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Morning Digest: Nikhil Gupta pleads guilty in Pannun murder plot in U.S. court; Trump sends second aircraft carrier to West Asia amid Iran tensions, and more

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Masked-prowler video tops sheriff's list of clues to Nancy Guthrie abduction

The Sheriff said release of the video, which took days to retrieve and reassemble from discarded digital data likely left unarchived on Google se

After Victory, BNP Pushes for Sheikh Hasina's Extradition From India

Hasina, who has been living in exile in New Delhi since her ouster, was sentenced to death in absentia by a special tribunal in November 2025 for

T.N. introduces baby care kits for low birth weight infants

The scheme is aimed at reducing infant mortality and morbidity, and improving nutritional outcomes among babies; the monthly kits comprise iron,

Trump threatens executive order to impose new voting rules ahead of midterms as Republicans face losses

President Trump threatened to bypass Congress and issue an executive order for nationwide voter ID laws ahead of the midterm elections. This move

Anyone Who Comes to TVK Rally Carry Their Own Coffin: AIADMK Leader

The deceased, identified as Suraj, a 37-year-old silver-related labourer residing in Salem's Sevvaipettai area, collapsed during the rally and wa

Hong Kong University Expels Student Who Called for Fire Accountability

Miles Kwan, a politics student, was detained for two nights by the city's national security police last year for seditious intent after handing o

Indian Man Pleads Guilty In Foiled Murder Plot Against Khalistani Terrorist

An Indian national has pleaded guilty in the United States to orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot aimed at assassinating a US citizen and Khalis

You must let elected govts function, SC advises Himachal Pradesh high court

BJP hints at fielding three candidates for Rajya Sabha election from Odisha

BJP does not have requisite numbers in the State Assembly to ensure the election of third candidate to Upper House of Parliament

Indore Water Tragedy: A Family Mourns Death Of Girl, 2, After Many Prayers

How can we forget the moments we spent with our child? asks the grieving father of two-year-old Siya Prajapati, one of the youngest patients to d

Trump calls Iran regime change best thing as US continues negotiations over nuclear deal

BNP thanks PM Modi for congratulations after landslide victory in Bangladesh

Bangladesh's BNP party celebrates a significant victory in recent polls. Party spokesperson Sayrul Kabir Khan declared it a triumph for democracy

Elephant trunk whiskers give keen sense of touch, study finds

Unlike rodent whiskers, elephant whiskers have hollow tubules at the base and vary in stiffness along their length, with tips as soft as rubber a

Thousands rally in support of Nepal's former king and call for monarchy's return

Thousands of supporters welcomed Nepal's former king, Gyanendra Shah, at Kathmandu airport, chanting for the restoration of the monarchy. The pea

U.S. waives Venezuela oil sanctions as Trump signals visit

The Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control granted general licenses to BP, Chevron, Eni, Repsol and Shell authorising transaction

Word of the Day: Heartstringtuggeration

Heartstringtuggeration is a modern, expressive word that features the gentle yet powerful pull of emotion. It states the moments that quietly sti

Trump Says He's Sending Second Aircraft Carrier to the Mideast as He Seeks Iran Deal

The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier, is being sent from the Caribbean Sea to the Mideast to join other warships and mili

ICE plans $38 billion expansion of US detention centers under Trump administration

Federal immigration officials are planning a significant expansion of detention capacity, aiming for 92,600 beds by November. This involves conve

Arundhati Roy Pulls Out of Berlin Film Festival Over Gaza Row

Roy said that she was shocked and disgusted by responses from Wenders and other jury members to a question about the Palestinian territory at a p

Trump Threatens To Order Election Reforms Ahead Of Midterms

US President Donald Trump on Friday threatened to try to bypass Congress and force new voting laws ahead of the November midterm elections, where

Amazons Ring ends Flock Safety partnership amid privacy concerns

The decision follows backlash over a Super Bowl advertisement promoting Rings Search Party feature, which critics said fuelled fears of a dystopi

US military says it struck a vessel in Caribbean, killing three

The U.S. military reported striking a vessel in the Caribbean on Friday, resulting in three fatalities. This action is part of the Trump administ

