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Centre orders start of work on Sawalkote project

First major project after IWT suspension *Cost estimated at Rs 5129 cr Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Feb 8: In a major decision following abrogation of I

Construction Demand Pollution Concerns

The rapid expansion of infrastructure across Jammu and Kashmir has placed policymakers in a difficult and delicate position-how to sustain the un

Series of high-impact decisions taken in SMVDSB meeting chaired by LG

Recruitment process set to begin shortly *Committee to assess strategies for expanding pilgrimage numbers Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Feb 8: S

RSS chief calls for consensus on UCC, says it must not lead to divisions

Ready to step down if Sangh asks me to do so MUMBAI, Feb 8: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said the Uniform Civi

Physical verification of works dips sharply in 2024-25; no inspection data yet for 2025-26

Monitoring momentum shows signs of strain *Institutional reforms needed to sustain transparency drive Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Feb 8: A significant

Still un-electrified, Warwan-Marwah region to remain cut-off again for months

Work on electrification, all-weather road underway, claims MLA Sanjeev K Sharma JAMMU/KISHTWAR, Feb 8: As the weather turns pleasant in most part

Farooq condemns Pak Masjid blast

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Feb 8: National Conference (NC) president and former Chief Minister Dr Farooq Abdullah today strongly condemned

RSS made immense contribution to Indias journey before and after Independence: Shah

RAIPUR, Feb 8 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday hailed the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, saying it has made an immense contribution to Ind

UK watchdog revokes Indian diaspora focussed MATVs broadcast licences

LONDON, Feb 8: The UKs media watchdog has revoked the broadcast licences associated with the Indian diaspora-focused MATV over breach of regulato

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Episode 4 release time tonight on HBO: When will next episode air? Episode schedule and how to watch

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Episode 4 release time tonight on HBO is at 10 PM ET. The episode is already streaming on HBO Max. This guide expl

NEET-PG cut-off: Single-digit scores land PG seats in top med colleges

NEET-PG qualifying standards were drastically lowered, resulting in postgraduate medical seats in government colleges being filled with extremely

In 'clear message', Malaysia, India slam cross-border terror

Malaysia joined India in condemning cross-border terrorism, signaling a stronger alignment on the issue. Prime Minister Modi highlighted clear me

Man critically injured in elephant attack in Tripura

The doctors said the 60-year-old man sustained injuries to his legs and body

Mahaveer Crystal Garden: Redefining Contemporary Living in Attapur

Himachal CM Sukhu warns against scrapping Revenue Deficit Grants, urges cross-party appeal to PM

The Chief Minister said that already in the post-GST regime, the tax collection growth has come down to around 8%, which was 13% to 14% before th

Measles outbreak in USA: Top U.S. health expert sends chilling warning. All you need to know

An outbreak in South Carolina in the hundreds has surpassed the recorded case count in Texas 2025 outbreak, and there is also one on the Utah-Ari

Thought of the day by Judy Garland: 'Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else.' Touching quotes by The Wizard of Oz actor

Thought of the day by Judy Garland shares a quote that focuses on identity and self-respect. The story explains the quote meaning, todays thought

Rahul Gandhi's message to Gen Z: 'Be flexible and persevere'

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi advised Gen Z to be flexible and persevere, emphasizing that life is not linear. He shared insights from an interact

Naidu Orders Probe Into Hostel Food Poisoning Case

Asrama Boys Hostel deputy warden, cook suspended

T20 World Cup | You dont want to jinx anything: South Africa captain Markram ahead of Canada game

South Africa captain Aiden Markram said though Canada is a relatively unknown entity for them, they have done their homework

Govt Moves to Fast-Track 8.81 Lakh Cr Investments; Appoints 'Single Point of Contact' Officers

The state government will appoint single point of contact officials in relevant departments to expedite the grounding of Rs 8.81 lakh crore inves

Italy cricket captain Madsen hopes T20 World Cup entry can inspire struggling football team

Italy, once football royalty, have struggled in recent qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup and are now looking to progress via the playoffs after f

Trade deal a threat to India's interests: CPM

CPM and CPI(ML) Liberation have strongly criticized the Indo-US trade deal, alleging the BJP government has made significant concessions detrimen

Electronics output up 6-fold, exports 8-fold in 11 yrs: Govt

India's electronics manufacturing has surged six-fold in production and eight-fold in exports over 11 years, making it the world's second-largest

Nearly 3,000 found ineligible to be included on voters list in Ernakulam

Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls is entering its final phase in the district; most of those found ineligible are deceased; 19,021 person

Rising thefts, few jobs push women in relocated families out of work

Suraj Lama cremated in Kochi

Janakpuri death: AAP leaders detained at candlelight march

Trade deal will give new wings to farmers' dreams: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan stated that the India-US interim trade deal will empower farmers, with key agricultural products

U.S. Stock Market prediction: Factors that will decide S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq trading on Monday

U.S. Stock Market on Monday: For the year, S&P 500 is up 86.80 points, or 1.3 per cent. Dow Jones is up 2,052.38 points, or 4.3 per cent. Nasdaq

Clean mobility a priority: CM marks a year in office

Citys e-bus fleet to be 14,000-strong by 2028, says Gupta, adds her govt. is working on EV policy to ensure commuter convenience, clean air; fund

5-year-old dies in accident; truck driver absconding

Fake DSP Arrested For Job Fraud In Visakhapatnam

A 26-year-old youth posing as a deputy superintendent of police (DSP) was arrested in Visakhapatnam for cheating people by promising jobs in the

Labourer held for not alerting police to bikers accident

Nayara's future unsure: India may bargain with US for Russian crude

US President Trump's threat of a 25% penalty on Indian crude imports casts a shadow over the Nayara refinery, majority-owned by Russia's Rosneft.

