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Morning Brief Podcast: AI has entered the classroom and your child's mind

India is the AI worlds most valuable unpaid intern

India's vast data is a strategic asset, not free export for Silicon Valley. To become an AI superpower, the nation needs to invest in talent and

Anthropic cannot accede to Pentagon's request in AI safeguards dispute, CEO says

AI firm Anthropic refuses the Pentagon's demand to remove safeguards preventing autonomous weapons targeting and domestic surveillance, despite t

Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict LIVE: Airstrikes hit Kabul, hours after Afghanistan attacks Pakistan

Afghanistan's military corps said that heavy clashes had begun Thursday night in response to the recent airstrikes carried out by Pakistani force

Pakistan bombs Kabul after Afghanistan attacks border

Pakistan bombed Kabul and Kandahar after Afghan forces attacked Pakistani border troops in retaliation for earlier deadly air strikes. Both milit

Sudans RSF chief linked to Dubai property worth USD 1.7 million

Khartoum: Sudans Rapid Support Forces (RSF) leader Mohamed Hemedti Hamdan Dagalo has been linked to property assets in Dubai worth up to USD 1.7

Paramount Skydance wins Warner Bros; Netflix walks away and its shares jump

Netflix has withdrawn its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, deeming the acquisition financially unattractive after Paramount Skydance raised its of

SC bans NCERT book over judicial corruption chapter

Anthropic rejects Pentagon final offer just 24 hours before deadline set by Pete Hegseth

Anthropic has refused a Pentagon deal over how its AI can be used. The company wants strict limits so its technology is not used for surveillance

Netflix declines to raise its offer to buy Warner, says deal is 'no longer financially attractive'

Netflix, Warner and Paramount have spent the last couple of months in a heated, public back-and-forth over whose deal has a better regulatory pat

Indias Strategic Turn in the AI Era

From Market to Architect Uttam Prakash, Prof. Srinivas Josyula, Jay Verdhan Tiwari The AI Impact Summit opened with serious policy deliberations.

Integrate Higher Education with Sector Skill Councils

Dr Niyaz Ahmad Naikoo drniyaznaik@gmail.com A significant structural transformation is underway in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. With t

V-Mart launches Holi festival Collection in Style

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 26: Ahead of the Holi festival, V-Mart today launched its Holi Collection, turning up the heat on everyday sty

Mohanlal Sons launches specially curated Holi collection

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 26: Renowned ethnic wear brand Mohanlal Sons today announced a special Holi Milan celebration at its stores on

J&K Bank approves financing for Heights III Extension housing project in Jalandhar

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 26: Reinforcing its strategic focus on expanding housing finance in emerging real estate destinations, J&K Ban

Freebies = Appeasement : Economics be damned!

Poonam I Kaushish infaservice1@gmail.com Beware Voters: With high-octane poll tamasha in West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu and Kerala soon, be ready

Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict LIVE: Loud explosions rock Afghan capital Kabul

Afghanistan's military corps in the east said in a statement that heavy clashes had begun Thursday night in response to the recent airstrikes car

The 5am myth: Why waking early wont make you more successful

At 5am, social media fills with proof that the early risers have already won the day. Cold plunges. Journals. Sunrise runs. Productivity gurus in

How social media draws vulnerable users back to eating disorder content

People recovering from eating disorders often use social media for support, seeking out recovery content, body-positive creators and others with

Northeast holds potential to be Southeast Asia trade corridor: Dr Jitendra

Excelsior Correspondent SEPAHIJALA (TRIPURA), Feb 26: During the visit to Tripura, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Tec

Abhishek, Hardik help India pulverise Zimbabwe by 72 runs; stay in semis race

CHENNAI, Feb 26: Abhishek Sharma rediscovered his form with a blazing fifty, Hardik Pandya bludgeoned a half-century and Tilak Varma allayed stri

Remove encroachments within 10 km of border with Nepal: Shah tells officials in Bihar

ARARIA, Feb 26: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday called for a detailed plan of action for removing encroachments in areas close to the I

India, Israel sign 27 agreements, upgrade ties to Special Strategic Partnership

TEL AVIV, Feb 26 : India and Israel on Thursday exchanged several memorandums of understanding (MoUs) covering artificial intelligence, financial

SA beat WI by nine wickets

AHMEDABAD, Feb 26: A clinical South Africa outclassed West Indies by nine wickets in their Super 8 clash to stretch their unbeaten run and all bu

Congress discusses action plan to oppose US -India deal; says PM is compromised

Kharge, Rahul requested to attend Sammelans in Jammu, Kashmir Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 26: JKPCC today held a marathon six hours long m

CDS Gen Chauhan inaugurates CBRN conclave

NEW DELHI, Feb 26: India must stay ready with indigenous chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) defence equipment for early warni

Current decade turbulent but India managed challenges through nimble, grounded policies: Jaishankar

PUNE, 26 : The current decade has been a turbulent one but India has dealt with its challenges through nimble, grounded and practical policies at

