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Govt. mandates sale of 20% ethanol-blended petrol with minimum RON 95 nationwide from April 1

The central government can allow exceptions in special situations, for specific regions and for a limited time

Word of the day: Collywobbles

Collywobbles is a funny English word that means feeling nervous or sick in the stomach. People use it when they talk about fear, worry, or excite

US government accused of major 'cover-up' over Trump sex abuse claims

Democrats accuse the Trump administration of a largest government cover-up over withheld FBI interview summaries concerning allegations of sexual

'We've seen evidence': US VP Vance says Iranian nuclear rebuild poses serious concerns

PM Modi among few leaders honoured by Israel and Palestine

Jerusalem: Prime Minister Narendra Modi stands out as one of the few world leaders to have received the highest civilian honours from both Israel

AI Summit protest: Dramatic standoff between Delhi, Shimla police ends after 24 hours

The Himachal Pradesh Police registered a kidnapping case against the Delhi Police personnel and detained their vehicles at the Shogi border near

US tariff rate to hit 15% or more for some nations, US trade rep says

The U.S. plans to increase tariffs to 15% or higher for some countries, while maintaining current levels for China ahead of President Trump's vis

Craig the elephant, and the promise and problem of wildlife icons

When a famous animal suffers, people call for it to be saved, sometimes followed by demanding its lifelong care. Such interventions rarely hold a

IMF calls for US fiscal consolidation to bring down 'too big' current account deficit

The International Monetary Fund urged the United States to reduce its growing fiscal deficit, stating it's the most effective method to lower the

US sanctions over 30 linked to Irans shadow fleet, arms networks

Washington: The US has imposed sanctions on more than 30 individuals, companies, and vessels linked to Irans oil trade and weapons programmes. Th

Morning Digest: PM Modi says India stands firmly with Israel; After Supreme Court takes note, NCERT says distribution of Class 8 book with corruption in judiciary stopped, and more

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Hilary Knight Downplays Donald Trump Joke, Celebrates US Golds at 2026 Winter Olympics

Knight, a two-time gold medalist whose 15 goals and 33 points in Olympic competition are the most by a U.S. hockey player at the Games, said she'

Morning Brief Podcast: Stuart Russell and Yoshua Benjio on Why AI Could Make us Irrelevant, then Extinct

US' 126% levy eclipses key market for Indian solar gear companies

Shares of major Indian solar manufacturers such as Waaree Energies, Premier Energies and Vikram Solar fell sharply on the bourses as investors pr

Bill Gates addressed Epstein ties candidly at foundation meeting

Bill spoke candidly, addressing several questions in detail, a Gates Foundation spokesperson said in a statement.

India's international air travel hit record 2 crore passengers in October-December

'Shows growing power of Indian passport wth more cxountries'

After SC rap, NCERT nixes portion on judicial corruption

Markets edge up in volatile trade

Mumbai, Feb 25: Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty pared early sharp gains to close marginally higher in a volatile session on Wednesday a

Silver, gold price rise as demand strengthens on global uncertainty

New Delhi, Feb 25: Precious metal prices increased up to 2 per cent in the national capital on Wednesday, with silver rising to Rs 2.77 lakh per

India can be called developed only if all get equal opportunity to progress: Murmu

NAGPUR, Feb 25 : President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said India can be called developed in true sense only if everyone gets an equal opportunit

DyCM inspects riverbed near 4th Tawi Bridge, takes serious note of illegal mining

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 25: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today reiterated the Governments firm commitment to a zero-tole

Why we must protect every Mother in J&K

Motherhood is Not a Contract Shagun Parihar writetomlakishtwar@gmail.com 26When I asked the government in the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembl

CM lays foundation for Rs 190 cr urban development projects in Srinagar, Budgam

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 25: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today laid the foundation for infrastructure and river conservation projec

PNB receives first official Language Award from MHA

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 25: Punjab National Bank, Divisional Office Jammu was today awarded the first Official Language Shield Award i

Social worker Rouble Nagi calls on LG

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 25: Educator and social worker Rouble Nagi called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, today. The Lieutenant

DelhiAmritsarKatra Expressway set for completion by Mar 2027

Raya Morh-Kunjwani stretch to be operational by June 20, 2026 Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 25: The DelhiAmritsarKatra (DAK) Expressway is s

PMs vision takes big leap for growth in Valley: Chugh

Srinagar airport to boost tourism, employment Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 25: BJP National general secretary, Tarun Chugh, who is also the

CM felicitates winners of Chrysanthemum Garden Photography & Reel Competition

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 25: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today felicitated the winners of the Photography and Reel Competition held

