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US says it supports Pakistan's 'right to defend itself' against Afghan Taliban

Pakistan and Afghanistan's Taliban rulers are in open war. Pakistan bombed Taliban forces after retaliatory attacks. The United States supports P

Trump Unhappy With Iran Nuclear Talks but Will Give More Time

As American forces gather in the region, Trump has threatened military action if Iran does not agree to a far-reaching deal on its nuclear progra

Cristiano Ronaldo buys 25 pc stake in Spanish club Almeria

Aalmeria: Cristiano Ronaldo has purchased a stake in Spanish second-division club Almeria, a consulting firm representing the Portuguese soccer s

Morning Digest: Ex-V-P Dhankar denies citing illness in resignation; U.S. says it supports Pakistans right to defend itself against Afghanistan, and more

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China urges citizens to evacuate from Iran 'as soon as possible'

China's embassy in Israel, meanwhile, warned its citizens to remain highly vigilant, strengthen emergency preparedness, and avoid going out unles

Power up Your Plate: Quick Protein Rich Recipes

Each bite is packed with taste, convenience, and the power of quality protein.

Trump tells U.S. government to immediately stop using Anthropic AI tech

Anthropic insists its technology should not be used for the mass surveillance of U.S. citizens or deployed in fully autonomous weapons systems

Abbott Laboratories, Novo Nordisk India Partner to Launch Extensior for Diabetes

Extensior is approved as an adjunct to diet and exercise for adults with type 2 diabetes and is a GLP-1 RA recognized for offering the broadest r

India saw 42 hate crimes against minorities in January: Siasats tracker

Hyderabad: India recorded at least 42 hate crimes and hate speeches targeting Muslims, Dalits and Christians in January 2026, averaging nine to 1

Cargo Plane Carrying Currency Crashes in Bolivia Killing At Least 15

There were conflicting reports of whether the plane was taking off or landing when it crashed

Bolivian Military Plane Carrying Banknotes Crashes, 15 Dead

A cargo plane carrying money crashed Friday near Bolivia's capital, damaging about a dozen vehicles on a highway, scattering bills on the ground

David Ellison used political ties, deep pockets to buy Warner Bros.

Paramount's David Ellison has successfully acquired Warner Bros. Discovery. Ellison's company outbid Netflix in a surprising turn of events. This

'No One Prepared Me For This': Foreigner Amazed After Stranger Offers Him Biryani In India

A foreigner was served free biryani and chicken curry by strangers in Mysore, showcasing the country's renowned hospitality and warmth.

Neil Sedaka, US Singer and Songwriter, Dies Age 86

Over a career spanning six decades, Sedaka scored three No. 1 hits in the United States and also wrote chart-topping songs for other artists.

Tachikawas late stunner helps Jamshedpur upset East Bengal

Kolkata, Feb 27: Substitute Rei Tachikawa scored a late stunner to help Jamshedpur FC secure a comeback victory in their first away match of the

Bolivian military plane crash kills 15, scatters cash cargo

Fifteen people were killed and at least 30 injured after a Bolivian Air Force Hercules aircraft crashed in El Alto near the capital La Paz on Fri

'Hamburgers for all...': Trump makes surprise Whataburger stop, buys meals for supporters

Trump raises prospect of 'friendly takeover' of Cuba, says Rubio in talks

US President Donald Trump hints at a 'friendly takeover' of Cuba. He states the Cuban government is in 'big trouble' and talking with the US. Sec

Rubio to embark on two-day Israel visit on March 2

Washington: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Israel from March 2-3, the State Department said on Friday shortly after Prime Minis

In Friday sermon, Mirwaiz expresses concern over worrying situation in Palestine, Iran, Afghanistan

Bowling cracks and Windies curse; is India in trouble?

