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Telangana Spotlight: A glittering view, a gasping lake

The gem-like appearance of Durgam Cheruvu hides a sinister, calculated assault. As evening lights and rooftop views sell the lake as a tourist sp

Bangladesh's BNP wins big in historic parliamentary election

Bangladesh election result: A clear outcome had been seen as crucial for stability in the Muslim-majority country of 175 million after months of

BNP Has Edge Over Jamaat As Bangladesh Poll Results Trickle In: 10 Points

The Bangladesh elections saw a turnout of over 55 per cent. More than 55,454 observers from 81 local organisations monitored the polls, alongside

Bangladesh TV Channels Show BNP Leading As Vote Counting Continues

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party crossed the halfway mark to win the parliamentary election on Friday, a local TV station showed, as ballots were

US, Taiwan Finalise Deal To Cut Tariffs, Boost Purchases Of American Goods

Trump administration officials signed a final reciprocal trade agreement that confirmed a 15% US tariff rate for imports from Taiwan, while commi

Unacceptable: Macron Wants Answers On French Diplomat In Epstein Files

President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday said something should have been done earlier about a French diplomat who was investigated in the US for all

Armaan Malik meets John Mayer

Singer Armaan Malik had a fanboy moment as he finally met American singer-songwriter John Mayer, whom he credits as the reason he first picked up

Some emotions deserve a platinum token of love

Salmans brother-in-law receives threat email

Superstar Salman Khans brother-in-law Aayush Sharma has allegedly received a threat email, police have said, the development coming close on the

Its a Go: Ministry clears purchase of 114 Rafales, SCALP missiles & more

India's defence ministry has greenlit the purchase of 114 Rafale fighter jets, with most to be manufactured domestically. This significant acquis

Rajpal Yadav has paid half the amount in cheque bounce

Actor Rajpal Yadavs legal reprsentative, Bhaskar Upadhyay has said that half the amount in the financial insolvency case of the actor has been pa

Thought of the day by Don Herold: 'Work is the greatest thing in the world, so we should always save some of it for tomorrow.'

Thought of the day by Don Herold shares a line on work and delay. The quote says work is the greatest thing in the world, so we should save some

SC directs title change for Ghooskhor Pandat

Observing that a section of society cannot be denigrated in the name of freedom of expression, the Supreme Court on Thursday rapped filmmaker Nee

A Blueprint for Shared Security: MILAN 2026 as the Global Anchor for Collective Maritime Peace

Argentina humiliate hosts India 8-0 in FIH Mens Hockey Pro League

ROURKELA (Odisha), Feb 12: The Indian mens hockey team was ruthlessly dismantled 8-0 by Argentina at the Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium

Trump Says He Will Meet China President Xi Jinping In April

US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced that he will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in April, with Xi expected to visit the United Sta

Kerala fed up with LDF, UDF; looking to BJP-NDA with great hope: PM Modi

NEW DELHI, Feb 12 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said Kerala is fed up with ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the opposition Uni

Seattle reaches USD 29M settlement with family of grad student from India struck, killed by officer

SEATTLE, Feb 12: The city of Seattle has reached a USD 29 million settlement with the family of a 23-year-old graduate student from India who was

Match-winning show but not heart-winning one: India beat Namibia by 93 runs

NEW DELHI, Feb 12: Sanju Samson disappointed again, Ishan Kishan dazzled and his mentor Hardik Pandya entertained but Indias 93-run victory over

Bangladesh After the Poll: An Institutional Test

Uttam Prakash Bangladeshs election is not only a contest for power, but a measure of whether political legitimacy has been translated into durabl

When the Future walks beside us

Rachna Vinod rvbooks25@gmail.com On most days, if you notice long enough, you can see the future walking past you. It may be a young girl in a sc

JMV launches all-new e-auto, Mahindra UDO

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 12: Jammu Motor Vehicles (JMV), an Authorised Dealership of Mahindra unveiled the all-new e-auto, Mahindra UDO

