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Canada Shooter Identified as 18-Year-Old Transgender Woman: Police

Upon arrival, there was active gunfire, and as officers approached the school, rounds were fired in their direction, said deputy commissioner of

Kolkata among top 10 Indian markets for South Africa Tourism; engages 220 trade partners in city

Withnearly 70,000Indian arrivals in 2025, tourism board eyes pre-COVID footfall, directflightsand faster visas to boost outbound travel from acro

James Van Der Beek, Dawsons Creek Star, Dead at 48

Van Der Beek revealed in 2024 that he was being treated for colorectal cancer.

US Made Historic Trade Deal With Japan, Korea, India to Increase Coal Exports Dramatically: Trump

Trump claimed that the quality of American coal is supposed to be the finest anywhere in the world

Occultist held for murdering three in dhanvarsha ritual in Delhi

While the police initially treated the case as one of suicide, they explored the murder angle after the victims families expressed suspicion over

SC Seeks Protocol Report as Air India Crash Probe Nears Completion

Appearing for NGO Safety Matters Foundation, lawyer Prashant Bhushan said three other Boeing 787s had met with similar incidents and the Centre h

US House Rebukes Trumps Canada Tariffs in Rare Bipartisan Vote

The U.S. House of Representatives voted 219211 to rebuke President Donald Trumps tariffs on Canadian imports, marking a rare bipartisan challenge

Bangladesh polls LIVE: Country votes in landmark election after Gen Z revolution

The contest pits two coalitions led by former allies, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and the Islamist Jamaat-e-Islami, with opinion polls

Indias inflation revamp may give Reserve Bank a reason to stay on hold

India is set to release inflation figures using a new index on Thursday, which analysts predict may indicate elevated price pressures. This revis

Final safety audit begins for CMRLs phase II stretch from Poonamallee to Vadapalani

The CMRS and his team checked the working of escalators, elevators, Passenger Information Display System, Platform Screen Doors, fire alarm syste

'I ended the war on coal': Trump directs Pentagon to buy electricity from coal plants

Delhi High Court asks Centre to respond to plea on surge in missing person cases

The petition, filed by an NGO, states that there is an unprecedented crisis in Delhi, with reports of more than 800 persons going missing in the

Uttarakhand Court Upholds Compensation Of Rs 29 Lakh For Jawan's Family In Road Death

The Uttarakhand High Court has upheld the compensation awarded to the family of an Indian Army soldier who died in a road accident in 2011, dismi

RBI gives ICICI AMC approval to raise stake in HDFC Bank to 9.95%

If ICICI group's stake in the lender falls below 5 per cent, it will need fresh RBI approval to raise the shareholding to 5 per cent or more

Piyush Goyal urges exporters to fully utilise free trade agreements

Industry representatives welcomed recent US tariff relief, saying it restores competitiveness and business confidence, especially in labour-inten

Villagers skip meeting convened by Odisha govt over Anganwadi boycott row

For past three months, villagers have stopped sending their children to Anganwadi Centre where Dalit woman was appointed as helper-cum-cook

Bangladesh votes in landmark polls after deadly uprising, Sheikh Hasina's ouster

Bangladesh votes on Thursday in its first election since a deadly 2024 uprising. Tarique Rahman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is a le

Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette release time, schedule and how to watch: Global streaming timings worldwide, cast, trailer and plot

Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette premieres on FX and Hulu on February 12, 2026. The series covers their romance, marriage, and

Musk Reorganises xAI After SpaceX Merger and Ahead of Blockbuster IPO

The reorganization announced follows the recent departures of several co-founders at the three-year-old AI company, leaving only half of the star

US chokehold on PM Modi, he has sold India: Rahul Gandhi

Stock Market Live: TVS Motor Company (3,864.85) BUY

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: The short-term outlook is bullish for TVS Motor Company. The 2.7 per cent rise on Wednesday indicates that the

Russia-Ukraine War Live News Updates: Ukrainian capital Kyiv under 'massive' attack from Russian missiles, officials say

Trump calls India-US trade deal historic as tariff cuts and coal exports take centre stage

