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Telangana again treated unfairly in Union Budget: Deputy CM Hyderabad

Hyderabad:The Centre has once again treated Telangana unfairly in the Union Budget, said Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka. Reacting

Britannia Nagar residents reiterate call for re-rerouting S67

Readers Write: V. Vairamuthu is joint secretary of Britannia Nagar Residents Welfare Association points out that effecting the suggested changes

Union Budget again shortchanged Telangana: KTR

Hyderabad: BRS working president KT Rama Rao on Sunday, February 1, alleged that Telangana has once again been denied its rightful share in the l

High-speed rail corridors to power Telanganas economic growth: Kishan Reddy

Hyderabad: Union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy hailed the three high-speed rail corridors between Hyderabad and other cities announ

Launch of PRO Wing, AI-powered voice assistant at EPFO in Tiruppur

Mamata Banerjee to meet CEC in Delhi today on SIR issue

New Delhi: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will be meeting the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), Gyanesh Kumar, at the Election Commi

Epstein files photos: Justice Dept official plays down filing more charges

A top Justice Department official played down the possibility of additional criminal charges arising from the Jeffrey Epstein files, saying Sunda

Bihar Board Class 12 Exams 2026 Begin Today; Over 13 Lakh Students Will Appear

The Bihar School Examination Board begins Class 12 exams today for over 13 lakh students across 1761 centers with strict rules to ensure fairness

Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Are Getting Married on Monday

Vijay and Rashmika, who have acted in Geetha Govindam and Dear Comrade in the past, got engaged in October 2025.

Earthquake of 4.6-magnitude shakes Kashmir

There were no reports of any damage due to the earthquake so far

Jammu & Kashmir earthquake: 4.7 magnitude quake jolts Baramulla

A moderate 4.7 magnitude earthquake jolted Baramulla in Jammu and Kashmir early Monday, February 2, 2026. The tremor occurred at 5:35 a.m. IST at

Morning Digest: Nirmala Sitharaman presents Budget structured along three duties; files expose alleged links between Epstein, Anil Ambani and Delhi leadership, and more

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Pakistan Busts Child Exploitation Network; 600+ Abuse Videos Seized

Authorities said Mahmood allegedly posed as a girl on social media platforms to lure underage boys and later blackmailed them using sexually expl

Federal courts undercut Trump's mass deportation campaign

US deportations: In case after case, federal judges have found that the Trump administration has been ignoring long-standing legal interpretation

Of Course He Will Say That: Trump On Khamenei's 'Regional War' Threat

US President Donald Trump on Sunday said he was hopeful of agreeing a deal with Iran after the country's supreme leader warned that any US attack

NASA Finds Ammonia Compounds On The Surface Of Jupiter's Moon Europa

NASA's Galileo mission launched in 1989 and was operated by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California.

Pak Forces Kill 145 In Balochistan In 2-Day Battle After 'Coordinated' Attacks

Pakistani security forces killed 145 militants in a 40-hour battle launched as a series of coordinated gun and bomb attacks across Balochistan le

Marriage Is Not Emergency: Boss Tells Employee To Work Before Engagement, Internet Reacts

The employee mentioned in the post that they had informed managers two months in advance about their marriage plans.

Kennedy Centre To Be Closed For 2 Years For Renovation, Orders Trump

President Donald Trump said Sunday he will move to close Washington's Kennedy Center performing arts center for two years starting in July for co

Rail coach goes missing, travellers left holding bags

Passengers holding confirmed tickets for a 3AC coach on SambalpurNanded Nagavali Superfast Exp discovered Sunday morning that their coach was mis

Delhi witness colder start to February, maximum temperature at 24.6 degrees Celsius

Meanwhile, Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh see fresh snowfall, rains; night temperatures rise across North

4.6-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Kashmir

SRINAGAR, Feb 2: A 4.6-magnitude earthquake shook Jammu and Kashmirs Baramulla district early Monday, officials said. The tremor occurred at 5.35