Quote of the day by Cher: 'Women are the real architects of society'. Here's timeless quotes by American singer and actress

Quote of the day by Cher highlights the message, Women are the real architects of society. The quote reflects Chers views on gender, strength, an

BCB and PCB Chiefs Hold Discussion In Lahore Over India Match

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi met his Bangladesh counterpart Aminul Islam in Lahore on Sunday

Congress Will Give House To Every Poor Person, Says Ponguleti

Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy on Sunday said that the Congress government is constantly striving to ensure the welfare and security of the po

AP NGGO Association Pledges Strong Fight for Employee Rights

The NGGO president listed unresolved concerns relating to contract employees, village and ward secretariat staff, and CPS employees, and announce

AP Medical Council Poll to be Held Online Today

APMC elections2026 returning officer and director of secondary health KVN Chakradhar Babu said on Sunday that 13 members would be elected to the

In a first for India, a desi aerospace firm gains in-orbit snooping capability, takes images of ISS

India's space sector has achieved a significant milestone as Azista Space successfully imaged the International Space Station from its own satell

Tirupattur police ask tribal people to surrender country-made firearms

Tirupattur Superintendent of Police P. Shymala Devi makes the request to tribal inhabitants of Yelagiri and Jawadhu Hills as part of a special aw

No Change In Deposit Rates Says SBI Chairman

Banks are unlikely to cut deposit rates immediately as credit growth is likely to further accelerate in the fourth quarter of the financial year

Rajasthani-Tamil Seva Awards presented

EPS says stand-off with DMK over seats may split T.N. Cong.

Our Toilet, Our Responsibility meet at over 400 spots in Chennai

Air Taxis For Metros, With Roof Tops As Take-Off Landing Pads: CII Looks Ahead

A pilot corridor connecting Gurugram, Connaught Place and the Jewar International Airport in Noida can set up an air taxi system that would help

Viswa Viznana Peetham Annual Fete Begins Today in Pithapuram

Umar Alisha, the sixth seer of the peetham, reached Pithapuram and started the SVVVAPs activities.

Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi's Party Secures Landslide Victory In Snap Polls

The governing party of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi secured a two-thirds supermajority in a key parliamentary election Sunday, Japanese media re

Two cows rescued after falling into drainage in Vijayawada

Police and civic staff rushed to the spot and safely rescued the cows. No injuries were reported.

Gandhi Smaraka Nidhi objects to wrong portrayal of Gandhiji in advertisement campaign in Karnataka

Gold price, silver rate predictions: Big corrections expected this week? Analysts have a warning

Gold rate, silver price witnessed extreme volatility as there is a sharp dollar rebound.

People against hate: Uttarakhand residents resist rising communal tensions

For decades, Uttarakhand was was known more for its pilgrimages and forests than for communal discord. In recent years, however, communal tension

India-U.S. trade deal is a blow to Indias strategic autonomy

Commitments made towards reciprocal and balanced trade with a much larger and richer economy work against Indias economic interests; governments

Only a hindu can head RSS; caste not a factor: Mohan Bhagwat

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat will step down when the organisation directs. He stated caste will not be a factor in choosing hi

HC Strikes Down HMDA Condition in New Tender

The petitioner challenged the condition in the fresh tender issued on August 19, 2025, which mandated a minimum annual turnover of Rs.15 crore in

Despite challenges, T.N. met demands of govt. employees

CM Naidu To Hold Marathon Review With Ministers On Key Issues

District collectors and SPs will participate in the review meeting virtually from their respective districts, the Public Grievance Redressal Syst

Maoist surrenders rising, peace opening doors for jobs and industry: Chhattisgarh CM

Chhattisgarh aims to be Maoist-free by March 2026. The state is implementing a revised surrender and rehabilitation policy to encourage surrender

Fascists, their slaves should be defeated, says Udhayanidhi

No double standards and no compromise on terrorism: PM Modi

India and Malaysia strengthened their strategic partnership during a summit in Kuala Lumpur. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Malaysian count

YSRC flags security lapses in Jagan Reddys Z-plus cover

The MLA appealed for Central intervention and urged authorities to ensure that VIP security protocols are followed strictly, irrespective of poli

In a first, a visually challenged woman all set to become a judge in Kerala

Thanya Nathan C. has been ranked first on the merit list of persons with benchmark disabilities in the recently held judicial service examination

