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FCIK seeks urgent rollout of SOTS for MSMEs

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 18: The Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) today demanded urgent measures for a Special On

PM Modi welcomes world leaders to AI Impact Summit; holds bilaterals with 7 PMs, presidents, 2 CEOs

NEW DELHI, Feb 18 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday welcomed world leaders, including UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and IMF chi

Khatana justifies allocation of MPLADS funds to UP

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 18: Nominated Rajya Sabha MP, Gulam Ali Khatana of BJP has justified his allocation of MPLADS (Member of Parli

U.S. and Uzbekistan sign critical minerals pact

The Joint Investment Framework between the U.S. International Development Finance Corp (DFC) and Central Asias most populous nation aims to advan

Autopsy hinting rape ignored, Bombay HC asks CBI to probe 2010 death

'Electronic service valid under BNSS': Bombay HC upholds summons via WhatsApp

Child-lifting rumours fuel MP mob attacks

A disturbing surge in mob violence, fueled by child-lifting rumors, has led to innocent individuals being attacked across Madhya Pradesh. In Indo

Over 15,000 fake birth records on Maharashtra portal; 5 held from Jharkhand

In new flip, Trump attacks U.K. on base deal as U.S. mulls Iran attack

Donald Trump, who is considering strikes on Iran, lashed out hours after the State Department offered the latest U.S. support to British Prime Mi

Srinagar rallies against drugs as KIWG build-up begins

Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 18: A motorcycle and cycle rally carrying an anti-drug message rolled through Srinagar today as part

India well positioned to be leader in AI: Rishi Sunak

NEW DELHI, Feb 18 : Supported by a deep talent pool and strong digital public infrastructure, India is well positioned to be a leader in AI and d

LG, CM greet people on beginning of Ramzan

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 18: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha has extended his greetings to the people on the beginning of holy mon

Cricket tests you far more than it rewards you: Dogra

KALYANI (WB), Feb 18: With nine emotive words, Jammu and Kashmirs inspirational captain Paras Dogra encapsulated his 24-year grind, which also mi

EU launches first-of-its-kind mobility office in India

NEW DELHI, Feb 18 : The European Union on Wednesday launched its first ever European Legal Gateway Office, a one-stop hub for Indian students and

APS BD Baris Balvatika holds Annual Day

Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, Feb 18: Army Public School BD Bari celebrated the second day of its Annual Day for the Foundational Wing with grea

Delimitation of Panchayat Halqas after completion of Census exercise: Govt

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 18: Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj departments, Javid Ahmad Dar, today informed the House t

Were you sleeping?: Bombay HC slams Navy over high-rise near INS Shikra

MUMBAI, Feb 18 : The Bombay High Court pulled up naval authorities on Wednesday, asking if officials had been sleeping while a 23-story high-rise

Sahibzada ton, bowlers lift Pakistan into Super 8s

COLOMBO, Feb 18: Pakistan rode on Sahibzada Farhans scintillating, maiden hundred and their spinners excellent display to beat Namibia by a hands

Can't force dad's caste on child raised by single mom: Bombay HC

The Bombay High Court ruled that a child raised solely by her mother cannot be forced to adopt her father's surname and caste. The court emphasiz

Amit Shah skips SIR talk in Matua outreach at West Bengal event

Home Minister Amit Shah visited Mayapur, the birthplace of the Bhakti movement, to highlight the Matua community's role in unifying Hindu society

Lil Poppa death confirmed at 25 suicide or foul play? Why the public is speculating as officials probe Janarious Mykel Wheelers sudden death

Lil Poppa died at 25 on February 18, 2026. The CMG rapper, born Janarious Mykel Wheeler, was pronounced dead in Georgia. Suicide rumors hit socia

Tamil Nadu report wants governors 'defanged'

Tamil Nadu's assembly has tabled a report recommending diminished powers for state governors and greater state autonomy in constitutional amendme

