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Indias Strategic Turn in the AI Era

From Market to Architect Uttam Prakash, Prof. Srinivas Josyula, Jay Verdhan Tiwari The AI Impact Summit opened with serious policy deliberations.

Integrate Higher Education with Sector Skill Councils

Dr Niyaz Ahmad Naikoo drniyaznaik@gmail.com A significant structural transformation is underway in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. With t

V-Mart launches Holi festival Collection in Style

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 26: Ahead of the Holi festival, V-Mart today launched its Holi Collection, turning up the heat on everyday sty

Mohanlal Sons launches specially curated Holi collection

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 26: Renowned ethnic wear brand Mohanlal Sons today announced a special Holi Milan celebration at its stores on

J&K Bank approves financing for Heights III Extension housing project in Jalandhar

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 26: Reinforcing its strategic focus on expanding housing finance in emerging real estate destinations, J&K Ban

Freebies = Appeasement : Economics be damned!

Poonam I Kaushish infaservice1@gmail.com Beware Voters: With high-octane poll tamasha in West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu and Kerala soon, be ready

The 5am myth: Why waking early wont make you more successful

At 5am, social media fills with proof that the early risers have already won the day. Cold plunges. Journals. Sunrise runs. Productivity gurus in

How social media draws vulnerable users back to eating disorder content

People recovering from eating disorders often use social media for support, seeking out recovery content, body-positive creators and others with

Northeast holds potential to be Southeast Asia trade corridor: Dr Jitendra

Excelsior Correspondent SEPAHIJALA (TRIPURA), Feb 26: During the visit to Tripura, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Tec

Abhishek, Hardik help India pulverise Zimbabwe by 72 runs; stay in semis race

CHENNAI, Feb 26: Abhishek Sharma rediscovered his form with a blazing fifty, Hardik Pandya bludgeoned a half-century and Tilak Varma allayed stri

Murmu arrives in Jaisalmer; to fly in indigenous LCH Prachand, attend IAFs Vayu Shakti exercise

JAISALMER, Feb 26 : President Droupadi Murmu, who is on a visit to Rajasthan, will undertake a sortie in the indigenously developed Light Combat

Remove encroachments within 10 km of border with Nepal: Shah tells officials in Bihar

ARARIA, Feb 26: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday called for a detailed plan of action for removing encroachments in areas close to the I

India, Israel sign 27 agreements, upgrade ties to Special Strategic Partnership

TEL AVIV, Feb 26 : India and Israel on Thursday exchanged several memorandums of understanding (MoUs) covering artificial intelligence, financial

SA beat WI by nine wickets

AHMEDABAD, Feb 26: A clinical South Africa outclassed West Indies by nine wickets in their Super 8 clash to stretch their unbeaten run and all bu

CDS Gen Chauhan inaugurates CBRN conclave

NEW DELHI, Feb 26: India must stay ready with indigenous chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) defence equipment for early warni

Current decade turbulent but India managed challenges through nimble, grounded policies: Jaishankar

PUNE, 26 : The current decade has been a turbulent one but India has dealt with its challenges through nimble, grounded and practical policies at

Indian young adults rank lowly 60th in 84-nation mental health study

Day-3: Nabis triple strike gives J&K upper hand

*J&K eye big lead despite Mayanks ton Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 26: Aqib Nabi produced a sensational opening spell as Jammu and K

Traffic Police issues advisory as Mughal Road opened for LMVs

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 26: As the Deputy Commissioner Poonch ordered opening of the historic Mughal Road for Light Motor Vehicles (LM

Silver down by Rs 7,400, gold falls by 1,300 amid weak global trends

New Delhi, Feb 26: Silver prices declined by Rs 7,400 to Rs 2.70 lakh per kg while gold dropped by Rs 1,300 to Rs 1.62 lakh per 10 grams in the n

Block stock jumps over 24% after company announces 4,000+ job cuts

Block stock went up after the company announced big layoffs. The firm plans to cut thousands of jobs to save money and work faster using AI tools

Sensex slips 27 pts amid US-Iran talks

Mumbai, Feb 26: Benchmark BSE Sensex slipped by 27.46 points to close at 82,248.61 in a volatile session on Thursday, dragged down by selling in

EGH-o scheme-ni kamrangko Union Minister nianga

WILLIAMNAGAR: Bristibar salo, Tribal Affairs-ni Union Minister of State (MoS) Durgadas Uikey, East Garo Hills ajao ragate kaenggipa mamong sorkar

Vaccine Self-Reliance

Indias public health journey over the past decade reflects a determined and strategic push toward self-reliance in vaccine development and pharma

Three drug peddlers, one juvenile held with over 22 g heroin

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 26: Police has arrested three drug peddlers and apprehended a juvenile in separate actions across Miran Sahib,

