phyllis Diller highlights humour about parenting, money, and family responsibility. The quote of the day today meaning reflec

WJH group seeks action against illegal cattle smuggling

From Our Correspondent JOWAI, Feb 21: The United Hyniewtrep Movement (UHM), West Jaitia Hills, on Thursday submitted a written complaint to the O

SHRC registers suo motu case over potholes on roads

IED recovered behind police post in Amritsar

Police said the improvised explosive device (IED) was later defused, and an FIR was registered at the Beas police station. An investigation is un

Octomewot Lamin nominated as JHADC member

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 21: The state government has nominated Octomewot Lamin as a member of the Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council

ANTF confiscates suspected heroin on Shillong Bypass

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 21: The Anti Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) of Meghalaya Police seized 22.14 grams of suspected heroin during a naka o

Brahmotsavam Grandeur at Jubilee Hills TTD Temple

Jubilee Hills TTD Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple Annual Brahmotsavams are being held from February 17 to February 25, 2026

Mother Language Day: Our Language, Our Identity

By Marbareen Khonglam Every year, Mother Language Day is celebrated across the world to honor the languages that shape our identity and connect u

IIIT-H Researchers Design Custom Semiconductor Chips For Critical Public Systems

The Integrated Circuits Inspired by Wireless and Biomedical Systems (IC-WiBES) group, led by Prof. Abhishek Srivastava, develops application-spec