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FIFA Boss 'Very Reassured' About World Cup in Mexico Despite Violence

Mexico is one of the three host countries for the June 11-July 19 World Cup, along with the United States and Canada

US plans first-ever passport services at Israeli settlement in West Bank

Jerusalem: The US embassy in Jerusalem plans to offer consular services for the first time at an Israeli settlement in the occupied West Bank. A

Morning Digest: India set to launch free HPV vaccination for adolescent girls; TRAI backs sale of all available spectrum, proposes lower entry barriers, and more

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Warner Bros reopens door to Paramount, putting Netflix deal in doubt

Warner Bros Discovery is weighing a new offer from Paramount Skydance. This development could shift the focus away from Netflix's bid. Paramount'

Anthropic digs in heels in dispute with Pentagon, source says

AI firm Anthropic faces pressure from the Pentagon. The company refuses to remove safeguards for military use. The Pentagon has issued an ultimat

India to launch HPV vax drive for 14-year-old girls this month

Meghalaya Air Quality Index (February 1st week, 2026)

Apply for PMAY houses, SC tells Haldwani station squatters

Scientists reveal how high altitude protects against diabetes

Living at high altitude appears to protect against diabetes, and scientists have finally discovered the reason. When oxygen levels drop, red bloo

Govt allows exports of 25 lakh tonnes of wheat

New Delhi, Feb 24: The government on Tuesday permitted exports of 25 lakh tonnes of wheat, according to a commerce ministry notification. The dec

Sensex, Nifty dive over 1 pc on IT stocks selloff, global trade worries

Mumbai, Feb 24: Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled more than 1 per cent on Tuesday, dragged down by heavy losses in IT stocks amid

India, Gulf Council begin talks for free trade agreement

New Delhi, Feb 24: India and the six-nation bloc of Middle Eastern nations, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), started negotiations for a propos

AESL excels in JEE Main 2026; Abhinav emerges as topper with 99.83 percentile

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Feb 24 : Giving testimony to the continued success of their academic program, Ten students of Aakash Educationa

Jammus Pivot to Neo-Tourism

Dr Praney Slathia The School of Hospitality and Tourism Management (SHTM) at the University of Jammu recently hosted a two-day national conferenc

Dr Avtar Singh represents Amandeep Hospital & Ujala Cygnus at Advanced Training in Pune

Excelsior Correspondent PUNE, Feb 24: Dr Avtar Singh, Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedics at Amandeep Hospital, in collaboration with Ujal

MSME sponsored A-ESDP starts at IIT

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 24: MSME sponsored one-week Advanced Entrepreneurship and Skill Development Programme (A-ESDP) was inaugurated

DGP reviews security scenario in district Sopore

Excelsior Correspondent SOPORE, Feb 24: To assess the prevailing security scenario and operational preparedness in the district, Director General

Sat Sharma calls Prashikshan Mahabhiyan as backbone of nation-centric politics

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 24: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir, organized an intensive training workshop for Prashiksha

Challenges along IB in Gujarat not different from J&K: Sanghavi

Gujarat gearing up for Commonwealth Games *ATS Gujarat equally trained like SOG in J&K Gopal Sharma Ahmedabad, Feb 24: The challenges along the I

Our Fruit and Nut Story

Nasir Hamid Khan sunfresh1102@gmail.com The Fact Sheet released by the White House on 9th of February, among other things, informed us about the

Dr Farooq, Omar lead party functionaries in offering floral tribute to Sheikh Nazir

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 24: National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah, and vice president and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah

No question of Aadhaar being used to claim citizenship: Supreme Court

Aus women outplay India in 1st ODI

Brisbane, Feb 24: Australia outplayed reigning world champions India in all departments to pick up a comfortable six-wicket win in the first Wome

Jharkhand, Odisha judicial officers to be drafted to speed up Bengal SIR

The Supreme Court has allowed the Calcutta High Court Chief Justice to enlist judicial officers from Jharkhand and Odisha to expedite the verific