US President Donald Trump hailed a new India-US trade deal as historic, anticipating a significant boost in American energy exports, particularly

Word of the Day: Joybombasticness

Joybombasticness is a playful yet vivid term for happiness that is loud, visible, and unforgettable. It combines joy with bombasticness to offer

Flipperachi of FA9LA fame to perform in Mumbai on March 13

Rapper Flipperachi, whose track FA9LA set the social media on fire, is set to perform in Mumbai on March 13, 2026. The concert promises an immers

Morning Digest: Centre plans guidelines for books by defence personnel; 18-year-old identified as suspect in Canadian school shooting, and more

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Rohit Shetty firing case: Five accused charged under MCOCA

Intention was to create terror in Mumbai, say cops The 5 accused involved in the Rohit Shetty firing case have been slapped with MCOCA (Maharasht

Trump tariffs face rare setback as US House votes to block Canada duties

US House lawmakers voted Wednesday to reject Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods, sweeping aside the president's last-gasp threat of electio

Jasmine Sandlas objects to men harassing women, halts performance

Known for churning out hit numbers such as Shararat, Taras, Yaar Naa Miley and Raat Jashan Di, singer Jasmine Sandlas during her recent concert i

In rare move, Republican-led US House challenges Trump on Canada tariffs

The vote highlights growing unease among lawmakers over trade policy, economic pressures on constituents, and the balance of power between Congre

Industry has been supportive: Rajpal Yadavs wife

Salman Khan, Ajay Devgn, Varun Dhawan, and filmmaker David Dhawan have offered financial help to the actor Actor-comedian Rajpal Yadavs wife Radh

Britneys hit songs acquired by Primary Wave

Global pop icon Britney Spears has sold the rights to her entire music catalog to independent publisher Primary Wave. According to Deadline, the

Morning Brief Podcast: Space as Strategy: America, India, and the New Transnational Frontier

Leonardo DiCaprio, Emma Stone arrive at the 98th Academy Awards Oscar nominees

Leonardo DiCaprio, Emma Stone arrive at the 98th Academy Awards Oscar nominees luncheon in Beverly Hills, California on Tuesday. (PTI)

Interview | Composer Mujeeb Majeed: I am excited about the challenges each project entails

Composer Mujeeb Majeed on creating the soundscape of Kishkindha Kaandam, ek, Kalamkaval and the background score in Chatha Pacha

W Health Ventures announces Rs 550 Cr first close of second fund to back healthcare startups

With the second fund, W Health Ventures plans to incubate between eight and ten new companies over the next four years, with an expected investme

FM Nirmala Sitharaman cites data centre sops, rejects Opposition claims on India data flow and trade deal in Lok Sabha

Nirmala Sitharaman said the Budget incentivises local data centres, rejecting Rahul Gandhis charge that Indias data was being opened to the US. S

Preferential allotment likely in PFC-REC merger to help Centre retain majority stake and government company status

The government is on the brink of a historic merger between Power Finance Corp and REC, with plans for preferential share allocation to retain pu

U.S. House votes to slap back Trumps tariffs on Canada

The U.S. House votes 219-211 to oppose Trumps tariffs on Canada, marking a rare bipartisan rebuke of his trade policies

The Pitt Season 2 Episode 6 release time, schedule, what to expect and how to watch: Global streaming timings worldwide

The Pitt Season 2 Episode 6 release time, schedule, what to expect and how to watch is here. Episode 6 streams February 12, 2026 on HBO Max. Chec

Employee faces tough call on PIP resign now or take termination and benefits? Technicalities leave everyone confused

A Reddit post detailing an employees dismissal following a 60-day performance improvement plan has ignited widespread discussion online. The fina

Ahead of polls, Stalin rules out coalition govt with Congress

Plea in SC for FIR against Assam CM Himanta for hate speech

US House Votes To Reject Trump's Tariffs On Canada

The resolution brought by Democrats was approved by a vote of 219 to 211, with six Republicans joining the effort. Even if it passes the US Senat

India lose 1-3 to Belgium in FIH Mens Pro League 2025-26

ROURKELA (Odisha), Feb 11: Belgium defeated India 3-1 during the Rourkela leg of the FIH Mens Pro League 202526 on Wednesday at the Birsa Munda H

