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Catherine O'Hara Died From a Pulmonary Embolism; Cancer Was the Underlying Cause

Collaborators including Culkin, Christopher Guest, Eugene Levy and Pedro Pascal paid her loving tribute after her death.

Modi, Mauritius PM Ramgoolam Discuss Ties Ahead of AI Impact Summit

Ramgoolam affirmed Mauritius support for strengthening strategic cooperation across multiple sectors

Telangana ranks 2nd in SHG loan NPAs, Tamil Nadu tops list

Hyderabad: Telangana has emerged as the second-highest state in the country in terms of non-performing assets (NPAs) related to Self-Help Group (

Breaking News live Updates: Delhi continues to battle poor air as AQI stands in 'poor' category at 296

When conflict meets competition: Trump's immigration agenda roils opening days of Winter Olympics

American Olympians in Milan are discussing U.S. immigration policies. Freestyle skier Hunter Hess expressed mixed emotions about representing the

'Just Attack Iran, Don't Negotiate': Iranian Man Appeals Trump, Then Kills Self

An Iranian man has reportedly died by suicide after posting a social media video of himself urging US President Donald Trump not to make a deal w

US bill seeks to end H-1B visa program

Washington: A Republican lawmaker introduced legislation to end the H-1B visa program, arguing that it disadvantages American workers and priorit

US Cuts Bangladesh Tariffs By 1%, Zero Reciprocal Tariff On Certain Goods

The United States and Bangladesh unveiled a deal Monday to lower US tariffs on goods from the world's second-biggest garment manufacturer, with W

China approves Blackstone, TPG acquisition of medtech firm Hologic

China's market regulator has approved the acquisition of medical diagnostics firm Hologic by private equity firms Blackstone and TPG. This deal,

U.S. says it struck vessel in eastern Pacific, killing two

President Donald Trumps administration has touted its success in recent weeks at taking out suspected drug trafficking vessels.

Clubs should have their lens trained solely on sport

It would be naive not to believe that shows, entertainment events, and food fests bring in the big money

Travel safe, Hugh Gantzer

With the recent passing of the writer, the curtains come down on the lives of Indias decorated chronicler couple who made wanderlust cool, well b

Telangana has 794 PM SHRI schools: Union minister

Hyderabad: Telangana has 794 schools selected under the Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) scheme, Union Minister of State (MoS) f

Hyderabad ED busts fake call centre targeting US citizens

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Zonal Office of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches at six locations in Ahmedabad in connection with a m

Trump threatens to block Gordie Howe international bridge opening unless US is fully compensated

Gordie Howe international bridge: US President Donald Trump has threatened to stop the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge. He claims

U.S. lawmakers reviewing unredacted Epstein files

The Epstein Files Transparency Act (EFTA), passed overwhelmingly by Congress in November, compelled the Justice Department to release all of the

Two killed in latest US strike on alleged drug boat in Pacific: military

The US military reported another strike Monday in the Eastern Pacific. Two individuals were killed aboard a suspected drug-smuggling boat. This o

Union Minister Scindia lauds India, Emirates Posts' adoption of EMS Standard Agreement

India Post and Emirates Post have adopted the Express Mail Service Standard Agreement. This agreement will make shipments from the UAE to India c

California-based gaming giant Roblox with 100 million daily users accused of child exploitation as Australia sends chilling warning

Roblox said last year it would roll out compulsory facial recognition or ID checks for players wanting to access its chat features.

Exiled Tibetans condemn alleged Epstein-Dalai Lama link as Chinese propaganda

Exiled Tibetans in Dharamsala have strongly condemned claims linking the Dalai Lama to Jeffrey Epstein, calling them baseless Chinese propaganda.

Ex-cyclone Mitchell triggers heavy rain, damaging winds and flood warnings across Western Australia

Ex-cyclone Mitchell, now a tropical low, made landfall overnight near Shark Bay, Western Australia, bringing heavy rainfall and damaging winds. T

Stock Market LIVE: GIFT Nifty hints at positive start amid strong cues; Asian markets extend gains

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: GIFT Nifty was trading at 25,985 levels, up by 95 points, indicating a positive start for Indian market

Rachita Bhandari appointed Indias next High Commissioner to Malta

India was among the first countries to recognise Maltas independence in 1964 and established diplomatic ties in 1965

Watch: Army Veteran Helps Distressed Woman Reach Railway Station On Time, Video Viral

A viral video shows an army veteran helping a woman stuck at a Delhi traffic signal by giving her a ride to catch her train on time.

Girl In Singapore Suffers Tongue Burns After McDonald's Staff Mistake

The girl struggled to eat and drink for several days and was traumatised by the incident.

