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Telangana HC holds natural justice can be set aside in matters of national security

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has ruled that the principles of natural justice need not apply in cases involving national security, rejecti

Washington Post CEO Will Lewis out after sweeping job cuts

Though newspapers across the United States have been facing brutal industry headwinds, Will Lewiss management of the outlet was sharply criticise

Kerala minister visits nurse who survived Nipah infection twice

Kozhikode: Kerala Minister Veena George on Saturday visited a health worker who survived Nipah virus infection twice. George visited Tito, a nurs

Stephen Miller | The anti-immigration czar

The U.S. Homeland Security Adviser has shaped President Donald Trumps most inflammatory immigration initiatives

Netanyahu to Meet Trump as US-Iran Talks Resume and Tensions Rise

The U.S. and the Islamic Republic of Iran held indirect talks on Friday in Oman that appeared to return to the starting point on how to approach

Morning Digest: Farmers body seeks Goyals resignation over U.S. trade deal; West Bengal CEO seeks one-week extension for SIR deadline; and more

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Interview: Mamata should be Congress president, says ex-Manmohan advisor Sanjaya Baru

Hyderabad:As the media advisor to former prime minister Manmohan Singh, Sanjaya Baru has been critical about the centralisation of power in the C

France opens probe against ex-Culture Minister Lang after Epstein file dump

Jack Lang has been summoned to report on February 8 to the Foreign Ministry, which supervises the Arab World Institute, a cultural and research i

We will pay, Savannah Guthrie says in desperate video plea to potential kidnappers of her mother

Savannah Guthrie has told the potential kidnappers of her mother Nancy Guthrie that the family is prepared to pay for her safe return

US Sets June Deadline for Ukraine-Russia Peace Deal, Zelenskyy Says

If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, he added

'India an indispensable partner for Europe; is now necessary to have,' Greek Defence Minister says

Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias declared India an indispensable partner for Europe, highlighting its growing strategic and economic signific

Japan Votes in Test for PM Takaichi as Snow Weighs on Turnout

Takaichi, who became prime minister in October after being selected LDP leader, sought a mandate from voters in a rare winter election as she rid

Nexstar-Tegna $6.2 bn television deal wins Trumps support despite conservative pushback

President Donald Trump endorsed Nexstar Media Group's $6.2 billion purchase of Tegna, reversing earlier criticism. Trump stated the deal would in

Iran says missile programme never negotiable as hopes rise for US talks

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi hopes for renewed talks with the United States soon. He stressed Iran's missile program is non-negotiable

'We will pay,' US TV host Savannah Guthrie says in plea for mother's return

Television host Savannah Guthrie's family will pay for her mother Nancy Guthrie's safe return. Nancy Guthrie, 84, was presumed abducted in Arizon

Haiti's presidential council dissolves after rocky tenure as unelected US-backed ruler remains

Haiti's presidential council has dissolved after a tumultuous two-year tenure. Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aime is set to continue leading th

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hopes for big win as polls open in national elections

Takaichi is hugely popular, but the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, which has governed Japan for most of the last seven decades, is not

Anti-Olympics protest in Milan turns violent as Italy probes suspected railway sabotage

An anti-Olympics protest in Milan turned violent late Saturday after clashes erupted between demonstrators and police. Thousands marched against

BNP's Tarique Rahman seeks votes for 'rebuilding Bangladesh' at Thakurgaon rally

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman urged voters to support the sheaf of paddy symbol for rebuilding Bangladesh, promising healthcare, employment, and de

NBC Today host Savannah Guthrie says ready to 'pay' to kidnappers of mom Nancy Guthrie as police are yet to identify any suspect

Savannah Guthrie, the longtime host of NBC's Today show was referring to a new message from someone who might have kidnapped Nancy Guthrie.