Double-engine govt delivering gains in anti-Maoist fight: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced a decisive plan to eradicate Maoism by March 2026. He highlighted successful security strategies and deve

Madhya Pradesh Man Arrested For Stealing Wheat Worth Rs 100 45 Years Ago

After nearly forty-five years on the run, a sixty-five-year-old resident of Madhya Pradesh's Khargone district has been arrested for his role in

Rekha Gupta Presents Report Card As BJP Completes 1 Year In Delhi

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday presented a report card of Vidhan Sabha, outlining development work worth Rs 250 crore and major proje

Officials Clarify Viral School Dance Video, Deputy Warden Suspended

Parvathipuram Manyam superintendent of police Madhav Reddy said no case had been registered in connection with the video as no complaint had been

NSA Ajit Doval Holds High-Level Talks In Canada, Agrees On Cybersecurity Cooperation

India and Canada have agreed to establish security and law-enforcement liaison officers during a meeting with National Security Advisor (NSA) Aji

Taking cue from India, Indonesia adopts Open Digital Network

Indonesia has launched its own digital commerce network, the Indonesia Open Network or ION. This initiative draws inspiration from India's succes

IRCTC case: Nearly 24 witnesses testify against Lalu Yadav, kin and others

A CBI court has heard nearly two dozen witnesses in the IRCTC hotels case. Former Railway Minister Lalu Prasad, his wife Rabri Devi, and son Teja

Hayathnagar stretch turns most accident-prone in Hyderabad

At LB Nagar crossroads, the highway narrows before widening into a full six-lane carriageway with service roads. However, there is no pedestrian-

Over 100 aspiring businessmen yet to get industrial land in Pulwama

Aspiring businessmen in Pulwama face significant hurdles in acquiring industrial land. Over 100 entrepreneurs have completed all formalities but

Allegations worse than C-grade cinema... 12,000 bighas occupied by Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma & family: Gaurav Gogoi

Assam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi criticized Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's press conference, calling it a flop and worse than a C-grade ci

Ranji Trophy | Madhya Pradesh has a mountain to climb in its semifinal pursuit

KNK Road goes pedestrian; traffic, parking chaos hit Wallace Garden and Rutland Gate

Vehicles are diverted to smaller streets of Wallace Garden and Rutland Gate as KNK Road allows only one-way traffic towards Uttamar Gandhi Salai

KTRs Conspiracy Theory on FSL Fire Goes Bust

Rama Rao demanded a judicial inquiry by a retired judge, besides a thorough investigation by Central agencies, into the accident, the fact that m

Unicorn founders, NASA scientist to speak at GBS 2026

Mark your calendars for a landmark event in New Delhi on February 13-14, 2026the ET NOW Global Business Summit! This dynamic gathering will spotl

Hundreds Join Shyam Nishaan Yatra

Devotees carry colourful flags in procession from Charminar to Kachiguda

Himanta Biswa Sarma makes SIT charges against Gaurav Gogoi, his wife public

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma revealed findings of a special investigation team. The team alleges Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi and his wif

Digital infra emerges as Indias defining opportunity

As India embarks on a transformative economic journey, the spotlight is on its digital infrastructure. The ambitious expansion of data centers is

Hyderabad: Crypto scam busted, victims get refunds

Police seized 26 mobile phones, one laptop, 57 cheque books, 79 SIM cards, 62 debit cards, 15 shell company stamps and eight QR code scanners.

44 Bikes, Two Autos Seized in Prakasam; 1,839 Vehicles Checked in Nellore Police Drive

In Prakasam district, police seized 44 motorcycles and two auto-rickshaws and booked cases against vehicle owners during a cordon-and-search oper

Premier League: Manchester City snatches chaotic 2-1 win to stay on Arsenals heels

Haaland stepped up to score and silence the Anfield crowd before Rayan Cherki found the net from the halfway line at the death

UBS banked Ghislaine Maxwell for years, moving her money after Epstein's arrest

Swiss bank UBS opened accounts for Ghislaine Maxwell in 2014. This happened after JPMorgan Chase ended its relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and

Telangana: Biker Killed in RTC Bus Collision

Yacharam police said they are probing the circumstances of the crash to determine whether traffic rules were violated.

Trade Negotiation A Two-Way Thing: Amul Chief Allays Farmers' Concerns

The India-US trade deal has sparked huge concern among the country's farmers, who feel that cheaper American products coming into the country wil

5 Dead After Building Collapses In Lebanon's Tripoli: Report

The death count in a building collapse in the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli on Sunday rose to five dead, state media reported, as rescuers se

Man Tries To Dump Debris Into Gandipet

Water Board foils attempt to pollute key drinking water source

Memory of a Killer Episode 4 release time, schedule and how to watch on Fox and Hulu: global release timings for all regions, cast, creators, title and plot

Memory of a Killer Episode 4 release time, schedule and how to watch details are now available. Episode 4 is titled Unhappy Ending. The episode a

Tejaswin Shankar clinches Indias lone gold in Asian Indoor Athletics Championships

India finished overall sixth in the medals tally. China topped the chart with 34 medals 10 gold, 11 silver and 13 bronze