India stun Aussies in shoot-out to register maiden win in FIH Pro League

HOBART, Feb 25: The Indian mens hockey team ended a prolonged losing streak in the FIH Pro League, upstaging world No. 3 Australia 3-1 in a shoot

'Short-video binges hit focus, impulse control': Between swipe and scroll, shorter focus & higher stress, finds study

'Practising digital hygiene can reverse effects'

Justice Varma probe panel reconstituted

The Lok Sabha Secretariat has reshuffled the three-member panel investigating allegations against Allahabad High Court Justice Yashwant Varma. Ch

Zverev advances in Acapulco, Ruud bows out

ACAPULCO, Feb 25: In his first competitive action since his defeat in an epic Australian Open semi-final against Carlos Alcaraz, world no. 4 Alex

Haryana, Delhi, UP and TN continue strong run in Senior Mens Kabaddi

NEW DELHI, Feb 25: Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu recorded big wins on the second day of the Senior National Mens Kabaddi Champions

SC stays proceedings against Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren for defying ED summons

HC had dismissed Jharkhand CM's petition to quash prosecution

Croatias Duje Ajdukovic during the Maha Open ATP Challenger Tennis Cship, in Pune

Croatias Duje Ajdukovic during the Maha Open ATP Challenger Tennis Cship, in Pune on Wednesday. (PTI)

CRM Stock falls as Salesforce gives weak 2027 forecast despite strong earnings

CRM stock fell after Salesforce gave a weak future revenue forecast. Investors are worried about slow business software demand and heavy AI spend

Adkar among Indians to feature in ITF

NEW DELHI, Feb 25: Rising star Vaishnavi Adkar will be among a host of Indian players to feature in the ITF W35 Kalaburagi, the biggest internati

Aakash wins silver in Federation Cup Classic Powerlifting Cship

Excelsior Sports Correspondent 26JAMMU, Feb 25: Aakash Dutt claimed a remarkable second place (silver medal) in the 120 kg Open category at the F

Shirtless protest: 3 more Congress workers held in Shimla; total arrests rise to 11

NEW DELHI, Feb 25: Three more Congress workers have been taken into custody in connection with the shirtless protest at the AI Impact Summit here

UP: Barsana comes alive with colours as it celebrates Lathmar Holi

MATHURA, Feb 25: Women dressed in traditional finery playfully hit men daubed in colours with bamboo sticks while they shielded themselves as the

BSNL director show-caused for 'absurd' trip demands: Scindia; we will take strictest possible action, says BSNL official

Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has deemed BSNL director Vivek Banzal's lavish, now-canceled trip to Prayagraj improper and absurd.

India, Nepal sign MoU to boost cooperation in forests, environment

NEW DELHI, Feb 25: India and Nepal on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to boost bilateral cooperation in areas of forests, wi

NBEMS makes Guinness record for most viewers for YouTube live stream of AI healthcare training

NEW DELHI, Feb 25 : The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), an autonomous body under the Union Health Ministry, on Wednes

UP: 2,000 litres of adulterated milk seized during raid at Saharanpur dairy; gross violations found

SAHARANPUR (UP), Feb 25 : The food safety department on Wednesday seized around 2,000 litres of allegedly adulterated milk during a raid at a dai

Centre appoints Rajya Sabha MP Satnam Sandhu as member of India-Egypt Friendship Group

CHANDIGARH, Feb 25: Rajya Sabha MP Satnam Singh Sandhu has been appointed as a member of the India-Egypt Parliamentary Friendship Group formed by

629 cases of cow smuggling filed in Gujarat in two years, 1,810 persons held: Govt in assembly

GANDHI NAGAR, Feb 25: The Gujarat government told the legislative assembly on Wednesday that 629 cases related to the transportation of cows and

India with Israel & world for dialogue, peace, stability: PM Modi

Addressing the Israeli Knesset, Prime Minister Narendra Modi firmly backed Israel on terrorism, condemning the Oct 7 attacks and naming Hamas. He

On whose orders will you strike a deal with Israel, Rahul asks Modi

Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Rahul Gandhi criticized PM Modi ahead of his Israel visit. Priyanka Gandhi expressed hope he would add

SKCC beats PMLI Legends by 9 wickets

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 25: Sher-e-Kashmir Cricket Club (SKCC) registered a dominant nine-wicket victory over PMLI Legends Cric

Centre should accept WBs renaming proposal: Omar

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 25: Referring to reports that theWest BengalAssembly is seeking to rename the state, Chief MinisterOmar Abd

T20 World Cup 2026: India vs Zimbabwe a First-Of-Its-Kind Fixture. Literally.

