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Lakshmy Ramanathans new novel blends romance and conservation

Love Bites and Pugmarks in Kabini dwells on the stormy relationship between wildlife filmmaker Dhruv Thimayya and Mira Ponappa, who runs a quaint

This new video series explores Indias past through food

Indian History, Thali by Thali, an initiative of the Historically Tempered Collective, allows experts to talk about a number of things food touch

Morning Digest: At least 18 killed in Meghalaya coal mine explosion; Kuki-Zo groups boycott tribal MLAs in Manipur government, and more

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DPD Zero aims to fix India's debt collection industry

DPD Zero uses AI to help banks and lenders in India recover unpaid loans more efficiently, replacing outdated collection methods with automated r

Trump claims again that he stopped war between India, Pakistan

Donald Trump again claimed he stopped a warand a potential nuclear conflictbetween India and Pakistan, repeating the assertion twice in one day a

Mexico seeking way to send fuel to Cuba without being hit by US tariffs, sources say

Mexican officials are exploring how to deliver fuel to Cuba to help meet basic needs like electricity and transportation without triggering U.S.

TrumpRx website launched by Trump administration for discounted drugs

The Trump administration launched TrumpRx, a government website that directs consumers to drugmakers direct-purchase sites and pharmacy coupons t

Chromes new Gemini 3 auto browse explained: How it works and potential privacy risks

Google Chrome has launched a new 'auto browse' feature powered by Gemini 3, designed to automate multi-step online tasks for subscribers. This ag

Cant cite funds crunch to stop DA payment: SC to West Bengal govt

SC rejected Bengal govts defence it lacked funds and said it is not open for the State to shirk its responsibility of paying DA on account of fin

Pawar family backs Sunetra as NCP chief

Possibility of a re-unification grew stronger after Pawar Senior took the lead to minimise tension within the family when he went to meet Sunetra

Why is silver price dropping 4.2% and will it slip below $68.19 or make a comeback? Silver fall, analysts insights and market outlook explained. Here's what should investors do now

Spot silver fell 4.2% to $68.19 per ounce as a stronger U.S. dollar and market volatility prompted investors to sell. Analysts warn rich valuatio

India may raise Zakir Naik issue again during PMs Malaysia visit

India and Malaysia have an extradition treaty, but the case, as Malaysia maintains, will be resolved based on judicial consideration. The officia

Migration ban on medics invalid, Delhi HC asks NMC to frame policy

At 57.4k, deaths on NHs down by 11% in 2025: Govt

In 10 years, trial courts awarded death to 1,310, high courts upheld 106

$2 trillion wiped out in global crypto market since last October and $800 billion lost last month? Cryptocurrency fall, analysts insights and market outlook explained. Here's what should investors do now

$2 trillion wiped out in global crypto market since last October and $800 billion lost last month. Bitcoin dropped to $63,295.74, its lowest sinc

Trump lets New START treaty lapse as U.S. pushes for a broader nuclear dealhere's what it is

President Trump plans to let the New START nuclear treaty with Russia expire, opting instead to negotiate a new, modernized deal. This decision c

J&K wins 3rd Goal Shot Ball Federation Cup

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 5: Jammu and Kashmir emerged victorious in the 3rd Goal Shot Ball Federation Cup, organized by the Goal

Iran's Supreme Leader Should Be Very Worried: Trump Ahead Of Oman Talks

US President Donald Trump delivered a forceful warning to Iran's top leadership this week, saying Iran's supreme leader should be very worried as

Teacher who reached out to never-been-to-school kids, drew wall murals to educate them honoured with $1m global prize

Global Teacher Prize 2026 was presented at World Governments Summit in Dubai, an annual gathering of leaders and policymakers. Now in its tenth y

India and tree of the Indian economy is bearing fruit: Mukesh Ambani

Excelsior Correspondent MUMBAI, Feb 5: There is an old Indian saying that a tree only attracts attention if it bears fruit. Today, in this new er

EPFO Jammu hosts CFT meet to assess labour reforms progress

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 5: A review meeting of the Cross-Functional Team (CFT) for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir was held a

Several people arrested, detained at liquor party near Ahmedabad

The action followed a raid conducted shortly after midnight at Safal Nirvana Greens near Sanand, where a Mumbai-based man had organised a party t

