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Vaishnaw: India in 1st league of AI nations, not a follower

India's IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw challenged the notion of India being a secondary AI power, asserting its front-rank status by emphasizing la

Asalanka leads Sri Lanka in ODI series against England

England's last ODI tour of Sri Lanka was in 2018 when they won the series 3-1

SC asks panel to decide fate of Aravali Zoo Safari plan

The Supreme Court has directed the Central Empowered Committee (CEC) to decide the fate of Haryana's proposed mega Aravali Zoo Safari Project. Th

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Tennis-Federer's smooth golf swing in Melbourne leaves Alcaraz impressed

While Alcaraz knows his way around a golf course, Federer has taken to it surprisingly fast after the 20-times Grand Slam champion retired from t

KKR appoints Dishant Yagnik as fielding coach ahead of IPL 2026

KKR said Yagnik would bring a wealth of experience and a sharp eye for fielding excellence to the team

Ter Stegen leaves Barcelona for Girona on loan as World Cup looms

Ter Stegen's move could boost his chances of being Germany's starting goalkeeper at the World Cup after injuries restricted him to just a handful

Two drug peddlers arrested, heroin recovered

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Jan 21: Police arrested two inter-district drug peddlers and recovered more than 51 grams of heroin from their

Drug peddler held with heroin-like substance in Akhnoor

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 21: An alleged drug peddler was arrested with over 5 grams of heroin-like substance from Akhnoor area here tod

Mission Shakti organises Free Medical Camp at Nagrota

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 21: Mission Shakti, District Hub for Empowerment of Women, Jammu, Department of Social Welfare, organised a Fr

Rashtriya Bajrang Dal stages protest

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 21: Activists of Rashtriya Bajrang Dal here today staged a protest demonstration against terrorist attack in K

Tata Steel Masters: Gukesh holds Praggnanandhaa

Praggnanandhaa was denied a victory for the fourth day running by Gukesh who played an unusual variation to counter the French defence

Another booked for using VPN on mobile phone

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Jan 21: District Police Udhampur has booked another violator for breaching the prohibitory orders issued by the

Why did Donald Trump rule out Greenland invasion? US President explains military limits, NATO talks and Arctic deal. Here's if Trump made U-turn due to this law

Why did Donald Trump rule out Greenland invasion? The US President said he will not use military force to take Greenland. Legal limits, NATO pres

5 traffic offences in a year could bar you from driving

Habitual traffic offenders face a new penalty as the road transport ministry has amended rules to disqualify driving licenses for five or more of

65 student suicides at IITs in 5 yrs, alumni group calls for accountability

A recent IIT-Kanpur student suicide highlights a disturbing mental health crisis across premier Indian technical institutes, with over a dozen st

Bodo/Glimt upends Man City; PSG stumbled while Arsenal coasts

Pep Guardiola's Man City arrived in chilly Norway for their seventh and penultimate league-phase match against modest Bodo/Glimt as hot favourite

Devp prog for Tripura Panchayat members begins at IIM Shillong

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 21: A five-day Management Development Programme (MDP) for elected members and officials of the Rural Development (P

Man gets 25-year RI for minors sexual assault

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 21: The Court of Special Judge (POCSO), East Jaintia Hills, has sentenced Kmenlang Sana, alias Lang Sana, to 25 yea

PM praises Meghalayas role in national progress

MEGHALAYA marks 54 years of autonomy Our Bureau NEW DELHI/SHILLONG, Jan 21: As Meghalaya marked 54 years of its hard-won autonomy from Assam, the

Fifty years ago | Gulf controversy over new name subsides

CM honours statehood leaders

From Our Correspondent BAGHMARA, Jan 21: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma led the 54th Meghalaya Day celebrations (See P-3) in Baghmara on Wednesda

Secretariat looks deserted as state machinery camps in Baghmara

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 21: The Secretariat wore a largely deserted look on Wednesday as most of the states political leadership and senior