Ministry asks IOA to constitute ad-hoc committees to manage karate, handball

New Delhi, Feb 24: The Sports Ministry has asked the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to form ad-hoc committees to manage Karate and Handball in

Gukesh eyes his first success of 2026

Prague Chess Festival Prague, Feb 24: After an early exit from the World Cup and an underwhelming performance at the Tata Steel Masters, world ch

Kartik Singhs grit steals the show on opening day of 72 The League

Nuh (Haryana), Feb 24: Kartik Singh provided a stunning start to the 72 The League when the Mumbai Aces teenager took the in-form American Jhared

Need mechanism to make voting mandatory: Supreme Court

'Not necessarily punitive step; measure to make nota option void'

'Nava Keralam' plan gets top court nod

The Supreme Court has permitted Kerala's 'Nava Keralam Citizen Response Programme' to proceed, overturning a High Court decision. The apex court

Proud of 'babbar shers' of Youth Congress: Rahul on AI meet stir

Rahul Gandhi praised Indian Youth Congress members arrested for protesting the AI Summit, calling them abbar shers who exposed a compromised PM.

Make reforms list, give details, PM Modi tells mantris

Pundirs ton, Yawer, Samads fifties drive J&K to 284/2 on Day 1

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 24: Shubham Singh Pundirs unbeaten century and a fighting 88 from young Yawer Hassan helped Jammu & Kas

Affordable world-class healthcare for all should be mission: President

MUMBAI, Feb 24 : Affordable world-class healthcare for all should be everyones mission, President Droupadi Murmu said on Tuesday. She was speakin

Israels LoP pleads Netanyahu to facilitate oppositions participation in Modis parliamentary address

JERUSALEM, Feb 24 : Israels opposition has pleaded with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to resolve the ongoing political crisis to ensure its p

Vaishnaw meets senior execs of Merck Electronics; co eyes expanded role in chip ecosystem

NEW DELHI, Feb 24 : Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday met Katherine Dei Cas, EVP of Merck Electronics, with the company evincing keen

Adityanath meets Singapore Deputy PM; assures investors of biz-focussed policies in UP

SINGAPORE, Feb 24: Uttar Pradesh is ready with land bank, business-focused policies and safety and security, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath told

Keralam will manifest Keralas heritage with all its authenticity: Amit Shah

NEW DELHI, Feb 24 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that renaming Kerala to Keralam will manifest the states heritage with all its

Cabinet approval to rename Kerala reflects will of people of state: PM Modi

The Union Cabinet has approved renaming Kerala as Keralam, fulfilling a long-standing popular demand. This decision aligns with the state assembl

Vacancies Hurt Youth Prospects

The disclosure that nearly 13,000 teaching posts are lying vacant in Jammu and Kashmirs School Education Department, as informed by the Education

Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat Campaign-ni bak gita rejomaniko ongata

DADENGGRE: Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat Campaign ba bilsi sokkugijagipa bisarangko bia kaataniko champengna jaku deani bak gita West Garo Hills ajani Di

Omar thanks PM for Srinagar airport development

SRINAGAR, Feb 24: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for approving the development of the Ci

Jammu leads in pendency among J&K districts with nearly 80,000 cases

3.89 lakh cases pending in subordinate courts JAMMU, Feb 24: Subordinate courts across Jammu and Kashmir are grappling with a pendency of 3,89,21

Army committed to maintain peace, stability in J&K: Lt Gen Sharma

Will ensure secure environment for citizens Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 24: Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, Army Commander Northern Comm

Delhi court sends IYC chief Chib to 4-day police custody

Shirtless protest at India AI Summit NEW DELHI, Feb 24:A Delhi court on Tuesday sent Indian Youth Congress (IYC) president Uday Bhanu Chib to fou

Shillong airport-ko dalbatatna sorkari aarangko ramanaha

SHILLONG: Umroi-o donggipa Shillong Airport-o dalkalgipa sildorengrangko onchongatna manna gita airport-ko dalbatate tarina aarangko breani kamra

