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Israeli strikes in Lebanon kill at least 12 people, intensifying rising regional tensions

Israel said it had hit command centers of the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah in Bekaa Valley. There was no immediate statement from Hezbollah

Saisudha Acharya: The discipline of history isnt as easy as people make it out to be

Bengaluru-based writer Saisudha Acharya on the genesis of her History Unpacked book series, how children enjoy a blend of fact and humour and why

US plans to reopen embassy in Syria after 14 years

Washington: The Trump administration has informed Congress that it intends to proceed with planning for a potential re-opening of the US Embassy

U.S. trade partners cautiously welcome tariff ruling

soon after the decision was announced, U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to impose a 10% tariff on all imports into the United States under a sep

Quote of the day by Paulo Coelho: Maybe the journey isn't so much about becoming anything. Maybe it's about un-becoming everything.... How The Alchemist shaped modern self-discovery culture

Quote of the day by Paulo Coelho: Maybe the journey isn't so much about becoming anything. Maybe it's about un-becoming everything that isn't rea

Why the Strait of Hormuz remains central to global energy security

As Iran launches fresh military exercises in the corridorto prepare for potential security threats, attention has once again shifted to the world

Net FDI into India negative for fourth straight month as outward repatriation hits record highs

Data from the Reserve Bank of India shows gross FDI into India stood at a 5-month high, but was overshadowed by outflows.

Harley-Davidson X440T launched at RIDGES showroom in Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 20: Jamkash Biking Private Limited today launched the much-awaited Harley-Davidson X440T at the RIDGES Harley-

CITU delegation meets Dy CM, raises construction workers issues

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 20: A deputation of the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) today met the Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu & Ka

Blue Tigresses land early in Australia for AFC Asian Cup

India will kickstart its Group C campaign against Vietnam in Perth on March 4, followed by Japan at the same venue on March 7, and Chinese Taipei

Indian Open race walk to be held over the weekend

Lakhpati Didi: From Milestone to Movement

Mohammad Aijaz Asad As Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked a defining civilisational moment by shifting his office from South Block to Seva Teert

Om Prakash claims a one-stroke victory

The 39-year-old Chouhan (69, 67, 64, 64) took the winners cheque of 22.5 lakh for his 12th professional win and the first in over two years

AI Impact Expo 2026- Global AI Order from Delhi

Prof D Mukherjee mukhopadhyay.dinabandhu@gmail.com The India AI Impact Expo 2026, held from 16-20 February 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi,

Updated seniority list of Library Assistant(s), Laboratory Assistant(s) and MTS working in School Education Department, District Cadre Ramban as on 01-01-2026

Govt. of Jammu & Kashmir OFFICE OF THE CHIEF EDUCATION OFFICER RAMBAN New District Administrative Complex, Maitra, Ramban (J&K) Subject: Updated

What are Section 122, 301 and 232 tariffs Trump is considering?

Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 permits the U.S. President to impose tariffs of up to 15% on a country to address a large and serious United

A plea for SRO- 43 Implementation

Commodore D S Sodhi (Retd.) Sodhidalbir7777@gmail.com The Government of Jammu and Kashmir came up with an order on 22 Feb 1994 for Appointment on

MP HC asks Centre to clarify NRAIs status after govt says its ammunition license is cancelled

BHOPAL, Feb 20: The Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the Centre to clarify the status of the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) aft

Germanys Leonie Bachl-Staudinger (20) competes during the womens ski cross qualifications at the 2026 Winter Olympics

Germanys Leonie Bachl-Staudinger (20) competes during the womens ski cross qualifications at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno Italy on Friday

Omar snubs NC MLA, says if he cant face people, will make arrangements that he doesnt contest next time

Govt to give 30,000 jobs during 2026 *No increase in electricity tariff since December 2023 Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Feb 20: Chief Minister Omar Abd

ACSs, Comm/Secys, DCs among 22 officers transferred

Major reshuffle in administration by LG Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 20: In a major reshuffle in administration, LG Manoj Sinha today order