Punjab suspends two IAS officers over 6-year delay in Anganwadi smartphone procurement

Two senior IAS officers, Kamal Kishore Yadav and Jaspreet Singh, have been suspended by the Punjab government. The action follows a six-year dela

Super Bowl 2026: Super Bowl LX cheapest ticket available at $4,237 with fees

Super Bowl 2026: Every Super Bowl takes on the culture of its host city. South Beach in Miami. The French Quarter in New Orleans. Hollywood in Lo

Bollywood actor Nora Fatehi and singer Badshah performs before the start of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 cricket match

Bollywood actor Nora Fatehi and singer Badshah performs before the start of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 cricket match between India and USA,

Armaan Malik: Success comes from balancing Bollywood,Indie

Singer Armaan Malik has shared his thoughts on Indias evolving music landscape, highlighting the growing significance of independent music alongs

Washington Post CEO, publisher Will Lewis resigns after mass lay offs, cites reason behind leaving Jeff Bezos' newspaper

Washington Post CEO Will Lewis out: Jeff D'Onofrio, chief financial officer of the newspaper owned by Jeff Bezos, will serve as acting publisher

Jammu & Kashmir in Union Budget 2026-27 From Stability to Strategic Growth

Ranbir Singh Pathania rspathaniamla@gmail.com In an era of global economic headwinds-tight monetary policies, fractured supply chains, and geopol

Jake Paul fianc: Who is Jutta Leerdam, the Olympic speedskater who has 12 world championship medals, millions of followers on Instagram

Jutta Leerdam has about 5 million followers on Instagram. Leerdam's trophy collection includes 12 world championship medals, with six golds.

Trust has become Indias strongest currency, says PM Modi in Malaysia; cites trade deals with EU, US

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India is seen as a trusted partner for growth and it was reflected in the rece

Out at 58, Thriving at 60

Maj Gen Ranjan Mahajan (Retd) I retired at 58 years of age after a thrilling 35+ years as an Indian Army Infantry officer, where every day tested

Kishtwar: Land of Sapphire and Saffron

Historical Settlements of Jammu Lalit Gupta lalitguptajammu@gmail.com Known as the Land of Sapphire and Saffron, Kishtwar lies beyond the rampart

The Era of Uncemented Knee Replacement

Dr Manuj Wadhwa manuj.wadhwa@gmail.com For decades, the story of knee replacement surgery has been written in bone cement-a dependable grout that

Cultural Spirit of J&K on display

The tableau of Jammu and Kashmir was one of main attractions of 77th Republic Day Excelsior Correspondent The tableau unfolded like a silken tape

When Marks Matter More Than Minds

Dr Anoop Singh dranoop8998@gmail.com As examination results are announced across India, the national conversation once again centres on percentag

The WhatsApp Office 247, Anywhere, Anytime

Adhiraj Verma anjalisanjay04@gmail.com A Time When Work Stayed at Work There was a time when office gates closed at 5 pm and, with them, work sta

How to Raise Happy Children?

True joy for children begins with inner balance and awareness in parents MAAsterG Most parents often wonder- How to raise happy children in today

Living in Gratitude

A Cure for Most Worries B L Razdan bl_razdan@yahoo.com If the only prayer you said in your whole life was, thank you, that would suffice. (Meiste

Centre committed to build developed, prosperous J&K: Shah

Enthusiasm of tourists to visit UT hasnt diminished *HM reviews development in key sectors Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 7: Union Home Minis

Coastal States to lead Indias Blue Economy journey: Dr Jitendra

Excelsior Correspondent VIJAYAWADA, Feb 7: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO, Pe

Devyani stuns everyone with her maiden speech, says to continue to follow footsteps of her father

Takes Govt to task for slashing budgetary allocations Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 7: Stunning every one with her maiden fierce speech in t

No intention to open new administrative units: CM

Focus to operationalise existing ones Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 7: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said that the Government has no in

Indias U-17 team blanks Bangladesh to win SAFF U-19 Womens Cship title

POKHARA, Feb 7: Fielding an U-17 side, India thrashed Bangladesh 4-0 in the final to clinch the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) U-19 Women

BJP MLAs say senior officer changed title of over 500 kanals land under CLU in Kathua

Allege corruption, fraud; call for inquiry *Govt rules out relaxation in norms Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Feb 7: The BJP MLAs today made a sensational

Over 1.77 Cr tourists visited J&K in 2025, efforts on to increase footfall: CM

Home Stay Prog successful, being extended to other areas Bivek Mathur JAMMU, Feb 7: The Jammu and Kashmir Government today informed the Legislati