Job Aspirants Stage Massive Protest In Dharwad

The protesters, including candidates preparing for competitive examinations at coaching centres and those who have applied for jobs, gathered in

BKI module busted, 2 arrested

CHANDIGARH, Feb 24: Punjab Police on Tuesday claimed to have busted a module, backed by proscribed outfit Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), with

GHADC election-na skang silchidarerangko pakwatchina uiata

AMPATI: Rebaenggipa April 10 tariko Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) election-ko ongatna siengani gimin South West Garo Hills ajao

13 R&B XEns placed as I/c SEs, adjusted

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 24: Government today placed 13 Incharge (I/c) Executive Engineers (XENs) as I/c Superintending Engineers (SEs)

Leh-bound plane faces engine issue

NEW DELHI, Feb 24: A Leh-bound SpiceJet aircraft returned to the national capital due to an engine issue on Tuesday morning, according to a sourc

Gipin jatrangna party tikit onaniko rapilchina ASPF dabia

TURA: Rebaenggipa April jani 10 tariko ongatna tik kaenggipa Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) election-o susana gita Achik onggijag

VC removed for misbehaving with Kashmiri students

LUDHIANA, Feb 24: CT University Vice-Chancellor (VC) Nitin Tandon was removed on Tuesday, following allegations of misbehaving with a group of Ka

Noel Tata, board clash on term three for Chandrasekaran; issue deferred

Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran sought to postpone his reappointment for a third term. A board meeting revealed differing views, notably from

Stalin Will Strive For Citizenship To Lankan Refugees

Inaugurating a housing colony for Sri Lankan Tamils in Kanyakumari district on Tuesday, Stalin spoke to the residents there and explained the eff

Cgarh: Welfare Measures For Farmers, Women, Focus On Tribal And Naxal-Affected Regions Mark Annual Budget For 2026-27 Of Chhattisgarh

The budget, presented in the House by finance minister O P Choudhury, places strong emphasis on the overall development of tribal regions of Surg

University Of Bristol To Launch First International Campus In Mumbai

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TCS, will explore ways to advance artificial intelligence (AI) research, enhance industry-aligned lear

Trade, defence & security on agenda as PM Modi heads to Israel; visit amid US threat of attack on Iran

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day visit to Israel, commencing Wednesday, aims to strengthen the strategic partnership and address shared cha

Justice Department suit accuses UCLA of failing to protect Jewish employees from campus hostility

The Justice Department is suing the University of California over allegations that UCLA failed to protect Jewish employees from antisemitic haras

India fails its North East Citizens yet again

Editor, How many more videos must go viral before this country admits it has a racism problem? The recent racist attack on young women from Aruna

Asias century, whither India

Before the turn of the century, Henry Kissinger visualized that the 21st Century would be Asias Century just as the 20th was dominated by Americ

ESIC begins health check-up for middle-aged citizens

A Bridge between Divides: Remembering Ricky AJ Syngkon

By Bhogtoram Mawroh A few days ago, my friend and I were getting ready for dinner while discussing how the expert committees report on reservatio

Graft in judiciary, cases backlog in NCERT book

Class 8 students will now learn about judicial challenges like corruption, massive case backlogs, and judge shortages. The new NCERT textbook hig

PayPal stock jumps over 7% after reports say Stripe may plan takeover

PayPal stock jumped after news that Stripe may try to buy the company. Reports said Stripe showed early interest, but nothing is final yet. Inves

Maoist Leaderships Surrender Signals Lasting Peace, An Emerging Reality: Bastar IG

Devji along with Central Committee Member (CCM) Murali alias Sangram, Telangana State Committee (TSC) secretary Damodar, DKSZC (Dandakaranya Spec

Emailed Bomb Threat To WB Courts Sparks Panic, Spoils Proceedings

The email was sent to the top judges at the City Sessions Court in Kolkata, two district courts at Asansol and Durgapur in Burdwan West, Chinsura