Pannun Murder Plot: Accused Nikhil Gupta Pleads Guilty in US

Gupta was extradited to the US from the Czech Republic in June 2024 and had made his first appearance in Manhattan federal court before Magistrat

Iran regime change could be 'best thing', says Trump; hints at 'tremendous power soon' in Middle East

President Trump expressed openness to regime change in Iran, stating it would be the best outcome, while the Pentagon dispatched a second aircraf

NIA Court sentences LeT duo to 15 years for assisting Pakistani terrorists in Jammu & Kashmir

Two overground workers for Pakistan Army-backed Lashkar-e-Taiba have been sentenced to 15 years imprisonment for aiding a Pakistani terrorist who

US military preparing for potentially weeks-long Iran operations

The U.S. military is preparing for sustained operations against Iran, potentially lasting weeks, if President Trump orders an attack. This planni

US readies weeks-long military campaign against Iran amid rising tensions

The planning signals a potentially more serious conflict than previous limited strikes, including last years Midnight Hammer operation

Trump says regime change in Iran may be best thing as US deploys second aircraft carrier

With Gulf nations bracing for possible regional escalation, Iran faces mounting domestic pressure as families begin mourning protest victims.

9 Fascinating secrets about New York City you might not know

New York City is a place of countless hidden surprises. Beyond its iconic skyline, the city holds fascinating stories, secret history, and unexpe

FICCI FLO JKL felicitates trailblazer women achievers in Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 13: On the occasion of National Womens Day, FICCI FLO Jammu, Kashmir & Ladakh Chapter hosted the 5th Edition o

Crisil Foundation organizes FLCs in Leh

Excelsior correspondent LEH, Feb 13: As part of FLW-2026 celebrations, Foundation conducted Financial Literacy Camps (FLCs) across Leh district f

ET Now Global Business Summit 2026: 'Reforms push with conviction, not out of compulsion,' says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted his government's commitment to reforms for Viksit Bharat. He contrasted these with past crisis-driven ch

SBI pays tribute to Haryana Cop, credits insurance money to nominees account

Excelsior Correspondent CHANDIGARH, Feb 13: State Bank of India (SBI) today expressed profound grief over the untimely demise of Jagdish Prasad,

Major opportunities for AI in jobs and governance, says MeitY Secretary S. Krishnan

India is focusing on providing AI infrastructure that will spur development of applications, promoting electronics manufacturing with a thrust on

Opposition steps up attack on Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri over Epstein Files

Slogans were raised in the Lok Sabha demanding the resignation of the Minister

BNP thanks India for recognising Bdesh election verdict, hopes for stronger bilateral ties

DHAKA, Feb 13: The BNP on Friday thanked India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for recognising the verdict of Bangladeshs general elections and

CRPF organises Volleyball tourney

Excelsior Sports Correspondent RAMBAN, Feb 13: The CRPF 84 Battalion organised the Shaheed Mushtaq Ahmed Memorial Volleyball Tournament 2026 at C

Black Day: Remembering Beyond Rituals

Col Satish Singh Lalotra slalotra4729@gmail.com World over, nation states have had certain days in their long history of evolution that would alw

Bhopal News: Labour Department May Be Named Shram Shakti

LaborBhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The name of the labor department is likely to be changed soon and could be rechristened as Shram Shakti Department.

Love Aaj Kal : Millennials, Gen Z and Gen Alpha

Ankit Sharma ankit.cloudnine@gmail.com Valentines Day is celebrated as a days to express love. Traditionally, it marked the courage to express af

FTAs show increased global confidence in India: PM Modi

Trump says change in power in Iran would be best thing that could happen

The U.S. President confirmed that hes deploying a second aircraft carrier group to West Asia for potential military action against Iran

EC names special observers for SIR drive in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu

Several yrs after approval, revision of Jammu Master Plan 2032 still under consideration

City continues to expand, statutory blueprint stagnates Inputs pending from Revenue, Forest Deptts: CM Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Feb 13: Despite rapi