Israeli strikes kill three people in Gaza, hospital says

Penguin India says Four Stars of Destiny unpublished, threatens legal action over circulating copies

Penguin Random House India has asserted its sole publishing rights for General Manoj Mukund Naravane's memoir, 'Four Stars of Destiny,' clarifyin

Morning Digest: Publisher says no copies of Naravanes Memoir published; ICC confirms India-Pakistan T20 World Cup match on February 15, and more

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Savannah Guthrie says, 'We believe our mom is still out there'

Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen on January 31 when family members dropped her off at her home near Tucson after she had dinner with them, and re

Over 18,700 government schools in State have no land records

Steps are being taken to bringThe Karnataka School Education Department Properties Protection Bill 2025 or The Karnataka Protection of Government

Volume-backed breakout puts Syrma SGS in focus; Rajesh Palviya sees upside ahead

UN is waiting to see how much the US intends to pay of the nearly $4 billion it owes

The United Nations awaits word from the Trump administration on when and how much of the nearly $4 billion the U.S. owes will be paid. U.N. Secre

US military boards sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after pursuit from the Caribbean

American forces intercepted a sanctioned tanker in the Indian Ocean. This action is part of a broader oil quarantine targeting Venezuela. The tan

Kohli, Rohit Demoted to Group B in BCCI's Annual Contracts

The cycle for new central contract is based on performance and volume of games played during the preceding season

Newly unbound, Trump weighs more nuclear arms and underground tests

The United States is considering deploying more nuclear weapons and conducting a nuclear test. This follows the expiration of the last nuclear tr

Three-language panel submits report to Maharashtra government

Recommendations by the eight-member committee is not yet made public

IRS tax refunds: This strategic change in filing income tax to bring more refunds. Details here

IRS tax more filers may want to contemplate itemizing because of other changes, namely, a more generous deduction on state and local taxes known

Russia will Back BRICS Agenda Presented by Indian Chair: Lavrov

The foreign minister said that India places particular emphasis on counter-terrorism, which remains highly relevant

Epstein Accomplice Maxwell Seeks Clemency from Trump Before Testimony

Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year prison sentence for sex trafficking, was subpoenaed by the House Oversight Committee to discuss her relations w

Manu settles for silver after loss to Trang in thrilling final

Asian Shooting Championship New Delhi, Feb 9: Olympic double bronze-medallist Manu Bhaker came agonisingly close to winning a gold, missing out b

Quote of the Day by Marilyn Monroe: We should all start to live before we get too old. Fear is stupid. So are regrets

Marilyn Monroes quote, We should all start to live before we get too old. Fear is stupid. So are regrets urges people to live fully without waiti

BWF revamps World Tour: India Open stays, but Syed Modi downgraded

Kuala Lumpur, Feb 9: The India Open retained its Super 750 status despite the organisational issues this year but the Syed Modi International was

ISRO Fast-Tracks India's Space Station Plans, 80 Satellites In Pipeline

India is making rapid progress towards establishing its own space station while simultaneously advancing the Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission,

Trump threatens to bar the new U.S.-Canada bridge from opening, demands talks with Ottawa

Trump has made a number of threats against Canada in his second term and drastically hike tariffs on the U.S. northern neighbor

Sathiyan, Shah-Chitale mixed pair to lead Indian challenge

WTT Chennai Chennai, Feb 9: Asian Games and Commonwealth Games medallist Sathiyan Gnanasekaran and the top mixed doubles pair of Manush Shah and

Trump Threatens to Stop Opening of Canada-US Bridge

Trump said the United States should own at least half of the still under-construction Gordie Howe International Bridge that links the Canadian pr

Savannah Guthrie shares new video, 'Today' show anchor pleas for mother Nancy Guthrie. Watch here

Savannah Guthrie's mother Nancy Guthrie was abducted from her home outside Tucson, Arizona, early February 1, authorities have said. Her family l

Johnson, Malinin star for US at Winter Olympics; Vonn crashes

Milan, Feb 9: The crash. The gasps. The helicopter. Lindsey Vonns frightening fall in the womens downhill at the Milan Cortina Olympics couldnt h

Democrats and White House trade offers as shutdown of Homeland Security looms

Democrats and the White House are negotiating new rules for immigration enforcement. Discussions are happening as funding for the Department of H

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Kohli, Rohit moved to Group B as BCCI scraps A+ category

New Delhi, Feb 9: Senior superstars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were on expected lines downgraded to group B of the latest annual central contra

U.S vs Canada women's ice hockey live stream at Milan Cortina Winter Olympics 2026: When does match start, Channel, how to watch

U.S. versus Canada women's ice hockey teams are playing on Tuesday, February 10 at Milan Cortina Winter Olympics 2026.

Gharamis near-triple ton powers Bengal; J&K, Ktaka seal semifinals

RANJI TROPHY Kalyani, Feb 9: Bengal opener Sudip Kumar Gharamis epic 299just one run short of a historic triple centuryheadlined a dramatic round

BYD sues US over Trump tariffs, seeks refund for levies paid since April

Chinese automaker BYD has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government, challenging President Trump's authority to impose tariffs and seeking a re

S&P 500 nears all-time high, Dow Jones, Nasdaq make solid gains, gold price, silver rate, Bitcoin price jump big

Nvidia share price was up 2.4 per cent and Broadcom stocks jumped 3.3 per cent. They were two of the strongest forces pushing the S&P 500 upward.