CEOs, founders of 16 AI, deeptech startups present ideas to Modi

Potential of harnessing AI in Agri, Edu discussed NEW DELHI, Feb 20: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday discussed the potential of harnessing

Financial irregularities surface in J&K Bank; probe flags massive PAN non-linkage

Loopholes in digital payments detected *Student accounts used as financial channels Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Feb 20: A series of high-level investig

'Inform parents': Gujarat may tweak marriage norms

NMC approves 24 new super-specialty PG seats for J&K Medical Colleges

*Major boost to advanced healthcare training Govind Sharma JAMMU, Feb 20: In a significant boost to super-specialty medical education and tertiar

BJP MLAs, Minister Satish engage in heated verbal spat over drug trade allegations

Bivek Mathur JAMMU, Feb 20: The Legislative Assembly today witnessed heated exchanges between BJP legislators and Minister Satish Sharma after th

Artificial Intelligence can substitute everything, but cant substitute integrity: Dr Jitendra

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Feb 20: Artificial Intelligence (AI) can substitute everything on this planet, but it cannot substitute integr

NCs Lone clashes with PDPs Muntazir during debate

Narinder shows concern over absence of Minister Avtar Bhat JAMMU, Feb 20: MLA Sumbal Sonawari constituency, Hilal Akbar Lone clashed with Peoples

Australia beat Oman by 9 wickets to end T20 World Cup on winning note

Pallekele, Feb 20: Already out of Super Eights contention, Australia beat Oman by nine wickets in their inconsequential final group clash of the

7.85 cr tourists visited J&K during 2023-25

IMD plans hyper-local weather forecasting system Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 20: The Jammu and Kashmir Government today said that the Unio

India participated as observer at inaugural Board of Peace meeting in Washington

NEW DELHI, Feb 20: India participated as an observer at the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace held in Washington DC on Thursday, the MEA sp

US economy grows at 1.4 per cent rate in the fourth quarter, slower than economists expected

WASHINGTON, Feb 20: Americas gross domestic product the nations output of goods and services increased at an 1.4 per cent annual rate in the fo

Army Commander chairs Joint Control Centre meeting

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 20: Lt. Gen. Pratik Sharma, Army Commander, Northern Command (NC), chaired a Joint Control Centre meeting a

Bilquis named Indian Kayaking coach, awaits departmental clearance

*Also appointed ICF World Cup Judge, Asian Games Technical Official Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 20: The Indian Kayaking and Canoein

Poverty in Pakistan increased over past six years: Report

ISLAMABAD, Feb 20: Poverty in Pakistan has increased over the past six years, with the latest estimates suggesting that 28.8 per cent of the popu

Do we really want Humanoid home robots at home

Last year, Norwegian-US tech company 1X announced a strange new product: the worlds first consumer-ready humanoid robot designed to transform lif

Maharashtras Ladki Bahin Yojana: Waiting for 1,500

The Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana was rolled out ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly elections in mid-2024. It assured women between the ag

Shillong MP-ni sianina MPCC-ba kalimpaaniko paraka

SHILLONG: Shillong-ni Lok Sabha MP aro Voice of the Peoples Party (VPP)-ni general secretary Dr Ricky AJ Syngkon, Bristibar attamo tanggitik saan

Mlaya-ko April jaoni SIR-ko kana tarichina EC geeta

NEW DELHI: Meghalaya adokko manchape asongni dam 22 adokrango, April jaonin Special Intensive Revision (SIR)-ko abachengna manna gita iano nangch

Property of notorious drug peddler attached

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Feb 20: Udhampur Police has attached an immovable property worth Rs one crore belonging to a notorious drug ped

SMVDSB invites suggestions to enhance footfall, improve facilities

Excelsior Correspondent KATRA, Feb 20: In a proactive initiative aimed at enriching the pilgrimage experience and enhancing overall footfall, Shr

One held with heroin-like substance in Kanachak

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 20: Police in Kanachak area here today claimed they have arrested one individual with 7.5 grams of heroin-like

NC appoints Ved, Sandeep as in-charges

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 20: To strengthen the party at grass root level, Ajay Kumar Sadhotra, NC additional general secretary has appo

