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Macron meets Bwood celebs

Bon appetit: French president connects with Bollywood over desi ratatouille and paneer French President Emmanuel Macron added a touch of cinemati

Gujarat electoral rolls shrink 13% to 4.4 crore voters after 77 lakh deletions

Gujarat's voter count has dropped by 13.4% to 4.4 crore after a special revision removed 77 lakh names and added 9.5 lakh new electors. This sign

Salim Khan hospitalised, under close observation

Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan is currently stable and remains under close observation after being admitted to the ICU at Mumbais Lilavati Hospi

Alia joins list of BAFTA presenters

After proving her mettle in Bollywood, actress Alia Bhatt is also constantly making a mark for herself on the international platform. Adding anot

Oscar-winning filmmaker Frederick Wiseman no more

Frederick Wiseman, the celebrated director of Titicut Follies and dozens of other documentaries whose in-depth, unadorned movies comprised a uniq

Word of the Day: Quiddity Meaning, origin, and real-world examples

Word of the Day: Quiddity meaning is the essential nature of something. It answers the question, what makes a thing what it is. Quiddity pronunci

Russia, Ukraine set for peace talks in Geneva

GENEVA, Feb 17: Delegations from Russia and Ukraine met in Geneva for a new round of US-brokered peace talks, just a week before the fourth anniv

Nepal EC bans opinion polls

KATHMANDU, Feb 17: Nepals electoral body on Tuesday urged media not to disclose results of opinion polls before the general elections as it may d

Hindus, Muslims raise concern over South Africa burial law

Johannesburg, Feb 17: Hindu and Muslim communities in South Africa have opposed a proposed law mandating electronic death certificates before cre

Iran temporarily shuts Hormuz Strait amid live fire drills as n-talks begin

GENEVA, Feb 17: The United States and Iran held their second round of indirect talks in Geneva on Tuesday over Tehrans nuclear programme, even as

11 security personnel, one child killed in attack in Pakistan

Peshawar, Feb 17: Militants from the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan carried out a deadly suicide attack on a Frontier Corps (FC) check post in

Iran Has Not Agreed To All Trump's Red Lines: JD Vance After Geneva Talks

Iran has not agreed to all the ed lines set out by US President Donald Trump for a diplomatic solution, Vice President JD Vance said Tuesday aft

Modi-Macron meet: PM says no boundaries to partnership with France

India and France elevated their relationship to a 'special global strategic partnership,' pledging enhanced cooperation in defense, AI, and clean

New Bajaj Pulsar 150 launched at NSF BAJAJ

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 17 : The all New Bajaj Pulsar 150 with updated, modern features, was launched at NSF BAJAJ, in a function held

LG for transforming educational campuses to realise vision of Developed India @2047

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 17: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday called for transforming the educational campuses to realise

Rise of Jamaat-e-Islami in Bangladesh, Its Impact on India

Asad Mirza asad.mirza.nd@gmail.com The much-anticipated election results from Bangladesh are out. The BNP has secured 209 seats, while the Jamaat

CM reviews Ramadan arrangements

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 17: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a high-level meeting to review arrangements for the holy mon

Farooq seeks national unity for peace in Kashmir

Excelsior Correspondent THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, Feb 17: Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Farooq Abdullah, on Tuesday appealed for the coun

Block Diwas wastage of public money: MLAs

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 17: Describing observance of Block Diwas across Jammu and Kashmir as unproductive, MLAs Surjit Singh Slathia a

Govt recommends doubling medical intern stipend

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Feb 17: The J&K Government today informed the Legislative Assembly that a committee has recommended enhancing t

From Saffron Fields to Smart Screens How AI is Reshaping Life in J&K

Ankit Patel ankitpateliimc@gmail.com On an October morning in Pampore, the air was heavy with the scent of freshly bloomed saffron flowers. For g

What is Trumps Project Vault?

