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Mauritius PM calls PM Modi

NEW DELHI, Feb 9: Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam on Monday called Prime Minister Narendra Modi and reaffirmed the commitment to

Govt imposed penalties totalling Rs 55 cr on 703 cos for non-compliance with companies law

NEW DELHI, Feb 9: The government imposed penalties totalling over Rs 55 crore on 703 companies for non-compliance with the provisions of the Comp

India, Greece sign Defence Cooperation Pact, set 5-year roadmap

NEW DELHI, Feb 9: India and Greece today took a significant step toward deepening their strategic defence ties by signing a Joint Declaration of

Bangladeshs EC bans use of mobiles within 400 yards of polling centres on election day

DHAKA, Feb 9 : Bangladeshs Election Commission has issued a directive, prohibiting mobile phones within 400 yards of polling centres on the elect

Plastic industry must leverage technology to make sustainable products: Chirag Paswan

NEW DELHI, Feb 9: Union Food Processing Industries Minister Chirag Paswan on Monday asked the plastic industry to leverage technology for manufac

National interest is guiding factor: Foreign Secretary Misri on Indias oil procurement

NEW DELHI, Feb 9: India will maintain multiple sources for crude oil purchases and diversify them to ensure stability in the supply chain with na

Neglecting environmental degradation will have serious consequences: BJP MLA

Says behaviour of some MLAs utterly disappointing Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 9: BJP legislator from Hiranagar Assembly segment, Advocate

Rs 14,948 cr pvt investment in UT in past 4 years

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 9: The Government today said Jammu and Kashmir has attracted private investments worth Rs 14,948 crore in past

Moody's Projects India's GDP To Grow 6.4% In FY 27

Moodys FY27 growth projection is lower than the 6.87.2 per cent range estimated by the Finance Ministry in the Economic Survey tabled in Parliame

J&K unemployment rate double than national average: Govt

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 9: The unemployment rate in J&K stands at 6.7 per cent, significantly higher than the national average of 3

Naveen Patnaik attacks Mohan Majhi government over paddy procurement

Thousands of farmers are spending sleepless nights under the open sky, guarding their paddy from dew and theft, as the lifting of stocks remains

Hydro power capacity to cross 7300 MW in J&K in 5 yrs

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 9: Jammu and Kashmir is set to witness a major expansion in its hydro power sector, with the combined installe

VP to attend KUs 21st convocation on Feb 26

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 9: The University of Kashmir will hold its 21st convocation on February 26, with Vice President of India C.

Cocaine, counterfeit currency seized

Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, Feb 9: Samba police arrested a smuggler and recovered Rs 9000 counterfeit currency from his possession and approxi

Restoration of Statehood is a contentious issue

K N Pandita knp627@gmail.com In October last, the SC bench directed the Union Government to respond to the petitions pending before it in which t

JKBOSE Initiative on Children with Special Needs

Dr Parveen Singh imparveen@yahoo.com A child sitting quietly in the last row of a classroom, struggling to read the blackboard, hesitating to rai

Financially Sound MSMEs Can Get Upto Rs 25 Lakh Collateral Free Loans: RBI

Banks are also advised to extend collateral-free loans up to 20 lakh to all units financed under the Prime Minister Employment Generation Program

KTR Says Vote BRS, Revanth Doesn't Keep Promises

Rama Rao, addressing a series of meetings in the erstwhile Warangal district, called on people to treat the February 11 polling as a referendum o

Women Dies In Chain Snatching Incident

The unidentified persons fled from the scene after snatching a chain from Jyothi. The incident happened when Jyothi came out of her house.