HRA Katra submits memorandum to High-Level Committee on Ropeway Project

Excelsior Correspondent KATRA, Feb 5: Hotel & Restaurant Association (HRA), Katra today submitted a comprehensive memorandum to the High-Level Co

SGT hosts Union Budget Conclave 2026 in collaboration with FII

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 5: The Union Budget Conclave: A Pathway to Viksit Bharat 2047 organized by the SGT Global Business School at S

Rajasthan Thieves Lift Woman, 90, Along With Cot To Loot Silver Jewellery

Amid a sharp rise in silver prices, a shocking incident has been reported from Kothia village in the Arwad area of Bhilwara district, where thiev

CPWD bought 405 air purifiers in 4 years, for babus & courts

In a written reply, housing and urban affairs ministry said during 202324 and 202425, CPWD procured 300 air purifiers. The devices were issued to

J&K Bank holds HNI customer meet in Kathua

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 5: J&K Bank today organized a High Net-Worth Individual (HNI) Customer Meet at its Kathua Zonal Office as part

Fearing unpleasant act by oppn, asked PM to skip Lok Sabha: Birla

Had such an unpleasant act happened, then its sight would have torn the countrys democratic traditions to shreds, Om Birla said amid protests fro

Uttar Pradesh CM orders State-wide campaign, action against Chinese kite string

Chinese kite string is completely banned and its continued availability is a matter of serious concern. All police officials across the State sho

NCLT recalls order awarding Alchemist to sister concern

The withdrawal of the corporate resolution order by NCLT, a rare occurrence, happened after Enforcement Directorate approached the Delhi bench wi

Heres how social media Instagram has changed

Instagram is one of Australias most popular social media platforms. Almost two in three Aussies have an account. Ushering in 2026 and what he cal

Delhi HC rules prohibition on transfer of medical student to another college invalid

A Bench of Chief Justice D.K. Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia said Regulation 18 of the Graduate Medical Education Regulation, 2023 was against

GST cuts on cancer drugs, higher tobacco tax boosts public health: Study

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) exemption of lifesaving cancer drugs and higher taxation on tobacco products are the steps aimed at strengthenin

Japan's cherry blossom festival cancelled: Is overtourism to blame? Here's what happened

A Japanese town near Mount Fuji has cancelled its iconic cherry blossom festival due to overtourism. Badly behaved visitors caused traffic, litte

Orissa HC directs to stop movement of illegally raised minerals

Odisha government has been directed to file an affidavit on actions taken to contain illegal mining activities within three weeks

Advita clinches silver at National Rhythmic Gymnastics Cship

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 5: Advita, representing Jammu & Kashmir, won the silver medal in the junior category at the National Rh

Tripartite agreement signed for creation of Frontier Nagaland TA

Shah launches Bharat Taxi platform NEW DELHI, Feb 5: The Centre Thursday signed a tripartite agreement with the Nagaland Government and the Easte

US seizes over 200 website domains tied to India-based orgs for running illegal online pharmacies

NEW YORK, Feb 5: US federal authorities have seized more than 200 website domains tied to an India-based transnational criminal organisation havi

India pays $35.18 million to UN Regular Budget for 2026

UNITED NATIONS, Feb 5: India has paid USD 35.18 million to the UN Regular Budget for 2026, joining the honour roll of 47 Member States who have p

1.4 billion people first: India reaffirms supreme priority over energy sourcing

NEW DELHI, Feb 5 : India on Thursday said ensuring the energy security of 1.4 billion Indians is its supreme priority, an assertion that came day

Over 2 lakh dog bite cases in J&K in 2024-25

Jammu district tops list Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 5: The Jammu and Kashmir Government today said that more than two lakh dog bite cases

India-US energy corridor talks focus on Indias growth-linked energy priorities

HOUSTAN, Feb 5 : Indias ambition to maintain high economic growth is closely linked to long-term energy security, Consul General D C Manjunath sa

Centre, states working on GST e-way bill reform: official

NEW DELHI, Feb 5 : The Centre is engaging with states on revamping the e-way bill framework, which will come up in the next meeting of the GST Co

HM reaches Jammu on 3-day visit

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 5: Union Home Minister Amit Shah reached here late tonight on three-day visit to Jammu during which he will vi