The Trump administrations initiative aims to create a reserve of critical minerals to protect its domestic industries from any disruption, as wit

JKP wrestler clinches 28th Shiv Khori Kesari Dangal title

Excelsior Sports Correspondent REASI, Feb 17: Wrestler Surjeet Singh of J&K Police clinched the prestigious 28th Shiv Khori Kesari Dangal title b

Madras HC reverses 2017 acquittal, convicts 21 in murder case

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla meets Bdesh PM Tarique Rahman

DHAKA, Feb 17 : Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday met Tarique Rahman shortly after the BNP leader was sworn in as Bangladeshs Prime Minister

Shah unveils Chhatrapati Shivajis statue, says his legacy will inspire people

GANDHI NAGAR, Feb 17 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled a nearly 21-foot statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Gandhinagar on Tuesday, s

Sitharaman, Norway finance minister Stoltenberg discuss scope of cooperation in renewable sector

NEW DELHI, Feb 17 : Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday discussed scope for cooperation in the renewable sector, especially solar powe

Indian envoy, Russian Dy FM meet; discuss pressing bilateral issues

MOSCOW, Feb 17 : Indian Ambassador Vinay Kumar on Tuesday met Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko and discussed pressing bilateral and

New Zealand beat Canada by 8 wickets

*Canadas Yuvraj becomes youngest to hit hundred in T20WC CHENNAI, Feb 17: New Zealands top-order batters Rachin Ravindra and Glenn Phillips score

History of Indias 21st-century transformation to begin with connectivity, not silicon chips: Minister

NEW DELHI, Feb 17: The history of Indias transformation of the 21st century will not begin with silicon chips or software, but with the moment th

Macron kicks off India visit with morning jog at Mumbais Marine Drive

MUMBAI, Feb 17 : Hours after landing in Mumbai, French President Emmanuel Macron surprised morning walkers by jogging along Mumbais iconic Marine

India, France Express Concern Over Ukraine War; Back 2-State Gaza Solution

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday expressed concern over the Russia-Ukraine war, agreeing to support l

UK Deputy PM David Lammy Arrives In Delhi For AI Impact Summit

United Kingdom Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday to attend the AI Impact Summit 2026.

95-yr-old unable to walk, court goes to him, delivers verdict

Study estimates one sq metre of tropical forest contributes 240 litres of rain yearly

Across the tropics, each square metre of a forest could be contributing about 240 litres of rainfall yearly, underscoring why tropical forests ne

Google releases animation for first solar eclipse of 2026

As the first solar eclipse of 2026 unfolded on Tuesday, Google has introduced a special interactive animation on its Search page to mark the annu

Why is global uncertainty at an all-time high in 2026? World Uncertainty Index surges to 106,862 in February - worse than COVID, 2008 crash, and 9/11 combined

The World Uncertainty Index hit 106,862 in February 2026. That number is unprecedented. It beats every crisis in modern history. COVID peaked low

Statehood for J&K to be restored soon: Union Minister

HM has already given an assurance in Parl Suhail Bhat SRINAGAR, Feb 17: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and Justice and Parl

Court holds ex-bank Chairmen guilty in backdoor appointments

Charges to be framed on next date of hearing Fayaz Bukhari SRINAGAR, Feb 17: A local court here today found two former Chairmen of Jammu and Kash

Screening Committee in place for provisionally registered Kashmiri migrant families: Govt

CID/DM reports awaited only in 75 cases *No land acquired without prescribed procedures Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Feb 17: The Government today said t

Randhawa clarifies remarks over land encroachment amid uproar in Assembly

Speaker assures to expunge anything unparliamentary Nishikant Khajuria JAMMU, Feb 17: Massive uproar amid chaotic scenes led to disruption of the

Indias Reliance on Imported Arms for Defence is a Concern

By Nantoo Banerjee There is little to be excited about the defence ministrys latest clearance for the acquisition of 114 Rafale fighter jets fro

LG to lay foundation stone of Shankaracharya temple today

Six decades wait ends Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Feb 17: After six decades of wait, the people are finally going to witness the foundation la