Rajya Sabha: Issues Of Airfare Hikes, Urban Housing, Groundwater Decline Raised

The DGCAs tariff monitoring unit, he said, is monitoring fares on 78 routes, while passenger complaints are addressed through the 247 passenger a

Indore water contamination: Inquiry panel issued public notice to seek evidence

The panel has been tasked with investigating the causes of water pollution, administrative negligence, action against responsible individuals, lo

A Triangular Ticket FightIn BJP For WB Polls; Party Finds The Trend In A Survey

The trend, according to sources, came to light after the survey of around 1000 voters as samples were made at each seat in two-three rounds by a

Congress MLA Claims 90 MLAs Back DyCM For CM Post

Speaking to reporters, Hussain made an appeal to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to make way for D.K. Shivakumar since Siddaramaiah completed 5 years

T20 World Cup | We can put any team under pressure: Scottish skipper eyes England upset

Scotland bounced back from their opening match loss to the West Indies in style, posting 207 for 4 and then bowling Italy out for 134 for a 73-ru

Oil strategy guided by national interest: Foreign secretary Vikram Misri

India's oil sourcing strategy will prioritize national interest, avoiding dependence on any single country, stated Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri

ED forms SIT to probe Anil Ambani, summons wife

The Enforcement Directorate has formed a special investigation team to probe alleged money laundering of Rs 40,000 crore against Anil Ambani and

Delhi High Court seeks CBI stand on Jaideep Sengars plea for extension of interim bail

The brother of expelled BJP leader, who was awarded a 10-year jail term in the case by the trial court, said his interim bail was expiring on Feb

Joan Laporta steps down as Barcelona FC president, to seek re-election

Barcelona FC vice-president Rafa Yuste will act as president for the next three and a half months

10.73 Crores Of Properties, Linked To Humayun's Kin, Attached In Drug Smuggling

The property owners are Nazmas father-in-law Sariful Islam and Sarifuls cousin Ziaul Islam who were booked as accused in a case under the Narcoti

Russia accounts for over 50% plaints by Indian students abroad: MEA

Russia has become a major concern for Indian students abroad, with over half of all global complaints regarding exploitation and racial discrimin

US Trial Lawyer Says Meta, YouTube Engineered Addiction In Children

Meta and Google-owned YouTube engineered addiction in children, a lawyer for the plaintiff said on Monday as a landmark trial on the effects of s

No copies of Naravanes memoir have gone into publication: Publisher

The clarification came after the Delhi Police registered an FIR over the alleged illegal circulation of the manuscript in digital and other forma

Juttttttttttaaaaaaaa. I cant stop crying: Jake Paul breaks down in tears as Fiance Jutta Leerdam wins her first Olympic Gold

Jutta Leerdam finally won the gold medal she had been chasing for years, achieving victory in the womens 1,000 meters at the Milan Cortina 2026 W

MP Preparing Comprehensive Plan To Deny Naxals Regain Foothold In Balaghat, Declared Maoist-Free Weeks Ago

Mr. Yadav underlined various development works being undertaken in the district for the welfare of the local tribals.

'Not right at all' to say Tamil Nadu was ignored in Budget: FM Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman refuted DMK MP P Wilson's claim that Tamil Nadu was ignored in the Union Budget. She highlighted several init

Trade Deal With US May Harm Indian Farmers: Kanimozhi

She said goods imported from the United States would attract zero duty, while Indian products exported to the US would face an 18 percent tariff

'Maxwell pleaded the Fifth Amendment': Epstein associate declines to answer questions from lawmakers

DyCM Summoned By Central Leaders For A Meeting

Shivakumar claims over an unwritten power sharing agreement reached between him and Siddaramaiah when the party came to power in Karnataka in the

FM Sitharaman forgot last year's promises: Chidambaram

P. Chidambaram criticized the Union Budget 2026-27 in the Rajya Sabha, labeling it 'forgettable' for cutting capital expenditure. He highlighted

Our strategic oil reserve can last up to 74 days: Hardeep Singh Puri

India's strategic petroleum reserves can currently cover 74 days of demand during global crises, according to Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri.

YSRC Leader Ambati Rambabu Gets Bail In A Case Of Derogatory Remarks Made Against CM

Though he got a bail in one case, Rambabu is supposed to serve judicial remand in another case.