6,000-crore Housing for All scam under YSRC rule: Minister

Satya Prasad said the previous government had distributed about 22 lakh house-site pattas

City Transport Corporation Plies More Buses

A statement from State Transport Minister S S Sivasankar on Tuesday regretted that the Southern Railways did not inform the transport department

Stones pelted, vehicles vandalised as Panipat refinery workers' protest turns violent

When the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel deployed at the refinery asked the protesters to remain in a designated area, some of

Man-Eater Scare Hits Nilgiris Hamlet As Mans Body Parts Found

According to foresters here, the residents at Chinnakadimund Toda tribal hamlet found the body of a man, with parts of it eaten, inside the jungl

Centre never considered renaming West Bengal, says Mamata after Kerala name change

Emphasising the repeated requests by the State to change the name from West Bengal to Bangla, CM Mamata said that the proposal was passed in the

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warns Anthropic to allow full military use of its ai or risk losing Pentagon contract

The US government is putting pressure on AI company Anthropic over military use of its technology. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has given a dea

France's Macron accepts resignation of Louvre museum chief after jewel theft

Laurence des Cars has faced intense criticism since burglars made off in October with jewels worth an estimated $102 million that are still missi

Fake Tea Racket Busted in Sanathnagar

Officials seized 120 kilograms of coloured tea powder

Third long march in Maharashtra highlights forest rights act lapses

Meanwhile, the State government has called for a meeting at the Secretariat on Wednesday (February 25, 2026) to discuss the issues raised by the

OPS Rules Out Floating Separate Party

Addressing mediapersons at Bodinayakanur, in Theni district, on Tuesday, after paying floral tributes to Jayalalithaas portrait on her birth anni

'You bribed Senator John Husted to block Epstein files release?': Wexner grilled in House deposition

CIA offers tips to potential informants in Iran as Trump considers military action

The CIA is offering help to potential informants in Iran as President Donald Trump mulls possible military action

Face Exams With Confidence, Minister Tells Students

He advised against last-minute cramming, stressing the importance of revision and composure

Govt accused of weakening GHADC

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 24: Leader of Opposition Mukul Sangma has lambasted the MDA government for allegedly weakening the Garo Hills Auton

Students, Oppn Seek White Paper On Fee Dues

BC Welfare Association national president Jajula Srinivas Goud said the government must disclose how much was spent on welfare schemes and how mu

Skeletal remains found in Umran river may belong to missing man

From Our Correspondent NONGPOH, Feb 24: Fishermen at the Umran River on Tuesday recovered human skeletal remains that were found lodged between r

Opposition corners govt on HUDCO debt, consultancy costs & airport expansion

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 24: Leader of the Opposition Mukul Sangma on Tuesday sought detailed clarification in the Assembly regarding the st

Govt assures priority for local employment in power projects

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 24: Members of the Assembly on Tuesday questioned the government on measures to ensure local employment priority in

Call for cancellation of party tickets to non-tribals; arms deposit ordered

GHADC polls Our Bureau TURA/AMPATI, Feb 24: The A.chik State Peoples Front (ASPF) on Tuesday urged political parties to immediately cancel ticket

Army has agreed not to obstruct Mawshbuit Road, Assembly told

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 24: The dispute over the 600-metre Happy ValleyMawshbuit road was discussed in the Assembly on Tuesday, with the go

Cabinet nod to upgrade IIPH into state university

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 24: The Indian Institute of Public Health Shillong will now be a State University after the State Cabinet on Tuesda

Police recover suspected heroin, nab duo in EJH

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 24: In a late-night operation, police seized 204 grams of suspected heroin and arrested two persons during naka che

HC Tells Police To Vet Application For Nishan Yatra

HC told Waqf Board not paying counsel

Unions Thank CM Revanth for Insurance, Health Sops

Telangana Employees Joint Action Committee (JAC) chairman V. Lachireddy welcomed the governments decision, stating that the schemes would provide