Rs 770 cr earmarked for 7 milk plants, Rs 184 cr liability of SCARD Bank: Dar

Govt to develop Viksit village in each Assembly segment * Investors need not to worry for deposits: Govt Gopal Sharma JAMMU, Feb 17: The Minister

GST collections rise to Rs 24080 cr in J&K

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 17: A steady rise has been recorded in Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections in Jammu and Kashmir during la

Of 44 PSUs, 24 making losses

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 17: Jammu and Kashmir has a total of 44 Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and, of them, 24 are making losses w

SC: Compensation is not a substitute for punishment

CJI alarmed by AI use to draft petitions in SC

India's Supreme Court expressed alarm as lawyers increasingly use AI to draft petitions, leading to citations of non-existent judgments. This hal

18-Year-Old Man Arrested After Running Toward US Capitol With Shotgun: Cops

An 18-year-old man ran toward the US Capitol with a loaded shotgun on Tuesday before police arrested him without incident, said US Capitol Police

IRS Tax filing mistakes in 2026: Are simple errors triggering IRS audits, refund delays, and costly penalties for millions?

Over 160 million IRS tax returns will be filed in 2026, and small tax filing mistakes can delay refunds or trigger an IRS audit. The 2026 tax sea

T20 World Cup: Pakistan face must-win test against winless Namibia to seal Super 8s berth

In Group A, title favourites India have already sealed their Super 8s berth after their handsome 61-run win over Pakistan the other day

Development not at cost of health, environment, says SC

Excise Raids Fetch 9.6 Kg Ganja Chocolates

The accused, B. Vikash Sharma, a native of Agra in Uttar Pradesh, was allegedly selling the product between Chudi Bazaar and Begum Bazaar under t

Fifty years ago | World recognition for small savings drive

Tina Ambani skips ED summons, 2nd in a month

Tina Ambani, wife of Anil Ambani, missed her second Enforcement Directorate summons regarding a money laundering probe. Her husband, Anil Ambani,

T20 World Cup | For South Africa, the real challenge starts in the Super Eight stage

At the start of the T20 World Cup, there was consensus that Aiden Markram and Co. were in the toughest of the four groups

IIIT-Hs Vahan Eye Targets Truck Plates

The institutes iHub-Data, drawing on prior research from the Centre for Visual Information Technology, has deployed an artificial intelligence-ba

RPF cop kneels on youth's neck, probe ordered as clip goes viral

A Railway Protection Force constable is under investigation. He was seen in a video kneeling on a youth's neck at Tiruvottiyur railway station. T

Ruptured Pipeline Repaired At Manikonda

Repairs began at 7 am, with the damaged portion being replaced using 1,150 mm MS barrels. Officials said the works are expected to be completed b

Ajit Pawar plane's black boxes damaged in fire: AAIB

Black boxes from the crashed Learjet at Baramati airport sustained significant fire damage, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau reported.

Quote of the day by Theophrastus: 'Time is the most valuable thing a man can...' - lessons on how spending time wisely can transform your life by Greek philosopher and father of botany

Quote of the day by Theophrastus: Theophrastus, Aristotle's successor, emphasized time as life's most valuable asset, surpassing material wealth.

KPCC Chief Doubts Lapses In Electoral Rolls, Demands Corrective Measures From Elections Commission

In a complaint to the Chief Election Commissioner, Karnataka State Election Commission, Bengaluru, Shivakumar, also the president of Karnataka Pr

Man arrested after running toward U.S. Capitol with loaded shotgun, say police

The motive of the man, who police said was wearing a tactical vest and tactical gloves, was not immediately known

Firefighter in critical condition, 5 others injured in New York church explosion

At presser with Macron, PM recalls Savarkar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recalled the bravery of Indian soldiers in World War I and the daring escape of Veer Savarkar from Marseille during

Opposition slams ruling alliance over welcometo Macron

Political parties and citizens on social media also sought action against the hoardings which they said were put up in contravention to the Bomba

40 MPH Winds, 15% humidity trigger fire weather watch in Lansing wednesday as NWS Chicago warns of elevated wildfire risk and rapid fire spread