Indian young adults rank lowly 60th in 84-nation mental health study

Day-3: Nabis triple strike gives J&K upper hand

*J&K eye big lead despite Mayanks ton Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 26: Aqib Nabi produced a sensational opening spell as Jammu and K

Silver down by Rs 7,400, gold falls by 1,300 amid weak global trends

New Delhi, Feb 26: Silver prices declined by Rs 7,400 to Rs 2.70 lakh per kg while gold dropped by Rs 1,300 to Rs 1.62 lakh per 10 grams in the n

Block stock jumps over 24% after company announces 4,000+ job cuts

Block stock went up after the company announced big layoffs. The firm plans to cut thousands of jobs to save money and work faster using AI tools

Sensex slips 27 pts amid US-Iran talks

Mumbai, Feb 26: Benchmark BSE Sensex slipped by 27.46 points to close at 82,248.61 in a volatile session on Thursday, dragged down by selling in

Adokni MLA-rangna Khasi aro Garo kusikko skie onna CM agana

SHILLONG: Sorkarini kamko kana gita dao adoktangni kusikrangko, mongsongbate Khasi aro Garo kusikrangko mangiparang ongna nangaha ine sorkarini n

EGH-o scheme-ni kamrangko Union Minister nianga

WILLIAMNAGAR: Bristibar salo, Tribal Affairs-ni Union Minister of State (MoS) Durgadas Uikey, East Garo Hills ajao ragate kaenggipa mamong sorkar

Vaccine Self-Reliance

Indias public health journey over the past decade reflects a determined and strategic push toward self-reliance in vaccine development and pharma

Three drug peddlers, one juvenile held with over 22 g heroin

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 26: Police has arrested three drug peddlers and apprehended a juvenile in separate actions across Miran Sahib,

EAM urges UNHRC, UN bodies to advocate zero tolerance for terror

India firm in opposition to terrorism in all forms GENEVA, Feb 26: India remains firm and uncompromising in its opposition to terrorism in all it

DC chairs NCORD meeting, calls for strengthened action against drug menace

Excelsior correspondent SHOPIAN, Feb 26: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Shishir Gupta today presided over a meeting of the District Level NCOR

Police attaches moveable property of habitual bovine smuggler

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Feb 26: In compliance with the orders passed by the court, Udhampur Police has attached a vehicle worth Rs 40 l

DC Kulgam reviews implementation of PM Surya GharMuft Bijli Yojana

Excelsior Correspondent KULGAM, Feb 26: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Shahzad Alam, today chaired a meeting of concerned officers to review th

DC chairs DLRC/ DCC for quarter ending Dec -2025

Excelsior Correspondent GANDERBAL, Feb 26: A meeting of the District Level Review Committee and the District Consultative Committee (DLRC/DCC) wa

Reservation Policy-ni bidingo dingtang agangrikna didianiko AHAM jegala

TURA: Meghalaya adokni State Reservation Policy-ni bidingo Expert Committee-ni ongipa report-ko Assembly-o parakatani jaman iani bidingo MLA-rang

GHADC-ni Electoral Roll-rangko nipiltaichina ACHIK dabia

TURA: Rebaenggipa April jani 10 tariko ongatenggipa Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) election-na skang, Electoral roll-rangko gital

Indias standing diminished, says Congress on Modis Knesset address

The Recent Hate Speech by Senior BJP leader & RSS functionary

Editor, Local politicians are right to demand an apology from Mr. Sunil Deodhar for his recent divisive speech at Pynter. However, this is not a

Life Skills that Schools Forgot to Teach Us

By Patricia Mukhim The sudden demise of Dr Ricky Syngkon made us all wake up to the need for Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). CPR is needed

AI: Fast Progress Amid Many Worries

By Lekha Rattanani The AI Impact Summit 2026 ended on February 20 in New Delhi on a celebratory note. That is, if you merely look at the numbers,

Dell stock jumps as strong AI server demand boosts sales forecast

Dell stock is rising because the company expects very strong demand for AI servers. Big tech companies are spending huge money on AI infrastructu

Bridgerton Season 5 release date, filming, plot, cast and main characters update: Netflix renewal

Bridgerton Season 5 release date, filming, plot, cast and main characters update brings news on Netflix renewal, production timeline, sibling foc

APCRDA Inks Deal For 5-Star Hotel, Convention Centre

The agreement, signed at Amaravati, covers approximately 6.5 acres of land in the Thullur mandal. Officials described the move as a milestone in

Guidelines Issued For Proper Utilisation Of Urban Funds

Through G.O.Ms. No.40 dated February 26, 2026, the Municipal Administration & Urban Development (MA&UD) department has partially modified earlier

Hillary Clinton Epstein deposition paused after photo leak linked to Lauren Boebert and Benny Johnson

Hillary Clinton gave a private statement in the Epstein investigation, but the hearing paused after a photo leak online. The picture was shared b