CSIR-IIIM hosts Industry-Academia meet

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 12: CSIR-IIIM hosted a two-day Industry-Academia Meet-2026 here. The inaugural session saw participation from

CU launches Rs 250 cr scholarship program through CUCET 2026

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 12: To support meritorious and financially disadvantaged students, Chandigarh University (CU) today announced

SMART Bazaar announces Purana becho mehenga, aur naya kharido sasta offer

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 12: SMART Bazaar, Indias trusted value retail destination today launched its biggest-ever SMART Bazaar Exchang

Stakeholders discuss use of AI aligned with NEP 2020

FM Sitharaman: No cut in funds to states, release now tied to delivery

Deepen ties with masses, PM Modi tells Kerala BJP

BJP holds workshop on Pt Deendayal Upadhyay Prashikshan Mahabhiyan

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 12: A one-day workshop on Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay Prashikshan Mahabhiyan2026 organized by the Jammu & Kashmir B

LG calls upon people to celebrate Indias grand renaissance

* Attends Dyar Daham celebrations Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 12: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today called upon the people to celebrat

T20 World Cup: Win Over Namibia Perfect Tune-Up for India Before Pakistan Clash

T20 World Cup 2026: India could scarcely have asked for a more reassuring tune-up before the match against Pakistan.

Sat Sharma seeks details on conservation of monuments in J&K; calls on Nitin Nabin

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Feb 12: Jammu & Kashmir BJP president and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), Sat Sharma CA, sought reply on a

Dr Jitendra assures Rajya Sabha, Indias Nuclear programme unaffected by geopolitical shifts

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Feb 12: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO, Pe

Speaker assures discussion on fake news issue as legislators voice concern over tarnishing of image

Fake videos being circulated from political handles too *BJP MLAs seek action against Harshdev, withdrawal of award Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Feb 12:

Cong empowered women in country: JKPCC chief

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 12: JKPCC president Tariq Hameed Karra has said that Congress always empowered women in political field and ev

Shri Amarnath yatras Pratham Pooja on June 29, commencement date soon

Insurance cover for yatris, others to be doubled Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 12: During its 50th Board meeting, Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Bo

HC flags shocking 4 yr delay in deciding appeal in Himayat Scheme case

*Seeks Govt response on penalty, recovery notices Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 12: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has taken s

Ladakh returned to normalcy after Sonam Wangchuk detention, govt tells SC

Potholes killed 9,438 from 2020 to 2024: Govt

JRTC aro ATC nangrime seminar-ko ongata

SHILLONG: Bristibar salo, John Roberts Theological College (JRTC), Mizoram adokni Aizawl Theological College baksa Annual Joint Seminar-ko ongata

Politicians misuse of social media, needto act in such cases: J&K Minister Sakina Itoo

Legislator R.S. Pathania demanded a dedicated Media Monitoring Cellin the DIPR for real-time tracking of fake news

Bihar-ni dilgipa, Budget-ni bidingo Shullai baksa chanchirima

SHILLONG: Budbar salo, Bihar Legislative Council (BLC)-ni membor Devesh Kumar, Meghalaya adokni Cabinet Minister Sanbor Shullai-ko Shillong-o gro

Donald Trump not well and who is undisputed champion of coal? US President's speech at White House event sparks health debate

Donald Trump not well and who is undisputed champion of coal? The question gained attention after a White House speech where Donald Trump appeare

Kurachakanirangko chusokatjani aselsa niam gri koelarangko bikotenga: Cong

SHILLONG: National Peoples Party (NPP)-chi dilenggipa Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) sorkari, adoko koela bikotaniko taraken abachengpiltain

Garobadha-o Nirupama skulni bilsi 25 gapaniko manichakata

TURA: Garobadha-o donggipa Nirupama Memorial Secondary School-ni Silver Jubilee ba bilsi 25 gapaniko mijal February-ni 12 tarik dipet manina abac

SWGH-ni JNV-o Maths-Science Exhibition-ko ongata

AMPATI: Adita salrangna skang, South West Garo Hills ajani Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV)-o Maths-Science Exhibition-ko ongatangaha aro ia Exhi

