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JKP wrestler clinches 28th Shiv Khori Kesari Dangal title

Excelsior Sports Correspondent REASI, Feb 17: Wrestler Surjeet Singh of J&K Police clinched the prestigious 28th Shiv Khori Kesari Dangal title b

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla meets Bdesh PM Tarique Rahman

DHAKA, Feb 17 : Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday met Tarique Rahman shortly after the BNP leader was sworn in as Bangladeshs Prime Minister

Shah unveils Chhatrapati Shivajis statue, says his legacy will inspire people

GANDHI NAGAR, Feb 17 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled a nearly 21-foot statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Gandhinagar on Tuesday, s

Sitharaman, Norway finance minister Stoltenberg discuss scope of cooperation in renewable sector

NEW DELHI, Feb 17 : Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday discussed scope for cooperation in the renewable sector, especially solar powe

Indian envoy, Russian Dy FM meet; discuss pressing bilateral issues

MOSCOW, Feb 17 : Indian Ambassador Vinay Kumar on Tuesday met Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko and discussed pressing bilateral and

New Zealand beat Canada by 8 wickets

*Canadas Yuvraj becomes youngest to hit hundred in T20WC CHENNAI, Feb 17: New Zealands top-order batters Rachin Ravindra and Glenn Phillips score

S Africas Hindu, Muslim communities unite in concern about new burial law proposals

JOHHAENESBURG, Feb 17 : South Africas Hindu and Muslim organisations have united in objecting to a proposed law which could delay cremations and

Macron kicks off India visit with morning jog at Mumbais Marine Drive

MUMBAI, Feb 17 : Hours after landing in Mumbai, French President Emmanuel Macron surprised morning walkers by jogging along Mumbais iconic Marine

India, France Express Concern Over Ukraine War; Back 2-State Gaza Solution

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday expressed concern over the Russia-Ukraine war, agreeing to support l

UK Deputy PM David Lammy Arrives In Delhi For AI Impact Summit

United Kingdom Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday to attend the AI Impact Summit 2026.

Why is global uncertainty at an all-time high in 2026? World Uncertainty Index surges to 106,862 in February - worse than COVID, 2008 crash, and 9/11 combined

The World Uncertainty Index hit 106,862 in February 2026. That number is unprecedented. It beats every crisis in modern history. COVID peaked low

Statehood for J&K to be restored soon: Union Minister

HM has already given an assurance in Parl Suhail Bhat SRINAGAR, Feb 17: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and Justice and Parl

Govt in talks with Centre over restoration of Statehood: Omar

Thanks Shah for reopening of tourist destinations Irfan Tramboo Srinagar, Feb 17: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said that the J&K Government

Court holds ex-bank Chairmen guilty in backdoor appointments

Charges to be framed on next date of hearing Fayaz Bukhari SRINAGAR, Feb 17: A local court here today found two former Chairmen of Jammu and Kash

Randhawa clarifies remarks over land encroachment amid uproar in Assembly

Speaker assures to expunge anything unparliamentary Nishikant Khajuria JAMMU, Feb 17: Massive uproar amid chaotic scenes led to disruption of the

Indias Reliance on Imported Arms for Defence is a Concern

By Nantoo Banerjee There is little to be excited about the defence ministrys latest clearance for the acquisition of 114 Rafale fighter jets fro

LG to lay foundation stone of Shankaracharya temple today

Six decades wait ends Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Feb 17: After six decades of wait, the people are finally going to witness the foundation la

Rs 770 cr earmarked for 7 milk plants, Rs 184 cr liability of SCARD Bank: Dar

Govt to develop Viksit village in each Assembly segment * Investors need not to worry for deposits: Govt Gopal Sharma JAMMU, Feb 17: The Minister

GST collections rise to Rs 24080 cr in J&K

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 17: A steady rise has been recorded in Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections in Jammu and Kashmir during la

Of 44 PSUs, 24 making losses

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 17: Jammu and Kashmir has a total of 44 Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and, of them, 24 are making losses w

Karnataka Cong govt allots public-use plots for party offices

SC: Compensation is not a substitute for punishment

18-Year-Old Man Arrested After Running Toward US Capitol With Shotgun: Cops

An 18-year-old man ran toward the US Capitol with a loaded shotgun on Tuesday before police arrested him without incident, said US Capitol Police

IRS Tax filing mistakes in 2026: Are simple errors triggering IRS audits, refund delays, and costly penalties for millions?