Tourism Revival Gains Momentum

The decision to reopen 14 tourist destinations across J&K marks a timely and strategic step ahead of the upcoming summer tourism season. Coming a

J&K create history, enter Ranji Trophy final for first time

Ranjit Thakur JAMMU, Feb 18: Jammu and Kashmir cricket team scripted history by storming into the Ranji Trophy final for the first time in 67 yea

OPS not to be revived, can pose risk to financial stability: CM

Increase in age limit for JKCCE under examination *J&Ks debt at Rs 1.37 lakh cr, GDP expands to Rs 2.88 lakh cr Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Feb 18: Chi

NC members support BJP MLAs in raising accountability, protocol issues

Sham Lal seeks action against encroachers from top to bottom Nishikant Khajuria JAMMU, Feb 18: Cutting across party lines, treasury benches exten

HC issues notice to PSC in Civil Judge selection process

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Feb 18 : The High Court has issued notice and sought response from the authorities to the plea challenging the

AI-driven technologies can help in managing the grid stability: Pralhad Joshi

NEW DELHI, Feb 18 : Integration of AI-driven technologies can be useful in managing the stability of the grid in India, where capacities are bein

Gangster Karanjits aide held

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 18: Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested one person, who allegedly helped local gangster, Karanjit Singh ali

India, UK conduct scale-up study of AI-enabled mental health tool for young girls

LONDON, Feb 18 : Researchers from India and the UK are collaborating on a new5.3 million pounds project to adapt and scale-up an artificial intel

India signs UN statement on West Bank

How did Lil Poppa die? CMG rapper Janarious Mykel Wheelers sudden death at 25 confirmed what is officially known about his cause of death?

How did Lil Poppa die? CMG rapper Janarious Mykel Wheelers sudden death at 25 confirmed. The CMG artist passed in Georgia. Authorities say the ca

ED attaches Winzo's Rs 470 crore deposits in US, Singapore banks

AI summit sees rollout of P2P power trading

Uttar Pradesh farmer successfully sold surplus solar power directly to a Delhi shopkeeper via a blockchain-enabled platform. This marked the laun

Managing Shillongs Traffic Congestion

Editor, The news item, Shillong at Standstill etc. (ST, Feb 12, 2026), once again underscores the hardships citizens endure due to frequent traff

US Withdrawing All Forces From Syria: Report

Some US troops are leaving Syria as part of a deliberate and conditions-based transition, a senior US official said on Wednesday.

Pandemonium in the Assembly

The Assembly is a place for reasoned debates, not a platform for shouting matches. Elected members sitting in the Opposition may be agitated on s

Was Tucker Carlson detained in Israel? What really happened at Ben Gurion Airport during Mike Huckabee interview?

Was Tucker Carlson detained in Israel? Flight tracking data confirms Tucker Carlson spent exactly 184 minutes at Ben Gurion Airport on February 1

Silicon Snake Oil? The Boring Truth Behind the AI PC Revolution

By Sumendra Yadav Walk into a store to buy a laptop in 2026, and it can feel less like shopping for a computer and more like picking out a robot

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Mark Zuckerberg Quizzed On Kids' Instagram Use In Social Media Trial

Mark Zuckerberg and opposing lawyers dueled in a Los Angeles courtroom on Wednesday, where the Meta CEO answered questions about young people's u

Lil Poppa girlfriend and relationships revealed after death at 25 who is Toie Roberts, baby momma of CMG rapper?

Lil Poppa died at 25, and searches for Lil Poppa girlfriend and Lil Poppa baby momma are now trending nationwide. The Jacksonville rapper, born J

T20 World Cup: India Maintain Record of 0 Defeats, Abhishek Stuck With 0 Runs

T20 World Cup 2026: India remain uncontainable, while Abhishek Sharma's returns contain a duck for the third time.

