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Unabated Drug Menace

The drug menace in J&K has reached an alarming and deeply disturbing stage. What was once perceived as a sporadic social problem has now evolved

Trump Reshaping the Global Order

Dr Varinder Sharma drvarindersharmabjp@gmail.com Donald Trumps second-term political project, built around the idea of restoring national primacy

Eye on boosting ties, Canada PM to embark on India visit from Feb 26

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney embarks on a three-day visit to India this week, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties. Discussions will focus

31 First-Time MLAs Demand Ministerial Berths In Cabinet Reshuffle

While staking claim for ministerial berths, first-time MLAs stated in facing the 2028 Assembly elections, it is important to face the people by p

Bharat Taxi won't let drivers earn below base rate: Shah

Union Minister Amit Shah announced a minimum base fare for drivers on the Bharat Taxi platform, ensuring 80% of earnings based on kilometers driv

Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao agree to rematch in September

I already fought and beat Manny once, Mayweather said in a statement. This time will be the same result.

Diarrhoea Outbreak Reported In Srikakulam, 11 Under Treatment

Additional cases continue to be registered at the district medical centre, raising concerns among health officials.

No crash of LCA, just a minor incident, analysing issue: HAL

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) has clarified that no Tejas fighter jet crashed this month, stating the incident was a minor technical issue on t

Devotee Donates Gold, Silver Crowns Worth 60 L To Talpagiri Temple

The ornaments were formally handed over to Executive Officer Alla Srinivasa Reddy in the presence of officials.

Love Is Blind Season 10 Episodes 10 and 11 release time, schedule, what to expect and how to watch: Global streaming timings worldwide and release date

Love Is Blind Season 10 Episodes 10 and 11 release time, schedule, what to expect and how to watch is confirmed for February 25, 2026, on Netflix

Complying with NCLAT directions on privacy: Meta and WhatsApp

Social media giants Meta and WhatsApp assured the Supreme Court they will comply with tribunal orders on user data sharing for non-core services

Inquiry into Tirupati laddu: Supreme Court declines Subramanian Swamy's plea

Modi hails 30 lakh households getting rooftop solar power under PM Surya Ghar scheme

NEW DELHI, Feb 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hailed the milestone of 30 lakh households getting rooftop solar power under the PM Sur

Tyson: Four-legged Army hero who led anti-terror op in J&K despite taking a bullet; With Op Trashi-1, all 7 terrorists eliminated

A brave Army dog, Tyson, led the charge against terrorists in J&K's Kishtwar, sustaining a leg injury but enabling security forces to eliminate t

Ranji Trophy final: Star-studded Karnataka hold all aces against gritty J&K

HUBBALLI, Feb 23: Jammu and Kashmirs entry into their maiden Ranji Trophy final is a heartwarming tale of grit and passion but to grab the title,

Giriraj slams Rahul Gandhi for misleading nation on India-US trade deal

NEW DELHI, Feb 23: Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Monday slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, alleging that he is misleading the nation on the

Quality must define Indias manufacturing future, says Piyush Goyal

NEW DELHI, Feb 23: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday asserted that quality must become the cornerstone of Indias manufacturin

Quote of the day by Sean Connery: Laughter kills fear, and without fear there can be no faith.

Sean Connery was a very famous actor from Scotland who became a global star after playing James Bond in movies. He started from a poor background

Shivraj Singh Chouhan launches agriculture, rural development projects in Assam

GUWAHATI, Feb 23: Union Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday launched several initiatives and handed over t

Indias Alpine hopes soar in Gulmarg

Teen talent targets Winter Olympics Excelsior Sports Correspondent Srinagar, Feb 23: Three young alpine skiers training under double Winter Olymp

Govt cuts duty benefits for exporters under RoDTEP scheme by 50 pc; exporters body seeks relook

NEW DELHI, Feb 23 : The government on Monday halved the rate of duty benefits under the export support scheme, RoDTEP, prompting the exporting co

Mark Carney to visit India, Australia, and Japan to strengthen trade and defence ties

