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Venezuela suspends 19 oil, gas production-sharing contracts signed under Maduro, reports say

The suspension has had no impact on the country's oil and gas output so far, the sources said. State oil giant PDVSA is selling the crude produce

Zohran Mamdani meets Trump in surprise White House visit

Washington: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani held an unannounced meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House, marking a striking enc

Jim Carrey honoured at Csar Awards, traces family roots back 300 years to France

Hollywood star Jim Carrey was honored at France's Csar Awards. He accepted the prestigious award with an emotional speech delivered entirely in F

PM Modi Meets With Team of Fauda in Israel, Posts Cool Selfie

PM Modi could be seen sharing smiles with Avi Issacharoff, Lior Raz, and Tsahi Halevi among others.

Cuba says it is communicating with U.S. after fatal boat shooting but seeks more details

Cuba's government has released a list with the names of the alleged suspects and accused them of planning to invade the island and unleash terror

IMF approves $8.1 billion loan for Ukraine, with $1.5 billion to go immediately

The IMF approved an $8.1 billion loan for Ukraine, anchoring a $136.5 billion international support package to maintain economic stability and pu

Anthropic says won't give U.S. military unconditional AI use

Pak Declares Open War, Bombs Kabul, Kandahar After Afghanistan Attack

Islamabad has declared open war on the Afghan Taliban government following renewed clashes along the shared border between Afghanistan and Pakist

Intelligence Tools Have Changed: Jack Dorsey's Block Cuts Over 4,000 Jobs

Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey said they opted for a single deep round of cuts instead of multiple smaller layoffs over time.

Madhya Pradesh: Ammonia gas leak reported in Indore; situation under control

A gas cylinder leaked in Raoji Bazaar Police Station area on Thursday. Firefighters cooled the cylinder with water to contain the ammonia gas. Th

'Become very close...': Iran's Araghchi calls Geneva talks serious, says next round within a week

PM orders accountability over NCERT judiciary corruption content; Education Minister vows action

The Education Ministry writes to the Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Ministry and the Electronics and Information Technology Ministry (MeitY)

Trump and Mamdani meet for second time, discuss housing and detention of student

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani met with President Donald Trump at the White House to discuss housing and the detention of a Columbia Universi

Cannot In Good Conscience: Anthropic Rejects Pentagon's Demands

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave Anthropic until Friday to agree to unconditional military use of its technology or face being forced to co

Anthropic Cannot in Good Conscience Accede To Pentagon's Demands: CEO

Anthropic said in a statement that its not walking away from negotiations, but that new contract language received from the Defense Department ma

Railways to hire Agniveers and ex-servicemen, signs pact with Army

Police, students injured in clash during JNUSU protest march, over 50 detained

Clashes erupted between JNU students and police during a march towards the Ministry of Education, resulting in injuries to both sides. Police cla

US aims to bring in 4,500 white South Africans per month as refugees, document says

The U.S. plans to process 4,500 white South African refugees monthly, significantly exceeding its stated goals, by establishing a modular process

Mideast tensions rise as Iran-US nuclear talks fail to produce agreement

Iran insists on uranium enrichment and sanctions relief, while the US seeks broader rollback including missiles and support for armed groups.

CAGs Bihar report for 2023 flags revenue arrears to government

The audit report noted that the Mines and Geology Department has failed to provide details on these dues for more than five years

UP govt signs Rs 200 crore investment MoU with German rail infra firm

Uttar Pradesh has secured a Rs 200 crore investment from German railway infrastructure company RAILONE GmbH. Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad

Himanta sets new target for finalising NDA seat-sharing agreement for Assam polls

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has set March 10 as the new deadline for finalising the NDA's seat-sharing agreement for the upcoming as

Karnataka to proceed with 50% quota, internal reservation subject to court verdict: Minister Patil

Karnataka government will proceed with recruitment under the existing 50% reservation cap due to a stay on the enhanced quota. The Cabinet discus

Pakistan carries out airstrikes in Kabul and Afghan provinces after cross-border clashes

Both governments exchanged fire along the Durand Line, and tensions have remained high for months despite a Qatar-mediated ceasefire

Dont fall prey to fraudulent job advertisements

This is a reminder that in digital-centric times, when one is constantly cautioned against rising cybercrime, fraud happens on the ground, too.