Morning brief podcast: Capital pains: Budget 2026's loud silences

Hum hain na, PM Modi assures followers of Guru Ravidas

PM Modi addressed the followers at Dera Sachkhand Ballan soon after naming Adampur airport after the social reformer on his birth anniversary, la

How Bharat Intelligence uses AI to solve farm labour crisis in Maharashtras villages

Mumbai-based agritech startup Bharat Intelligence has created a digital model of villages across Maharashtra, where its AI engine deploys laboure

Trump Says He Hopes for Iran Deal after Khamenei Warns of Regional War

Asked about Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's warning, Trump told reporters: Of course he is going to say that

'Cuba's a failing nation...': Trump indicates talks underway for deal with Cuba

At world's busiest port, China's unbalanced economy comes into view

In the world of Chinas economy, the story is mixed. Ningbo's colossal port represents a beacon of export success, highlighting the country's manu

Top US, Israeli Generals Hold Closed-Door Talks meet at Pentagon

The United States has ramped up its naval presence and hiked its air defences in the Middle East after President Donald Trump repeatedly threaten

Grammys 2026 Winners List Live Updates: Ariana Grande, FKA twigs, Yungblud and first-time winners light up the night

Alcaraz beats Djokovic to lift Australian Open title

The Spaniard becomes youngest man to complete career Grand Slam Melbourne, Feb 1: Carlos Alcaraz is the youngest man ever to complete a career Gr

Gukesh draws as Abdusattorov stretches lead

Tata Steel Masters Wijk Aan Zee (The Netherlands), Feb 1: World Champion D Gukesh played out a draw with Hans Moke Niemann in the 12th and penult

DC beat Warriorz to reach Eliminator

WPL 2026 Vadodara, Feb 1: Delhi Capitals huffed and puffed but eventually got over the line in a modest run-chase by five wickets to beat UP Warr

ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Pakistan Boycotts Match vs India. What Happens Now?

T20 World Cup 2026: Pakistan's boycott of the match against India marks the beginning of another geopolitical saga.

Singapore-based Hindus celebrates Thaipusam

SINGAPORE, Feb 1 : A Singapore minister was among the thousands of Hindu devotees who took part in the Thaipusam celebration on Sunday, according

Japan PM Takaichis party poised for landslide victory, Asahi poll shows

A strong showing in Sundays (February 8, 2026) election would solidify Ms. Takaichis grip on her party and give her a mandate for her expansionar

Teenagers charged in Louisiana parade shootings that injured child, four others

The suspects, ages 19 and 15, are charged with attempted murder, obstructing justice and reckless discharge of a firearm, the East Feliciana Pari

LG Ladakh releases Balbirs poem Begampura Ki Paribhasha

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 1: The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, released a Hindi poem titled Begampura Ki Paribhasha, sc

Jammu & Kashmirs Future Lies in Nationalist Governance

Sunil Sharma writetomlapadder@gmail.com Jammu & Kashmir is undergoing a redefinition of its political culture: it is now seen more as a functiona

Surge Forward of Dogri Language

Dr Kasturi Lal The Dogri language is surging forward, surely but slowly, despite its being one of the recognized Indian languages and the mother

J&Ks MAP Wealth: A Pathway to a Sustainable Bio-Economy

Dr Dharam C. Attri dharam@iust.ac.in The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) possesses a silent, yet immensely powerful, competitive edge

Washington scolds Cuba after crowds heckle U.S. diplomat

U.S. Charge dAffaires Mike Hammer posted a video describing alleged harassment following a meeting with local church leaders

Elected govt in Manipur soon? NDA MLAs from hill state summoned to Delhi

U.K. wants closer EU defence ties with potential bid to join new SAFE fund

Asked if Britain would seek to join a new version of SAFE, Mr. Starmer said Europe needed to do more to rearm

Prominent Venezuelan activist released after over four years in jail

To cries of Freedom! Freedom! Freedom! and applause from Catholic faithful, the 43-year-old dissident was taken to the forecourt of a Caracas chu

145 terrorists, 17 security personnel killed in last 40 hours in Pakistans Balochistan: CM Bugti

KARACHI, Feb 1 : At least 145 terrorists and 17 security personnel have been killed in the last 40 hours in multiple counter-terrorism operations