OTTAWA, Feb 23 : Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that he will travel to India, Australia, and Japan from February 26 to March 7 to

Aman, Sawan shine at Tata Mumbai Ultra Marathon

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 23: Iron Tribe athletes Aman Gupta and Sawan Nagpal delivered a commendable performance at the prestigi

Andhra veterans lift 3rd Legend Masters T20 trophy

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 23: Andhra Veterans emerged champions of the 3rd edition of the Legend Masters T20 Cricket Championship

Sat Sharma, Sunil Sharma , Ashok Koul lead organizational review

BJP gears up for Prashikshan Mahabhiyan2026 Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 23: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held a series of strategic meetin

Woman moves SC to bring son's body for last rites

Humanoid home robots are in the market, but do we really want them?

Last year, Norwegian-US tech company 1X announced a strange new product: the worlds first consumer-ready humanoid robot designed to transform lif

Organ transplants see surge in India

In a significant development, organ transplants have seen a 4-fold increase in the country from less than 5,000 in 2013 to nearly 20,000 in 2025

5-day Energy Conservation Seminar Begins At JNTUA

The programme, inaugurated at the Seminar Hall of the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, is jointly organised by the Directora

CBCs multimedia exhibition begins in Udhampur

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Feb 23: A five-day multimedia exhibition on various Central Government schemes began at Government Degree Colle

SMVDU students visit AI Summit 2026

Excelsior Correspondent KATRA, Feb 23: As part of their academic and industry exposure visit, a group of 34 B.Tech Computer Science and Engineeri

Tribute paid to Victoria Cross Hero Parkash Singh

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 23: Chairman Ex-Servicemen Welfare Association (ESWA) Akhnoor, Lakhbir Singh Sohal, along with all the members

Two-day training on economic offences begins at SKPA

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Feb 23: A two-day training programme on investigation of economic offences and financial frauds began at the Sh

Inflationary AI, Shallow Research a Sovereignty Challenge!

Shivaji Sarkar Artificial Intelligence was supposed to be Indias next moonshot moment the arena where its vast pool of engineers, data scientist

Director MoE reviews development works in Aspirational Block Thakrakote

Excelsior Correspondent REASI, Feb 23: The Central Prabhari Officer of Aspirational Block Thakrakote, Nitish Suri, who is also Director Departmen

Shrine Board unveils dedicated portal for Intl Goddess Museum

Excelsior Correspondent KATRA, Feb 23: The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) has taken a significant step towards establishing the upc

Gurez residents demand return of 34 teachers

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 23: Residents of Tulail and Gurez in north Kashmir today staged a protest, demanding the return of 34 teach

ESRM stages street play Nasha Mukti Ki Alakh Jagao

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 23: Ek Sath Rang Mandal (ESRM) here today staged a street play Nasha Mukti Ki Alakh Jagao. Sunder, a well educ

Tensions rising between Iran and US: India explores ways to secure crude, LNG supplies

Amidst rising Iran-US tensions and fears of war, India is actively securing its energy supplies. With the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil transi

India tells citizens to leave Iran by all available means

Mortgage rates fall below 6% to 4-year low will home loan rates drop further?

Mortgage rates have dropped below 6%, making home loans cheaper for buyers. Lower rates can reduce monthly payments and bring more people back to

The Voice Season 29 release time, judges and how to watch: Global streaming timings worldwide, NBC premiere, schedule, competition structure and new rules

The Voice Season 29 release time, judges and how to watch is confirmed. The show premiered February 23, 2026, at 9 p.m. ET on NBC. Kelly Clarkson

U.S. says China 'massively expanded' nuclear arsenal

Washington said the lapsing earlier this month of New START the last treaty between top nuclear powers, the United States and Russia presented

Conrad presents Rs 2,672-cr deficit Budget for 2026-27

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 23: Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Monday presented a Rs 2,672-crore deficit budget for 2026-27, pegged at appr