Over 160 million IRS tax returns will be filed in 2026, and small tax filing mistakes can delay refunds or trigger an IRS audit. The 2026 tax sea

T20 World Cup: Pakistan face must-win test against winless Namibia to seal Super 8s berth

In Group A, title favourites India have already sealed their Super 8s berth after their handsome 61-run win over Pakistan the other day

Development not at cost of health, environment, says SC

Excise Raids Fetch 9.6 Kg Ganja Chocolates

The accused, B. Vikash Sharma, a native of Agra in Uttar Pradesh, was allegedly selling the product between Chudi Bazaar and Begum Bazaar under t

Fifty years ago | World recognition for small savings drive

A hundred years ago | Finding work for disabled ex-service men

Tina Ambani skips ED summons, 2nd in a month

Tina Ambani, wife of Anil Ambani, missed her second Enforcement Directorate summons regarding a money laundering probe. Her husband, Anil Ambani,

IIIT-Hs Vahan Eye Targets Truck Plates

The institutes iHub-Data, drawing on prior research from the Centre for Visual Information Technology, has deployed an artificial intelligence-ba

RPF cop kneels on youth's neck, probe ordered as clip goes viral

A Railway Protection Force constable is under investigation. He was seen in a video kneeling on a youth's neck at Tiruvottiyur railway station. T

Ruptured Pipeline Repaired At Manikonda

Repairs began at 7 am, with the damaged portion being replaced using 1,150 mm MS barrels. Officials said the works are expected to be completed b

Ajit Pawar plane's black boxes damaged in fire: AAIB

Black boxes from the crashed Learjet at Baramati airport sustained significant fire damage, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau reported.

Quote of the day by Theophrastus: 'Time is the most valuable thing a man can...' - lessons on how spending time wisely can transform your life by Greek philosopher and father of botany

Quote of the day by Theophrastus: Theophrastus, Aristotle's successor, emphasized time as life's most valuable asset, surpassing material wealth.

KPCC Chief Doubts Lapses In Electoral Rolls, Demands Corrective Measures From Elections Commission

In a complaint to the Chief Election Commissioner, Karnataka State Election Commission, Bengaluru, Shivakumar, also the president of Karnataka Pr

Modi, Macron launch H125 helicopter assembly line

India and France are deepening their strategic ties with a new helicopter assembly line in Karnataka and a potential multi-billion dollar Rafale

Man arrested after running toward U.S. Capitol with loaded shotgun, say police

The motive of the man, who police said was wearing a tactical vest and tactical gloves, was not immediately known

At presser with Macron, PM recalls Savarkar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recalled the bravery of Indian soldiers in World War I and the daring escape of Veer Savarkar from Marseille during

Opposition slams ruling alliance over welcometo Macron

Political parties and citizens on social media also sought action against the hoardings which they said were put up in contravention to the Bomba

40 MPH Winds, 15% humidity trigger fire weather watch in Lansing wednesday as NWS Chicago warns of elevated wildfire risk and rapid fire spread

40 MPH wind gusts and 15% relative humidity have triggered a Fire Weather Watch in Lansing for Wednesday, according to NWS Chicago. The alert run

Intensify 'ghar wapsi' efforts, says RSS chief

3 Anantapur District Rural Students Excel In JEE

Ashok Padapati mentioned that around 13 lakh students appeared for JEE Main Session-1 this year. In such a large competition, good scores by stud

Telugu actress Pratyusha suicide case: SC upholds boyfriend's conviction

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of a boyfriend in a mutual suicide pact case, stating the surviving partner must be punished for abetment

Vijayawada Railway Infra Set For Major Overhaul

After meeting divisional railway manager Mohit Sonakiya, the MP cited the recent inauguration of the Rayanapadu railway station by the prime mini

Tina Ambani skips ED summons for the second time

The former actor has been summoned in connection with a money laundering case

China planted millions of trees around the Taklamakan Desert, and turned it into a carbon sink

China's ambitious tree-planting program has transformed the Taklamakan Desert, once known as The Place of No Return, into a functioning carbon si

NGT nod thwarted Gandhis' bid to stall Nicobar plan: BJP

The BJP has criticized Sonia and Rahul Gandhi for opposing the Great Nicobar island infrastructure project, accusing them of attempting to derail

Modern AI Tools Cutting Research Time, Says Google DeepMind Official

Released in 2020, AlphaFold achieved accuracy in protein structure prediction.

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri holds talks with Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman

Vikram Misri greeted Shafiqur Rahman and reaffirmed Indias people-centric ties with Bangladesh

Obesity, Diabetes Centurys Biggest Health Threats

He, however, cautioned that declining public trust in science and inconsistent funding could threaten preparedness.

Passengers Seek Extension Of Kakinada Passenger Train

Passengers are requesting that Railway officials extend the train up to Narsapur in West Godavari, which will serve a larger number of passengers

Two Arrested With 101 Kg Ganja

. The prime accused, Raju, a native of Odisha, remains absconding.

Stones Pelted at Minister Viveks Convoy in Mancherial; Constable Injured

BRS MLA Kova Laxmi staged a sit-in, accusing the police of highhandness.

