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Two Dead, Dozens Injured as Tram Derails in Milan

One of the dead was hit by the tram as it derailed and the second victim was a passenger, the city's mayor Giuseppe Sala told reporters at the sc

They're Great: Trump Praises Shehbaz Sharif, Asim Munir Amid Pakistan-Afghanistan Conflict

US President Donald Trump refused to intervene in the ongoing Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict, while praising Islamabad's great Prime Minister, Gen

NASA Shakes Up Artemis Moon Programme Amid Technical Delays

NASA on Friday abruptly said it was shaking up its Artemis lunar programme that has suffered multiple delays in recent years, a bid to ensure Ame

OpenAI raises 110B dollars from Amazon, Nvidia, SoftBank; valuation hits 730B

New York: ChatGPT maker OpenAI has received USD 110 billion in funding from Amazon, SoftBank and Nvidia, putting the technology companys pre-mone

Congress chose appeasement over nation by truncating Vande Mataram, says Haryana CM Saini

He was speaking during a debate on the motion of thanks to the Governors address in the ongoing budget session of the State Assembly.

How an Indian start-up sparked a global girls space mission

ShakthiSAT is a global space mission that aims to empower 12,000 girls through hands-on training in building real satellites and payloads, leadin

Protests persist at Iranian colleges and raise tensions as US military threat looms

Student protests continue on Iranian university campuses seven weeks after a government crackdown. Demonstrations have occurred at multiple unive

NASA Announces Overhaul of Artemis Lunar Programme Amid Tech Delays

That strategic revision comes amid repeated delays to the Artemis 2 mission, which was originally due to take off as early as February

Hyderabad: KPHB flats sell for Rs 1.10 Cr at public auction

Hyderabad: A public auction of Telangana Housing Board properties in KPHB on Friday, February 27, saw aggressive bidding, with land parcels touch

India and EU to give each other Most Favoured Nation status for 5 years, draft trade deal shows

The economic deal between India and EU opens up avenues for India and the EU to stabilise the international order

Breaking News Live Updates: Canadian PM Mark Carney set to meet top business leaders, financial experts in Mumbai today

International athlete from West Bengal Swapna Barman joinsTrinamoolahead of Assembly polls

Series of political leaders and other noted personalities are seen joining the ruling TMC party as the elections knock on the door

Hidden camera found in bathroom of TISS-Guwahati girls hostel, probe underway

The TISS-Guwahati, in a statement, had said that the recent incident was a serious privacy violation, and is entirely unacceptable and condemnabl

Not Happy With Iran Nuclear Talks: Trump Says He'll Give Them More Time

US President Donald Trump said Friday he's ot happy with the latest talks over Iran's nuclear programme but indicated he would give negotiators

Anthropic says it will challenge Pentagon's supply chain risk designation in court

Anthropic said on Friday it will challenge in court the Pentagon's decision to declare the AI firm a supply-chain risk, hours after U.S. Presiden

'Shirtless' protest row: Youth Congress chief Uday Bhanu Chib granted bail

US says it supports Pakistan's 'right to defend itself' against Afghan Taliban

Pakistan and Afghanistan's Taliban rulers are in open war. Pakistan bombed Taliban forces after retaliatory attacks. The United States supports P

Trump Unhappy With Iran Nuclear Talks but Will Give More Time

As American forces gather in the region, Trump has threatened military action if Iran does not agree to a far-reaching deal on its nuclear progra

Morning Digest: Ex-V-P Dhankar denies citing illness in resignation; U.S. says it supports Pakistans right to defend itself against Afghanistan, and more

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Power up Your Plate: Quick Protein Rich Recipes

Each bite is packed with taste, convenience, and the power of quality protein.

Trump says he is 'not happy' with the Iran nuclear talks but indicates he'll give them more time

President Trump is unhappy with Iran nuclear talks. U.S. envoys held inconclusive discussions in Geneva. American forces are gathering in the reg

Abbott Laboratories, Novo Nordisk India Partner to Launch Extensior for Diabetes

Extensior is approved as an adjunct to diet and exercise for adults with type 2 diabetes and is a GLP-1 RA recognized for offering the broadest r

Cargo Plane Carrying Currency Crashes in Bolivia Killing At Least 15

There were conflicting reports of whether the plane was taking off or landing when it crashed

Bolivian Military Plane Carrying Banknotes Crashes, 15 Dead

A cargo plane carrying money crashed Friday near Bolivia's capital, damaging about a dozen vehicles on a highway, scattering bills on the ground

David Ellison used political ties, deep pockets to buy Warner Bros.