Speaker asks Govt to amend law if existing provisions to check adulteration are toothless

Both Treasury, Oppn benches voice concern Minister acknowledges certain shortcomings but lists steps taken by Govt Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Feb 13:

JKCL set for strategic disinvestment, approval granted for complete sale: Govt

Suhail Bhat Srinagar, Feb 13: The Government today said that Jammu and Kashmir Cements Limited (JKCL) is undergoing strategic disinvestment and h

Bureaucracy not interested in working for welfare of JK people: Sham

PMs schemes being sabotaged Avtar Bhat JAMMU, Feb 13: Taking Bureaucracy to task, BJP MLA from Jammu North and former Minister, Sham Lal Sharma a

JJM liability worth Rs 1500 cr pending, 1000 posts in JSD referred to JKSSB: Rana

Assembly passes grants for JSD, Forest, Tribal Affairs Depts Rs 430 cr approved for flood damaged works Gopal Sharma JAMMU, Feb 13: Minister for

HC upholds consent-based Remand Order in partition dispute

*Vacates status quo; directs fresh proceedings Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 13: Delivering a significant ruling on the binding nature of co

1,379 Govt jobs provided by JKPSC, JKSSB since Nov 2024: CM

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 13: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has made 1,379 selections in the Government sector through the J&K Public

Dr Jitendra announces RDI fund national call to boost private sector Biotech projects

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Feb 13: Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh today announced the first national call for the BIRAC-RDI Fund, marki

MLAs raise concern over non-functional water supply schemes under JJM

Govt urged to find out ways for making projects functional Nishikant Khajuria JAMMU, Feb 13: Cutting across party lines, several MLAs today raise

Pathania alleges irregularities in Mining Department

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 13: Ranbir Singh Pathania, MLA from Udhampur East today accused authorities in Jammu and Kashmir of shielding

Quote of the day by Bill Clinton: If you live long enough, youll make mistakes. But if you learn from them, youll be a better person.

Bill Clintons quote, If you live long enough, youll make mistakes. But if you learn from them, youll be a better person, offers a universal truth

US Sending Second Aircraft Carrier To Mideast Amid Iran Tensions

President Donald Trump said Friday that he decided to move a second aircraft carrier into the Middle East as he presses Iran to make a deal over

Married man in SC over dowry complaint by 'live-in partner'

Need to focus on value addition in food processing: Chirag Paswan

8.6k complaints received against sitting judges in last 10 years: Govt

J&K Open Tennis Cship 2025-26 underway

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 13: The J&K Open Men and Women Tennis Championship 2025-26 witnessed thrilling contests today, with top

JKP, Shahbad Hockey Academy reach martyrs memorial final

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 13: The semi-finals of the Martyrs Memorial 5-Day Hockey Tournament 2025-26 witnessed intense contests

US Slaps 16% Higher Tariffs, Gets Wider access to India

shivaji sarkar The US tariff cut is supposed to be positive for Indian trade and markets. The US administration is propagating it as a great favo

DBN Mubarak Mandi holds programme

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 13: The Little Hearts Talent Fest Pratibha-Pravah 2026 was held at DBN Vidya Mandir Mubarak Mandi celebrating

SLSC clears Rs 289 cr Action Plan under PM-RKVY for FY 2026-27

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 13: The State Level Sanctioning Committee (SLSC) of PM-Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PMRKVY)lead by the Chief

All-round Zimbabwe script 23-run upset win over injury-hit Australia

COLOMBO, Feb 13: Zimbabwe rode on collective brilliance to pull off the first big upset of the ongoing T20 World Cup, stunning injury-ravaged for

Pawan Khajuria meets Defence Minister, seeks justice for border people

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 13: Senior political leader from Udhampur, Pawan Khajuria called on Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh in New Del

Book titled Ramban Folklore, History and Ophiolatory released

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 13: An English-language book titled Ramban Folklore, History and Ophiolatory authored by Robin Koul was releas

Siddique, Aryansh dazzle as UAE defeat Canada by 5 wickets

NEW DELHI, Feb 13: Junaid Siddiques five-wicket haul was complemented by Aryansh Sharmas half-century as the United Arab Emirates defeated Canada