For first time, BRO opens Mughal Road in mid-winter

Excelsior Correspondent POONCH, Feb 20: In a historic first, the snow clearance of National Highway 701A (Peer Ki Gali) has been completed by the

One-day CME program held at GMC Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 20: A one-day Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme and Medical Student Research Exchange was organized

Health employees hold UT-wide 2-hr strike over withdrawal of holiday allowances

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 20: A two-hour strike was observed today by non-gazetted employees across various Government health institutio

Trump To Visit China From March 31 To April 2 For Trade Talks

A White House official confirmed that US President Donald Trump is set to visit China from March 31 to April 2, a move that China sees as a win,

CRPF organizes free medical camp in Palli village

Excelsior Correspondent RAMBAN, Feb 20: The 84 Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) under the Jammu Sector organized a day-long f

NIA court directs for attachment of property

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 20: A local court here today directed for attaching the property of proclaimed offenders for commission of

MHA forms 2nd empowered committee for Bengal to fast-track requests under CAA

The Union home ministry has formed a second empowered committee in West Bengal to expedite citizenship applications under the CAA. This move come

IRS tax refund 2026 update: returns down 12.3% is your direct deposit delayed and what does Wheres My Refund? reveal?

IRS tax refund 2026 update: IRS processed 20.6 million tax returns through February 6, down 12.3% year over year, while the average tax refund ro

India aims to seal historic series win against the formidable Aussies

Despite registering a few victories in the past, the Indian women are yet to score a bilateral series win in Australia across all three formats

DC chairs BOCA meeting discusses cases pending for approval

UDHAMPUR, Feb 20: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Saloni Rai today presided over a meeting of the Building Operation Controlling Authority held at

Main Chadoora bridge unsafe: Govt

Srinagar, Feb 20: Government today informed the Legislative Assembly that the main bridge at Chadoora has been declared unsafe after sustaining d

Relying on decades-old rulings, SC acquits stepdad of 6-yr-old's murder

A six-year-old girl's murder case saw her stepfather acquitted by the Supreme Court. The court found the evidence weak, citing a botched investig

Long term flood mitigation measures in Kashmir yet to take off

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 20: More than a decade after the devastating September 2014 floods, long-term flood mitigation measures rec

Compensation for Ring Road land acquisition being disbursed: Govt

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 20: The compensation for land acquired under the Ring Road projects in Jammu and Kashmir is being disbursed as

Indian trucker held in US for fatal crash

CPI(M)s Md Salim saysthere is no lobby in the partyas estranged leader Pratik Ur Rahaman raises questions about lobbying andfavouritism

The senior CPI(M) leader avoided any direct questions about the estranged leader amid the political buzz of Rahaman joining the ruling Trinamool

IRS $1,390 Stimulus check February 2026: Has congress approved new federal payments or are viral refund rumors misleading taxpayers?

Zero new $1,390 stimulus check is approved for February 2026. The Internal Revenue Service confirms no new federal stimulus payment exists. Congr

Guardiola couldnt care less about Arsenal stumble in title race

Pep Guardiolas side was in danger of being blown away by Arsenal after its inconsistent form left the Gunners in pole position

CCB Arrest Whistle Blower IN Muda Plot Distribution Case

A couple of days back, the State Government promoted D.B. Natesh as Chief Executive Officer of Karnataka State Khadi and Village Industries Board

Employee Duped Of 2.47 Lakh In Fake Courier Deal

Officials said the victim received an email offering a courier associate partnership with a multinational firm.

Nancy Guthrie kidnapping update: What surveillance footage reveals in the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case and how the investigation strategy has changed after three weeks

Eighty-four-year-old Nancy Guthrie has been missing for 21 days in Tucson. The FBI and Pima County Sheriff confirm a suspected kidnapping. Doorbe

Haryana Governor Ghosh says crimes against women decreased by 16% in 2025

The Governor said that the crime against women in respect of the Scheduled Castes has been declining for the last 4-5 years

State Tops In Keeping Podu Applications Pending: Centre

According to data provided to the Lok Sabha on claims under the Forest Rights Act, under which certain categories of forest dwellers could stake