GSDP growth of State has outpaced national average, says planning official

Andhra Pradeshs GSDP is estimated at 17.62 lakh crore, reflecting a growth of 10.75%, says State Planning Department Principal Secretary Piyush K

Word of the Day: Hoax

The word hoax refers to a deliberate attempt to deceive by presenting false details as truth. They appear as fake alerts, fabricated stories, sta

Court Refuses To Hear Kuldeep Sengar's Bail Plea In Custodial Death Case

The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Delhi High Court to accord an out-of-turn hearing to expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar's plea challe

Rupee falls 1 p to close at 90.66 against US dollar

Mumbai, Feb 9: The rupee witnessed a volatile trading session and settled for the day on a slightly lower note, down 1 paisa at 90.66 against the

Moodys projects Indias GDP to grow 6.4 pc in FY27

New Delhi, Feb 9: Moodys Ratings on Monday projected Indias GDP to grow at 6.4 per cent in the next fiscal, the fastest pace among G-20 economies

Fatty Liver Crisis: Nearly 4 In 10 Indians Affected, Lancet Study Sounds Alarm

Nearly 40% of Indians may have fatty liver disease unrelated to alcohol, signalling a silent public health crisis.

RBI amends MSME lending directions

Mumbai, Feb 9: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday announced amendments to its lending directions for the micro, small and medium enterpris

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin during the inauguration of the Tata Motors passenger vehicles and Jaguar Land Rover

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin during the inauguration of the Tata Motors passenger vehicles and Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) manufacturing facil

Martand Singh calls on LG

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 9: Martand Singh, Director, Amar Singh Sports & Youth Initiative today called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sin

CS calls financial inclusion key to inclusive growth

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 9: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today inaugurated the Financial Literacy Week (FLW) 2026 for the Union Territo

Post-facto technical objections invalid after work completion: HC

*Pulls up Govt for withholding contractor dues Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 9: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has delivered a

Governor of Punjab dedicates ICU ambulances to strengthen border healthcare

Excelsior Correspondent JODHPUR, Feb 9: Under NHPC Limiteds Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, the Governor of Punjab Gulab Chand

DC Bandipora inaugurates Umeed Ka Zaika cafeteria

Excelsior Correspondent BANDIPORA, Feb 9: Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib, today inaugurated the Umeed Ka Zaika Cafeteria at Bloc

KIIT organizes on-campus placement drive

Excelsior Correspondent BHUBANESHWAR, Feb 9: An impressive on-campus placement drive was today organized at KIIT Deemed to be University (KIIT-DU

FCIK urges Govt to announce power, VAT amnesties

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 9: The Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) today urged the Government to announce long-pend

Upgradation of existing healthcare infra Govts priority: Sakeena

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 9: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, today informed the Legislative Assembly that upgra

Adokni CM-na CBCI National Award-ko ona

SHILLONG: Meghalaya adokni Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma-na Robibar salo, chang 37-gipa Catholic Bishops Conference of India (CBCI) General Body

UK Palace Says Ready To Support Police Probe Into Ex-Prince Andrew

Buckingham Palace said it stands ready to support a police investigation into the conduct of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the younger brother of K

GH-o BJP-ko bilgriatna onggija mangipa tangkarangko jakkalenga ine Bernard matnanga

SHILLONG: Garo Hills-o Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) election-na skang, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-ko bilgriatna onggija kamra

Adoko niam gri koela bikotaniko champengna rakgipa jakurangko deenga: Dy CM

SHILLONG: Meghalaya adoko niam gri koela bikotaniko champengna gita adok sorkari, rakgipa jakurangko deenga ine Sombar salo, adokni Deputy Chief

Niam gita bijolini bill-rangko tarijaenga ine GSU matnanga

Sal 7-ni gisepon talataniko onchina uiata TURA: Dadenggre jolrango bijoliko sualenggipa SAI Computers Limited, bijolini bill-rangko niam gita tar

GHADC election-na skang dingtang electoral roll-ko tarichina AHAM dabia

TURA: Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) election-ko dao adita jarangni gisepon ongatna siengahani gimin Indian Constitution-ni Artic

ChatGPT caricature trend goes viral: How to turn yourself into a cartoon

A new ChatGPT trend is sparking in social media, letting users transform regular photos into exaggerated cartoon-style caricatures. By uploading

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

Muhammad Yunus Makes Clarion Call For 'Yes' Vote For Bangladesh Referendum

Bangladesh's interim government chief Muhammad Yunus late Monday made a strong appeal to people to vote 'Yes' in the February 12 referendum being

Bedlam in Assembly over SASCI, House adjourned

BJP MLAs protest, stage walkout Avtar Bhat JAMMU, Feb 9: The UT Assembly witnessed a bedlam today after a PDP member accused the National Confere

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