Meta signs multi-billion-dollar deal to rent Google AI chips: Report

Meta Platforms has reportedly secured a multi-billion dollar deal to rent Google's artificial intelligence chips for AI model development. This m

Paramount Poised To Acquire Warner Bros. After Netflix Walks Away

Netflix said it was declining to match Paramount's latest offer after the Warner Bros. board declared it a Superior Proposal under the terms of i

A stolen boat, a deadly gunfight and a supposed plot against Cuba

Ten Cubans, armed with weapons and explosives, arrived in Cuban waters aboard a stolen speedboat, intending to infiltrate for terrorist purposes.

Morning Digest: Afghanistan strikes Pakistan in latest escalation of violence; Hillary Clinton quizzed on Epstein, calls for Trump to testify, and more

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Morning Brief Podcast: AI has entered the classroom and your child's mind

PM Modi first leader to cross 100m followers on Instagram

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has achieved a historic feat, becoming the first world leader to surpass 100 million followers on Instagram. This si

Anthropic cannot accede to Pentagon's request in AI safeguards dispute, CEO says

AI firm Anthropic refuses the Pentagon's demand to remove safeguards preventing autonomous weapons targeting and domestic surveillance, despite t

Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict LIVE: Airstrikes hit Kabul, hours after Afghanistan attacks Pakistan

Afghanistan's military corps said that heavy clashes had begun Thursday night in response to the recent airstrikes carried out by Pakistani force

NCERT book row: Have great respect for judiciary, says BJP

Oil sales under US-Venezuela deal expected to reach $2 billion by end of February

U.S. oil supply agreement sales with Venezuela are projected to hit $2 billion by month's end, with 40 million barrels expected to be sold. Tradi

Anthropic Drops Its Core Safety Pledge Amid Deadline Threat From US Government

Anthropic drops its AI safety pledge to keep pace in the competitive AI market amid Pentagon demands for unrestricted military use of its technol

Pakistan bombs Kabul after Afghanistan attacks border

Pakistan bombed Kabul and Kandahar after Afghan forces attacked Pakistani border troops in retaliation for earlier deadly air strikes. Both milit

Delhi High Court stays Black Money Act action on involuntary residents in Rajiv Saxena Case

This stems from a Delhi High Court order that has stayed the tax offices demand that Rajiv Saxena, the Dubaibased businessman who was extradited

Paramount Skydance wins Warner Bros; Netflix walks away and its shares jump

Netflix has withdrawn its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, deeming the acquisition financially unattractive after Paramount Skydance raised its of

Salim Khans health is improving: Aamir

Superstar Aamir Khan has said he has been in touch with the family of veteran screenwriter Salim Khan and they told him that his health is improv

Kerala HC stays release of Kerala Story 2

In a significant development that has sent ripples through the film industry and political circles alike, the Kerala High Court on Thursday staye

PM meets Fauda cast in Israel

During a two-day official visit to Israel, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with several delegates, engaging in discussions that aimed to deepen

Ileana DCruz backs Rihanna facing post-pregnancy body shaming

Actor Ileana DCruz has spoken out in support of music icon Rihanna as the singer continues to get targeted by online body shamers following the b

Life in the Bridgerton spotlight: Yerin Ha, Luke Thompson enjoy the starry shine

Theres a Bridgerton blow up and then a Bridgerton glow up, one a nod to the enormous popularity of the lavish Regency-era romance and the other t

SC bans NCERT book over judicial corruption chapter

Anthropic rejects Pentagon final offer just 24 hours before deadline set by Pete Hegseth

Anthropic has refused a Pentagon deal over how its AI can be used. The company wants strict limits so its technology is not used for surveillance

Indias Strategic Turn in the AI Era

From Market to Architect Uttam Prakash, Prof. Srinivas Josyula, Jay Verdhan Tiwari The AI Impact Summit opened with serious policy deliberations.

