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Taiwan detects five Chinese naval vessels operating around its territory

According to a post on X, the Taiwanese MND stated that no Chinese military aircraft were detected during the timeframe, as there was an absence

Bangladesh lifts suspension on tourist visas issued in India

Bangladesh has resumed tourist visa services from its diplomatic missions in India after temporarily suspending them over security concerns. Offi

Mukul Roy, former railway minister and TMC strategist dies at 70

Veteran politician Mukul Roy passed away at 70 due to cardiac arrest. Roy had a long political career, serving as Union Railway Minister and hold

PM Narendra Modi flags off Meerut Metro and Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat corridor

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the Meerut Metro and dedicated the entire 82 km Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat corridor to the nation. With a

El Mencho killed: Indian Embassy in Mexico urges nationals to shelter in place

The Indian Embassy in Mexico has issued an urgent advisory for Indian nationals to shelter in place. This follows escalating violence across seve

RPF constable saves passengers life at Kacheguda railway station

Former TMC leader and 32nd railway minister, Mukul Roy, dies of cardiac arrest

Veteran politician Mukul Roy, a former railway minister and founding TMC member, passed away from a cardiac arrest at 1:30 am. Roy, who represent

U.S., Canada issue travel warnings for Mexico after drug kingpin killing

U.S. carriers United, American, Southwest and Alaska, as well as the Canadian airlines Air Canada and WestJet/Sunwing, announced the cancellation

India, China among winners after US court blocked Trump tariffs

Countries hit hardest by former President Donald Trumps tariffs are now emerging as winners after the US Supreme Court struck down his emergency

NASA to roll back Artemis II rocket on February 24 after helium issue

NASA is rolling back its Artemis II Moon rocket and spacecraft from the launch pad. An issue with helium flow to the rocket's upper stage require

Kim Reelected to Top Post of North Koreas Ruling Party

Under party rules, the congress, which Kim has held every five years since 2016, elects the general secretary to serve as the partys top represen

Netflix Unveils the Trailer of Accused, A Psychological Drama on Power, Perception and Public Judgment

Directed by Anubhuti Kashyap and produced by Dharma Production, the haunting new drama unpacks power, bias and emotional fracture as a celebrated

Iran, US to resume talks amid hardening military posture, ongoing divisions

Cairo: The United States and Iran have decided to continue negotiations, even as their starkly different visions of a nuclear deal and a signific

'Be aware': Indian embassy issues advisory for nationals in Mexico after powerful drug lord 'El Mencho' killed

The Indian Embassy in Mexico has issued an urgent advisory for its citizens to remain indoors due to widespread violence following a major securi

Ukraine attack seriously damages infrastructure in Russia's Belgorod, governor says

Belgorod has frequently come under attack from Ukrainian forces in the conflict whose fourth anniversary will be marked this week

Bafta Film Awards 2026: One Battle After Another, Sinners, Robert Aramayo lead winners

Close on its heels was Ryan Coogler's Sinners, which made BAFTA history by winning three awards, the most ever for a film by a Black filmmaker at

Breaking News Live Updates: NASA sets February 24 rollback for Artemis II rocket after helium issue

Sundar Pichai Joins T20 WC Commentary With Ravi Shastri

Pichai revealed that he has been an ardent cricket fan since childhood, idolising India legend Sunil Gavaskar

Uttarakhand education staff to boycott work over 'assault' of director by BJP MLA supporters

The meeting also decided that if the accused are not arrested within two days, all offices in the State, from the nagar panchayat to the state se

Mexican army kills drug cartel kingpin 'El Mencho' in military raid; wave of arson hits Mexico

Sanctuary with lifelong refuge for rescued animals launched in Chennai

The project is a joint initiative of I-CARE Charitable Trust, founded by animal welfare activist Shiranee Pereira and PFCI Chennai.

2 Brothers Shot Dead At Wedding Reception In Patna

Two brothers were shot dead by unidentified assailants at a wedding reception in a village here late Sunday evening, police said.

