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Iran Warns US Bases, Assets 'Legitimate Targets' if it Attacks

President Donald Trump has deployed warships, fighter jets and other military hardware to the Middle East as he seeks to block Iran from building

Donald Trump mulls limited strike in Iran: Reports

Washington: US President Donald Trump is weighing a limited military strike on Iran to push Tehran into a nuclear deal, The Wall Street Journal r

Aamir Khan, Gauri Spratt Pay Visit to Salmans Father Salim Khan at Lilavati Hospital

Doctors confirmed on Wednesday that his condition is stable and that he is being kept under close watch in the intensive care unit (ICU).

Gurgaon HR exec beaten with cricket and baseball bats after rear hit by a no-number plate car near IMT Manesar

An HR executive was brutally attacked with bats after his car was rear-ended near IMT Manesar. The victim, Nitesh Bhatia, believes the assault wa

Classified Information: Trump drops bombshell claim on aliens after Barack Obamas remark

In MP assembly, Vijayvargiya uses unparliamentary word for LoP Singhar; CM Yadav extends apology

During the discussion on the motion of thanks on the Governor's address in the Assembly on Thursday, the parliamentary affairs minister lost his

Telangana emerging as hub for AI-driven innovation: IT Minister

Hyderabad: Telanganas emergence as a hub for AI-driven innovation was highlighted before representatives of the USIndia Business Council on Thurs

HC issues notice to producers of 'The Kerala Story 2', CBFC on plea to quash certification

he Kerala Story 2 case: The petition stated that it approached the court after being aggrieved by the grant of certification to the film titled T

India To Formally Join US-Led Pax Silica Today

Pax Silica is the US Department of State's flagship effort on AI and supply chain security, advancing new economic security consensus among allie

Israeli settlers kill Palestinian-American teen, officials say

West Bank: Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank shot and killed a Palestinian-American during an attack on a village, the Palestinian Healt

India Set To Join US-Led Pax Silica Today, Elite Global Tech Alliance

India on Friday is expected to join the Pax Silica a US-led strategic alliance launched in December 2025 to secure the global AI and semiconducto

Modi's 'MANAV' Vision: India's AI Leap Hinges on What Happens After the Applause

Turning 'MANAV' from vision to reality requires all five layers of Indias AI Stack to maturesome are far from it.

Breaking news live updates: Tension in Jyotirmath over offering of namaz in govt building, authorities meet community leaders

Former Prince Andrew Released 11 Hours After His Arrest on Suspicion of Misconduct in Public Office

He was released under investigation, meaning he has neither been charged nor exonerated

Eric Dane, Greys Anatomy and Euphoria star, passes away at 53

His representatives said Dane died from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, known also as Lou Gehrigs disease, less than a year after he announced his

I Don't Like Young, Handsome Men. Women I Like: Trump At Peace Board Meet

World leaders who accepted the invitation of President Donald Trump to join his new peace board were greeted in Washington on Thursday with a mix

55% of Indian Americans disapprove of Trump's India policies: Survey

A new survey reveals Indian Americans are unhappy with Donald Trump's approach to India. Trade and technology issues have strained ties. Many als

Budget Battle Begins: Haryana Assembly Session Set For BJP-Congress Showdown

The political temperature in Haryana is soaring as the budget session kicks off today. With both the ruling BJP and the Congress sharpening their

Indias perfect record has been tempered by indifferent form

Though Kishans hitting has been a revelation, most of of his batting colleagues havent been as free-spirited; Abhishek has suffered the ignominy

Tremendous Interest: Trump Orders Release Of Files On Aliens, UFOs

Donald Trump said Thursday he is ordering federal agencies to begin identifying and releasing government files related to UFOs and aliens, a move

Trump says he doesnt know if aliens are real but directs government to release files on UFOs, more

President Donald Trump says hes directing the Pentagon and other government agencies to identify and release files related to extraterrestrials a

Eric Dane, 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Euphoria' star, has died at 53

Actor Eric Dane, known for Grey's Anatomy and Euphoria, has died at 53 from ALS. He became a passionate advocate for ALS awareness and research a