MNS Chief Raj Thackeray stresses need for constructive Opposition, reaches out to ruling dispensation

Raj Thackeray, who met the Shiv Sena leader a day earlier, said his outreach was driven purely by civic concerns and not political realignment

Drug Inspector, Aide Caught By ACB Taking 20,000 Bribe

Officials said Durga Sai later visited the Jangareddygudem office and submitted all required documents to the Drug Inspector, who uploaded them o

BJP running several right-wing social media accounts spreading fake news, says Stalin

'Next five years in court...': Trump warns of endless legal war over $175 billion tariff refunds

Millennial investing rules: 5 simple money habits young investors use to build wealth

Millennials are changing how people invest money. They use mobile apps, start investing early, and take more risks like crypto. They also plan ma

Botsa Alleges Govt Panic Over Possible Exposure Of TTD Fund Diversion

Speaking to media persons at the Assembly media point, Botsa said the repeated rejection of adjournment motions seeking a discussion on the Indap

Steam down: is Steam down right now? 18,000+ outage reports as Cloudflare failure knocks out servers globally

Steam down: is Steam down right now? Steam is down right now. Over 18,000 users filed outage reports Friday, February 20, 2026. Cloudflare's serv

Crime Rate Drops By 6% In AP, Says Home Minister Anitha

Presenting the budget demands of the home department, Anitha said improvements in law and order and strengthened policing had contributed to the

Cumbum Agricultural Officer Caught By ACB While Taking 20,000 Bribe

ACB officials said searches were being conducted at the officers residence and office. Mohammed joined service as an Agricultural Extension Offic

New $25,000 tip tax deduction explained: who qualifies and how to claim it

The new $25,000 tip tax deduction applies from 2025 through 2028. File IRS Schedule 1-A to claim it. Only voluntary tips qualify. Income limits a

Attack, Stalin War Cry To Digital Warriors

The social media volunteers were those who earned education because of the Dravidian movement, came up in life because of the DMKs policies and i

Over 68,000 Women, Missing Since 2020 In MP, Still Remains Untraced

In a written reply in the House, chief minister Mohan Yadav said that 2,74,311 women have gone missing across Madhya Pradesh from 2020 to January

Have done more work in 1 year than AAP did in 10 years: CM

Quote of the Day by John Lennon: 'All we are saying is give peace a chance'Inspiring quotes by the co-lead vocalist of the Beatles

John Lennon's iconic lyrics, All we are saying is give peace a chance and Imagine all the people living life in peace, continue to resonate globa

Pollution, womens aid: AAP highlights BJPs unmet promises

Trump to release files on little orange men after slamming Obama on aliens & UFOs

President Donald Trump has ordered the release of government files concerning aliens and unidentified flying objects. This move follows his criti

Quote of the day by Rihanna: 'I always believed that when you follow your heart or your gut...' inspiring lessons on courage and self-belief by the nine-time Grammy Awards winner and Fenty Beauty founder

Quote of the day by Rihanna: Rihanna's powerful words encourage listeners to follow their hearts and avoid settling. This philosophy, rooted in h

'Ill impose a 10% global tariff as alternative': Trump fumes after Supreme Court tariff ruling

India rolls out seven steps to boost exports

India's government has launched a significant export promotion mission. Seven new measures aim to boost outbound shipments. These include credit

JNUV-Csremarks onUGCequity rules stir row on campus

Force intact, fear fades: India remain T20 World Cup favourites, but Super 8s strip some aura

Despite an unbeaten run, India's T20 team has revealed vulnerabilities, including an opening batsman's struggles and diffidence against finger-sp

Gen Z and the dynamics of democratic engagement

With its digital activism and episodic protests, this generation is emerging as a renewed source of hope in an authoritarian world

What To Know About Supreme Court Ruling On Tariffs

The Supreme Court dealt President Donald Trump a bruising loss on a cornerstone of his economic policy, striking down sweeping tariffs he imposed

United States interim trade pact likely by April: Piyush Goyal

India and the US are set to sign an interim trade deal in March, with implementation expected the following month. This agreement aims to boost b