Putin says developing Russia's nuclear forces 'absolute priority'

President Vladimir Putin declared developing Russia's nuclear forces an absolute priority. This comes after the expiration of the last nuclear tr

Iran agreed secret shoulder-fired missile deal with Russia, says media report

The agreement, signed in Moscow in December, commits Russia to deliver 500 man-portable Verba launch units and 2,500 9M336 missiles over three ye

RSS does not practice Hindutva politics, says chief Mohan Bhagwat

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said that the Sangh does not practice Hindutva politics, rather it believes in building a strong society and na

USIran Nuclear Talks Thursday as Washington Awaits Tehrans Deal Offer

Oman previously hosted the indirect talks on the Islamic Republics nuclear program and facilitated the latest round in Geneva last week

No Leak In Maharashtra HSC Chemistry Exam, Board Clarifies Amid Rumours

Two individuals were arrested in Nagpur after the Maharashtra HSC Chemistry question paper was shared in a WhatsApp group before the exam, but au

Mayhem rocks Mexico after most-wanted cartel boss is killed

Mexico's most wanted cartel boss, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, was killed by security forces. This triggered widespread fires

US Secret Service Kills Man Trying to Access Trump's Florida Home

The suspect, a man in his early 20s, was spotted by the north gate of the Mar-a-Lago property, carrying a shotgun and a fuel can, the Secret Serv

Cop-turned-crime boss, Mexicos Nemesio El Mencho Oseguera leaves bloody legacy

Arguably Mexicos most influential crime boss after captured kingpin Joaquin El Chapo Guzman, now in a U.S. prison, Oseguera diversified into rack

Mexico El Mencho Killed: Most Powerful Drug Cartel Decapitated, Chaos Erupts

The Mexican army killed the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Rubn Oseguera Cervantes, El Mencho, decapitating what had become

New US Military-Led Group Aided Mexico's Hunt For 'El Mencho' Cartel Boss

A new US-military-led task force specialising in intelligence collection on drug cartels played a role in the Mexican military raid on Sunday tha

Mexico Cartel Leader Killed LIVE: Violence In Mexico After Army Kills Notorious Cartel Boss 'El Mencho'

Mexico Cartel Leader KilledLIVE Updates: The Mexican military killed Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, the powerful leader of

India lose to Aus in penalty shootout in FIH Pro League

Hobart, Feb 22: The Indian mens hockey team dished out a much improved show but still went down to formidable Australia in the penalty shootout i

Four Indian athletes receive reduced bans from NADA

New Delhi, Feb 22: Four Indian athletes have received reduced bans from the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) after early admission of their off

Top Mexican drug cartel leader killed

Nemesio Oseguera, the 59-year-old leader of the violent Jalisco New Generation Cartel, was wounded in a clash with soldiers in the town of Tapalp

Sakellaridis comes back from the brink to win Delhi Open

New Delhi, Feb 22: Greek player Stefanos Sakellaridis claimed his maiden singles title on the ATP Challenger circuit with a gruelling three-set w

Over 80 people killed in Pakistan's cross-border airstrikes on Afghanistan

Pakistan launched airstrikes in Afghanistan hitting seven locations. These strikes targeted militant camps in Nangarhar, Paktika, and Khost provi

What does MMRDA exactly do?

Criticism about how bridges and flyovers are being built undermines the intelligence behind our infrastructure

Violence in Mexico After Drug Lord Killing; Flights Cancelled

The US State Department on Sunday urged American citizens in Mexico to shelter in place amid violence, road blocks and flight cancellations

Morning Digest: India condemns Pakistans airstrikes on Afghan territory; Indian movie Boong bags BAFTA award for Best Childrens & Family Film, and more

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Jack Hughes scores in overtime as US beat Canada for ice hockey gold

Winter Olympics Milan, Feb 22: No miracle needed. The United States is on top of the hockey world for the first time in nearly a half-century. Ja

Kim Jong Un reelected to top post of North Korea's ruling party as it hails his nuclear buildup

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been reelected as the top official of the ruling Workers' Party. Delegates credited him for strengthening the

Infra hubs urgently need emergency medical rooms

EMRs are already operational at the Byculla, Kalyan, and Vashi railway stations. Additionally, Kalwa, Titwala, and Karjat stations EMRs have also