Indore News: Missing MBA Students Naked Body Found In Boyfriends Room

Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Panic gripped the Dwarkapuri area on Friday afternoon after a partially decomposed body of a 24-year-old MBA student was

Bengal teacherarrestedin false organ trafficking case forhonouringhis mothers wish to donate her eyes

The teacher got bail and resumed his duties as a Booth Level Officer in the ongoing SIR work

India in 'box seat' in a fragmented world, says Martin Sorrell

Miner presumed dead found alive, death toll stands at 31

SHILLONG, Feb 13: In a remarkable turn of events amid the devastation of a dynamite explosion at Mynsngat-Thangsko in East Jaintia Hills, authori

HITO seeks comprehensive review of electoral rolls

SHILLONG, Feb 13: The Hynniewtrep Integrated Territorial Organization (HITO) has sought a comprehensive review of the upcoming Special Intensive

Structured pay framework for fixed-pay teachers

SHILLONG, Feb 13: The Education Department has notified the introduction of a Structured Pay Framework (SPF) for fixed-pay teachers from 1 April

Group to push for ILP in state through LoP Rahul Gandhi

SHILLONG, Feb 13: The National Hynniewtrep People Federation (NHPF) has decided to submit a constitutional appeal seeking the implementation of t

Thangsko tragedy exposes govts recurring promises and lapses

SHILLONG, Feb 13: Meghalaya has been witnessing a spate of illegal mining-related disasters over the past eight years since the Ksan mining trage

Ring Of Fire Solar Eclipse set for February 17 Why penguins get the front-row seat

The first solar eclipse of 2026 will take place on February 17 as a dramatic annular, or Ring of Fire, eclipse. This phenomenon occurs when the M

Maharashtra in forefront to emerge as global growth platform: Devendra Fadnavis

Bengaluru Advocate Suspects 'Vehicles Fitness Certificates Scam In Karnataka, Demands Inquiry

While, a physical inspection is required under the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, the adv

11 doctors, 6 nursing staff nominated for training courses in J&K in 2 years: Govt

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 13: The Government today informed the Legislative Assembly that 11 doctors have been nominated for MD courses,

CS chairs 3rd meeting of State Cooperative Development Committee (SCDC) in Leh

Excelsior Correspondent LEH, Feb 13: The Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh today chaired the 3rd Meeting of the State Cooperative

'Lone wolf threat': How ISIS is expanding in US, expert reveals chilling details at fiery hearing

Bhopal News: Boyfriend, His Family Arrested In Womans Tank Murder

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The Nishatpura Police have solved the brutal murder of a 22-year-old woman whose decomposed body was found on Thursday s

Synchronised Terrestrial Bird Census Across TN On Feb. 14,15

In 2025, the terrestrial bird census covered all 38 districts, documenting 401 species across 1,093 terrestrial locations, with a total count of

SP Announces Tight Security At Srisailam Over Maha Shivaratri

Additional police forces requisitioned are from Kurnool, Anantapur, Annamayya and Kadapa districts.

UP Leads India In Infrastructure, Connectivity: CM Yogi Adityanath

Lucknow : Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated, Uttar Pradesh is steadily becoming a leader in infrastructure and connectivity in India. He ment

MP Gurumurthy Seeks In LS Immunotherapy For Cancer Care

The Union minister said immunotherapy services are being provided at select tertiary-level government hospitals equipped with necessary infrastru

Yogi Adityanath Highlights UPs Healthcare Transformation And Encephalitis Control

Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath clearly stated that for the government, announcements are not the benchmark-results are. Responding to op

ACB Catches Deputy Tahsildar Red-Handed With 10,000 Bribe

An extent of Acr.35.84 cents of land at Yerrabommanapalli village in Chakrayapeta mandal in the name of Khadreeya Mosque had been declared as Ina

UP CM Yogi Adityanath Highlights Zero Tolerance Policy, Urges Action Against Crime

Lucknow : Participating in the discussion on the motion of thanks on the Governors Address, the Chief Minister also raised several serious questi