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Chennai, Feb 27: India may have woken up on Friday morning with a sense of relief. The equations are clearer, the permutat

Legends flag concerns over Indias bowling options

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Chennai, Feb 27: India may have kept their semifinal hopes alive in the ICC Mens T20 World Cup with a dominant win over Zi

Bill Clinton to lawmakers investigating Epstein: 'I saw nothing'

Former President Bill Clinton appeared before Congress to discuss his association with Jeffrey Epstein. Clinton stated he observed no wrongdoing

What If Kolkata Sees No Play? Rain Could Knock India Out

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Kolkata, Feb 27: The equation is straightforward: win and advance, lose and exit. Yet there remains a third possibility n

Bill Clinton Denies Wrongdoing in Epstein Ties Amid Scrutiny

I saw nothing, and I did nothing wrong, the former Democratic president said in an opening statement he shared on social media at the outset of t

We Don't Need It: Trump Orders Federal Agencies To Halt Use Of Anthropic

President Donald Trump said Friday that he was ordering all federal agencies to stop using Anthropic's technology following the company's unusual

From Colonial Park to Cricket Cathedral: How Eden Gardens Got Its Name

Kolkata, Feb 27: In a city rooted deeply in Bengali culture, the name Eden Gardens often raises a simple question how did one of Indias most fam

Satellite images show more aircraft at Saudi airbase used by US forces

Satellite imagery revealed a surge in U.S. military aircraft at Saudi Arabias Prince Sultan Airbase in February, including refuelling tankers and

Afghan forces strike Pak nuclear facility, military base near Abbottabad, amid escalating clashes

New Delhi, Feb 27: Afghan armed forces struck a nuclear facility and a military base in the Kakul village near Abbottabad in Pakistans Khyber Pak

27 Meghalaya Kickboxers Eye Glory in Asmita League

By Our Reporter Shillong, Feb 27: A 27-member womens contingent from the Meghalaya State Kickboxing Association has arrived in Siliguri, West Ben

India discovered inherent strength: PM

New Delhi, Feb 27 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said India has discovered its inherent strength in the last 12 years and, following th

Smit SC, Assam Rifles become champions at Sentinels Cup

By Our Reporter Shillong, Feb 27: Smit SC lifted the mens title while Assam Rifles FT emerged champions in the womens category as the 4th edition

Afghan Taliban open to talks after Pakistan bombs Kabul, Kandahar

Afghanistan's Taliban rulers have stated their willingness to negotiate following Pakistani airstrikes on their forces. Pakistan launched attacks

ACB launches crackdown against illegal mining

Conducts surprise raids in Udhampur, Reasi Jammu Tawi, Feb 27: The Anti-Corruption Bureau has launched sweeping Joint Surprise Checks (JSCs) tar

Anthropic vs Pentagon: The Trump administration is waging war on American genius

The US administration has barred government agencies from using AI tools made by Anthropic after a dispute over military access to its technology

Court issues warrants against 4 absconding terrorist commanders including Hizbul chief

Srinagar, Feb 27: A sessions court here has issued non-bailable warrants against four terrorist commanders including the self-styled chief of the

J&K introduces digital building permission system

Jammu Tawi, Feb 27: In a significant development, the Jammu & Kashmir Government has amended the Unified Building Bye-Laws, 2021 (UBBL-2021), int

Value-based tourism key for J&K: Omar

Says focus on improving destinations, cleanliness, facilities, not just footfall New Delhi: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah on Friday highlighted

Trump orders US agencies to stop using Anthropic technology in clash over AI safety

The Trump administration has ordered all U.S. government agencies to stop using artificial intelligence technology from Anthropic and imposed pen

'No one wants to miss the AI bus': India Inc resets strategy as AI takes over boardroom

Indian company boardrooms are now prioritizing artificial intelligence adoption. Leaders are discussing strategies to integrate AI for improved e

LaTroy Lewis family, University of Michigan statement and victim's shocking take on whole issue: Atlanta Falcons fire assistant coach

LaTroy Lewis, recently hired by the Atlanta Falcons, was dismissed following sexual assault allegations from his time at the University of Michig

Acharya Balkrishna honoured with SFE Outstanding National Ethno-Pharmacologist Award

Excelsior Correspondent MOHALI, Feb 27: Acharya Balkrishna, a prominent scientist and distinguished Ayurvedic scholar was honoured with the Socie

ICC delegation meets Parliamentary Committee on Official Languages

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 27: A delegation of the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) led by its Chairman Rahul Sahai met the Convenor of t

J&K media delegation visits Amul Dairy in Gujarat

Excelsior Correspondent AHMEDABAD, Feb 27: As part of the ongoing media tour organised by the Press Information Bureau, Jammu led by Director Neh