Sahil clinches gold in mens 21km event

Indian Open Race Walk Competition Chandigarh, Feb 22: Punjab athlete Sahil upset his more fancied rivals to clinch the gold in the mens half mara

New York City faces its second big storm in weeks

New York City is bracing for a major winter storm. The government is deploying more plows, salters, and outreach teams. This storm is expected to

Country knows you are naked, why strip: PM Modi on Congress protest at global AI summit

Iran and US to meet on Thursday for talks

Iran and the United States are scheduled for crucial nuclear talks in Geneva this Thursday. Oman's Foreign Minister confirmed the meeting, highli

Mexican cartel boss 'El Mencho' killed in military raid

Mexican officials confirmed the death of drug lord El Mencho in a military raid. The powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader died during an

Powerful Drug Lord 'El Mencho' Killed By Mexican Army, Cartel Goes On Rampage

The Mexican army announced Sunday that it had killed powerful drug lord Nemesio El Mencho Oseguera in an operation that sparked a wave of violenc

BAFTA Awards 2026 winners full list: 'One Battle After Another', 'Sinners' win accolades ahead of Oscars 2026, check biggest surprise

BAFTA Awards 2026 winners full list: One Battle After Another led the nominations with 14 nods, followed closely by Sinners with 13, while Hamnet

Friendship withTel Aviv built on trust, says Modi

Department of Homeland Security suspends Global Entry as the partial US government shutdown drags on

Global Entry program is suspended due to the ongoing government shutdown. This move impacts pre-approved travelers entering the US. While TSA Pre

EU says it will accept no increase in US tariffs after Supreme Court ruling: 'A deal is a deal'

The European Commission is urging the United States to honor a trade agreement. This comes after the US Supreme Court overturned Donald Trump's g

Don't want new Cold War, must treat all equally: Lula to Trump

Brazil President wraps up India visit, likely to visit US next month

Tehran is ready for nuclear concessions if US meets demands, Iranian official says

Iran signals willingness to compromise on its nuclear program. Tehran seeks the lifting of U.S. sanctions and recognition of its uranium enrichme

VIROSH: Vijay Deverakonda-Rashmika Finally Announce Wedding

Long before any wedding plans were made, fans had already given their bond a meaning.

Its Official! Rashmika Mandanna, Vijay Deverakonda Announce Their Wedding

Long before any wedding plans were made, fans had already given their bond a meaning.

Who was 'El Mencho' Nemesio Oseguera? All about Ex-police officer turned Mexico drug cartel leader killed by U.S. military-led task force

Mexico Cartel leader killed today: An ex-police officer, 60-year-old Nemesio Oseguera was the shadowy leader of the powerful Jalisco New Generati

What's happening in Mexico? Most powerful drug cartel leader killed by Mexican Army, flights cancelled, schools closed, curfew-like situation

Jalisco's capital, Guadalajara, was turned into a ghost town on Sunday night as civilians hunkered down. School was canceled Monday in several st

T20 World Cup: Ten Doeschate Admits India Are Disappointed, but Not Panicking

T20 World Cup 2026: Ryan ten Doeschate did not attempt to conceal his disappointment after India's 76-run defeat.

Champions League-2026 concludes

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 22: The Champions League 2026 final at Country Cricket Stadium concluded in thrilling fashion, with Bul

Ravinder Sharma elected as president RNSAOA

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 22: Ravinder Sharma was elected as president of the Royal Nest Sapphire Apartments Owners Association (RNSAOA)

Lt Gen Pratik Sharma reviews logistics preparedness in Leh

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 22: Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, Army Commander of the Northern Command, today visited the Air Movement Control Centr

Message from AI impact summit

Prof K S Chandrasekar kscnair@gmail.com India recently held the AI Impact Summit, New Delhi. The message is clear and loud. AI is here to the ete

Farooq expresses concern over delay in restoration of Statehood to J&K

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 22: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah today expressed concern over the

LG Ladakh felicitates Hindi Olympiad Achievers with Amrit Kumbh Samman

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Feb 22: The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, today stated that Hindi is not merely a language of

Australias social media ban holds a lesson for India

Sunny Dua sunnydua55@gmail.com There was a time when childhood sounded different. It echoed with laughter from playgrounds, arguments over marble

When Education Stops Uniting Society

Prof Suresh Chander suresh.chander@gmail.com The present education system in India-and in many developing countries-has become a matter of seriou

Diversity programs need to become more political, not less

Diversity programs are a favourite target of right-wing populists who claim they represent a radical left agenda that is politicising workplaces.