69-Yr-Old Bizman Duped Of Rs 2.65 Crore In Fake Stocks

The complainant, a resident of Somajiguda, stated that he came in contact with a woman named Ramya Krishnan through a social media platform and s

Is governance up by 26%? Budget surge sparks debate

Our Bureau SHILLONG, Feb 26: If the allocation has increased by 26 per cent, has governance also improved by 26 per cent? Voice of the People Par

CM defends Rs 9,126-cr loans for devp activities

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 26: Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma defended the Meghalaya governments decision to borrow Rs 9,126 crore from Exter

Actions in EJH mine blast case inadequate: High Court raps govt

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 26: The High Court of Meghalaya, examining the status report filed by the government and other respondents in conne

Police personnel to be kept off non-policing duties: Prestone

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 26: Many MLAs on Thursday urged the government to take steps to address the manpower shortage in the states police

19-yr-Old Youth Dies As Car Plunges Into Reservoir

Charan sustained injuries from shattered glass and was rescued by local residents. He was shifted to a nearby hospital, where he is undergoing tr

Secretariat to shift to New Shillong by end of next fiscal: CM

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 26: Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma has informed the House that the state government is planning to shift the Megha

Moving vehicle catches fire in city, driver safe

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 26: A moving Bolero vehicle was partially gutted after it suddenly caught fire near Shillong Civil Hospital at arou

Clinical South Africa tighten grip on semis spot with one-sided win

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Windies Left Reeling Ahmedabad, Feb 26: A clinical South Africa outclassed West Indies by nine wickets in their Super 8 cl

VHP Seeks Bharat Ratna For Savarkar

VHP leaders Ghanapuram Raghavendra Goud, Akhilesh Regu Anil, Dheeraj and Lakshman participated in the programme.

Markram wary despite Proteas dominant run

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Ahmedabad, Feb 26: It doesnt feel easy, South Africa captain Aiden Markram insisted on Thursday, even as his team brushed

We could not assess conditions: Shai Hope

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Ahmedabad, Feb 26: West Indies captain Shai Hope admitted that failure to quickly assess conditions and execute plans cost

Bipartisan MPs panel can boost ties with Israel: PM Modi

HC Seeks Report on Ibrahimpatnam Municipal Polls

Senior counsel G. Vidya Sagar, appearing for the SEC, submitted that the issue could not be decided on the basis of photographs produced by the p

AP Police Launch Operation Chinnari-Thalli to Curb Crimes Against Children

The DGP said special security arrangements and intensified night patrolling will be implemented in identified hotspots.

India, Israel upgrade ties; PM backs Gaza peace plan

CRAZY Democrats!: JD Vance mocks Dems behaviour at Trumps State of the Union address

JNU students detained for launching protest against V-Cs casteist remarks

Students allege police brutality, say heavy barricading stopped them from marching out;police claim officers were bitten by protesters, prompting

Kejriwal to lead anti-govt. rally in March over job cuts

From the ashes, emerges a green idea at Brahmapuram

The first Compressed Biogas plant in the State, which converts biodegradable waste into biogas, has become operational at the Brahmapuram garbage

Domestic help held after ED raidto rob employer of 4 lakh unravels

Power boost: Gupta unveils infra projects

Stand-off between Delhi and H.P. police forces triggers political row in hill State

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu termed Delhi Polices action an attempt to undermine the sovereignty of the State

BIS hold awareness session on hallmarking for jewellery traders in Ranipet

Supreme Court adjourns plea challenging Sonam Wangchuks detention under NSA to March 10

A Bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and P.B. Varale said it would go through the videos of Wangchuks speeches submitted to the court

120 Drivers Pledge Safe Riding Through Arrive Alive

Officials briefed the participants on traffic regulations, signal compliance, lane discipline, prevention of drunken driving, dangers of mobile p

CM Stalin virtually inaugurates District Central Library in Ranipet

Analysing Indias cycle of deprivation and affluence

Analysis of income mobility during 2014-25 shows sharp upward and downward shifts, with implications for social stability

Budget aims to transform Thrikkakara municipality into waste-free local body

The Budget envisages a revenue of 19,64,74,5225 and an expenditure of 17,64,53,4500

Prof. M.S. SwaminathanFisheries Fair gets underwayin Chennai

We are protecting Iranian interests!: Tehran issues big statement on talks with US in Geneva

The shift of critical minerals to Indias strategic centre

The Union Budget has highlighted Indias new mineral resolve

NGO submits recommendations to prevent caste-based crimes to panel

T.N. government simplifies processing of planningpermission applications in notified HACA areas

Tomato Prices Hit Rock Bottom In Chittor

Data from the Madanapalle Agricultural Market Committee shows a steady decline in prices alongside rising arrivals

High milk demand in Tamil Nadu pushes private dairies to hike retail prices

Taking sides: On Prime Minister Narendra Modis visit to Israel

Indias relations with Israel should not be at the cost of ties with Arab world