Vacant posts: Frustrated youth taking up arms, Mukul warns

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 23: Opposition leader Mukul M. Sangma on Monday rapped the Meghalaya government for its inability to fill vacant po

MEO, Data Operator Held For 10,000 Bribe In Srikakulam

The accused, Kuramana Appa Rao, MEO of Itchapuram mandal, and Uppada Kameswara Rao alias Kamesh, a contract data entry operator, were caught red-

Legislators seek clarity on criteria, benefits of Vibrant Villages Programme

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 23: Members of the Assembly, cutting across Treasury and Opposition benches, on Monday expressed serious concerns d

New Shillong City to become operational this fiscal: Conrad

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 23: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Monday informed the state Assembly that the New Shillong City will become ope

IBM stock falls 10% after Anthropic launches AI tool to modernize COBOL code

IBM stock price dropped sharply after an AI company launched a tool to update old COBOL computer systems faster. This news also affected other te

State budget focuses big on edn, health, tourism and power

Our Bureau SHILLONG, Feb 23: Meghalayas Rs 32,023-crore budget for 2026-27, presented by Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, prioritises key sectors

Gambling Addict Held For Murdering Woman, Robbery

The accused, Vanjarapu Siva Gangaraju alias Tattoo Siva of Vizianagaram district, was arrested at Visakhapatnam railway station on February 22 wh

Abnormal rise in electricity tariffs, power cuts irks VPP MLA

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 23: VPP legislator from Mawlai, Brightstarwell Marbaniang on Monday expressed deep concern over alleged abnormal ri

CM condemns racial attacks on three NE women in Delhi

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 23: Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Monday strongly condemned the recent incident of racist slurs directed at th

Police In Britain Arrest Former Ambassador Mandelson In Probe Into Epstein Ties

Londons Metropolitan Police force said officers have arrested a 72-year-old man on suspicion of misconduct in public office

UK rocked by second Epstein-linked arrest; After former Prince Andrew, Mandelson faces investigation

Six hospitalised after eating contaminated food in Indore's Bhagirathpura

Around 60 people had eaten food at a birthday party in Bhagirathpura late Saturday night. Following this, some people developed health problems o

Donald Trump State of the Union address date, start time, duration and how to watch live on TV, radio and online platforms: What is the State of the Union? Full schedule and key details explained

Donald Trump State of the Union address date, start time, duration and how to watch is confirmed for February 24 at 9 p.m. ET. The speech will re

Basavaraj Bommai Questions Siddaramaiahs Claim Of Political Injustice

The former Chief Minister also criticised the Congress for mere rhetoric over appointing a Scheduled Caste leader as Chief Minister.

SCR To Launch Rail Parcel App On Feb. 25

100-day drive against child marriage

Quote of the day by Harrison Ford: 'Live for yourself, because in the end, the only thing that matters is...' - life lessons on self-direction and key to success by the Star War and Indiana Jones actor

Quote of the day by Harrison Ford: Hollywood legend Harrison Ford's words encourage embracing your unique journey. He stresses the importance of

Clash breaks out between TMC, ISF in West Bengal's Bhangar

The violence was reported when ISF supporters were making preparations for a meeting to be addressed by party MLA Naushad Siddique on February 24

Housing, Sanitation Top Prajavani Grievance List

GHMC chief reviews pending bridge, road works

The quiet crisis of adolescent mental health in India

Families, schools and policymakers must prioritise youth mental wellbeing

Indias energy shift through the green ammonia route

The countrys green ammonia auction model has the potential to redefine global standards for clean energy adoption

Anthropic accuses Chinese AI firms of data copying using fake accounts and AI distillation methods

A big AI fight has started after Anthropic accused some Chinese tech companies of secretly using its AI system to learn and improve their own too

AI for all: On the India AI Impact Summit 2026

The AI Impact Summit was a sign of things to come in India

Stick together: On India and Brazil and their ties

India and Brazil have realised the importance of their groupings

Rethinking tribal womens inheritance rights

Now that the Supreme Court has ruled that the Hindu Succession Act does not apply to tribal communities, a separate law could be introduced to go

Kuno National Park to get 8 cheetahs from Botswana on Feb. 28

Botswana is the third African nation to send cheetahs to India as part of Project Cheetah. Two batches of cheetahs have arrived from Namibia and

Former CM Basavaraj Bommai Suspects Conspiracy Against BJP MLA Chandru Lamani

Lamani was recently arrested by the Lokayukta during a trap for allegedly receiving a bribe from a contractor.