6-year-old dies after e-rickshaw overturns in Delhi; family says no one helped

New Delhi: A six-year-old girl was killed while her grandmother sustained injuries after the e-rickshaw in which they were travelling collided wi

CBSE Board Exams 2026 Live Updates: Class 12 Physics, Six Class 10 Papers Today

CBSE Board Exams 2026 Live: Class 12 Physics papers and six Class 10 papers, Beauty and Wellness, Marketing and Sales, Multi-Media, Multi Skill F

'I spoke to PM Modi, he is excited about the Gaza peace plan,' says Trump at inaugural Board of Peace meeting

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is reportedly excited about US President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan. India attended a meeting of Trump's newly f

Hyderabads Amberpet tense after slogans near mosque during Taraweeh

Hyderabad: Tension prevailed at Amberpet on the night of Thursday, February 19, after some miscreants who were participating in the Shivaji Mahar

Eric Dane death reason: What is ALS that slowly killed Grey's Anatomy's actor

Actor Eric Dane, known for Grey's Anatomy and Euphoria, has died at 53 from ALS. He became a passionate advocate for ALS awareness and research a

US Dept of State rolls out $200 mln push to expand secure smartphones in Indo-Pacific

The US State Department is launching a contest. It will award up to 200 million dollars. This funding supports secure smartphone deployment in th

Stop garbage burning near railway tracks: Sealdah Division urges people

The authorities of the Sealdah Division pointed out that setting fire to dumped garbage or waste piles near the railway line is strictly discoura

U.S. pays about $160 million of nearly $4 billion it owes to U.N.

U.N. has said the United States owes $2.19 billion to its regular budget, including $767 million for this year, as well as $1.8 billion to a sepa

A tribal hamlets tryst with AI-assisted tools

In the remote hills of Kumram Bheem Asifabad district, Limbuguda home to less than 40 Kolam families is witnessing a quiet transformation. A st

'Youre making a big mistake,' Trump says after UK PM Starmer blocks RAF base use for Iran strike

Trump says he doesn't know if aliens are real but directs govt to release files on UFOs, more

President Donald Trump has ordered government agencies to release files on aliens and UFOs. This follows former President Barack Obama's comments

Building permissions hit due to trifurcation of GHMC

A large number of applications for building permissions which have been divided among the three corporations depending on the location, are now p

Stock Market Live 20 February: Stock to buy today: HFCL (71.45)

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Trump accuses Obama of leaking classified information over alien

Washington: President Donald Trump accused former president Barack Obama of disclosing classified information after Obama said in a recent podcas

Pine Labs partners with OpenAI; Building a guilt-free dessert brand

Pine Labs is partnering with OpenAI to autonomously optimise the workflows behind transactions. Yummy Bee is scaling its sugar-free, gluten-free

Kim Jong Un opens rare party congress in North Korea

Leader Kim Jong Un took centre stage with a speech to start the Workers' Party congress, a gathering that directs state efforts on everything fro

NASA chief slams Boeing, agency's failures over flawed Starliner mission

NASA Administrator has strongly criticized Boeing and agency leaders for the failed Starliner mission. Two astronauts were stranded on the Intern

Alcaraz Fights Back to Book Last Four Berth in Qatar, Sinner Stunned

Playing his first tournament since completing his career Grand Slam at the Australian Open earlier in February, Alcaraz will next face Andrey Rub

Trump Warns of 'Bad Things' if Iran Doesn't Make a Deal

President Donald Trump said he believes 10 to 15 days is enough time for Iran to reach a deal

Venezuela approves amnesty bill that could see release of hundreds detained for political reasons

Acting President Delcy Rodrguez, who proposed the bill late last month, is expected to sign the measure, which outlines the eligibility and exclu

New Trump Administration Order Could Lead To Detention of Thousands of Legal Refugees

A memo filed by the Department of Homeland Security ahead of a Thursday federal court hearing in Minnesota says refugees applying for green cards

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Arsenal blow two-goal lead as title race swings toward City

ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE Manchester, Feb 19: Arsenals Premier League title charge suffered another damaging blow as Mikel Artetas side squandered a

India-UAE Ties Get AI Boost As Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Wraps Key Delhi Visit

India and the UAE on Thursday deepened their fast-expanding strategic partnership with a strong push on artificial intelligence, advanced technol

Mumbai pip Chennaiyin in ISL

Mumbai, Feb 19: Mumbai City FC began their Indian Super League season on a winning note, edging past Chennaiyin FC 1-0 at the Mumbai Football Are

Mohammedan take on FC Goa

Kolkata, Feb 19: With both teams aiming to register their first win of the campaign, Mohammedan Sporting Club will host FC Goa in the first fixtu

Sepp Piontek, Denmarks 1986 World Cup coach, dies at 85

Copenhagen, Feb 19: Sepp Piontek, the German coach who led the exciting Denmark team in the 1980s, has died, the Danish soccer federation said on

UK PM Starmer blocks Trump from using RAF bases to strike Iran amid escalating tensions: Report

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer reportedly blocked Donald Trump from using RAF bases for strikes on Iran, citing concerns over international law.

The Hundred auction may exclude Pak players

London, Feb 19: Pakistan cricketers could miss out on contracts with franchises owned by teams from the Indian Premier League in the upcoming sea

Morning Digest: India attends Trumps Board of Peace meeting as observer nation; ECI asks 22 States and UTs to prepare for SIR expected from April, and more

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Bod/Glimt upset Inter Milan, Newcastle United crush Qarabag

Champions League Milan, Feb 19: Norwegian minnows Bod/Glimt continued their fairytale run in the UEFA Champions League with a stunning 3-1 victor

F1 CEO Domenicali Dismisses Verstappen's Retirement Hint Over 2026 Rule Changes

Verstappen has been a vocal critic of the sweeping changes to F1 regulations for 2026, calling the cars, which rely more on electrical power than

Beye takes charge as Marseille seek revival in Ligue 1

Marseille, Feb 19: Marseille is looking to reignite its season with a new coach on board. The nine-time French champion appointed Habib Beye to r

Ranji Trophy final between Ktaka and J&K to be played in Hubballi

New Delhi, Feb 19: The Ranji Trophy 2025/26 final between Karnataka and Jammu & Kashmir will be staged at the KSCA Cricket Stadium in Hubball

Morning Brief Podcast: India AI Impact Summit: Palo Alto Network's Nikesh Arora on Why Your AI Firewall isn't Ready Yet

Johnson & Johnson explores $20 billion sale of orthopedics unit, source says

Johnson & Johnson is planning to sell its orthopedics unit, DePuy Synthes. The deal could be worth more than twenty billion dollars. Private equi

King Charles brother Andrew arrested over ties to Epstein

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor held on suspicion of misconduct in public office LONDON, Feb 19: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former British prince

US automakers caught in crossfire of Trump, California EV battle

If California wins, it could force U.S. automakers to comply with two diametrically opposed regulatory schemes: President Donald Trump's anti-EV

King Charles' brother Andrew released after arrest over misconduct relating to Epstein

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who turned 66 on Thursday, had been questioned all day by detectives from Thames Valley Police. Earlier this month, t

Harmanpreet Kaur becomes highest capped woman in international cricket

Harmanpreet Kaur has now played six tests, 161 One-Day Internationals and 189 T20 matches for her country since 2009

Is it dangerous to listen to music on the phone while driving?

In Australia, around 16 per cent of major road accidents (such as multi-vehicle crashes and pedestrian collisions) involve distracted driving. Di

Age can be dominant factor influencing antibody production

Age could be a dominant factor in influencing antibody production in response to a virus for a given virus, certain antibodies increase with age

Bangladeshs power shift: What next?

