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Pundirs ton, Yawer, Samads fifties drive J&K to 284/2 on Day 1

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 24: Shubham Singh Pundirs unbeaten century and a fighting 88 from young Yawer Hassan helped Jammu & Kas

Affordable world-class healthcare for all should be mission: President

MUMBAI, Feb 24 : Affordable world-class healthcare for all should be everyones mission, President Droupadi Murmu said on Tuesday. She was speakin

Israels LoP pleads Netanyahu to facilitate oppositions participation in Modis parliamentary address

JERUSALEM, Feb 24 : Israels opposition has pleaded with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to resolve the ongoing political crisis to ensure its p

Vaishnaw meets senior execs of Merck Electronics; co eyes expanded role in chip ecosystem

NEW DELHI, Feb 24 : Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday met Katherine Dei Cas, EVP of Merck Electronics, with the company evincing keen

Adityanath meets Singapore Deputy PM; assures investors of biz-focussed policies in UP

SINGAPORE, Feb 24: Uttar Pradesh is ready with land bank, business-focused policies and safety and security, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath told

Keralam will manifest Keralas heritage with all its authenticity: Amit Shah

NEW DELHI, Feb 24 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that renaming Kerala to Keralam will manifest the states heritage with all its

Vacancies Hurt Youth Prospects

The disclosure that nearly 13,000 teaching posts are lying vacant in Jammu and Kashmirs School Education Department, as informed by the Education

Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat Campaign-ni bak gita rejomaniko ongata

DADENGGRE: Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat Campaign ba bilsi sokkugijagipa bisarangko bia kaataniko champengna jaku deani bak gita West Garo Hills ajani Di

Omar thanks PM for Srinagar airport development

SRINAGAR, Feb 24: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for approving the development of the Ci

Jammu leads in pendency among J&K districts with nearly 80,000 cases

3.89 lakh cases pending in subordinate courts JAMMU, Feb 24: Subordinate courts across Jammu and Kashmir are grappling with a pendency of 3,89,21

Army committed to maintain peace, stability in J&K: Lt Gen Sharma

Will ensure secure environment for citizens Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 24: Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, Army Commander Northern Comm

Delhi court sends IYC chief Chib to 4-day police custody

Shirtless protest at India AI Summit NEW DELHI, Feb 24:A Delhi court on Tuesday sent Indian Youth Congress (IYC) president Uday Bhanu Chib to fou

Shillong airport-ko dalbatatna sorkari aarangko ramanaha

SHILLONG: Umroi-o donggipa Shillong Airport-o dalkalgipa sildorengrangko onchongatna manna gita airport-ko dalbatate tarina aarangko breani kamra

Job Aspirants Stage Massive Protest In Dharwad

The protesters, including candidates preparing for competitive examinations at coaching centres and those who have applied for jobs, gathered in

BKI module busted, 2 arrested

CHANDIGARH, Feb 24: Punjab Police on Tuesday claimed to have busted a module, backed by proscribed outfit Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), with

GHADC election-na skang silchidarerangko pakwatchina uiata

AMPATI: Rebaenggipa April 10 tariko Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) election-ko ongatna siengani gimin South West Garo Hills ajao

13 R&B XEns placed as I/c SEs, adjusted

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 24: Government today placed 13 Incharge (I/c) Executive Engineers (XENs) as I/c Superintending Engineers (SEs)

Leh-bound plane faces engine issue

NEW DELHI, Feb 24: A Leh-bound SpiceJet aircraft returned to the national capital due to an engine issue on Tuesday morning, according to a sourc

Gipin jatrangna party tikit onaniko rapilchina ASPF dabia

TURA: Rebaenggipa April jani 10 tariko ongatna tik kaenggipa Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) election-o susana gita Achik onggijag

VC removed for misbehaving with Kashmiri students

LUDHIANA, Feb 24: CT University Vice-Chancellor (VC) Nitin Tandon was removed on Tuesday, following allegations of misbehaving with a group of Ka

Warner Bros. opens door to Paramount as bidding war heats up

Warner Bros. said Paramount's revised offer includes a purchase price of $31.00 per share in cash, a one-dollar-per-share increase from its earli

Noel Tata, board clash on term three for Chandrasekaran; issue deferred

Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran sought to postpone his reappointment for a third term. A board meeting revealed differing views, notably from

India, Israel condemn terror attacks, review emerging threats

Cgarh: Welfare Measures For Farmers, Women, Focus On Tribal And Naxal-Affected Regions Mark Annual Budget For 2026-27 Of Chhattisgarh

The budget, presented in the House by finance minister O P Choudhury, places strong emphasis on the overall development of tribal regions of Surg

University Of Bristol To Launch First International Campus In Mumbai

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TCS, will explore ways to advance artificial intelligence (AI) research, enhance industry-aligned lear

Trade, defence & security on agenda as PM Modi heads to Israel; visit amid US threat of attack on Iran

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day visit to Israel, commencing Wednesday, aims to strengthen the strategic partnership and address shared cha

Justice Department suit accuses UCLA of failing to protect Jewish employees from campus hostility

