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Ukrainian capital Kyiv under missile attack, officials say

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko ordered emergency medical crews to affected parts of the city

No proof of Parths role, says Pune top cop on land deal

Asked about Parth, Pune commissioner of police (CP) Amitesh Kumar said on Monday: Our investigation so far has not revealed any involvement. Alth

Ban entry of non-Hindus at UP temples, says VHP

Quote of the Day by Kendrick Lamar: 'I learned, when I look in the mirror'Top quotes by the most awarded rapper in the Grammys history

Quote of the Day: Rapper Kendrick Lamar's powerful words highlight the importance of being true to oneself. His career, marked by critical acclai

Fresh parole for Kerala double-murder convicts sparks row, Oppn stages walkout

The case involves the 2019 political killing of Youth Congress workers Kripesh and Sarath Lal in Periya, a village in Kasaragod district in north

3,000 illegal birth & death certificates cancelled in Maharashtra

The district administration conducted a thorough investigation and found that there was no record of these names. The health department raised th

Days after Ajit Pawar's death in plane crash, parliamentary panel flags aviation safety concerns

Non-scheduled flights carry high-net-worth passengers with a fixed objective, an event, a meeting, a function. That creates immense pressure on p

Centre has taken note of water contamination incident in Indore, Minister informs Rajya Sabha

In a written reply to a question, Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Tokhan Sahu said that the area has old pipelines dating b

After West Bengal row, non-veg back on Vande train

Father of 3 kills daughter to meet 2-child Maha poll norm

How long you will live is mainly decided by your genes: Study

The findings are based on an analysis of more than a century of lifespan data from large Scandinavian twin cohorts in Denmark and Sweden. Researc

Abhimanyu experiment: MP govt hosps to get Garbh Sanskar rooms to educate mind of fetus

These dedicated spaces are meant to guide expectant parents through prenatal care rooted in traditional Indian practices, from positive thinking

US-Iran Meeting To Take Place In Turkey On February 6: Report

A meeting between the United States and Iran is likely to take place in Turkey on February 6, an Arab official told AFP on Tuesday, after Tehran

Mumbai Police Traces Scooter Used In Firing At Rohit Shetty's Residence

In a key development in the ongoing probe into the firing incident at filmmaker Rohit Shetty's Mumbai residence, the Mumbai police have traced th

SpaceX acquires xAI in landmark deal as Elon Musk merges tech giants for AI and space dominance

SpaceX has acquired AI startup xAI, merging two of Elon Musk's ventures into the world's most valuable private company. This strategic move aims

Speaker LA releases Kuliyat Janbaaz Kishtwari at KL Saigal Hall

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 2: Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, today released the book Kuliyat Janbaa

LG lauds NCCs contribution in nurturing youth, promoting self-less service

Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Feb 2: The true meaning of a developed society and a developed nation, extends far beyond infrastructure, modern t

Sat raises issue of Cantonment Board elections in Rajya Sabha

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Feb 2: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jammu & Kashmir President and Member of Rajya Sabha, Sat Sharma, CA, raise

Raise public issues strongly in Parliament, Assembly: Dr Farooq to MPs, MLAs

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 2: National Conference (NC) president Dr Farooq Abdullah today asked the partys Members of Parliament and M

Legislators meet Javed Rana to discuss key developmental issues

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 2: Several legislators, including Qaiser Jamshed Lone, Ghulam Mohiuddin, Hasnain Masoodi, Peerzada Feroz Ahmad

NGT seeks water quality report on Manasbal Lake

Issues notices to J&K Govt Irfan Tramboo SRINAGAR, Feb 2: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Central Pollution Control Board (CPC

HC bars construction of Tehsil Office in Dal lake

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 2: After taking serious note by the High Court on construction of Tehsil Office within the prohibited area

Jal Shakti Deptt dismisses employee involved in NDPS case

Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Feb 2: The Jal Shakti Department has once again showed its intent towards zero-tolerance policy against the menace