Paramount's David Ellison has successfully acquired Warner Bros. Discovery. Ellison's company outbid Netflix in a surprising turn of events. This

'No One Prepared Me For This': Foreigner Amazed After Stranger Offers Him Biryani In India

A foreigner was served free biryani and chicken curry by strangers in Mysore, showcasing the country's renowned hospitality and warmth.

Neil Sedaka, US Singer and Songwriter, Dies Age 86

Over a career spanning six decades, Sedaka scored three No. 1 hits in the United States and also wrote chart-topping songs for other artists.

Trump Raises Possibility of a Friendly Takeover of Cuba

Trump didn't clarify his comments but seemed to indicate that the situation with Cuba was coming to a critical point.

Tachikawas late stunner helps Jamshedpur upset East Bengal

Kolkata, Feb 27: Substitute Rei Tachikawa scored a late stunner to help Jamshedpur FC secure a comeback victory in their first away match of the

Bolivian military plane crash kills 15, scatters cash cargo

Fifteen people were killed and at least 30 injured after a Bolivian Air Force Hercules aircraft crashed in El Alto near the capital La Paz on Fri

Trump raises prospect of 'friendly takeover' of Cuba, says Rubio in talks

US President Donald Trump hints at a 'friendly takeover' of Cuba. He states the Cuban government is in 'big trouble' and talking with the US. Sec

Rubio to embark on two-day Israel visit on March 2

Washington: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Israel from March 2-3, the State Department said on Friday shortly after Prime Minis

In Friday sermon, Mirwaiz expresses concern over worrying situation in Palestine, Iran, Afghanistan

Bowling cracks and Windies curse; is India in trouble?

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Chennai, Feb 27: India may have woken up on Friday morning with a sense of relief. The equations are clearer, the permutat

Legends flag concerns over Indias bowling options

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Chennai, Feb 27: India may have kept their semifinal hopes alive in the ICC Mens T20 World Cup with a dominant win over Zi

Pakistan eye big win vs Sri Lanka

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Match starts 7 pm IST Pallekele, Feb 27: Pakistan face a must-win situation when they take on Sri Lanka in their final Sup

Bill Clinton to lawmakers investigating Epstein: 'I saw nothing'

Former President Bill Clinton appeared before Congress to discuss his association with Jeffrey Epstein. Clinton stated he observed no wrongdoing

What If Kolkata Sees No Play? Rain Could Knock India Out

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Kolkata, Feb 27: The equation is straightforward: win and advance, lose and exit. Yet there remains a third possibility n

We Don't Need It: Trump Orders Federal Agencies To Halt Use Of Anthropic

President Donald Trump said Friday that he was ordering all federal agencies to stop using Anthropic's technology following the company's unusual

From Colonial Park to Cricket Cathedral: How Eden Gardens Got Its Name

Kolkata, Feb 27: In a city rooted deeply in Bengali culture, the name Eden Gardens often raises a simple question how did one of Indias most fam

Satellite images show more aircraft at Saudi airbase used by US forces

Satellite imagery revealed a surge in U.S. military aircraft at Saudi Arabias Prince Sultan Airbase in February, including refuelling tankers and

Afghan forces strike Pak nuclear facility, military base near Abbottabad, amid escalating clashes

New Delhi, Feb 27: Afghan armed forces struck a nuclear facility and a military base in the Kakul village near Abbottabad in Pakistans Khyber Pak

27 Meghalaya Kickboxers Eye Glory in Asmita League

By Our Reporter Shillong, Feb 27: A 27-member womens contingent from the Meghalaya State Kickboxing Association has arrived in Siliguri, West Ben

Tickets out for Lajongs season opener in IFL

By Our Reporter Shillong, Feb 27: Tickets for the Indian Football League 202526 clash between Shillong Lajong FC and Rajasthan United FC go on sa

India discovered inherent strength: PM

New Delhi, Feb 27 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said India has discovered its inherent strength in the last 12 years and, following th