J&K auto market registers nearly 10% growth in Jan 2026: FADA

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 11: The auto market in Jammu and Kashmir registered a growth of 9.95% in Jan 2026. The 2-Wheeler category witn

Green Court Hospital & IVF Centre holds medical camp

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 11: Green Court Hospital & IVF Centre, Exchange Road, Jammu, organized a comprehensive medical camp at Jammu A

Patanjali honey featured in international journal

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 11: Patanjali has reaffirmed its commitment to quality, purity and consumer safety, following the publication

Anish wins bronze in rapid-fire pistol, Kazakhstan take 4 golds

ASIAN SHOOTING RIFLE/PISTOL CSHIP NEW DELHI, Feb 11: Olympian and world championship silver medalist Anish Bhanwala clinched bronze in the mens 2

Djokovic withdraws from Doha with fatigue

DOHA, Feb 11: Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from next weeks Qatar ExxonMobil Open in Doha due to fatigue, the tournament organisers said on Wednes

Gates Foundation Says It Did Not Make Any Payments To Epstein

The Gates Foundation said on Wednesday it did not make any financial payments to late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein or emp

Winter Olympics recap: Shiffrin out of the medals again, Klaebo wins another gold

CORTINA DAMPEZZO (Italy), Feb 11: Make that seven straight races without a medal for Mikaela Shiffrin at the Winter Olympics. The American skiing

Sports Ministrys MOC okays Neerajs extended training in SA

NEW DELHI, Feb 11: The Sports Ministrys Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) has approved an extension of javelin throw star Neeraj Chopras training in Sou

BJP observes Samarpan Diwas, pays glowing tribute to Upadhyay

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 11: Jammu & Kashmir Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) observed Samarpan Diwas on the Punyatithi (death anniversary)

Navigating growth, reform and inclusion

Jammu and Kashmir at an economic crossroads Mohammad Hanief m.hanief@gmail.com The Economic Survey 2025-26 of Jammu and Kashmir marks an importan

House Panel on Kashmiri Pandits -Hope revived!

B L Saraf bushanlalsaraf@gmail.com Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee president, Tariq Hameed Karra, has stressed a need for setting up

Elon Musk Reorganises xAI After SpaceX Merger

Billionaire Elon Musk has overhauled the management of his artificial intelligence startup xAI ahead of a planned initial public offering that co

As PM Modi shifts his office tomorrow, PMO gets a new address: Seva Teerth

Sesko rescues late 1-1 draw for Man Utd at West Ham

PREMIER LEAGUE LONDON, Feb 11: Manchester Uniteds winning run couldnt go on forever. But a dramatic late equaliser from Benjamin Sesko rescued a

SC puts on hold advocate's 2 talaq-e-hasan attempts

Spurs sack manager Frank with relegation dogfight looming

LONDON, Feb 11: Tottenham Hotspur have sacked manager Thomas Frank after eight months in charge, the Premier League club said on Wednesday, after

Freiburg beat Hertha Berlin on penalties

GERMAN Cup BERLIN, Feb 11:Freiburg advanced to the semifinals of the German Cup after a 5-4 penalty shootout win at Hertha Berlin. Freiburg goalk

Como beat Napoli on penalties to advance to semis

ROME, Feb 11: Como advanced to the semifinals of the Coppa Italia for the first time in 40 years after beating Italian champion Napoli in a penal

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Episode 6 release time, schedule, what to expect and how to watch: Global streaming timings worldwide, story, setting and cast

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Episode 6 release time, schedule, what to expect and how to watch is now confirmed. Episode 6 titled Come, Lets Away

Legislators flag gaps in Education, Health infra during grants debate

Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Feb 11: Cutting across party lines, legislators today flagged shortcomings in the education, health and social wel

CS reviews implementation of PM eBus Sewa

Infra for 200 e-buses underway in Jammu & Srinagar Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 11: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a meeting o

Dr Jitendra announces in LS dedicated Technology Innovation Hubs for SCs, STs

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Feb 11 : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO, P