Pushp Saraf pushapsaraf@yahoo.com There has been a dramatic reversal of fortunes in Bangladesh. After 17 years in exile, Tarique Rahman of the Ba

When geopolitics enters the kitchen

Maj Gen Sanjeev Dogra (Retd) sanjeev662006@gmail.com On an ordinary evening in an Indian home, geopolitics arrives quietly through routine expens

ALLEN dominates JEE Main January results, Kabir Chhillar scores perfect 300

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 19: The National Testing Agency has declared the results of the JEE Main January 2026 session, with outstandin

4-year-old locked in school overnight

CGC University, Capgemini launch Industry-Integrated Technology Center

Excelsior Correspondent MOHALI, Feb 19: Designed to recreate real-world tech workplaces within the campus learning environment, CGC University, i

Jammu Motors launches all-new E Vitara

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 19: Marking a significant milestone in the regions transition toward sustainable and future-ready mobility, Ja

E Vitara SUV launched at NEXA Jamkash Vehicleades

Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Feb 19: The much-awaited premium electric SUV E Vitara was launched today at NEXA Jamkash Vehicleades showroom in

J&K Bank launches revamped credit card suite with enhanced rewards

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 19: Jammu and Kashmir Bank today launched a revamped suite of credit cards, introducing upgraded features and

Why Jammu & Kashmir needs its own RTI Act

Deepak Sharma The Right to Information is not merely a statutory privilege conferred by Parliament but it is a constitutional facet of the fundam

Sena UBT stakes claim to Rajya Sabha, council seats MVA can win

Bombay HC draws curtain on 1947 land dispute

55% Indian Americans Disapprove Of Trump's India Policies: Survey

The 2026 Indian American Attitudes Survey released by Carnegie Endowment for International Peace revealed deep dissatisfaction of Indian American

Laid-off employee gets a job offer with a huge pay cut doesnt know what to do, dilemma sparks a wave of advice

Laid-off Americans now wait 21 weeks for a new job. Many accept $17,000 salary cuts. Lost health insurance adds $6,720 yearly. Missing 401(k) mat

Murmu holds talks with presidents of Slovakia, Serbia, Estonia; AI, digital ties in focus

NEW DELHI, Feb 19 : President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday held separate meetings with the presidents of Slovakia, Serbia, and Estonia at the Rasht

India joins over 100 countries in condemning Israels unilateral decisions in West Bank

UNITED NATIONS, Feb 19: India has joined over 100 countries and global organisations in condemning Israels unilateral decisions and measures aime

More than strategic partners: Macron defines India-France ties as one of a kind

NEW DELHI, Feb 19: Days after India decided to procure 114 Rafale fighter jets from France, French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday said Mak

India to begin permanent magnets production this year: G Kishan Reddy

NEW DELHI, Feb 19 : India will begin production of Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REPMs) this year itself, Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan

Govts prized properties not in its hands

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 19: The Government has revealed that its prized properties in New Delhi, Amritsar, and Chandigarh are not in i

Sodhi calls on LG Ladakh

Excelsior Sports Correspondent NEW DELHI, Feb 19: S S Sodhi, Governing Body Member of the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) and Presiden

Deal offered to Imran Khan twice, refused to accept: Pak PMs aide

LAHORE, Feb 19 : A close aide of Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that jailed former premier Imran Khan was offered a deal twice b

PM Modi holds talks with top leaders of Greece, Switzerland, Netherlands

NEW DELHI, Feb 19 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held bilateral meetings with top leaders of Greece, Switzerland and the Netherlands,

Silver futures rise Rs 1,037 to Rs 2,45,305/kg

NEW DELHI, Feb 19: Silver prices on Thursday rose Rs 1,037 to Rs 2,45,305 per kg in futures trade on firm global trends. On the Multi Commodity E

Deptt focusing on strengthening of existing healthcare facilities: Health Minister

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 19: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, today informed the House that the department is p

Modi calls for inclusive AI, unveils MANAV framework

Prime Minister Modi advocated for democratizing AI, emphasizing its role in global good and inclusion, particularly for the Global South. He urge

LPU unveils 15 AI innovations at India AI Impact Summit

JALANDHAR, Feb 19: Lovely Professional University (LPU) participated in the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi inaugurated by Prime Ministe

A temporary relief from bonded labour

A landmark law formulated to end bonded labour in India marks its 50th year of passing. Satyasundar Barik examines the Acts relevance and effecti