NASA hit by fuel leak during practice countdown of moon rocket

The launch team began loading the 98-meter rocket with super-cold hydrogen and oxygen at Kennedy Space Centre; more than 2.6 million litres had t

Memory of a Killer Episode 3 release time, schedule and how to watch: Global release timings for all regions

Memory of a Killer Episode 3 release time, schedule and how to watch explains when Episode 3 airs, how to stream it, full episode schedule, cast

For caste census, mere self-declaration cannot be enough: SC

Appearing for social activist Akash Goel, advocate Mukta Gupta told a bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi that the directorate of

Word of the Day: Crescendo

Word of the Day: The word crescendo signifies a gradual rise in intensity. It applies to music, emotions, and events. A political movement can re

Lord Mandelson resigns from UK ruling party over links to Epstein

LONDON, Feb 2: Lord Peter Mandelson, former UK cabinet minister and former ambassador to the United States, has resigned from the ruling Labour P

CDS Gen Chauhan on official visit to Armenia, visits Armenian Genocide Memorial and Museum

NEW DELHI, Feb 2 : An Indian delegation led by Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan is currently on an official visit to Armenia, which marks

No Indo-Pak contest in T20 World Cup could cause losses to tune of USD 250 million

NEW DELHI, Feb 2:An India-Pakistan fixture in an ICC event generates revenue to the tune of a staggering USD 250 million (over Rs 2200 crore), as

Not your advisor: LS Speaker Birla to Rahul Gandhi

NEW DELHI, Feb 2 : I am not your advisor, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla told Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi in the House on Monday. The speak

Indias Budget advances critical reforms across customs, and strategic sectors that boost investment: USISPF

NEW YORK, Feb 2: The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) has welcomed the Union Budget, saying its focus on technology-driven reforms,

Sri Lanka accuses Indian coast guards of assaulting its fishermen

COLOMBO, Feb 2: Sri Lankas fisheries minister Ramalingam Chandrasekeran on Monday accused the Indian coast guards of assaulting the fishermen fro

Justice Department says it's taken down Epstein-related files that may have had victims information

It blamed the release of sensitive information that drew an outcry from victims and their lawyers on mistakes that were technical or human error

Parents to be blamed for allowing minors to drink & drive: SC

A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan said that there cannot be punishment before trial and directed release of the accused who alr

Growth of new neurons in brain helps reduce symptoms of depression, affective disorders

One of the most remarkable discoveries of modern neuroscience is that the adult brain is capable of producing new neurons in various mammalian sp

Maharashtra Man Kills 6-Year-Old Daughter To Contest Panchayat Elections

A man from Maharashtra killed one of his three children to overcome the two-child norm to contest the upcoming Panchayat elections in that state.

Rottweiler attack leaves Bengaluru woman with over 80 stitches

Days that once revolved around work, cuddles and caring for her breastfeeding child are now spent in a hospital bed, recovering from a brutal dog

Wangchuk tried to create Nepal and Bangladesh-like unrest: Govt tells SC

Appearing before a bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and P B Varale, solicitor general Tushar Mehta said the activist was appealing to Gen Z to com

Bdesh-oni niam gri rabaenggipa natokrangko Mlaya-o champengata

SHILLONG: Indo-Bangla sima gita Bangladesh asongni natokrangko niam gri ranapbaenga ine koborrangko manani jaman, niam gri natok salbaaniko, dona

All B-787 Must Be Grounded, Checked For Electrical Faults: Pilots' Body Chief

President of the Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP), Captain CS Randhawa, on Monday called for urgent inspections of all Boeing 787 aircraft for e

Elon Musks SpaceX acquires xAI

A merger would represent one of the most high-profit corporate pairings in Silicon Valley, blending a space-and-defence contractor with a rapidly

SWGH-o tomtomaniko rakkina tomaniko ongata

AMPATI: Adita salrangna skang, West Garo Hills ajani Rajabala jolo donggipa Goalgaon songo, mande saksako sootani jaman sosojengjeng onganirang n

Girls outperform boys in 11th results, 83% pass

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 2: After the declaration of Class 10 and 12 results, the Board of School Education (BOSE) today announced t