U.S. trims tariffs on Bangladesh to 19%

Bangladeshs key export-earning ready-made garments made from cotton and synthetic fibres imported from the U.S. would enjoy zero reciprocal duty

EC allegations on SIR: SC asks Bengal DGP to file affidavit

The Supreme Court has ordered the West Bengal police chief to personally respond to serious allegations from the Election Commission. The EC clai

EAGLE Books 1,836 Cases, Seize 46,011 Kg Of Ganja

The EAGLE also destroyed ganja plants in ASR district

Labour codes to enhance ease of living and doing business: Survey

A recent survey by VVGNLI reveals that a majority of workers anticipate improved working conditions, including better rest periods and income sec

Quote of the day by Olivia Rodrigo: 'You can create your own reality sometimes with...' - lessons on self-perception and social media advice by Drivers License singer and three-time Grammy Awards winner

Quote of the day by Olivia Rodrigo: Olivia Rodrigo offers a candid reflection on social media's ability to distort reality, emphasizing that cura

India okays $175m package for Seychelles, inks 7 agreements

India has announced a $175 million economic package for Seychelles, including a $125 million line of credit and a $50 million grant, to support p

AP Prone to Climate Change Impacts: Centre

The report, Climate Risk Index 2026 Who suffers most from extreme weather events?, published by Germanwatch, has said that in the past 30 years,

SPMG Reviews Key Industrial Projects At Sri City

The review focused on identifying challenges and improving inter-departmental coordination to ensure timely completion.

All fine between the duo? Lip reader claims to reveal what Justin and Hailey Bieber said during tense moment

Pop star Justin Bieber and wife Hailey were caught in a tense elevator exchange at Super Bowl LX, with a lip reader suggesting a minor disagreeme

BJP leader booked for beating woman in M.P.; video goes viral

Such instances are reported regularly; BJP leaders, drunk on power, are seen perpetrating atrocities against women, the Congress said

Who is Mia Brookes, the 19-year-old snowboarder and Big Air Finalist at the Winter Olympics

Mia Brookes, the 19-year-old British snowboarder, has made a strong Olympic debut at the 2026 Winter Games, qualifying third in the Big Air final

Steering Failure: Tourist Bus Overturns In Kadapa, 10 Injured

Reports said the bus steering malfunctioned, causing the driver to lose control

Why is silver price rising fast by 6.3% and will it surpass $100 mark soon or drop sharply again? Silver rise, analysts insights and market outlook explained. Here's what should investors do now

Why is silver price rising fast by 6.3% and will it surpass $100 mark soon or drop sharply again? Silver climbed over 6% after strong gains last

Cannabis Oil Replaces Raw Marijuana In Smuggling Trade; Odisha Emerges As Key Hub

The clandestine unit was located in Badapadar panchayat under Chitrakonda police station limits in Malkangiri district, a region that has long fi

ACB Arrests Panchayat Raj Official

The accused, Peddoju Vankaa Lakshmi Satyanarayancharyulu alias Satyanarayana, allegedly demanded the bribe from D. Peda Masthanaiah of Boppudi vi

Telangana Prone to Climate Change Impacts: Centre

Andhra Pradesh was prone to droughts and forest fires, and Visakhapatnam to urban flooding, minister of state for environment, forest, and climat

Two decades of sat data show gradual dip in Uttarakhand hills green cover

Satellite data reveals Uttarakhand's Himalayan vegetation is showing signs of strain, with a gradual decline in greenery despite seasonal revival

Its official: Pakistan to play India in T20 WC after withdrawing boycott

Islamabad/Dhaka: The India-Pakistan match in the T20 World Cup will go ahead as scheduled after Pakistans government decided to withdraw its boyc

Financial Literacy Awareness Drive In Kadapa

Financial Literacy Week being observed from February 9 to 13

T20 World Cup: Pakistan eyes revenge as it takes on USA

The former champion scraped past the Dutch to get its campaign off to a winning start, while the Americans let India off the hook in their opener

CPOs suspended for allegedly assaulting youths

Contempt plea filed against V.D. Satheesan

AI, Mule Accounts in Focus at CBI Cybercrime Meet

The conference, titled Tackling Cyber-Enabled Frauds & Dismantling the Ecosystem, will be inaugurated by Union home minister Amit Shah, who will

U.P. Budget Session: Opposition disrupts Governors address

State Steps Up Surveillance Amid Avian Influenza in Annamayya, Chittoor Districts

Rapid response teams were deployed in the affected villages and culling operations initiated as per standard operating procedures.