CAJK selects Cyclists for National MTB Cycling Cship

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 7: The Cycling Association of Jammu & Kashmir (CAJK) has selected cyclists to represent Union Territory

DC reviews Jamabandi digitization, interacts with locals at border village Saroola

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Feb 7: Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma today visited Manjakote and adjoining areas to take stock of

DC Srinagar reviews progress of works under District CAPEX budget for 2025-26

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 7: To review the utilization of District Capex budget for the financial year 202526 and to assess the progr

QR-CODE -Powering the Digital World

Niraj Dubey singer2671@gmail.com The history of codes used for product design-specifically for identification, tracking, and logistics-evolved fr

Delayed Service of I-T Notice Affects Assessment Proceedings: HC

I year MBBS students challenge results

Indian student launches Thomas Tours to boost graduate morale in London

LONDON, Feb 7: A student from a village in Kerala, who recently completed his Masters in macro-economics from London School of Economics (LSE), h

PMs words celebrating Tamil heritage heartening: Radhakrishnan

NEW DELHI, Feb 7 : Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Saturday described Prime Minister Narendra Modis reference to Tamil heritage in his addres

Seasonal Affective Disorder Current Insights and Therapies

Dr Tina Bhat The seasonal change brings with it shifts in temperature, sunlight, shrinking day light hours, climate effects etc. As the seasons e

11 Held in Cybercrime Drive; 43 Lakh Returned to Victims

Four techies lose 1.2 crore to stock market scams in Cyberabad

Mysterious gas leak causes panic in Jammu; probe launched to identify nature of substance

Several residents of Rani Bagh complained of breathlessness following the sudden leakage of gas from an abandoned cylinder lying at the scrap dea

Will Have To Go By Party's Decision, Says DyCM

Congress MLC Yathindra, son of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday expressed confidence in his father completing full term in office and reveal

Death Of Midday Meal Cook In Bee Attack: Meghwal Samaj Demands Martyr Status For Deceased Kanchan Bai

The community members gathered at the district collectorate at Neemuch to demand to declare slain Kanchan as martyr and release a reward of Rs on

Two Youths Arrested For Sexual Assault Of Minors In West Godavari

A Class X student died by suicide at a residential school in Pedavegi in Eluru

Justice Will Be Ensured To Bereaved Family: SC Commission Chief

Jawahar visited the village on Saturday and consoled the bereaved family members. He interacted with the family and expressed deep sympathy over

Mother, Two Daughters Found Dead In Tirupati District

Police said they are examining all angles to rule out any foul play.

Farmers Can Book Drones Like Cabs: Collector

The collector directed agriculture officials to ensure that drone rental services are made available in every region to enhance convenience for f

117 Firms Invested Rs 30,000 Crore In AP Tourism Sector

Addressing the media at Rajamahendravaram on Saturday, the minister said such large-scale investments had never been witnessed earlier and that t

Bengaluru: FIR Filed After Pregnant Cat Shifted from Apartment

HAL Police registered a First Information Report under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act

Hima Sohra vows to expedite full-fledged Syiems appointment

By Our Reporter Shillong, Feb 7: Mynjurlang Jyrwa, the Acting Chief of Hima Sohra, on Saturday said that all efforts would be made to expedite th

Israel says Netanyahu will meet with Trump about Iran talks on February 11

The U.S. and the Islamic Republic of Iran held indirect talks on February 6 in Oman that appeared to return to the starting point on how to appro

CM lays base for 10-bed AYUSH hospital in SWGH

From Our Correspondent Ampati, Feb 7: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma laid the base for the 10-bed Integrated AYUSH Hospital at Meringipara in Sou

Abbas Araghchi | The diplomat on a tightrope

Irans Foreign Minister faces the daunting task of finding a diplomatic way out of tensions with the U.S. without compromising key national securi

Congress calls pact a surrender, says something being hidden

Congress criticized the India-US trade deal framework as a surrender, citing concerns over unspecified additional products for tariff reductions.