ED files money laundering charge sheet in Jammu bank fraud

NEW DELHI, Feb 2: The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Jammu Sub-Zonal Office, stated on Monday that it has filed a chargesheet against Bharat Paper

Ampati Civil Hospital-o PNRC aro CMSMS Transit Home-ko kulia

AMPATI: Ampati Civil Hospital-ni Primary Nutrition Rehabilitation Centre (PNRC) aro Chief Ministers Safe Motherhood Scheme (CMSMS)-ko Sombar salo

Manipur set for govt, BJP MLAs to elect leader; Biren to be replaced

Official sources said BJP MLAs are in the national capital and will be electing a new leader, who will be sworn in as the new chief minister. The

Cabinet meet postponed

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 2: The Cabinet meeting scheduled today to clear budgetary proposals was postponed. An official notification is

MHRC-ni rai onaniara rima mangipa chadamberangko dosgri ine sakki onga: Bernard

SHILLONG: Rimpu Bagan case-o sak 15 manderangna dai gamchina gita Meghalaya Human Rights Commission (MHRC)-ni geetaniara, rima mangipa chadambera

Spl trains between Katra-Srinagar for two days

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 2: The Northern Railways Jammu division has decided to operate an additional pair of special trains between Sh

3 JKAS officers promoted

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 2: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered promotions of three Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (

Fed Cup Athletics Competition to be final selection event for 2026 CWG

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, Feb 2: The National Senior Federation Competition scheduled to be held in Ranchi from May 22 to 25 will serve as the final se

Wageasi ramao niam gri weighbridge-ko chalaienga ine gitcham MDC badi kaa

TURA: North Garo Hills ajani Wageasi songo donggipa National Highway-217 (gitcham NH-62) ramao niam gri weighbridge-ko chalaienga ine Kharkutta-n

Predecessor Judge to hear arguments against Andrabi

NEW DELHI, Feb 2: A special NIA court in the Patiala House courts on Monday clarified that the predecessor judge who passed the order of convicti

Rimpu Bagan case-o rima mangipa manderang biming parakani gimin suk ongja

TURA: Rimpu Bagan case-o rima mangipa manderangoni badi kagipa sak 15 manderangna gong 50,000 kae daiko gamchina Meghalaya Human Rights Commissio

TMC vs EC: Poll body red flags abusive language by Trinamool MLAs

While also listing blatant violations of ECs lawful directions by the Bengal administration, CEC Gyanesh Kumar on Monday firmly conveyed to Mamat

News that shock and shame

Editor, The news that flash on our screen and reports in the newspapers disturb the very core of our souls. A few days ago a 6 year old girl was

Bengal SIR row: Didi storms out of meet with CEC, claims being humiliated

Talking to reporters later in front of Nirvachan Sadan where a heavy police posse had gathered she claimed to have warned the CEC that he will

Society at Disquieting Crossroads

The news of brothers raping their own sisters in a village in Ri Bhoi district and that the matter had to be reported to the police by village au

PLTR stock price today: Palantir Q4 earnings beat estimates as AI demand fuels record U.S. growth and bullish 2026 outlook

Palantir Technologies has exceeded Wall Street's fourth-quarter expectations. Strong demand for its artificial intelligence tools from businesses

When the State Walked Away On 20 Years of MGNREGA: A Moral Reckoning

By Sanjay Das Twenty years ago, India passed a law that did something rare and necessary: it spoke honestly about poverty. It did not describe it

12-yr-old lured into trading Rs 85L jewellery for unlimited momos

According to a complaint filed by the boys father, a temple priest, the child had grown fond of momo sold at the roadside stall. The vendors alle

Gen Naravane's memoir: Rules bar retired officers from publishing classified info

Senior military officials, particularly those dealing with classified information, are subject to regulations under the Official Secrets Act that

Rahul quotes from ex-Gens unpublished book on China row, gets Shah, Rajnath rap

Speaker Om Birla failed to defuse the situation even after he gave a ruling asking Gandhi not to refer to news articles or extracts from an unpub