Trump cancels tariff threat over Greenland, says NATO agreed to 'framework' of future Arctic deal

The implications of his remarks were enormous, potentially rupturing an alliance that has held firm since the dawn of the Cold War and seemed amo

Tensions recur in Maikhuli despite Phase-I border resolution

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 21: Recurrence of tensions at Maikhuli village along the Meghalaya-Assam interstate border, despite the area being

Mlaya woman rescued from flesh trade in Delhi

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 21: A woman from Meghalaya, trafficked to New Delhi on the pretext of a job but pressured into the flesh trade, was

BJP delegation takes up land hurdles with Rajnath Singh

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 21: A BJP delegation led by cabinet minister Sanbor Shullai and state party president Rikman G Momin met Union defe

Relocation of hawkers from city stretch evokes mixed reactions

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 21: The Shillong Municipal Board (SMB) on Wednesday relocated hawkers operating in the Civil Hospital area to the P

Guv recalls Hill State Movement, pays homage to freedom fighters of Mlaya

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Jan 21: Meghalaya Governor CH Vijayashankar on Wednesday recalled the inspiring Hill State Movement and paid rich tribu

A hundred years ago | New coinage for Irish free state

Trump Drops Greenland Tariff Threat, Cites NATO Arctic Deal

Trump says a Greenland deal 'framework' is reached and cancels tariff threat

Worried about AI? These AI-proof jobs for 2026 offer six-figure salaries

Best AI-proof jobs in the US 2026 list: New data reveals that despite AI's impact, many top job opportunities for 2026 will rely on human skills

Putin Says Will Examine Trump's 'Board Of Peace' Invite

President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday said Russia would study US President Donald Trump's invitation to join his Board of Peace.

Sanjeev Khirwar appointed new MCD Commissioner

Infinity war comic explained: sequel to infinity gauntlet with shocking Thanos team-up

Infinity War comic is a sequel to Infinity Gauntlet by Marvel. A powerful villain named Magus wants to become a god and control everything. This

ED to Quizz Vijay Sai Reddy in Liquor Scam

The scam came to light after the change of government in Andhra Pradesh, prompting the ED probe.

Iranian state TV issues first official death toll from recent protests, saying 3,117 were killed

The comments by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who saw his invitation to the World Economic Forum in Davos rescinded over the killings, came as

SGPC delegation meets Delhi Police chief, seeks filing of FIR against Atishi for hurting Sikhs

Pat for CM Revanth's Life Sciences Push at Davos

I am confident that the Telangana Next-Gen Life Sciences Policy will serve as a strong foundation for sustained growth and societal impact.

Delhi Police data show crime rate fell across categories in 2025

Cases of murder, robbery, snatching declined consistently since 2022, according to the Delhi polices annual crime report; offences such as attemp

Will take up pollution in Yamuna with Haryana, U.P. CMs: Rekha Gupta

Telangana HC Directs State to Reconstitute Animal Welfare Board Without Delay

Recording the submissions, the Bench observed that if the Animal Welfare Board had not been reconstituted, the state government must ensure its c

Trump Walks Back Tariff Threat On European Countries Over Greenland

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday withdrew a threat to impose tariffs on a number of nations for their stance on Greenland, saying he had re

HYDRAA to Restore Saroornagar Lake

Ranganath said medicinal plants will be planted around the lake and new parks will be developed in nearby areas in addition to the existing Indir

Trump ends tariff threats on Europe over Greenland after NATO agrees to framework for future Arctic deal

US President Donald Trump has cancelled his tariff threat on several European nations. This move comes after reaching a deal on Arctic security w

Skilling Youth, Empowering Women, Key to APs Growth Vision: Lokesh in Davos

The session was organised by the US-India strategic partnership forum and the world women foundation.