BNP alleges unusual voter migration ahead of Bangladesh polls

DHAKA, Feb 1: The BNP on Sunday alleged it found an unusual voter migration in capital Dhaka and other parts of Bangladesh ahead of the February

Ghani Kohli, others call on LG

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 1: Er. Abdul Ghani Kohli, former Minister and senior BJP leader called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, tod

Parkash Utsav of Guru Ravidass celebrated

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 1: All J&K Shree Guru Ravidass Sabha, under the leadership of R C Bhasin celebrated 649th Parkash Utsav of gre

With Moltbook, AI agents build their own civilisation

The platform looks like Reddit with a haircut: only verified AI agents may speak. Humans are spectators as algorithms trade coding tips, argue ab

Preparations underway at Rafah crossing day before Israel says travel to resume

CAIRO, Feb 1: Gazas Rafah border crossing with Egypt showed signs of activity as Israel said that limited travel to and from the territory was se

Handicapped Association stages protest for pension hike, welfare measures

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 1: Jammu Kashmir Handicapped Association today staged a protest in Jammu, pressing the Government to fulfill t

CBK files chargesheet in fake international prize scam

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 1: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of the Crime Branch has chargesheeted two accused in a fake int

US ambassador arrives in Venezuela to reopen diplomatic mission after 7 years

CARACAS, Feb 1 : US Ambassador Laura Dogu arrived in Caracas on Saturday to reopen the American diplomatic mission in Venezuela after seven years

Rajnath praises Coast Guards role during Operation Sindoor, urges it to prepare 2047 roadmap

Addressing an event to mark the Indian Coast Guards 50th Raising Day, Rajnath Singh said Operation Sindoor displayed seamless inter-service coord

KCR made to read Telegraph Act during 5-hour questioning

The SIT sleuths led by S M Vijay Kumar, joint commissioner of police (special branch) also asked KCR why the BRS govt retained T Prabhakar Rao

Shots fired at Rohit Shetty home in Mumbai, 4 held

Elected representatives should realise pain of daily wagers: Pawan Khajuria

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 1: Senior leader Pawan Khajuria today urged the public representatives of Jammu Kashmir and the UT Government,

SSP Jammu transfers 4 police officers

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 1: The Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Jammu has ordered the transfers and postings of four Inspector ra

Vehicle falls in gorge, 5 injured

Excelsior Correspondent KISHTWAR, Feb 1: Five persons were injured here today when the vehicle they were onboard rolled down the road in Padder a

Year-end rush of teacher trainings disrupts classes, sparks concern among stakeholders

Absence of PTR norms, assignment of BLO worsen situation Nishikant Khajuria JAMMU, Feb 1: With the financial year nearing its end, the School Edu

BJP, Cong LPs hold separate meetings, discuss strategy; NC MLAs to meet today

Budget session beginning today to be stormy Avtar Bhat JAMMU, Feb 1: The budget session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, set to com

Hills receive snow, rains in Valley

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar Feb 1: Parts of Kashmir received snow, while rains lashed the plains today as the night temperature rose above t

Cabinet meets today to clear budgetary proposals with focus on welfare measures

Budget for 2026-27 likely to be around Rs 1.20 lakh cr *Ruling NCs commitments to be included Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Feb 1: The Omar Abdullah Cabi

On 50th Raising Day, Rajnath praises Coast Guards role during Operation Sindoor

NEW DELHI, Feb 1 : Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday praised the role of the Indian Coast Guard during last years Operation Sindoor, sayin

Centre reduces Ladakhs grants from Rs 7377 cr to Rs 4869 cr for next FY

Leh Palace to be developed as archaeological site Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 1: The Centre has allocated more than Rs 4,869 crore to the

Piyush triggers flutter in NCP with Praful is chief faux pas

Government raises limit for bringing duty-free imported goods to 75,000 under new baggage rules

Under the Baggage Rules, 2026, a resident or a tourist of Indian origin arriving in India other than by land, shall be allowed clearance free of