Pahalgam attack fallout: CRPF sets up 43 temporary bases in J&K

Following the Pahalgam terror attack, CRPF established 43 temporary operating bases in Jammu and Kashmir, situated at 6,000 feet and above. These

What happened to Lil Poppa? Jacksonville rapper Janarious Mykel Wheeler dead at 25 heres what is officially confirmed about his death

What happened to Lil Poppa? Jacksonville rapper Janarious Mykel Wheeler dead at 25: The Fulton County Medical Examiner confirmed death at 11:23 a

Upset over her remarriage, Hyderabad man murders ex-wife

Lil Poppa top songs surge after death at 25 here are Janarious Mykel Wheelers most famous, most viewed melodic trap and pain rap hits from the Jacksonville rapper

Lil Poppa top songs surge after death at 25: Forensic data confirms Jacksonville rapper Lil Poppa (Janarious Mykel Wheeler) died at 11:23 AM ET o

Granthi levels graft charges against SGPC leadership

Former Akal Takht jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh accused the Badal family of patronizing corruption within the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Commit

Lalu aide seeks transfer of case to SC; court issues notice to ED

The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Enforcement Directorate regarding a plea by Amit Katyal, an alleged associate of Lalu Prasad Yadav.

Is Lil Poppa dead at 25? Jacksonville rappers death confirmed who was Janarious Mykel Wheeler, CMG artist, and what happened?

Is Lil Poppa dead? Yes. Forensic data confirms Janarious Mykel Wheeler died at 11:23 AM ET on February 18, 2026. He was only 25 years old. The Ja

Can't give a precise date for my return to India, Vijay Mallya tells Bombay HC

Vijay Mallya's solicitors informed the Bombay High Court that he cannot precisely state when he will return to India, citing court orders in Engl

5 die after 'tilak' function in Bihar village

At least five deaths have been reported among wedding attendees in Bihar's Rohtas district following a 'tilak' ceremony on February 14. A probe h

ABVP Protest Over Inter Hall Tickets

Activists pointed out that some students who approached the High Court on the hall tickets issue were declared eligible to write the exams.

India adds its name to list of countries criticising Israels unilateral measures on West Bank

India had not joined the original group of 85 countries that announced the statement on February 17

LIVE: Trump participates in Black History Month Reception

Seven Amendment Bills Cleared in AP Assembly

On behalf of Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan, tourism minister Kandula Durgesh introduced the AP Panchayat Raj (amendment) Bill, 2026.

SIPB Clears 27 Projects Worth Rs.29,021 Crore

Naidu noted that mega proposals from reputed global players such as Google, ArcelorMittal and BPCL were in the pipeline. He stressed the need for

SSUS students evince interest in exploring innovative start-up ideas

Military AI and the urgency of guardrails

India should utilise the opportunity to push for a non-binding framework rooted in its principles of accountability and aligned with its interest

Indias Third Way for AI governance

For nations seeking development pathways compatible with their strategic interests and institutional capacities, Indias model holds real appeal

'US has many reasons to strike Iran': Leavitts stark warning amid nuclear talks

RJD MP Sudhakar urges Bihar CM to end all ties with Gates Foundation following its name surfaces in Epstein files

In a letter sent on February 17 and available in public domain on February 18, Mr. Singh said that the name of Bill Gates, owner of Microsoft and

At thelast frontier of thought: will AI kill creativity?

Across human history, each generation has generally advanced cognitively and creatively beyond the previous one. Yet ours may be the rst generati

Webinar on biotech education in personalised medicine to be held on February 22

Rajasthan Speaker orders investigation into food item purchase at tribal hostels

Opposition Congress MLAs expressed dissatisfaction with Tribal Area Development Minister Babulal Kharadis reply to a question regarding the price

Quote of the day by Hermann Hesse, The bird fights its way out of the egg. The egg is the world. Who would be born must first destroy a world Why this 1919 Demian line still defines personal growth today?