EAM urges UNHRC, UN bodies to advocate zero tolerance for terror

India firm in opposition to terrorism in all forms GENEVA, Feb 26: India remains firm and uncompromising in its opposition to terrorism in all it

Absconder held after 13 years

Excelsior Correspondent RAMBAN, Feb 26: Police here today arrested an absconder who was evading arrest for the last 13 years. Farooq Ahmed, son o

DC chairs NCORD meeting, calls for strengthened action against drug menace

Excelsior correspondent SHOPIAN, Feb 26: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Shishir Gupta today presided over a meeting of the District Level NCOR

Police attaches moveable property of habitual bovine smuggler

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Feb 26: In compliance with the orders passed by the court, Udhampur Police has attached a vehicle worth Rs 40 l

DC Kulgam reviews implementation of PM Surya GharMuft Bijli Yojana

Excelsior Correspondent KULGAM, Feb 26: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Shahzad Alam, today chaired a meeting of concerned officers to review th

Reservation Policy-ni bidingo dingtang agangrikna didianiko AHAM jegala

TURA: Meghalaya adokni State Reservation Policy-ni bidingo Expert Committee-ni ongipa report-ko Assembly-o parakatani jaman iani bidingo MLA-rang

GHADC-ni Electoral Roll-rangko nipiltaichina ACHIK dabia

TURA: Rebaenggipa April jani 10 tariko ongatenggipa Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) election-na skang, Electoral roll-rangko gital

Indias standing diminished, says Congress on Modis Knesset address

The Recent Hate Speech by Senior BJP leader & RSS functionary

Editor, Local politicians are right to demand an apology from Mr. Sunil Deodhar for his recent divisive speech at Pynter. However, this is not a

Shooting the messenger

These are times when Truth is the first casualty. But whims cannot guide the destiny of a nation. Curiously, Supreme Court chief justice Surya Ka

Life Skills that Schools Forgot to Teach Us

By Patricia Mukhim The sudden demise of Dr Ricky Syngkon made us all wake up to the need for Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). CPR is needed

AI: Fast Progress Amid Many Worries

By Lekha Rattanani The AI Impact Summit 2026 ended on February 20 in New Delhi on a celebratory note. That is, if you merely look at the numbers,

Dell stock jumps as strong AI server demand boosts sales forecast

Dell stock is rising because the company expects very strong demand for AI servers. Big tech companies are spending huge money on AI infrastructu

APCRDA Inks Deal For 5-Star Hotel, Convention Centre

The agreement, signed at Amaravati, covers approximately 6.5 acres of land in the Thullur mandal. Officials described the move as a milestone in

Guidelines Issued For Proper Utilisation Of Urban Funds

Through G.O.Ms. No.40 dated February 26, 2026, the Municipal Administration & Urban Development (MA&UD) department has partially modified earlier

Hillary Clinton Epstein deposition paused after photo leak linked to Lauren Boebert and Benny Johnson

Hillary Clinton gave a private statement in the Epstein investigation, but the hearing paused after a photo leak online. The picture was shared b

69-Yr-Old Bizman Duped Of Rs 2.65 Crore In Fake Stocks

The complainant, a resident of Somajiguda, stated that he came in contact with a woman named Ramya Krishnan through a social media platform and s

Reservation verdict leaves Khasis, Garos dissatisfied

Our Bureau SHILLONG/TURA, Feb 26: Are we back to square one on the contentious issue of the reservation policy? So it seems, if we go by the resp

Is governance up by 26%? Budget surge sparks debate

Our Bureau SHILLONG, Feb 26: If the allocation has increased by 26 per cent, has governance also improved by 26 per cent? Voice of the People Par

CM defends Rs 9,126-cr loans for devp activities

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 26: Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma defended the Meghalaya governments decision to borrow Rs 9,126 crore from Exter

Actions in EJH mine blast case inadequate: High Court raps govt

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 26: The High Court of Meghalaya, examining the status report filed by the government and other respondents in conne

19-yr-Old Youth Dies As Car Plunges Into Reservoir

Charan sustained injuries from shattered glass and was rescued by local residents. He was shifted to a nearby hospital, where he is undergoing tr

Secretariat to shift to New Shillong by end of next fiscal: CM

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 26: Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma has informed the House that the state government is planning to shift the Megha

Moving vehicle catches fire in city, driver safe

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 26: A moving Bolero vehicle was partially gutted after it suddenly caught fire near Shillong Civil Hospital at arou

Clinical South Africa tighten grip on semis spot with one-sided win

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Windies Left Reeling Ahmedabad, Feb 26: A clinical South Africa outclassed West Indies by nine wickets in their Super 8 cl

Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings for Friday, February 27, 2026

Maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 34 C and 21C respectively.

VHP Seeks Bharat Ratna For Savarkar

VHP leaders Ghanapuram Raghavendra Goud, Akhilesh Regu Anil, Dheeraj and Lakshman participated in the programme.