ICAI organises seminar on Budget 2026, GST amendments

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 27: A seminar on Budget 2026 and GST Amendments & Litigations organized by the Jammu & Kashmir Branch (NIRC) o

UCO Bank organizes coin, note exchange mela

Excelsior Correspondent R S Pura, Feb 27 : A coin and note exchange mela organized by the UCO Bank Currency Chest Raghunath Bazaar along with UCO

RBI Deputy Governor inaugurates IFAC 2026 at IIM Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 27: Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu today inaugurated the 3rd International Finance and Accounting

From Raman to Robotics Charting Indias AI Impact

Jagjeet Singh Bhadwal jagjeet2210@gmail.com 28Scientific Temper: The Architecture of Democratic Progress Scientific temper is more than academic

Big Push For Kashmir Tourism

The approval of the Rs 1,677 crore expansion of the civil enclave at Srinagar International Airport marks one of the most consequential infrastru

U.S. says it supports Pakistan's 'right to defend itself' against Afghan Taliban

The United States supports Pakistans right to defend itself against attacks from the Taliban, a Specially Designated Global Terrorist group, a St

DGP reviews prevailing situation in Handwara, Kupwara

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 27: Director General of Police (DGP) J&K, Nalin Prabhat, today chaired a joint security review meeting to a

Kejriwals release exposed high handedness of investigative agencies: Mehbooba Mufti

The Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) welcomed the decision of aDelhi court. The verdict reaffirms faith in the judiciary and the principle that truth ul

Vice president flags challenge posed by fake news

NEW DELHI, Feb 27 : Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Friday flagged challenges posed by fake news and misinformation and emphasised that journ

Trump not happy with Iran talks, gives diplomacy more time

Tel Aviv: US President Donald Trump said Friday hes not happy with the latest talks over Irans nuclear programme but indicated he would give nego

Voll, Litchfield fire Australia to 5-wicket win, hosts take 2-0 lead against India

HOBART, Feb 27: Georgia Voll (101) made the most of three lifelines while Phoebe Litchfield hit a belligerent 80 to power Australia to a five-wic

Congress not just removed clothes at AI Summit but exposed its intellectual bankruptcy: PM Modi

NEW DELHI, Feb 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday came down heavily on the Congress for the shirtless protest by its youth wing members a

Pakistans defence minister says that there is now open war with Afghanistan after latest strikes

ISLAMABAD, Feb 27 : Pakistans defence minister said that his country ran out of patience and considers that there is now an open war with Afghani

Rupee falls 17 paise to settle at 91.08 against US dollar

MUMBAI, Feb 27 : The rupee declined 17 paise to settle at 91.08 against the US dollar on Friday weighed down by a massive outflow of foreign fund

T20 WC: England marks four-wicket win over New Zealand

COLOMBO, Feb 27: Englands four-wicket win over New Zealand in the Super 8 Group 2 clash of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 at the R Premadasa Sta

Eminent Malayali litterateurs meet PM; express gratitude for renaming Kerala as Keralam

NEW DELHI, Feb 27 : A group of eminent Malayali litterateurs on Friday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and expressed gratitude for renaming Kera

China calls on Pakistan, Afghanistan to reach ceasefire

BEIJING, Feb 27: China on Friday called on Pakistan and Afghanistan to work out a ceasefire while expressing concern over the escalation of the c

Why raincoat is no longer waterproof+ & how to fix it

You pull on your rain jacket, step out into the storm, and within half an hour your undershirt is soaked. The jacket you purchased as waterproof

Saudi Arabia launches digital Umrah guide to make pilgrimage easier, safer

Riyadh: Saudi Arabias Ministry of Haj and Umrah has introduced a new interactive guide aimed at supporting Umrah pilgrims and visitors with clear

Electoral Roll-rangko SIR dakanio Nokma cerficate-rangko rachakchina didia

SHILLONG: Meghalaya adoko electoral roll-rangko nipilna gita Special Intensive Revision (SIR)-ko dakanio, adoko songdongkame dilgiparangko seoken

Kangal cholgrirang private hospital-o sannaniko rana nangenga: VPP

SHILLONG: Sorkari hospital-rango sanna banani cholrang chuongjaengani asel kangal cholgrirangba, dam rakgipa private hospital-rango sanna bananir