Musk's SpaceX To Merge With xAI At Combined Valuation Of $1.25 Trillion: Report

Elon Musk plans to merge SpaceX with xAI ahead of its IPO, with a combined valuation of $1.25 trillion, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing

No mechanical arrests over social media posts: SC upholds HC order

The SC order may end the prevalent practice harassing people by filing mulitple cases against those whose social media post is critical of govt o

Amid threats to chickens neck, India to take rail corridor underground

Ashwini Vaishnaw said the Budget contains a proposal to expand railway link between the region and the rest of the country to four tracks, fulfil

Why is gold price down 3.8% to $4,679 and will it really touch $6,300 this year? Gold epic fall and bright future explained. Here's what analysts predict and what should investors do now

Why is gold price down 3.8% to $4,679 and will it really touch $6,300 this year is the key question for investors. Gold and silver fell after rec

Will try to make Narela education hub a university township: CM

Delhis students will benefit from it. We want to turn Narela into an education hub and will try to get it included in the initiative under which

ISRO tests thrust chamber for LOX-Methane Engine

The test was conducted at the Thrust Chamber Test facility at ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC), Mahendragiri on January 27, 2026

Indias Minorities and the Budget: A Numbers Game or a Test of Political Will?

This op-ed examines Indias minority welfare budgets beyond headline announcements, tracing a pattern of cuts, unspent funds, and dismantled educa

Modi knows how to earna name for himself: Vaiko

Deepam row: Collector tenders unconditional apology to HC

Cong. leadership tells DMK its strength is being underestimated

Rajasthan fully prepared to take advantage of budgetary incentives: CM

The Union Budget will give new strength to all-round development of Rajasthan and support our resolve to achieve the development goals It is a ro

After Flyover, Now A Tunnel Road Proposed Via Bandipur

The tunnel proposal came from the Union Minister to address woes of transporters especially from Kerala for 24x7 vehicular movement. The NH-766 l

SAD claims Majithia a victim of political vendetta, after he gets bail in DA case

Senior SAD leaders Daljit Singh Cheema and Arshdeep Singh Kler alleged the State government had concocted a false disproportionate assets case ag

US cuts tariffs on India to 18%

Washington/New Delhi, Feb 02 The United States on Monday announced a sharp cut in tariffs on Indian goods, lowering duties to 18% from as high a

BJP names Tarun Chugh as observer for Legislature Party leader election in Manipur

MHA calls meeting with Kuki-Zo insurgent groupsin indication that elected government could be restored in Manipur soon

US-India Trade Deal Will Pave Way For Stronger Ties: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said the trade deal between the US and India will elevate strategic partnership between the two countries

Tulsi Gabbard whistleblower complaint: What's being kept secret and why? Secrecy, oversight, and intelligence accountability dispute

A sensitive whistleblower report concerning Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is reportedly locked away. Gabbard's office claims th

Govt Warns Action Against Strike By Its Employees

Taking note of the strike calls, State Chief Secretary N Muruganandam issued crack down orders on such protests by unrecognized associations to t

Legal Aid, Women's Safety Gain; Court Infrastructure Face Cuts

Legal aid services have received a notable boost, with the National Legal Services Authority (Nalsa) allotted 250 crore, the highest since 201819

Govt. orders schools to form fee regulation committees in 10 days

Parliament security breach case: police oppose bail to 3

Delivery Agent Stabbed To Death In Delhi, 3 Minors Arrested: Cops

A 22-year-old delivery executive was stabbed to death by three minors in east Delhi's Pandav Nagar on Monday following an altercation, police sai

HPCL flags off SAKSHAM 2026 to promote fuel conservation

Vijay Targets DMK For Attack At Anniversary Address

Delivering a speech marking the second anniversary of the partys founding on Monday, Vijay said only the TVK was empowered to take on the DMK and

It should concern everyone: Putin aide warns as Russia-US nuke arm control treaty set to expire

For Punjab, taking a leaf out of Haryana

The BJP is reaching out to SCs and OBCs, hoping to repeat its success in Haryana