Markram wary despite Proteas dominant run

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Ahmedabad, Feb 26: It doesnt feel easy, South Africa captain Aiden Markram insisted on Thursday, even as his team brushed

We could not assess conditions: Shai Hope

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Ahmedabad, Feb 26: West Indies captain Shai Hope admitted that failure to quickly assess conditions and execute plans cost

HC Seeks Report on Ibrahimpatnam Municipal Polls

Senior counsel G. Vidya Sagar, appearing for the SEC, submitted that the issue could not be decided on the basis of photographs produced by the p

AP Police Launch Operation Chinnari-Thalli to Curb Crimes Against Children

The DGP said special security arrangements and intensified night patrolling will be implemented in identified hotspots.

India, Israel upgrade ties; PM backs Gaza peace plan

CRAZY Democrats!: JD Vance mocks Dems behaviour at Trumps State of the Union address

PM Modi interacts with Indian-origin Jews in Israel, lauds their 'deep-rooted' India connection

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) called the community vibrant and said, Their enduring bond with India, traditions carried across generatio

JNU students detained for launching protest against V-Cs casteist remarks

Students allege police brutality, say heavy barricading stopped them from marching out;police claim officers were bitten by protesters, prompting

Kejriwal to lead anti-govt. rally in March over job cuts

From the ashes, emerges a green idea at Brahmapuram

The first Compressed Biogas plant in the State, which converts biodegradable waste into biogas, has become operational at the Brahmapuram garbage

Power boost: Gupta unveils infra projects

Stand-off between Delhi and H.P. police forces triggers political row in hill State

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu termed Delhi Polices action an attempt to undermine the sovereignty of the State

BIS hold awareness session on hallmarking for jewellery traders in Ranipet

Supreme Court adjourns plea challenging Sonam Wangchuks detention under NSA to March 10

A Bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and P.B. Varale said it would go through the videos of Wangchuks speeches submitted to the court

CM Stalin lays foundation for small dam across Koilmalaiyar river in Vellore

120 Drivers Pledge Safe Riding Through Arrive Alive

Officials briefed the participants on traffic regulations, signal compliance, lane discipline, prevention of drunken driving, dangers of mobile p

CM Stalin virtually inaugurates District Central Library in Ranipet

Analysing Indias cycle of deprivation and affluence

Analysis of income mobility during 2014-25 shows sharp upward and downward shifts, with implications for social stability

Prof. M.S. SwaminathanFisheries Fair gets underwayin Chennai

We are protecting Iranian interests!: Tehran issues big statement on talks with US in Geneva

The shift of critical minerals to Indias strategic centre

The Union Budget has highlighted Indias new mineral resolve

NGO submits recommendations to prevent caste-based crimes to panel

T.N. government simplifies processing of planningpermission applications in notified HACA areas

Tomato Prices Hit Rock Bottom In Chittor

Data from the Madanapalle Agricultural Market Committee shows a steady decline in prices alongside rising arrivals

High milk demand in Tamil Nadu pushes private dairies to hike retail prices

Taking sides: On Prime Minister Narendra Modis visit to Israel

Indias relations with Israel should not be at the cost of ties with Arab world

Quote of the day by Bette Davis: The key to life is accepting challenges. Once someone stops doing this, he's dead.

Quote of the Day: Bette Davis famously said, The key to life is accepting challenges. Once someone stops doing this, he's dead. This philosophy h

A brittle shell: On ISRO and transparency

ISRO should choose transparency ago reinforce public confidence

Jagga Reddy Proposes Names of VHR and Kusuma Kumar for Rajya Sabha

Jagga Reddy said Kharge has promised him that he would discuss his proposal within the AICC and bring this to the notice of Rahul Gandhi.

India Humble Zimbabwe, Stay in Race for Semis

Abhishek, Hardik power record 256; WI clash now virtual QF

Tambaram Corporation launches digital enumeration of households to improve health service delivery

We wanted to put fear in the opposition bowlers: Tilak

The under-fire Tilak Varma was back to his menacing best as he smashed an unbeaten 44 (16b, 3x4, 4x6) at a whopping strike rate of 275.

Woman among four persons arrested for abduction, assault on carpenter in Royapettah

A light moment at Pusa

Report: Washington Post bleeds over $100M in 2025, forcing widespread layoffs

The Washington Post is facing serious money problems in 2025 after losing over $100 million. The company is cutting many jobs and trying to reduc

Google Nano Banana 2 Gemini app launched: Features, what do we know about new AI mode?

Google rolled out the Nano Banana AI image editor in August, which quickly became a viral sensation, attracting 13 million first-time users to th

SIR is a bloodless genocide of citizenship, says Parakala Prabhakar

At the AI Summit, learning to love and fear the era of agents

AI is already helping with some subtle shortcuts in journalism. What if that changes?