Economic Survey 2025-26 flags major green push for J&K

Suhail Bhat Srinagar Feb 5: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has prepared a draft State Action Plan on Climate Change and Clean Air Programme and

Unlike in 3 other opposition states, West Bengal sees governor-govt cordiality

West Bengal governor CV Ananda Bose read out portions of the address highlighting law and order, including references to Kolkata being among the

Treat Chinese manjha deaths as murder, CM Yogi orders officials

Asked how the directive will be implemented, additional chief secretary (home) Sanjay Prasad said, We are working on a legal and procedural frame

Amit Shah launches Bharat Taxi platform in Delhi-NCR, Gujarat

New Delhi, Feb 5: Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Thursday launched Bharat Taxi, the countrys first co-operative-run ride-hailing platfor

Why is gold price down by 3.9% and will it fall below $4,768 or rise again? Gold drop, analysts insights and market outlook explained. Here's what investors should do now

Why is gold price down by 3.9% and will it fall below $4,768 or rise again? Gold prices dropped as the US dollar rose and stock markets fell. Inv

Manipur erupts over Nemcha Kipgen as new deputy CM

The influential Kuki Zo Council declared a social boycott of any legislator from the community joining CM Yumnam Khemchand Singhs govt. Protester

EJH-ni koela adamo gopretanichi sak 18 manderang sia

Sianggipa mande sakprakni nokdangna lak 3 kae ongen: CM SHILLONG: Bristibar pringo, East Jaintia Hills ajani Thangsko jolo donggipa Mynsyngat son

IED defused in Thanna area

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Feb 5: Security forces averted a major tragedy today by recovering and safely defusing an Improvised Explosive D

Mandhana, Voll power RCB to second WPL title

VADODARA, Feb 5: Displaying absolute dominance, a Smrit Mandhana-inspired Royal Challengers Bengaluru lifted their second Womens Premier League t

Vivek Shelars hat-trick propels Tiigers of Kolkata into ISPL Season 3 final

SURAT, Feb 5: Tiigers of Kolkata entered the final of the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) Season 3 with a four-wicket victory over Ahmedabad

Indias T20 mindset similar for all competitions; will give Washington time to recover: Suryakumar

MUMBAI, Feb 5: Skipper Suryakumar Yadav on Thursday said the secret behind Indias success in the shortest format was down to having a similar min

Mumbai, Karnataka brace for mini India showdown in marquee Ranji QF match

*Confident J&K face MP MUMBAI, Feb 5: The T20 World Cup fever might be seeping in, but the Ranji Trophy quarterfinals clash between star-studded

Govt extends deadline for filing APRs

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 5: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has extended the deadline for filing Annual Property Returns (APR) for the

BATC 2026: India enter quarters despite losses; women face China, men meet Korea

QINGDAO (CHINA), Feb 5: Indias mens and womens teams advanced to the quarterfinals despite suffering narrow 2-3 defeats to Japan and Thailand res

Suruchi-Rana pair clinches air pistol mixed team silver as India continue dominance

NEW DELHI, Feb 5: Reigning world champion Samrat Rana and World Cup Final winner Suruchi Singh joined forces to clinch silver in 10m air pistol m

Iranian Foreign Minister Arrives In Oman For Nuclear Talks With US

Iran's foreign minister arrived in Oman late Thursday for nuclear talks with the United States, Iranian state news agency IRNA reported.

Rs 3,200 crore stuck in Northeast projects; Assam tops unpaid list

State-wise figures show Assam topping the list with Rs 1,012.87 crore pending across 35 projects, followed by Manipur (Rs 441.38 crore), Nagaland

Open to exploring oil supplies from Venezuela: Govt

Consistent with Indias approach to energy security, India remains open to exploring the commercial merits of any new crude supply options, includ

Spartacus: House of Ashur Finale Episode 10 release time, schedule, spoilers and how to watch: Global streaming timings for all regions and what to expect

Spartacus: House of Ashur Finale Episode 10 release time, schedule, spoilers and how to watch details are now confirmed. The final episode airs o

In Rajya Sabha, Kharge refers to LS row, draws BJP fire

Kharges reference to LS proceedings drew a sharp response from BJP, with Leader of the House in RS JP Nadda mocking Rahul as abodh balak (ignoran

FIR over scuffle in BHU campus as UGC issue take centre stage

A physical altercation at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) on February 3, 2026, occurred after M.A. History student Adarsh Kumar reported being att