Integrate Higher Education with Sector Skill Councils

Dr Niyaz Ahmad Naikoo drniyaznaik@gmail.com A significant structural transformation is underway in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. With t

V-Mart launches Holi festival Collection in Style

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 26: Ahead of the Holi festival, V-Mart today launched its Holi Collection, turning up the heat on everyday sty

Chief Justice of India to visit Tirupati on February 28

Ahead of the scheduled visit, a team of officials led by District Collector S. Venkateswar, Joint Collector R. Govinda Rao, trainee Collector San

Mohanlal Sons launches specially curated Holi collection

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 26: Renowned ethnic wear brand Mohanlal Sons today announced a special Holi Milan celebration at its stores on

J&K Bank approves financing for Heights III Extension housing project in Jalandhar

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 26: Reinforcing its strategic focus on expanding housing finance in emerging real estate destinations, J&K Ban

Freebies = Appeasement : Economics be damned!

Poonam I Kaushish infaservice1@gmail.com Beware Voters: With high-octane poll tamasha in West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu and Kerala soon, be ready

Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict LIVE: Loud explosions rock Afghan capital Kabul

Afghanistan's military corps in the east said in a statement that heavy clashes had begun Thursday night in response to the recent airstrikes car

How social media draws vulnerable users back to eating disorder content

People recovering from eating disorders often use social media for support, seeking out recovery content, body-positive creators and others with

Northeast holds potential to be Southeast Asia trade corridor: Dr Jitendra

Excelsior Correspondent SEPAHIJALA (TRIPURA), Feb 26: During the visit to Tripura, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Tec

Abhishek, Hardik help India pulverise Zimbabwe by 72 runs; stay in semis race

CHENNAI, Feb 26: Abhishek Sharma rediscovered his form with a blazing fifty, Hardik Pandya bludgeoned a half-century and Tilak Varma allayed stri

Murmu arrives in Jaisalmer; to fly in indigenous LCH Prachand, attend IAFs Vayu Shakti exercise

JAISALMER, Feb 26 : President Droupadi Murmu, who is on a visit to Rajasthan, will undertake a sortie in the indigenously developed Light Combat

Remove encroachments within 10 km of border with Nepal: Shah tells officials in Bihar

ARARIA, Feb 26: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday called for a detailed plan of action for removing encroachments in areas close to the I

India, Israel sign 27 agreements, upgrade ties to Special Strategic Partnership

TEL AVIV, Feb 26 : India and Israel on Thursday exchanged several memorandums of understanding (MoUs) covering artificial intelligence, financial

SA beat WI by nine wickets

AHMEDABAD, Feb 26: A clinical South Africa outclassed West Indies by nine wickets in their Super 8 clash to stretch their unbeaten run and all bu

Congress discusses action plan to oppose US -India deal; says PM is compromised

Kharge, Rahul requested to attend Sammelans in Jammu, Kashmir Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 26: JKPCC today held a marathon six hours long m

Current decade turbulent but India managed challenges through nimble, grounded policies: Jaishankar

PUNE, 26 : The current decade has been a turbulent one but India has dealt with its challenges through nimble, grounded and practical policies at

Indian young adults rank lowly 60th in 84-nation mental health study

Day-3: Nabis triple strike gives J&K upper hand

*J&K eye big lead despite Mayanks ton Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 26: Aqib Nabi produced a sensational opening spell as Jammu and K

Traffic Police issues advisory as Mughal Road opened for LMVs

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 26: As the Deputy Commissioner Poonch ordered opening of the historic Mughal Road for Light Motor Vehicles (LM

Silver down by Rs 7,400, gold falls by 1,300 amid weak global trends

New Delhi, Feb 26: Silver prices declined by Rs 7,400 to Rs 2.70 lakh per kg while gold dropped by Rs 1,300 to Rs 1.62 lakh per 10 grams in the n

Block stock jumps over 24% after company announces 4,000+ job cuts

Block stock went up after the company announced big layoffs. The firm plans to cut thousands of jobs to save money and work faster using AI tools