Venezuela receives $300 million from US-backed oil sales

Venezuela's government has received its first payment from a recent oil sale to the US. This marks a significant influx of dollars into the natio

Lokesh Pitches Scale AI, Meta Partnerships for Vizag at Davos

In a meeting with Trevor Thompson, Global managing director of Scale AI, the minister sought the companys partnership to establish a Scale AI Cen

New York engineer leaves corporate career, builds million-dollar business on her own terms

Luisa Zhou, a Princeton Universityeducated engineer, stepped away from her high-paying corporate job after realizing it provided little flexibili

VMRDA chairman urges YSRCP leaders to stop criticising Naidu, Lokesh

US envoys to meet Vladimir Putin on Ukraine peace plan today

American envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are traveling to Russia on Thursday. They will meet President Vladimir Putin to discuss peace prop

Cisco Supports Telanganas Skill University

The meeting also deliberated on further action plans under the companys MoU with the state signed last year.

5K Safe-A-Thon to promote road safety awareness in Bengaluru on February 1

Odisha to conduct polls for 24 new civic bodies in June end

State Election Commissioner Madhusudan Padhi on Wednesday (January 21, 2026) said it was mandatory to complete the electoral process within six m

Will Greenland threats spoil EU-US trade deal? Trump has doubts

US President Donald Trump believes European Union investment will continue despite potential tariffs over Greenland. US Treasury Secretary Scott

High Alert for Republic Day After Inputs on Operation 2626

Agencies warn of cross-border plot targeting Delhi and Jammu & Kashmir

Davos: Swiss firms interest in India surges after EFTA trade deal

A wave of Swiss business enthusiasm is sweeping towards India, following the recent Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement with the European Fr

Thoughtful diplomacy needed on Greenland tensions, says NATO chief Mark Rutte

NATO chief Mark Rutte stresses diplomacy for Greenland tensions. He is meeting President Donald Trump in Davos. Rutte assures that Europe will de

Most employees in the US will get a 'Peanut Butter'-style pay raise heres what it means

US pay raises 2026: Get ready for a change in your 2026 pay raise. Many companies are moving to a flat, across-the-board increase for all employe

At 40, NIFT embarks on designing inclusive futures

The anniversary celebrations are not isolated events but pieces of a larger narrative that pays homage to the past while preparing the ground for

Word of the day: Clishmaclaver

Word of the day: A unique Scots word, clishmaclaver, describes empty talk. This term captures gossip, idle chatter, and nonsense. It highlights c

Davos: Hemant Soren says Shanti Act opens new era for mineral-rich Jharkhand

Speaking at the ET House in Davos on Tuesday, Soren said Jharkhand is closely evaluating opportunities arising from the new legislation on nuclea

Greenland releases 'crisis' guidelines as Trump threat looms

Greenland's government unveiled a new brochure on Wednesday offering advice to the population in the event of a crisis in the territory, which US

RCB Apprehensive Over Playing At Chinnaswamy Over New Rule

Over deadline to RCB, Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) are the operators of M. Chinnaswamy stadium and its president Venkatesh Prasad a

Q-Day may arrive within 3 years, warns IonQ CEO at World Economic Forum, Davos

Quantum computing is leaping forward at an unprecedented pace, and experts are raising red flags about the future of encryption. Predictions indi

Joint Raids Net Rs 9 Lakh in Penalties for Vehicle Violations

Vigilance teams crack down on tax evasion, overloading and permit violations

WEF 2026: Navigating global tech and trade disruptions, India stands strong, say CEOs at Davos

Indian corporate leaders at Davos highlighted India's economic resilience amidst global challenges, emphasizing the need for faster reforms and d

EU must toughen up in a world of raw power, Ursula von der Leyen warns

Europe must accelerate economic and defense growth. The world now operates on raw power. Internal disputes among allies embolden rivals. France's

TGCHE Holds Workshop To Improve Rankings Of 16 Univs

Prof. V. Balakista Reddy, chairman, TGCHE, said the importance of holding such initiatives is to enhance the institutional funding opportunities,