Word of the Day: Agathokakological

Agathokakological is a rare English word that means both good and evil together. The word was created by writer Robert Southey in the 1800s. It c

DMK MP moves privilege notice against Piyush Goyal

DMK MP Tiruchi Siva has filed a breach of privilege notice against Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal. Siva alleges Goyal shared details of an interi

Govt. gets NHRC notice seeking report on missing person cases

Citing media reports of over 800 cases filed in first fortnight of January, commission seeks detailed report within two weeks

Working towards enhancing quality of healthcare services in Delhi govt. hospitals: CM

Gupta unveils new facilities at G.B. Pant Hospital, says they will benefit patients from Delhi and other States

Quote of the Day by Maya Angelou: 'There is no greater agony than bearing'Inspiring quotes by the world-famous author

Quote of the Day: Maya Angelou's profound quote, There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you, highlights the emotional toll

CM Naidu Says Top Priority for Welfare, Development, Good Governance

The Chief Minister reiterated the governments commitment to complete the execution of Polavaram irrigation project and dedicate it to the nation

Delhi Police Registers FIR Over Circulation of Naravanes Book

Delhi Police said a case had been registered with the Special Cell to conduct a detailed investigation into the alleged leak or breach involving

Foul air persistent issue: CM unveils 6 monitoring stations

Gupta flags off vehicles under Vayu Rakshak drive to check violation of norms; monitoring must be complemented with strict enforcement, says Sirs

PM Modi's safety faced a threat from oppn MPs in Lok Sabha, reiterates Speaker

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla defended his decision to advise Prime Minister Narendra Modi against speaking on February 4, citing grave disorder and

Employers say they cant find workers. Job seekers say they cant find jobs debate rages over whos right

A Reddit post has reignited discussions over the growing mismatch between employers and job seekers: employers report difficulty finding suitable

Vijayawada West Assembly Segment Bags First Place In Performance Among 175 Segments In AP

21 bagged A+ grade, 153 got A grade while one constituency secured B grade.

RTC Bus Misses MLA Sri Ganeshs Convoy in Mancherial

Police personnel present at the spot rushed to the scene and conducted a breath analyser test on the bus driver, identified as Mallesh. The test

PM's Lok Sabha absence not due to any threat from us: Women Congress MPs to Birla

Congress women MPs accused Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla of making false, baseless and defamatory allegations against them under government pressure

TD Youth Leader Dies In Road Accident

He died on the spot due to severe head injury

Delhi HC extends deadline for schools to form fee regulation panels

Coffee With Intercropping To Boost Tribal Farmers Income

Local production of quality seeds was prioritised to cut costs and suit local soil conditions

Lessons about job creation from Misty Milk

The lack of access to affordable and reliable credit is one of the factors at the heart of Indias job crisis

ET Now GBS 2026: Decade of disruption, century of change thriving amid uncertainty

The rapid rise of India's economy presents both opportunities and trade disputes, yet it remains steadfast toward achieving its enduring objectiv

Delhi HC upholds termination of probationary additional district judge

Bangladesh secures reduced 19% US tariff, exemption for some apparel made with US material

Bangladesh has achieved a significant trade victory. A new agreement with the United States slashes tariffs on some Bangladeshi textiles and garm

Quote of the day by Shirley Chisholm: 'If they don't give you a seat at the table, bring in a folding chair.'

Quote of the day by Shirley Chisholm inspires action and determination. Known for her political achievements, Chisholm encouraged inclusion with

Shivaratri Fervour Grips Shaiva Temples in Seema

In Nandyal, collector G. Rajakumar directed officials to ensure foolproof security, while Kadapa collector Cherukuri Sridhar said arrangements we

All India Women's Netball Tourney From Feb. 14

88 teams from across the country participating in the national-level championship

PRR compensation sets precedent as landowners accept compensation voluntarily: DKS