Smit SC, Assam Rifles become champions at Sentinels Cup

By Our Reporter Shillong, Feb 27: Smit SC lifted the mens title while Assam Rifles FT emerged champions in the womens category as the 4th edition

ACB launches crackdown against illegal mining

Conducts surprise raids in Udhampur, Reasi Jammu Tawi, Feb 27: The Anti-Corruption Bureau has launched sweeping Joint Surprise Checks (JSCs) tar

Anthropic vs Pentagon: The Trump administration is waging war on American genius

The US administration has barred government agencies from using AI tools made by Anthropic after a dispute over military access to its technology

Court issues warrants against 4 absconding terrorist commanders including Hizbul chief

Srinagar, Feb 27: A sessions court here has issued non-bailable warrants against four terrorist commanders including the self-styled chief of the

J&K introduces digital building permission system

Jammu Tawi, Feb 27: In a significant development, the Jammu & Kashmir Government has amended the Unified Building Bye-Laws, 2021 (UBBL-2021), int

Value-based tourism key for J&K: Omar

Says focus on improving destinations, cleanliness, facilities, not just footfall New Delhi: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah on Friday highlighted

Goonj 2026 | LG calls for innovation-led transformation in Higher Education

Highlights Role of Universities in nation-building Jammu Tawi, Feb 27: Asking the faculty members to make their higher education campuses the ma

Trump orders US agencies to stop using Anthropic technology in clash over AI safety

The Trump administration has ordered all U.S. government agencies to stop using artificial intelligence technology from Anthropic and imposed pen

'No one wants to miss the AI bus': India Inc resets strategy as AI takes over boardroom

Indian company boardrooms are now prioritizing artificial intelligence adoption. Leaders are discussing strategies to integrate AI for improved e

Acharya Balkrishna honoured with SFE Outstanding National Ethno-Pharmacologist Award

Excelsior Correspondent MOHALI, Feb 27: Acharya Balkrishna, a prominent scientist and distinguished Ayurvedic scholar was honoured with the Socie

ICC delegation meets Parliamentary Committee on Official Languages

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 27: A delegation of the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) led by its Chairman Rahul Sahai met the Convenor of t

J&K media delegation visits Amul Dairy in Gujarat

Excelsior Correspondent AHMEDABAD, Feb 27: As part of the ongoing media tour organised by the Press Information Bureau, Jammu led by Director Neh

ICAI organises seminar on Budget 2026, GST amendments

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 27: A seminar on Budget 2026 and GST Amendments & Litigations organized by the Jammu & Kashmir Branch (NIRC) o

UCO Bank organizes coin, note exchange mela

Excelsior Correspondent R S Pura, Feb 27 : A coin and note exchange mela organized by the UCO Bank Currency Chest Raghunath Bazaar along with UCO

GDP growth projected at 7.6 pc in FY26, 7.8 pc in Oct-Dec

New Delhi, Feb 27: Indias GDP growth estimate has been raised to 7.6 per cent for the current fiscal from 7.4 per cent after the government revis

RBI Deputy Governor inaugurates IFAC 2026 at IIM Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 27: Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu today inaugurated the 3rd International Finance and Accounting

From Raman to Robotics Charting Indias AI Impact

Jagjeet Singh Bhadwal jagjeet2210@gmail.com 28Scientific Temper: The Architecture of Democratic Progress Scientific temper is more than academic

DGP reviews prevailing situation in Handwara, Kupwara

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 27: Director General of Police (DGP) J&K, Nalin Prabhat, today chaired a joint security review meeting to a

Kejriwals release exposed high handedness of investigative agencies: Mehbooba Mufti

The Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) welcomed the decision of aDelhi court. The verdict reaffirms faith in the judiciary and the principle that truth ul

Vice president flags challenge posed by fake news

NEW DELHI, Feb 27 : Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Friday flagged challenges posed by fake news and misinformation and emphasised that journ

Trump not happy with Iran talks, gives diplomacy more time

Tel Aviv: US President Donald Trump said Friday hes not happy with the latest talks over Irans nuclear programme but indicated he would give nego

Watching developments in US; joint statement on trade deal provides for rebalancing: Goyal

NEW DELHI, Feb 27: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said India is watching developments following the US Supreme Courts verdict against t