Virgin River Season 7 release date, episode titles, order, runtimes and how to watch: Season 8 renewal and future of the show

Virgin River Season 7 release date, episode titles, order, runtimes and how to watch is confirmed for March 12, 2026 on Netflix. The season has 1

Rythu Sangham Seeks New Tenant Policy

The state government is failing to implement the promises made by the ruling parties to support tenant farmers

CM Challenges BJP To Unleash ED, CBI And IT

Stalin was asked if he would lead the INDIA coalition as suggested by a wide range of political leaders like Mani Shankar of the Congress and shi

Lok Sabha Speaker forms cross-party groups to engage 60+ nations

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has formed Parliamentary Friendship Groups with over 60 nations. These groups will involve MPs from both Lok Sabha and

Buyer BEWARE, dont play games or face worse!: Trump warns of higher tariffs after SC tariff blow

Cabinet Nod to Upgrade TVVP to Directorate

Health minister Damodar Rajanarsimha is learnt to have pushed for the change after a detailed study by the Administrative Staff College of India.

Quote of the Day by Al Pacino: 'There is no happiness. There is'Inspiring quotes by one of the greatest actors in cinematic history

Al Pacino's legendary career, built on discipline and intensity, is reflected in his quote: 'There is no happiness. There is only concentration.'

Agriculture Dept violates Govt directives, Sanctions High-Powered Tractors to farmers

Ajay Sharma Reasi, February 23 In an alleged violation of government directives, officials in the Agriculture Department of Reasi district have b

Operation LUNGS 3.0 to Clear Parking Encroachments in Vizag

Chief city planner A. Prabhakar Rao said seven encroachments across four zones were cleared under the directions of the GVMC commissioner.

EU hits pause on US trade deal as it seeks clarity over latest Trump tariff maneuver

European officials sought clarity after Donald Trump announced a 15% global import tariff, prompting the European Parliament to pause ratificatio

HC Directs HYDRAA To Remove Fence On Lake Area

Plea to register case against police in alleged custodial death case

A SpaceX rocket left a lithium plume in our atmosphere researchers say this could escalate

Scientists have detected a plume of lithium pollution in Earths upper atmosphere and traced it to the re-entry of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage.

Sustained Security Operations Coupled With Welfare-Led Governance Wanes Maoist Influence In Bastar: Governor

Opening the budget session of the Chhattisgarh Assembly, Mr. Deka said that the decades-long fight against Leftwing extremism in the state has en

MSMEs Contribute 31% to GDP: JNTUK Vice-Chancellor

Prasad noted that India has around 75 million MSMEs, accounting for 35 per cent of manufacturing and 48 per cent of exports.

Private hospital removes 20 cm ovarian cyst from 21-year-old

Man posing as TTE held on board a train in Kathua

Jammu Tawi, Feb 23 : The ticket checking staff of Northern Railways Jammu Division on Monday apprehended a man for allegedly impersonating as a T

What is Claude Code Security? Why Anthropics new AI tool has investors worried as cybersecurity stocks crash

Anthropic AI cybersecurity stocks crash today: Cybersecurity stocks tumbled Monday as investors reacted to Anthropic's new AI tool, Claude Code S

Op Trashi: 40 days, six encounters, Jaish-e-Mohammed's 7-man module wiped out

After a 40-day pursuit and six encounters, the Army eliminated three terrorists, including Jaish-e-Mohammed commander Saifullah, concluding the t

Water tanker hits bike in Banjara Hills, home guard and woman killed

Herders fined 10lakhfor grazing sheep inKawalTiger Reserve