U-15 Wrestling selection trials on Feb 16

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 12: The Wrestling Association of J&K will conduct selection trials for the U-15 Boys and Girls Wrestlin

MLAs across party lines for drastic action against contractors quoting below percentage rates

Officers be also made accountable for this malpractice Avtar Bhat / Nishikant Khajuria JAMMU, Feb 12: Members across the party lines today expres

Finance Dept assigns addl responsibilities to 4 officers

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 12: The Finance Department of the Jammu and Kashmir Government has assigned additional responsibilities to fou

EJH-o koela adam gopretanina sakgniko rimdapa

SHILLONG: Adita salrangna skang, East Jaintia Hills ajani Thangsko jolo donggipa koela adam gopretanichi sak 32 manderang sina nangahani gimin ar

Annual flood protection works on River Tawi executed under UT CAPEX, NABARD: Javed

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 12: Minister for Jal Shakti Javed Ahmed Rana today informed the Legislative Assembly that flood management and

8 of 124 saffron borewells functional in Kashmir, 77 defunct: Govt

Suhail Bhat SRINAGAR, Feb 12: The Government today said that only eight of the 124 community borewells planned under the National Saffron Mission

Darakhshan lays foundation for ladies sabaat, inaugurates kiosks at Makhdoom Sahib Shrine

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 12: Chairperson of the Jammu & Kashmir Waqf Board and Minister of State, Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi today l

Ministers adverse remarks in Rajasthan Assembly on right to health spark controversy

What is the need for a law on the right to health? Gajendra Singh Khimsar asked, leading to objection by the Opposition Congress MLAs, who raised

Aishwary leads Indias clean sweep in 50m rifle 3-positions

ASIAN SHOOTING RIFLE/PISTOL CSHIP NEW DELHI, Feb 12: World championship silver medallist Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar beat teammate Niraj Kumar to

BJP set for historic third term in Assam: Sunil Sharma

Excelsior Correspondent SILCHAR, (Assam), Feb 12: Leader of Opposition in the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly and BJP Election Co-incharge f

Captains Lead the Charge as REIHL Season 3 Finals Line-Up Confirmed

Shakar Chiktan Queens to face Sham Eagles in womens final on February 13 Humas Warriors set to face Purig Warriors in mens title clash on Februar

Trump Ends Immigration Crackdown In Minnesota

President Donald Trump's pointman on Thursday announced the end of an aggressive immigration operation in Minnesota that triggered large protests

Jammu invokes Section 163 to ban cross-gender massage parlours, bars bolting of enclosures

The order has been promulgated in view of reports that certain spa and massage centres operating in Jammu district were allegedly being used for

What is SAVE Act and how will it affect married women? Here's key provisions, list of documents required and additional voting essentials

What is SAVE Act and how will it affect married women? The US House passed the SAVE Act with new proof of citizenship rules for voter registratio

Udit Narayans first wife alleges non-consensual uterus surgery, demands justice

Ranjana Jha, his alleged first wife, said that she had also filed cases in the Family Court in Supaul and approached the Womens Commission

Bali slams Omar Govt over vacant posts

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 12: BJP senior leader and former Health Minister, Bali Bhagat while attacking the Omar Abdullah-led Government

Shiv Sena starts campaign against immoral activities

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 12: The Shiv Sena (UBT) J&K unit has launched a campaign against the immoral activities being carried out unde

Burglaries, attacks trigger protest

Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, Feb 12: The residents of Nagari here today staged a protest demonstration against the continuous attacks on shopk

Unidentified male body found on Tawi River bank

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 12: An unidentified male body was recovered from the bank of Tawi River here. On February 8, an unidentified b

DC Srinagar reviews development of telecom infrastructure under JKCCIP

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR Feb 12: A meeting of District Telecom Committee (DTC) was today held under the chairmanship of Deputy Commission

Ensure supply of essential commodities to Pandits on Maha Shivratri: Veeri

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 12: Former Minister and senior PDP leader, Abdul Rehman Veeri today appealed the Government to ensure supply o