Quote of the day: Nobel Prize winner Hermann Hesse wrote in Demian, The bird fights its way out of the egg. Today, searches for Hermann Hesse quo

Organic Fairs to Boost Natural Farming in NTR District

A natural farming fair would be organised on February 22 at the IGMC Stadium in Vijayawada.

MIM MLC Alleges Protocol Breach During Azhar Event

The programme, attended by several dignitaries, witnessed brief disruption when Baig said he would not share the stage with a person who does not

Christy Carlson Romano reveals scary cancer test results, urges fans to get screened early

Christy Carlson Romano shared an emotional update after a cancer screening showed a worrying result. She said family cancer history made her take

Quote of the Day by Beyonc: 'Don't try to lessen yourself for the world'Inspiring quotes by the global superstar

Quote of the Day: Beyonc's powerful quote, Dont try to lessen yourself for the world; let the world catch up to you, encapsulates her career of r

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon reveals he owns Bitcoin (BTC USD) after years of calling it 'speculative' - what changed under Donald Trump?

Goldman Sachs CEO owns Bitcoin BTC USD: Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon revealed he holds a very, very limited amount of Bitcoin, marking a cauti

AI for people, applying technology for social good

Artificial intelligence must help advance social justice, inclusive work, and equitable growth

Indias moment to restoring balance to copyright

Rigid copyright laws are undermining access, creativity and technological progress

What the scrapping of reservation means for Muslims in Maharashtra

Former Maharashtra Chief Minister and Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan asked why the BJP-led government had scrapped the decision soon after Aji

Interest In Sports, A Deterrent To Drug Habits: CM

Participating in an event organized by the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu at the Nehru Indoor Stadium, Stalin listed out the initiati

21-Yr-Old Man Dies By Suicide

Gachibowli police said at around 9 pm on February 16 (Monday), they had dinner together, during which Dalendra was alleged to in an inebriated co

Vigilance Officials Raid Illegal Sand Miner

With onset of summer, miscreants would indulge in illegal transport of sand from different sand reaches. Following the tip-off, the vigilance wou

Troubled waters: On the Great Nicobar Project

Concerns about the Nicobar project should have got a fair appraisal

Kashmir revival: On the path of tourism

Tourism that benefits locals can help counter the terrorist ecosystem

Delhi Police cracks down on online sale of large knives

The police initiated the action after finding that perpetrators of at least two recent incidents of stabbing had procured knives online

Fishermen take oath to oppose coastal projects

Kabaddi Maran, a community leader, said that bothCentral andState governmentsare vying with each other to make money out of the coast in the name

Komatireddy Calls For Push To RRR, HAM Roads

Reviewing last years allocations and progress at the Secretariat, the minister said the upcoming budget must be guided by clear planning, measura

Ex-defence Staffer Dies by Suicide as Wife Fails to Cook Chicken on Maha Shivaratri

According to police, Prakash brought chicken home and asked his wife Padma to cook it. She reportedly advised him against consuming non-vegetaria

Cultural fest at VIT Chennai turns the clock back withtent kottai

CPI(M) forms seat-sharing committee, to pitch for double-digit seats: Shanmugam

SCR Celebrates 70th Railway Week

The celebrations reaffirmed the division's steadfast commitment to innovation, efficiency and delivering safe, reliable, customer-focused rail se

21-year-old Student Killed in Shamshabad Accident

Police said the lorry driver, Ramniwas, 58, from Madhya Pradesh, has been booked. Investigation is underway.

Belagavi: Car Driver Arrested In Connection With Fatal Accident

The incident occurred on the morning of February 11 near Halaga on NH-48, when a car rammed into a motorcycle.

India will lead the Global South one day: Mohan Bhagwat in Lucknow

Mohan Bhagwat's remarks assume significance, as they come amid the recent tariff controversy with the U.S.

Private Colleges Protest Over Hall Tickets

The Telangana Private Junior Colleges Managements Association urged the Board to allow 300 students to pay the examination fee.