Visitors at the Shillong Book Festival at All Saints Hall

Visitors at the Shillong Book Festival at All Saints Hall, in the city on Saturday. (ST)

Union Minister Promises Comprehensive Development of Kondaveedu Fort

Union minister of state Pemmasani Chandrasekhar on Saturday announced plans for the comprehensive development of the historic Kondaveedu Fort, hi

School jerseys bring smiles to underprivileged students in city

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 7: What began as a simple gathering at the auditorium Hall of Garo Union Morning Secondary School, turned into a he

Beautician training programme benefits young women

By Our Reporter Shillong, Feb 7: The seven-day training programme on Beauty, Wellness and Hair Styling for young women from Jaintia Hills organis

14-year-old boy missing in SWKH

From Our Correspondent Mawkyrwat, Feb 7: A 14-year-old boy, Vipin Donald Iawphniaw from Diwian village, near Mawkyrwat, South West Khasi Hills di

Over 300 new members join NPP in WGH

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 7: NPP national president and Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said the party continues to grow stronger as it welcom

Rajiv Swagruha Plot Auction Generated Rs.56crore

Rajiv Swagruha Corporation on Saturday earned Rs 56 crore from auctioning plots near the Outer Ring Road.

US deal boosts India's growth engine: Amit Shah

India and the United States have reached an interim trade agreement. This deal is expected to boost India's economic growth and manufacturing sec

First-ever free health camp held at isolated Ri-Bhoi village

From Our Correspondent Nongpoh, Feb 7: Shyntorbulia village in Ri-Bhoi district witnessed its first-ever free community health check-up camp brin

Mokila Thanda Sarpanch Suspended for 6 Months After Son Vandalizes Panchayat Office

Rangareddy district collector C. Narayana Reddy has suspended V. Shanthamma, sarpanch of Mokila thanda in Shankarpally mandal, for six months, af

Participants take part in a competion during the Yummy Talent Fest 2.0 at the State Central Library premises

Participants take part in a competion during the Yummy Talent Fest 2.0 at the State Central Library premises in the city on Saturday. (ST)

Trust has become India's strongest currency: PM Modi

Prime Minister Modi highlighted recent trade agreements with the US and other nations as proof of growing global trust in India. He emphasized th

HunterHood brings street culture celebration in city

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 7: The energy of street culture took over Polo Ground on Saturday evening as Royal Enfields HunterHood arrived in t

State Braces For 18,000 MW Summer Power Demand

Telanganas electricity demand is rising steadily with the end of winter, and officials expect the summer peak to cross 18,000 MW, surpassing last

India tracks exits, not returns amid brain drain:Sanjaya Baruat History Lit Fest

Hyderabad: India has no credible data on how many of its nationals are actually returning to the country to serve it, even as there is data on ho

Union Budget A Boon For Andhra Pradesh: Rammohan Naidu

Union minister for civil aviation K. Rammohan Naidu on Saturday hailed the Union Budget 202627 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

Goof-up By Operator Leads To 9 Mins Delay

The nearest fire tender was located less than 100 metres at a fire outpost from the FSL building

'Politically motivated': Sonia Gandhi slams plea over 1980 voter list inclusion

Sonia Gandhi Saturday termed a criminal revision petition against a magisterial order as politically motivated and frivolous. The petition allege

20 Cases Booked, Expired Meat Destroyed During Food Safety Drive In Ongole

Food safety drive in Ongole: 20 cases booked, 50 kg expired meat destroyed

Tamil literature is eternal and its culture global, PM Modi says in Malaysia

Prime Minister Modi lauded Tamil culture at a Kuala Lumpur event, highlighting its global reach and the significant presence of Tamilians in Indi

SC Deadline Expired: MP Govt Weighs Seeking Extension In Vijay Shah Hate Speech Case

The state government may take the plea of incomplete probe by the special investigation team (SIT), constituted to probe the matter, to seek more

West Begnal Minister Faces Mob Fury Over Convoy Hit-And-Run

Sources said that the west Bengal state minister Siddikullah Chowdhury, s convoy was passing through the Kashipur village on Rejinagar - Sarbanga

Physiotherapist Dies By Suicide

Police registered a case of suspicious death based on a complaint filed by her father

Faculty Shortage Ails Telangana Med Colleges

At least 27 government medical colleges, including those in the city, are facing a severe shortage of teaching faculty, according to an analysis