The Justice Department is suing the University of California over allegations that UCLA failed to protect Jewish employees from antisemitic haras

India fails its North East Citizens yet again

Editor, How many more videos must go viral before this country admits it has a racism problem? The recent racist attack on young women from Aruna

Asias century, whither India

Before the turn of the century, Henry Kissinger visualized that the 21st Century would be Asias Century just as the 20th was dominated by Americ

ESIC begins health check-up for middle-aged citizens

The Enduring Legacy of Dr. Ricky Andrew J. Syngkon (19712026)

A Tribute from the Hills of Shillong By Danny K Rajee The passing of Dr. Ricky Andrew J. Syngkon in 2026 marks a profound moment in Meghalayas po

Graft in judiciary, cases backlog in NCERT book

Class 8 students will now learn about judicial challenges like corruption, massive case backlogs, and judge shortages. The new NCERT textbook hig

PayPal stock jumps over 7% after reports say Stripe may plan takeover

PayPal stock jumped after news that Stripe may try to buy the company. Reports said Stripe showed early interest, but nothing is final yet. Inves

Maoist Leaderships Surrender Signals Lasting Peace, An Emerging Reality: Bastar IG

Devji along with Central Committee Member (CCM) Murali alias Sangram, Telangana State Committee (TSC) secretary Damodar, DKSZC (Dandakaranya Spec

Emailed Bomb Threat To WB Courts Sparks Panic, Spoils Proceedings

The email was sent to the top judges at the City Sessions Court in Kolkata, two district courts at Asansol and Durgapur in Burdwan West, Chinsura

6,000-crore Housing for All scam under YSRC rule: Minister

Satya Prasad said the previous government had distributed about 22 lakh house-site pattas

City Transport Corporation Plies More Buses

A statement from State Transport Minister S S Sivasankar on Tuesday regretted that the Southern Railways did not inform the transport department

Stones pelted, vehicles vandalised as Panipat refinery workers' protest turns violent

When the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel deployed at the refinery asked the protesters to remain in a designated area, some of

DPR Finalised For Stormwater Drains, Water Supply And Beautification Of Vijayawada

Sivanath said deficiencies in drainage and stormwater works executed earlier by L&T had been identified and corrective measures incorporated in t

Centre never considered renaming West Bengal, says Mamata after Kerala name change

Emphasising the repeated requests by the State to change the name from West Bengal to Bangla, CM Mamata said that the proposal was passed in the

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warns Anthropic to allow full military use of its ai or risk losing Pentagon contract

The US government is putting pressure on AI company Anthropic over military use of its technology. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has given a dea

France's Macron accepts resignation of Louvre museum chief after jewel theft

Laurence des Cars has faced intense criticism since burglars made off in October with jewels worth an estimated $102 million that are still missi

Fake Tea Racket Busted in Sanathnagar

Officials seized 120 kilograms of coloured tea powder

Third long march in Maharashtra highlights forest rights act lapses

Meanwhile, the State government has called for a meeting at the Secretariat on Wednesday (February 25, 2026) to discuss the issues raised by the

OPS Rules Out Floating Separate Party

Addressing mediapersons at Bodinayakanur, in Theni district, on Tuesday, after paying floral tributes to Jayalalithaas portrait on her birth anni

'You bribed Senator John Husted to block Epstein files release?': Wexner grilled in House deposition

Mukul demands accountability on MeECL losses, UDAY funds

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 24: Leader of the Opposition, Mukul Sangma on Tuesday demanded accountability from the government regarding financi

Face Exams With Confidence, Minister Tells Students

He advised against last-minute cramming, stressing the importance of revision and composure

Govt accused of weakening GHADC

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 24: Leader of Opposition Mukul Sangma has lambasted the MDA government for allegedly weakening the Garo Hills Auton

Students, Oppn Seek White Paper On Fee Dues

BC Welfare Association national president Jajula Srinivas Goud said the government must disclose how much was spent on welfare schemes and how mu

Skeletal remains found in Umran river may belong to missing man

From Our Correspondent NONGPOH, Feb 24: Fishermen at the Umran River on Tuesday recovered human skeletal remains that were found lodged between r

Opposition corners govt on HUDCO debt, consultancy costs & airport expansion

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 24: Leader of the Opposition Mukul Sangma on Tuesday sought detailed clarification in the Assembly regarding the st

Govt assures priority for local employment in power projects

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 24: Members of the Assembly on Tuesday questioned the government on measures to ensure local employment priority in

Call for cancellation of party tickets to non-tribals; arms deposit ordered

GHADC polls Our Bureau TURA/AMPATI, Feb 24: The A.chik State Peoples Front (ASPF) on Tuesday urged political parties to immediately cancel ticket

Cabinet nod to upgrade IIPH into state university

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 24: The Indian Institute of Public Health Shillong will now be a State University after the State Cabinet on Tuesda

Police recover suspected heroin, nab duo in EJH

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 24: In a late-night operation, police seized 204 grams of suspected heroin and arrested two persons during naka che

HC Tells Police To Vet Application For Nishan Yatra

HC told Waqf Board not paying counsel

Unions Thank CM Revanth for Insurance, Health Sops

Telangana Employees Joint Action Committee (JAC) chairman V. Lachireddy welcomed the governments decision, stating that the schemes would provide

10 Lakh Compensation To Each Of Three Families

The beneficiaries were the families of Seshagiri Rao of Chowdeeswar Nagar, Tadi Ramani and Tadi Krishnaveni. Rajamahendravaram Urban MLA Adireddy

Teenage Girl Dies After Fever Injection At Private Hospital In Renigunta

The deceased was identified as Pavithra, a native of Gyarampalli village in Annamayya district.