Police foils PHE employees protest march towards Sectt

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 11: The police today foiled a strong protest march of the daily rated employees of PHE/Jal Shakti Department t

High Level Committee to finalize modalities for stone quarrying: DyCM

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 11: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary today said that a High Level Multi Departmental Committee has be

Two Joint Directors promoted as Directors in E&S Deptt

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 11: Planning, Development and Monitoring Department has ordered the promotion of two Joint Directors of the Ec

Govt initiates process for new industrial estates in Pahalgam, Beerwah

Suhail Bhat Srinagar. Feb 11: The Jammu and Kashmir Government today said the proposed industrial estates in Pahalgam area of South Kashmirs Anan

Sabarimala Gold Theft: Ex-Devaswom Board President Gets Bail After 90 Days

Former Devaswom Board president N. Vasu was released from the Thiruvananthapuram Special Sub-Jail on statutory bail in connection with the Sabari

Quote of the Day by Michael Jackson: To give someone a piece of your heart, is worth more than all the wealth in the world.

Michael Jacksons quote, To give someone a piece of your heart, is worth more than all the wealth in the world. is about giving a piece of ones he

DC inaugurates newly developed civic amenities in Doda township

DODA, Feb 11: Deputy Commissioner (DC), Harvinder Singh today inaugurated newly developed civic amenities in Doda township. The completed works i

Jodhamal student excelled at IIT Competition

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 11: Jodhamal Public School (JMPS), Channi Himmat student Amay Gupta secured second prize and won cash award of

J&Ks Jasbir Singh to participate in HPL 2026

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 11: Senior Handball player from J&K, Jasbir Singh has been selected to participate in Handball Pro Leag

KC Gurukul Public School shines at Rope Skipping Cship

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 11: Students of KC Gurukul Public School have delivered an outstanding performance at the 13th J&K UT R

J&K plans SEOC in Jammu, EOCs across districts to bolster disaster response

1.5 lakh citizens to be trained in phased manner *UT, Distt Plans to be aligned with Sendai Framework Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Feb 11: In a major st

Trekking-based MDP for managers concludes at IIM

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 11: The three-day Leadership Skills for Managers: Trekking-Based Management Development Programme (MDP) was to

Sodhi enlightens DPS Nagbani on dedication-confidence

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 11: Pro-Vice Chairperson and Director of DPS Schools J&K, S.S Sodhi here today addressed the staff and student

U.P. budget 2026: BJPs farewell budget, lacks focus, says Opposition

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav alleged that the government has not been able to spend even 50% of the previous budget so far; Congress

Instagram Denies Addiction Claims In Landmark US Trial

Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri on Wednesday rejected the notion that users could be clinically addicted to social media, as he testified in a landmar

Growth Without Welfare? Rethinking Meghalayas GDP Story

By Bhogtoram Mawroh In less than a week, the Government of Meghalaya is going to present its Budget for the year 20262027. Just like last year, t

F1 testing begins in Bahrain with new tech and new rules to contend with

Teams will be given around eight hours of track time as drivers get to grips with the cars theyll be racing during the 2026 campaign with changes

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 7 release time, schedule, what to expect and how to watch: Is there a hiatus in episode release? Global streaming timings worldwide

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 7 release time, schedule, what to expect and how to watch is here. The episode airs on February 12, 2026 on Crunc

Rahul Gandhi's accusation against PM Modi on US deal 'blatant lie', says BJP

West Bengal BJP welcomes MHA directive of singing all stanzas of Vande Mataram

State BJP president Samik Bhattacharya said that it is most unfortunate if someone smells communalism in Goddess Durga

When Will Ukraine Hold Elections? Zelensky Responds

Ukraine will only hold elections once it has security guarantees in place and a ceasefire with Russia, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesda

Zayn Malik gives daughter Khai $500 from the Tooth Fairy in surprising parenting moment

Zayn Malik recently shared a surprising parenting moment on Call Her Daddy, revealing he gave his daughter Khai 500 quid from the Tooth Fairy aft

Protest against Ken-Betwa river link project turns violent in M.P.; 3 cases lodged

Locals from various villages were protesting for various demands, including the release of AAP leader Amit Bhatnagar and better compensation and