Amazon earnings: Amazon stock slides after earnings despite strong AWS results and AI momentum

Amazon's stock experienced a significant drop in after-hours trading, despite its cloud unit, AWS, exceeding revenue and profit expectations. AWS

Police cant arrest an accused simply to ask questions: Supreme Court

Enumerating various sections of the newly enacted Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, a bench of Justices M M Sundresh and N K Singh said a

Deals with EU, US good sign for world stability: PM Modi in Rajya Sabha

PM Modis remarks in Rajya Sabha, during the debate on the motion of thanks on the Presidents address, came even as the treaty with the US is yet

'Protecting infiltrators': PM Modi slams TMC; flays Congress for 'harbouring hatred'

Congress appoints former CM Okram Ibobi Singh as its Manipur unit chief

The party appointed Meghachandra as the new Congress Legislature Party Leader with K. Ranjit Singh as his deputy

Amit Shah embarks on two-day J&K visit

Senior Congress leader and legislator Tariq Hameed Karra said frequent visits by Amit Shah were an indication of the fact that things were not no

18 dead in explosion inside illegal coal mine in EJH

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 5: In one of the deadliest reminders of the risks associated with illegal rat-hole coal mining in Meghalaya, at lea

PM Modi expresses grief, announces Rs 2L ex gratia

SHILLONG, Feb 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed grief over the coal mine explosion in East Jaintia Hills that left at least 1

Previous coal mine related tragedies in Meghalaya

May 2021: Five miners were trapped in a flooded coal mine in the Umpleng area of East Jaintia Hills. Despite prolonged search efforts, no survivo

Quote of the day by John Locke: 'No man's knowledge here can go beyond his...' - life lessons by the philosopher and father of liberalism

Quote of the day by John Locke: His philosophy, rooted in empiricism, posits that all knowledge stems from experience. His seminal work, 'An Essa

Married woman cant claim rape on false marriage promise: Supreme Court

A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan said in such cases, a woman was not eligible to get married due to the subsistence of her mar

VPP MP blames state govt, Coal Ministry for death of labourers

From CK Nayak NEW DELHI, Feb 5: VPP MP from Shillong, Ricky Andrew J. Syngkon, on Thursday sharply criticised the Meghalaya government and the Un

Non-tribals part of GHADC poll process since 1952: CM

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 5: Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Thursday said the issue revolving around participation of non-tribals in the

HYC slams govt over backdoor OSD appointments

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 5: The Hynniewtrep Youth Council (HYC) on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the Meghalaya government, accusing it

Cabinet approves framework for jobs to top sportspersons

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 5: The State Cabinet on Thursday approved a series of policy, legislative, and administrative measures, including a

Royal Challengers Bengaluru players celebrate with the trophy after winning the Womens Premier League 2026 final against Delhi Capitals

Royal Challengers Bengaluru players celebrate with the trophy after winning the Womens Premier League 2026 final against Delhi Capitals, at Barod

TrumpRx launch: Will this new website finally make prescription drugs affordable?

The Trump administration is launching TrumpRx, a new online tool designed to help Americans find lower prescription drug costs. The website will

Cabinet clears structured pay framework for around 23,000 ad hoc, SSA teachers

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 5: The State Cabinet has approved the introduction of a structured pay framework for teachers engaged on fixed pay

Save America Act to cut noncitizens from voter rolls: Trump urges Dems, GOP to pass it unanimously

All Major Parties Allot 50% Tickets To BC Candidates

Congress, BRS and the BJP have allotted over 50 per cent of their tickets to Backward Class (BC) community candidates for the municipal elections

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BOXAM Elite 2026: Lovlina starts with win, Hitesh marches on

In the womens 75kg category, Lovlina pips Ukraines Olha Pylypchuk 5:0; In the mens 70kg section, Hitesh wins Canadas Vincent Santoriello 5:0

Hockey India names 24-member squad for Pro League

While Pawan Malik gets a chance in the goal, defender and drag-flicker Amandeep Lakra has earned a call-up after an impressive outing in the Hock

Hyderabadis Lose Nearly Rs. 85 lakh in Investment Frauds

A businessman from Goshamahal alleged that fraudsters cheated him of Rs.4 lakh on the pretext of a fake financial trade.