Three Booked in Kalaburagi After Video of Weapon Display at Wedding Goes Viral

All three accused Sanjay, Rajavardhan and Tushar have been arrested in connection with the case.

2.5 Acres of Madhu Park Ridge in Musi Buffer Zone: Officials

Tushar Gandhi, Mahatma Gandhis great-grandson, in a statement on his X handle, urged the Telangana government to stop the task of land acquisitio

HC Warns of Contempt Against CS Over Transfer Issue

The Bench indicated that it was inclined to initiate contempt of court proceedings against the Chief Secretary for non-compliance.

Nizam VII Family Renews Holiday Demand

He recalled that when Nizam VII passed away in 1967, lakhs of people flooded the streets of Hyderabad in one of the largest, most peaceful funera

Driver Involved in ATM Robbery in Gachibowli Held

Police recovered cash worth Rs 34.9 lakh from the accuseds possession

Ruskin Bond's Life Story Now In Telugu

Lone Fox Dancing traces Bonds journey from a lonely childhood in India to becoming one of the countrys most beloved authors

Word of the day: Lickspittle

Lickspittle is an old English word that means a person who flatters powerful people too much. It describes someone who always agrees just to gain

South Korean Delegation Explores Amaravatis Growth Vision

As part of the visit, the South Korean team inspected the Seed Access Road, trunk infrastructure works and major construction sites within the Go

Telangana to Unveil Ease of Doing Business 2.0

To ensure balanced progress across urban and rural regions, the government is pursuing a three-pronged CURE, PURE, and RARE strategy.

Tributes Paid to Eashwari Bai on 35th Death Anniversary; J.B. Raju Receives Memorial Award

The commemoration began in the morning with garlanding at Eashwari Bais statue in West Marredpally, Secunderabad.

An Israel visit its strategic, economic, regional impact

The Prime Ministers visit will help deepen engagement with Tel Aviv, going far beyond routine diplomacy

Quote of the Day by Anthony Quinn: 'A big talent steals, a small talent borrows. I steal.'Inspiring quotes by the famous actor

Anthony Quinn's bold declaration, A big talent steals, a small talent borrows. I steal, challenges notions of artistic originality. His life and

Indias trade strategy in a multipolar world

Free trade agreements and trade reforms are key to propelling Indias exports and global presence

Surge In Black Magic Rituals Sparks Panic In Palakurthi

Tension started in Guduru village, where girl students of the Government Scheduled Tribe (ST) Residential School launched a massive protest.

Band aid: On the Supreme Court and the Special Intensive Revision process

The constitutionality of the flawed SIR process must be decided quickly

'What about your sexual relationship with Epstein?': Dem lawmakers grill Wexner in House deposition

Inglorious retreat: On the Supreme Court and cow vigilantism

The Courts failure to uphold its directives on cow vigilantism is shocking

AIADMK Releases 3rd Phase Of Manifesto

Unveiling the third phase of the party manifesto for the Assembly elections on the occasion of the celebrations of the birth anniversary of J Jay

ET Graphics: Sitharaman launches infra asset recycling program National Monetisation Pipeline 2.0

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has launched the National Monetisation Pipeline 2.0, aiming for over Rs 16.7 lakh crore in receipts by 2029-3

Water Tankers Used To Quench Thirst Of Wild Animals In MTR Region

The frost in the preceding winter months, lack of rain and the continuing hot weather over the past three months damaged the jungle canopy, espec

Murder suspect tracked down hours after woman was found dead

Kochi Corporation to issue bonds to mobilise resources for development

A high-power committee led by Corporation secretary to be constituted to coordinate activities related to municipal bond

LDF suspects hidden agenda in Budget to hand over Corporations assets to private players

Apollo Speciality Hospitals perform zoom-assisted endoscopic procedure on 80-year-old woman

The woman underwent successful removal of a 15-cm laterally spreading adenoma in the sigmoid colon through a minimally invasive endoscopic proced

Clash in Attapur, 3 Cases To Be Booked

The group then thrashed the truck driver and his two-wheeler assistants for transporting cattle

Rajasthan prohibits felling of khejri trees after 11-day protests

Protest at AI summit: Four more Youth Congress members arrested

A total of eight Youth Congress members of the Congresss youth wing have been arrested for their shirts off protest over the India-U.S. trade dea

Centres anti-Naxal push:Odisha Police officers recall their ordeal in Malkangiri forests

TVK cadre, crane operator arrested for using crane to garland Vijay during Vellore visit

Salary accounts for Central govt. employees will improve saving accounts: Finance Ministry