Open war now between Pakistan, Afghanistan; casualties on both sides

Taliban attacks several check posts along border ISLAMABAD, Feb 27: Pakistan on Friday said it was in an open war with Afghanistan after its forc

J&K poised to emerge as year-round global tourism destination: Omar

Govt has drawn important lessons from past CM heads to Hubli to cheer J&K team Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Feb 27: Chief Minister Omar Abd

LG exhorts students to embrace innovation, pursue fresh research

Honour traditions, respect past, connect with your roots Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Feb 27: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said th

DB pulls up Govt, summons JKERA CEO

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 27: Expressing dismay over the Union Territorys failure to place the correct ground position regarding the Taw

Pvt Members bills sent to Deptts for reply, LGs nod received for money bills

Pending draft legislations also to be taken up Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Feb 27: All Private Members bills, pending since October session of the Legi

Re-testing of seized drug samples cant be allowed: HC

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Feb 27: The High Court has held that re-testing of seized narco drug samples cant be allowed in a routine manne

Court discharges Kejriwal, Sisodia, Kavitha, 20 others

NEW DELHI, Feb 27: A Delhi court on Friday discharged former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, his deputy Manish Sisodia and 21 others in the

Kissan Council for action against mafia for denuding jungles

Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, Feb 27: Expressing serious concern over felling of green trees and smuggling of Khair wood to neighbouring states

Worse than traffic challan: J&K HC nixes PSA detention order

Retirement age disparity & service condition of armed forces need revisit, says SC

SC raps Bengal for rushing to court daily against SIR

The Supreme Court reprimanded the West Bengal government for repeatedly filing vague complaints to delay the Special Intensive Revision of electo

What does Warner Bros and Paramount $110 bn deal say and what did Bruce Campbell say at townhall?

What does Warner Bros and Paramount $110 bn deal say and what did Bruce Campbell say at townhall? Warner Bros Discovery has signed a $110 billion

IPL 2026 set to begin on March 28, final on May 31

The Hindu understands that the IPL authorities have informally informed multiple stakeholders about the rejig in a bid to begin IPL 2026 over the

Assembly unites over traffic snarls in city

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 27: Members from the opposition and treasury benches on Friday raised serious concerns over increasing traffic cong

Bill Clinton Denies Wrongdoing At Grilling On Epstein Ties

The Republican chair of the House committee probing Epstein, James Comer, said ahead of Clinton's deposition that he would be asking lots of ques

Mukul critiques performance of Mlaya Police department

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 27: Raising concerns over internal security, criminal investigation, recruitment transparency and road safety enfor

HNLC cadre surrenders; 2 more held in recruitment and IED plot

Our Bureau SHILLONG/NONGPOH, Feb 27: In a significant boost to Meghalaya Police efforts against the banned Hynniewtrep National Liberation Counci

JNC condemns VPP supremo for omitting Jaintias in quota debate

Our Bureau JOWAI/SHILLONG, Feb 27: The omission of the Jaintia tribe by VPP supremo Ardent M. Basaiawmoit during the discussion on the Meghalaya

MTC driving towards losses: CAG report

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 27: The latest report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has flagged serious operational and financial co

Why has Atlanta Falcons fired LaTroy Lewis and has football coach made social media accounts private? Here's complete truth and all details

Why has Atlanta Falcons fired LaTroy Lewis and has football coach made social media accounts private? The team dismissed the assistant coach afte

Budget session adjourned sine die, key bills passed

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 27: The ten-day Budget session of the Meghalaya Assembly was adjourned sine die on Friday after exhaustive discussi

Trump Floats Friendly Takeover of Cuba After Havana Talks

Speaking to reporters outside the White House as he left for a trip to Texas, Trump said Secretary of State Marco Rubio was in discussions with C

Shillong gets fleet of 84 new public buses

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 27: In a massive boost to public transportation system in traffic-choked Shillong, Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma

Aralam elephant attack: KPCC chief seeks aid for victims family

District panchayat Budget proposes jobs for 5,000 women

Focus on comprehensive development of agricultural sector with an allocation of 18 crore; projects in housing and health sectors get 18 crore and