Census to count near endangered Kashmir Markhor population to begin in Feb

A census to count the elusive Kashmir Markhor, the world's largest wild mountain goat, will commence in early February. The Wildlife Trust of Ind

Prue Leith exits The Great British Bake Off after 9 seasons as judge

Prue Leith is leaving The Great British Bake Off after nine seasons as a judge. She shared the news on Instagram and said she loved being part of

Sajad Lone questions Jammu-Kashmir unity, advocates cordial split

Peoples Conference chief Sajad Gani Lone advocated for the separation of Jammu and Kashmir, arguing it would not lead to animosity. He questioned

Retailers, restaurants cite air pollution for weaker December quarter sales in North India

Large retailers and restaurant chains report lower sales in North India. High air pollution levels kept shoppers indoors, impacting footfalls. Re

Retailers, restaurants cite air pollution for weaker December quarter sales in North India

Large retailers and restaurant chains report lower sales in North India. High air pollution levels kept shoppers indoors, impacting footfalls. Re

Why AI infrastructure matters more

The central insight of the governments white paper, Democratising Access to AI Infrastructure, is simple but profound: AI access is destiny. Nati

No fresh counselling for MBBS supernumerary seats: JKBOPE

Srinagar, Jan 21: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (JKBOPEE) has informed the Health and Medical Education Depar

Davos is a state of mind. Slightly chilly. Absurdly expensive

The World Economic Forum in Davos sees Indian businessmen navigate a unique experience, from sartorial crises with overcoats to the quest for aut

Davos is a state of mind. Slightly chilly. Absurdly expensive

The World Economic Forum in Davos sees Indian businessmen navigate a unique experience, from sartorial crises with overcoats to the quest for aut

Tillman Global Holdings to invest up to Rs 60,000 crore in 1GW Maharashtra data centre

Tillman Global Holdings will invest up to Rs 60,000 crore in a new data centre in Maharashtra. This adds to their existing commitments in Telanga

Tillman Global Holdings to invest up to Rs 60,000 crore in 1GW Maharashtra data centre

Tillman Global Holdings will invest up to Rs 60,000 crore in a new data centre in Maharashtra. This adds to their existing commitments in Telanga

Ahead of key Ladakh meet, Buddhist group meets MoS Home, opposes statehood demand

A delegation from Zanskar, Kargil, met with Union Minister Nityanand Rai to oppose Ladakh's statehood demand, seeking instead a separate autonomo

Ahead of R-Day, DGP reviews security scenario

Srinagar, Jan 21: Jammu and Kashmir Police Chief, Nalin Prabhat on Wednesday directed the force to deal firmly with anti-national elements posing

Second-generation reforms required in higher education to make India a developed nation

By strengthening faculty capability, aligning pedagogy with assessment, embracing inclusivity, and embedding reflective learning practices, highe

Lokesh Says AP Building Resilient Innovation Ecosystem Through Reforms

The minister, who also handles the IT and electronics portfolio, interacted with technology leaders at a session in Davos on Wednesday: Reports

Action plan for comprehensive MSME assessment

Jammu Tawi, Jan 21:Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today reviewed the implementation of the MSME Health Clinic under the Raising and Accelerating M

'You Have To Be AI Fluent For Employment Going Forward': Rishad Premji To NDTV

India has not missed the artificial intelligence (AI) bus and there are several opportunities available for the country's companies, which can he

NUkler Keen on Nuclear Power Plant in Telangana

Rs 6,000-crore small modular reactor plan pitched at Davos to Telangana govt

Omar invokes Jinnahs two-nation theory to taunt calls for separate Jammu state

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah accused BJP MLAs of promoting Muhammad Ali Jinnahs two-nation theory by demanding a separate Jammu

Goa inks MoU with Starlink to explore satellite internet for smart governance, disaster response

In a move aimed at strengthening digital infrastructure and connectivity across the state, the Department of Information Technology, Electronics

Schools resume regular classes for Class 6 onwards