Defence ministry inks Rs 2,312-crore deal with HAL for 8 Dornier aircraft for Coast Guard

Samba police arrests 3 bovine smugglers, rescues 4 animals

Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, Feb 12: Samba police has foiled a bovine smuggling attempt in the jurisdiction of Police Station (PS) Ghagwal, arr

Comet 41P stuns scientists by nearly stopping before spinning backwards

A comet 41P/Tuttle-Giacobini-Kresk astonished astronomers by almost halting its rotation and then spinning in the opposite direction. Observed th

2 held with 30 gms charas

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Feb 12: The police arrested two persons and recovered contraband substance during routine naka in Manyal area of

Angela Merkel to deliver first Manmohan Memorial Lecture

The lecture is being organised by the Dr. Manmohan Singh Trust and former German Chancellor Merkel will speak on Germany and India in times of gl

Pending Adilabad Poll Results, Congress, BJP Protect Their Contestants In Camps

Sources say candidates who lose their election will return home from the camps after results of the municipal elections are announced.

'Can't have AG who posts pictures of Antifa': Sen Moody destroys Ellison at MN Somali fraud hearing

12 KGBV Students Suffer Rat Bites In NTR District

After the incident came to light, officials shifted the students to the local primary health centre, where they were provided medical treatment.

Experts bat for revival of NEs indigenous knowledge systems

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 12: Experts on Thursday underscored the urgent need to recover and revitalise Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS), p

Bihar MLC, Shullai discuss Union Budgets impact on Mlaya

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 12: Bihar Legislative Council (MLC) member Devesh Kumar met Meghalaya Cabinet Minister Sanbor Shullai on Wednesday

Theologians examine Christianity and ethnic identity at joint seminar

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 12: The theme Christianity and Ethnic Identity took centre stage at the Annual Joint Seminar hosted by John Roberts

Lokesh Hosts Family Meet For Senior Colleagues

The initiative, termed Atmiya Kalayika, sought to foster camaraderie beyond the realm of politics.

Guv felicitates 10 outstanding PwDs

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 12: Governor CH Vijayashankar on Wednesday honoured 10 Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) for their resilience and ac

Natl monitoring team reviews central livestock schemes in state

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 12: A central National Level Monitoring (NLM) team is examining the progress and implementation of various centrall

Why are aluminium, copper, nickel and tin prices going down today and will base metals continue to fall or rise again? Global metals market fall, analysts insights and market outlook explained. Here's what should investors do now

Why are aluminium, copper, nickel and tin prices going down today and will base metals continue to fall or rise again? Prices fell after early ga

Field day on rapeseed in South Garo Hills

From Our Correspondent TURA, Feb 12: A field day on Rapeseed was conducted on Thursday at Warima village in Chokpot, South Garo Hills, to promote

Adivasi Continue Struggle For Securing Tribal Status For Their Villages In AP

Adivasi are, however, exerting pressure on the government for inclusion of the villages in tribal category.

Those facing criminal cases should get the courts permission for reissue or renewal of passport: HC

Over 73% of MoUs converted into investments in T.N., says Stalin

This data is for those who have been questioning us over the conversion of MoUs, the Chief Minister says at the Conversion Conclave 2026 in Chenn

Pala soft on govt in coal mine blast case

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 12: Usually vocal about coal related illegalities in the state under the NPP-led MDA Government, Meghalaya Pradesh

Explosives diversion fuels illegal mining in coal belts: Sources reveal systemic lapses

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 12: Fresh revelations following the tragic February 5 coal mine explosion in East Jaintia Hills which claimed 32 l

Quote of the day by Diogenes the Cynic: 'We have two ears and one tongue so that we would...' - lessons on active listening by Greek philosopher

Quote of the day by Diogenes the Cynic: The ancient Greek philosopher and archetype of Cynicism, advocated for listening more than speaking, usin

Smuggled Pythons, Tortoises Recovered at Chennai Airport

Following specific intelligence, the officials intercepted an Indian male passenger who arrived from Bangkok by Thai Airways flight on Wednesday.