Voll, Litchfield fire Australia to 5-wicket win, hosts take 2-0 lead against India

HOBART, Feb 27: Georgia Voll (101) made the most of three lifelines while Phoebe Litchfield hit a belligerent 80 to power Australia to a five-wic

Congress not just removed clothes at AI Summit but exposed its intellectual bankruptcy: PM Modi

NEW DELHI, Feb 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday came down heavily on the Congress for the shirtless protest by its youth wing members a

Pakistans defence minister says that there is now open war with Afghanistan after latest strikes

ISLAMABAD, Feb 27 : Pakistans defence minister said that his country ran out of patience and considers that there is now an open war with Afghani

T20 WC: England marks four-wicket win over New Zealand

COLOMBO, Feb 27: Englands four-wicket win over New Zealand in the Super 8 Group 2 clash of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 at the R Premadasa Sta

Eminent Malayali litterateurs meet PM; express gratitude for renaming Kerala as Keralam

NEW DELHI, Feb 27 : A group of eminent Malayali litterateurs on Friday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and expressed gratitude for renaming Kera

China calls on Pakistan, Afghanistan to reach ceasefire

BEIJING, Feb 27: China on Friday called on Pakistan and Afghanistan to work out a ceasefire while expressing concern over the escalation of the c

Why raincoat is no longer waterproof+ & how to fix it

You pull on your rain jacket, step out into the storm, and within half an hour your undershirt is soaked. The jacket you purchased as waterproof

The more you fear aging, the faster your body may age

Worrying about getting older especially fearing future health problems, may actually speed up ageing at the cellular level, according to new rese

Saudi Arabia launches digital Umrah guide to make pilgrimage easier, safer

Riyadh: Saudi Arabias Ministry of Haj and Umrah has introduced a new interactive guide aimed at supporting Umrah pilgrims and visitors with clear

Electoral Roll-rangko SIR dakanio Nokma cerficate-rangko rachakchina didia

SHILLONG: Meghalaya adoko electoral roll-rangko nipilna gita Special Intensive Revision (SIR)-ko dakanio, adoko songdongkame dilgiparangko seoken

Kangal cholgrirang private hospital-o sannaniko rana nangenga: VPP

SHILLONG: Sorkari hospital-rango sanna banani cholrang chuongjaengani asel kangal cholgrirangba, dam rakgipa private hospital-rango sanna bananir

J&K poised to emerge as year-round global tourism destination: Omar

Govt has drawn important lessons from past CM heads to Hubli to cheer J&K team Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Feb 27: Chief Minister Omar Abd

LG exhorts students to embrace innovation, pursue fresh research

Honour traditions, respect past, connect with your roots Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Feb 27: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said th

DB pulls up Govt, summons JKERA CEO

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 27: Expressing dismay over the Union Territorys failure to place the correct ground position regarding the Taw

Pvt Members bills sent to Deptts for reply, LGs nod received for money bills

Pending draft legislations also to be taken up Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Feb 27: All Private Members bills, pending since October session of the Legi

Key conspirator still at large, mother being questioned

R S Pura Observation Home escape case Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 27: Around two weeks after three inmates escaped from a juvenile observa

Re-testing of seized drug samples cant be allowed: HC

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Feb 27: The High Court has held that re-testing of seized narco drug samples cant be allowed in a routine manne

Court discharges Kejriwal, Sisodia, Kavitha, 20 others

NEW DELHI, Feb 27: A Delhi court on Friday discharged former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, his deputy Manish Sisodia and 21 others in the

Kissan Council for action against mafia for denuding jungles

Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, Feb 27: Expressing serious concern over felling of green trees and smuggling of Khair wood to neighbouring states

Worse than traffic challan: J&K HC nixes PSA detention order

Retirement age disparity & service condition of armed forces need revisit, says SC

SC raps Bengal for rushing to court daily against SIR

The Supreme Court reprimanded the West Bengal government for repeatedly filing vague complaints to delay the Special Intensive Revision of electo

What does Warner Bros and Paramount $110 bn deal say and what did Bruce Campbell say at townhall?

What does Warner Bros and Paramount $110 bn deal say and what did Bruce Campbell say at townhall? Warner Bros Discovery has signed a $110 billion