40 MPH wind gusts and 15% relative humidity have triggered a Fire Weather Watch in Lansing for Wednesday, according to NWS Chicago. The alert run

Intensify 'ghar wapsi' efforts, says RSS chief

3 Anantapur District Rural Students Excel In JEE

Ashok Padapati mentioned that around 13 lakh students appeared for JEE Main Session-1 this year. In such a large competition, good scores by stud

Telugu actress Pratyusha suicide case: SC upholds boyfriend's conviction

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of a boyfriend in a mutual suicide pact case, stating the surviving partner must be punished for abetment

Tina Ambani skips ED summons for the second time

The former actor has been summoned in connection with a money laundering case

Will gold triple in 2026? Why investors placed massive bets after gold's historic price correction

Gold price prediction 2026: Despite a significant one-day price crash, some gold investors are making substantial bets on a dramatic price surge.

China planted millions of trees around the Taklamakan Desert, and turned it into a carbon sink

China's ambitious tree-planting program has transformed the Taklamakan Desert, once known as The Place of No Return, into a functioning carbon si

NGT nod thwarted Gandhis' bid to stall Nicobar plan: BJP

The BJP has criticized Sonia and Rahul Gandhi for opposing the Great Nicobar island infrastructure project, accusing them of attempting to derail

Modern AI Tools Cutting Research Time, Says Google DeepMind Official

Released in 2020, AlphaFold achieved accuracy in protein structure prediction.

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri holds talks with Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman

Vikram Misri greeted Shafiqur Rahman and reaffirmed Indias people-centric ties with Bangladesh

Obesity, Diabetes Centurys Biggest Health Threats

He, however, cautioned that declining public trust in science and inconsistent funding could threaten preparedness.

Passengers Seek Extension Of Kakinada Passenger Train

Passengers are requesting that Railway officials extend the train up to Narsapur in West Godavari, which will serve a larger number of passengers

Stones Pelted at Minister Viveks Convoy in Mancherial; Constable Injured

BRS MLA Kova Laxmi staged a sit-in, accusing the police of highhandness.

Rice Milling Industry Crucial For Farmers, PDS: AP Millers

Association president Gummadi Venkateswara Rao and secretary Valluri Suryaprakasa Rao termed the charges baseless and malicious and allegedly dri

Maharashtra ATS busts soccer club front for radicalisation

Maharashtra ATS has busted a radicalisation network operating under a soccer club's guise, raiding 21 locations. A Nagpur grocer allegedly used a

First Blast Successfully Achieves 3.5-Metre Pull in SLBC

The government subsequently abandoned the use of tunnel boring machines and opted for the blasting method to complete work on the 43.93-km-long t

Pharma Sector Shifting to AI-Led Innovation

AI is being deployed beyond data analysis into target discovery, molecule design and clinical trial optimisation.

Woman's Body Kept Indoors for Four Days

The matter came to light on Monday after neighbours complained of a foul smell.

French President Macron Invites PM Modi To 52nd G7 Summit In France

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the 52nd G7 Summit, which will be presided over by France in

Macron extends invite to Modi to attend G7 summit

France has invited India to the 2026 G7 Summit, emphasizing active participation in discussions on global macroeconomic imbalances and internatio

Shrinking Season 3 Episode 4 release time, what to expect and how to watch worldwide: Global streaming timings

Shrinking Season 3 Episode 4 release time, what to expect and how to watch worldwide is now confirmed. The episode streams February 18, 2026, on

Cong Remains In DMK-Led Front, To Start Talks Soon

Since several Congress leaders came out in support of the demand for power share vociferously, while the high command maintained a discreet silen

Student Teams Shine at BioINNOVATE 2026

Entries were judged on scientific merit, feasibility, innovation, societal relevance and clarity.

1,095 Sanitation Workers Deployed to Keep Visakhapatnam Spotless for IFR

The workforce will operate in three shifts over the three days of the event to ensure uninterrupted sanitation services at all key locations.