Agri-AI can unlock Rs 70,000 crore a year for farmers

Mumbai, Feb 22: Indias next agricultural revolution will be driven by artificial intelligence, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for S

Markets likely to stay volatile this week: Analysts

New Delhi, Feb 22: Domestic macroeconomic data, monthly F&O expiry and global developments following US President Donald Trumps tariff hike after

Manipur CM meets Amit Shah, discusses peace and community outreach

IMPHAL, Feb 22: Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh on Sunday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss steps taken by his government to

India realigns crude slate as Russian oil flows ease

New Delhi, Feb 22: Indias crude import strategy is entering a phase of calibrated rebalancing rather than abrupt realignment, with Middle Eastern

Youth urged to Join Politics with Nation First Spirit

PUNE, Feb 22 : Calling upon young Indians to actively participate in nation-building, Tarun Chugh, BJP national general secretary, on Sunday aske

Priyanka Gandhi visited Zubeen Gargs cremation ground for politics: Himanta

GUWAHATI, Feb 22: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday accused Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra of doing politics over the dea

Used our talent to serve others: Pitroda; another case of Cong bashing India: BJP

Sam Pitroda, head of Indian Overseas Congress, sparked a row by stating India's IT talent served global firms, not the nation. He questioned why

Coal demand to go up as power needs grow

New Delhi, Feb 22: The countrys coal demand, which had remained weak earlier in the current financial year, is poised for a boost in the coming d

Holi sales likely to exceed Rs 80,000 crore: CAIT

New Delhi, Feb 22: The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) Secretary General Praveen Khandelwal said on Sunday that the upcoming Holi festi

DPI to daily life: India's AI pitch goes beyond code

At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, India showcased its Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) as a lifestyle experience, exemplified by a coffee st

33-hour Mumbai-Pune E-way disruption: 1 lakh motorists to get Rs 5.16 cr toll refund, says MSRDC

MUMBAI, Feb 22: More than one lakh motorists who were caught up in a massive traffic gridlock on Mumbai-Pune Expressway earlier this month after

A shopkeeper arranges water guns for sale ahead of the Holi festival, in Jammu

A shopkeeper arranges water guns for sale ahead of the Holi festival, in Jammu, on Sunday. (PTI)

Ventilator Distress In Hospitals

The fact that 219 ventilators are lying defunct across GMCs and premier institutions in J&K has exposed a deeply troubling reality in the UTs pub

Shortage of toilets for females was real reason behind student dropouts: Adityanath

LUCKNOW, Feb 22: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced on Sunday that the state has successfully reduced the dropout rate in sch

Pilot duty exemptions weigh in heavy on DGCAs summer plan

Aviation authorities are finalizing summer flight schedules, with pilot availability a key concern. Airlines' requests for extensions on flight d

T20 World Cup: With Humility as His Asset, David Miller Saves South Africa Again

T20 World Cup: David Miller doesn't keep a track of the amount of times he has saved South Africa. In a word many.

Beware of digital fraud, do KYC via official channels: PM in Mann Ki Baat

North Korea's Kim re-elected to lead ruling party at congress: Report

Under the leadership of Mr. Kim, he war deterrence of the country with the nuclear forces as its pivot has been radically improved, the KCNA rep

6th National Rafting Cship concludes

Excelsior Sports Correspondent DODA, Feb 22: The 6th National Rafting Championship, titled The Ultimate River Battle, concluded today at Shibnote

Harshit selected for Junior Asian Fencing Cship

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 22: The Jammu and Kashmir Fencing Association (JKFA) has praised the selection of Harshit Kohli, a risi