Sensex slips 27 pts amid US-Iran talks

Mumbai, Feb 26: Benchmark BSE Sensex slipped by 27.46 points to close at 82,248.61 in a volatile session on Thursday, dragged down by selling in

Adokni MLA-rangna Khasi aro Garo kusikko skie onna CM agana

SHILLONG: Sorkarini kamko kana gita dao adoktangni kusikrangko, mongsongbate Khasi aro Garo kusikrangko mangiparang ongna nangaha ine sorkarini n

Vaccine Self-Reliance

Indias public health journey over the past decade reflects a determined and strategic push toward self-reliance in vaccine development and pharma

Three drug peddlers, one juvenile held with over 22 g heroin

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 26: Police has arrested three drug peddlers and apprehended a juvenile in separate actions across Miran Sahib,

EAM urges UNHRC, UN bodies to advocate zero tolerance for terror

India firm in opposition to terrorism in all forms GENEVA, Feb 26: India remains firm and uncompromising in its opposition to terrorism in all it

Absconder held after 13 years

Excelsior Correspondent RAMBAN, Feb 26: Police here today arrested an absconder who was evading arrest for the last 13 years. Farooq Ahmed, son o

DC chairs NCORD meeting, calls for strengthened action against drug menace

Excelsior correspondent SHOPIAN, Feb 26: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Shishir Gupta today presided over a meeting of the District Level NCOR

Police attaches moveable property of habitual bovine smuggler

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Feb 26: In compliance with the orders passed by the court, Udhampur Police has attached a vehicle worth Rs 40 l

DC Kulgam reviews implementation of PM Surya GharMuft Bijli Yojana

Excelsior Correspondent KULGAM, Feb 26: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Shahzad Alam, today chaired a meeting of concerned officers to review th

DC chairs DLRC/ DCC for quarter ending Dec -2025

Excelsior Correspondent GANDERBAL, Feb 26: A meeting of the District Level Review Committee and the District Consultative Committee (DLRC/DCC) wa

GHADC-ni Electoral Roll-rangko nipiltaichina ACHIK dabia

TURA: Rebaenggipa April jani 10 tariko ongatenggipa Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) election-na skang, Electoral roll-rangko gital

Indias standing diminished, says Congress on Modis Knesset address

The Recent Hate Speech by Senior BJP leader & RSS functionary

Editor, Local politicians are right to demand an apology from Mr. Sunil Deodhar for his recent divisive speech at Pynter. However, this is not a

Shooting the messenger

These are times when Truth is the first casualty. But whims cannot guide the destiny of a nation. Curiously, Supreme Court chief justice Surya Ka

Life Skills that Schools Forgot to Teach Us

By Patricia Mukhim The sudden demise of Dr Ricky Syngkon made us all wake up to the need for Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). CPR is needed

AI: Fast Progress Amid Many Worries

By Lekha Rattanani The AI Impact Summit 2026 ended on February 20 in New Delhi on a celebratory note. That is, if you merely look at the numbers,

Dell stock jumps as strong AI server demand boosts sales forecast

Dell stock is rising because the company expects very strong demand for AI servers. Big tech companies are spending huge money on AI infrastructu

Bridgerton Season 5 release date, filming, plot, cast and main characters update: Netflix renewal

Bridgerton Season 5 release date, filming, plot, cast and main characters update brings news on Netflix renewal, production timeline, sibling foc

Iran says 'good progress' in U.S. talks, next round within a week

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told state TV that the talks made very good progress and entered into the elements of an agreement very s

APCRDA Inks Deal For 5-Star Hotel, Convention Centre

The agreement, signed at Amaravati, covers approximately 6.5 acres of land in the Thullur mandal. Officials described the move as a milestone in

Guidelines Issued For Proper Utilisation Of Urban Funds

Through G.O.Ms. No.40 dated February 26, 2026, the Municipal Administration & Urban Development (MA&UD) department has partially modified earlier

Hillary Clinton Epstein deposition paused after photo leak linked to Lauren Boebert and Benny Johnson

Hillary Clinton gave a private statement in the Epstein investigation, but the hearing paused after a photo leak online. The picture was shared b