Maharashtra ATS busts soccer club front for radicalisation

Maharashtra ATS has busted a radicalisation network operating under a soccer club's guise, raiding 21 locations. A Nagpur grocer allegedly used a

First Blast Successfully Achieves 3.5-Metre Pull in SLBC

The government subsequently abandoned the use of tunnel boring machines and opted for the blasting method to complete work on the 43.93-km-long t

Pharma Sector Shifting to AI-Led Innovation

AI is being deployed beyond data analysis into target discovery, molecule design and clinical trial optimisation.

Woman's Body Kept Indoors for Four Days

The matter came to light on Monday after neighbours complained of a foul smell.

French President Macron Invites PM Modi To 52nd G7 Summit In France

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the 52nd G7 Summit, which will be presided over by France in

Macron extends invite to Modi to attend G7 summit

France has invited India to the 2026 G7 Summit, emphasizing active participation in discussions on global macroeconomic imbalances and internatio

Shrinking Season 3 Episode 4 release time, what to expect and how to watch worldwide: Global streaming timings

Shrinking Season 3 Episode 4 release time, what to expect and how to watch worldwide is now confirmed. The episode streams February 18, 2026, on

Cong Remains In DMK-Led Front, To Start Talks Soon

Since several Congress leaders came out in support of the demand for power share vociferously, while the high command maintained a discreet silen

1,095 Sanitation Workers Deployed to Keep Visakhapatnam Spotless for IFR

The workforce will operate in three shifts over the three days of the event to ensure uninterrupted sanitation services at all key locations.

Trump administration backs Kalshi and Polymarket in big legal fight over U.S. betting rules

The U.S. government is backing prediction market platforms in a major legal fight with several states. The dispute is about who should control th

Azharuddin Calls for Dignity for Imran Khan Amid Health Scare

Azharuddin emphasised their shared history on the cricket field and called for the incarcerated leader to be treated with respect.

EC Eyes April for Elections in Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry

Last time, Assembly polls in West Bengal were held in eight phases. In Assam, elections were held in two phases, and in a single phase in Tamil N

5 injured in New York church explosion: what caused the Boonville blast and is a propane leak to blame?

Five people were injured in a New York church explosion Tuesday morning in Boonville, Oneida County. One firefighter remains in critical conditio

Nitishs son Nishant all out in public before getting any role in the party

For the first time, in the individual capacity, he has started inspecting the developmental work which has been launched or started by his father

'Raise India-made component' in Rafale deal: Rajnath to France

India has urged France to increase the 'Make-in-India' component to 50% for the upcoming 114 Rafale fighter jet deal, including engine manufactur

Moon Sighted in Gulf, Hyderabad Awaits

Shopkeepers reported strong demand

NTR Collector Urges 100 Per Cent Pass Rate Ahead of Class 10 Exams

He personally engaged with the students, posing questions across mathematics, science, and social studies to gauge their readiness.

AP Waqf Board Reviews Ummeed Portal Uploads, Ramzan Arrangements

With Ramzan approaching, the chairman reviewed the status of pending mosque committees and instructed officials to expedite appointments wherever

Device theft at India AI Impact Summit: Delhi Policeidentifysuspect

India's T20 World Cup Super 8 Opponents, Dates And Venues Confirmed

India have been placed alongside Zimbabwe, the West Indies, and last season's runners-up, South Africa in the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8

EAGLE Force Busts Drug Ring Run by Students

Cases have been registered under the NDPS Act, 1985.

Police launch new anti-drug drive across city colleges

Doctors Earn More Respect as Lifesavers, Says Lokesh

Recalling the Covid-19 pandemic, Lokesh said that when the world retreated indoors, doctors stepped forward, risking their lives and working tire

All 12 accused in Turkman Gate violence case get bail

AAP attacks govt. over fee hikes; BJP hits back

Army aspirant accuses TTE of rape bid on train in UP

A young Army aspirant traveling for her NCC exam has accused a TTE of attempted rape in a First AC coach of the Ahmedabad-Gorakhpur Express. The

LIVE | Ex-Michigan coach Sherrone Moore in court as attorneys push for case to be dropped

Woman dies after alleged assault by son

BSL-3 animal vaccine unit, GCC, Innovation Hub projects announced in Telangana

Will upgrade govt. schools to draw students from across country: CM

IFR-2026 Commences With Presidential Banquet

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu arrived in the city by the evening. He would be participating in the fleet review on Wednesday morning along

Punjab Congress Seeks to Bury Factionalism With Unity Outreach For 2027

The Punjab Congress appears to be moving towards a phase of greater cohesion and coordination under the organisational oversight of its state in-

BRS cadre celebrates KCRs birthday across Telangana

Queensland positions itself as a strategic partner in India-Australia biotech collaboration at BioAsia 2026

BJP back to Rath Yatras to boost political prospects in West Bengal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a gathering at Kolkatas Brigade Parade Grounds at the culmination of the yatras across the State

In allegation of electoral corruption, guilt has to be proved to the hilt, Sibal submits in Supreme Court

He was countering an appeal filed by S.S. Duraisamy alleging that there were videos and photos, contained in CDs, allegedly showing corrupt pract