In Defence of Youth

Editor, The Shillong Times of Jan 30, 2026 carried a letter titled The Youth of Today. The writer made several observations about the behaviour o

Lack-lustre budget

The Union Budget presented in Parliament, unusually on a Sunday, is at best, lacklustre. The government has not even made any pretence at populis

Air pollution also looming over the Northeast

By Shahruk Ahmed Mazumdar When it comes to air pollution, most Indians think of North India, especially Delhi. It is a fact, though. However, rec

Pak to boycott India in T20 WC

PAKISTAN to boycott India MATCH ON FEB 15 but compete in tournament Lahore, Feb 1: Pakistan on Sunday formally announced that it will boycott its

Pakistan likely to face WC ban, ICC sanctions over boycott

New Delhi, Feb 1: The International Cricket Council is set to take a slew of punitive actions against Pakistan in the wake of their governments d

India U17 girls gear up for stringent Bangladesh test

A victory against Bangladesh, coupled with Bhutan failing to beat Nepal in the later kick-off, will confirm Indias spot in the title clash

Devika Sihag secures maiden Super 300 title at Thailand Masters

Andhra, Jharkhand qualify for quarters from Group A

Nagpur, Feb 1: Defending champions Vidarbha defeated Uttar Pradesh by four wickets but still failed to qualify for the knockout round as Andhra a

Red-hot Padikkal hits ton, guides Karnataka to quarters

Mohali, Feb 1: Skipper Devdutt Padikkal continued with his run-scoring spree as his 85-ball-120 took Karnataka into the quarterfinals of Ranji Tr

State to receive over Rs 328 cr from Budget

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 1: The Union Budget 2026-27 has allocated over Rs 328 crore to Meghalaya under various Finance Commission grants to

Mlaya govt set to implement direct job policy for sportsperson

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 1: The state government will soon implement the Meghalaya Sportsperson Direct Recruitment Policy, under which sport

NPP grapples with balancing act as race for RS seat begins

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 1: With the tenure of National Peoples Party (NPP) Rajya Sabha MP Wanwei Roy Kharlukhi set to end on June 21, inter

J&K join Mumbai in Ranji Trophy quarterfinals

Mumbai, Feb 1: Skipper Ayush Dosejas unbeaten 159 helped Delhi force a draw against table-toppers Mumbai, while Jammu and Kashmir joined the 42-t

MHRC directive vindicates arrested youths: Bernard

Rimpu Bagan case By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 1: State BJP vice president and Tura MDC Bernard N. Marak has said that the Meghalaya Human Rights

SC reinstates trial court acquittal in 2006 Shillong murder case

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 1: The Supreme Court of India has allowed the appeals filed by Bernard Lyngdoh Phawa and Boni Lyngdoh Phawa, overtu

Different surfaces, day games in T20 WC are new challenges but we can adapt: NZ captain Santner

I think were obviously tested a lot throughout the series. We knew that was going to be the case. We know how good India are, especially their re

Villagers give 10-day ultimatum to firm over illegal quarrying in Balat

From Our Correspondent MAWKYRWAT, Feb 1: Despite being contracted by the government to build a protective flood wall, a Guwahati-based constructi

Pakistan trounces Australia by 111 runs to complete a 3-0 T20 series sweep

Pakistans commanding 111-run win in the third and final game eclipsed Australias previous biggest defeat when England registered a 100-run win at

U19 World Cup: All-rounder Kanishk stars in Pakistan rout as India reaches semis

It was all-rounder Kanishk, whose quickfire 29-ball-35 and a 50-run stand for the eighth wicket with Khilan Patel (21 not out off 15 balls) took

Alcaraz hails Djokovic, savours first Australian Open title

Youre talking about how Im doing the things, amazing things, but what youre doing is really inspiring, Alcaraz told Djokovic

KTR Calls SIT Probe of KCR a Diversionary Tactic

Rama Rao pointed to the shooting incident at Koti on Saturday, the killing of a woman constable by ganja smugglers, and alleged mismanagement at

A Futuristic Budget for Defence

Defence manufacturers welcome capital-heavy approach, say stress on modernisation, indigenisation.