T20 World Cup 2026: India find themselves in a position they wouldn't have thought they would be in.

SC questions NIA for referring to Shahs speeches

NEW DELHI, Feb 25: The Supreme Court on Wednesday questioned the NIA for referring to certain alleged inflammatory speeches of 1990s while opposi

Ex-BM, 3 more nabbed in Rs 590 cr bank case

CHANDIGARH, Feb 25: Haryanas State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau has arrested four people, including the masterminds behind the Rs 590-cro

NCERT pulls textbook about judicial corruption

NEW DELHI, Feb 25: The NCERT has pulled a Class 8 textbook from its website after facing the Supreme Courts ire over a chapter talking about judi

Govt releases draft Income Tax forms

NEW DELHI, Feb 25: The Government has come out with draft income tax forms that seek disclosure of tenant-landlord relationship for claiming I-T

Welcome, My Friend: Netanyahu receives PM Modi at airport in show of new momentum in India-Israel ties

JERUSALEM, Feb 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Israel on Wednesday to a red-carpet welcome with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netan

Govt mandates sale of E20 petrol with minimum RON 95 nationwide from April 1

NEW DELHI, Feb 25 : The government has mandated the sale of petrol with up to 20 per cent ethanol and a minimum Research Octane Number (RON) of 9

Nvidia beats Q4 estimates, gives stronger-than-expected Q1 forecast

Nvidia reported very strong earnings and its stock went up after the news. The company made record revenue and expects more growth next quarter.

On track to develop locally-made marine engine for Navy by 2028: Kirloskar co CEO

Kirloskar Oil Engines is on track to deliver India's first indigenously developed 6 MW marine engine to the Indian Navy by April 2028. This initi

Cuba coast guard kills 4 on Florida-registered boat

The Interior Ministry said the coast guard encountered the illegal Florida-registered vessel one nautical mile from Falcones Cay in Villa Clara p

CBI Cracks 'Digital Arrest' Fraud: 3 Held

Retired officer duped of 14 lakh in 'digital arrest'

TGO Thanks CM For Cashless Health Scheme

They said the implementation of the Employees Health Scheme (EHS), which provides cashless treatment along with an accident corpus fund of Rs 1.2

Maharashtra Sets Up Task Force On Child Digital Addiction

The announcement followed a calling attention motion raised by MLCs Niranjan Davkhare and Sanjay Kenekar, who highlighted the mental and physical

CM To Lay Foundation For 3 Neo Tidel Parks

The Chief Minister would be taking part in the three events through video conferencing from the Secretariat.

4 Workers Injured In Blast At Jangaon Dairy Unit

Workers attempted to open the oven before it had cooled down

Employee shares toxic job struggle online, says mental health is forcing them to consider quitting

A worker shared online that their job is very toxic and causing panic attacks, stress, and long work hours. They want to quit to protect their me

Trump, Zelenskyy speak before Ukraine-U.S. talks in Geneva

Our teams work intensively and I thanked them for all their work and for their active involvement in the negotiations and the efforts to end the

BMC Eyes Rs 36,623 Crore From Reserves For Infra

The BMCs annual budget is higher than even small states like Kerala, Goa and north-east states.

Confront Police Over FIR In Ajit Pawar Plane Crash

Mr. Pawar said a senior officer at the Marine Drive police station declined to register the FIR and accepted their application only as a formalit

GHMC Chief Inspects Secunderabad Corridor, Issues Strict Warning on Cleanliness Drive

The commissioner reviewed the attendance of Swachh Auto Tipper (SAT) drivers

'How do you not stand?': Top five moments from Trumps marathon Speech of the Union address

Illegal Moneylenders Under Scanner After Chandrapur Kidney Sale Case

Replying to a calling attention motion in the Legislative Assembly, Minister of State for Home Pankaj Bhoyar said strict action would be taken ag

6 Held For Supplying Mule Bank Accounts To Cyber Fraud Syndicates

Police said the accused procured bank account details from third parties and supplied them to cyber fraud syndicates operating from Cambodia, Mya

Federal govt LOSES A TRILLION DOLLARS yearly in fraud!': Explosive Minnesota testimony rocks Senate

Day 2 of DefSAT conference witnesses 6 MoUs exchanges among space companies

Defence experts at DefSat2026 stressed India's need for a robust space capability amidst global military space infrastructure growth. Discussions

Three scientists were charged in worm smuggling scheme, lawyers say China helped get case dismissed

Attorney General Pam Bondi said the government must be vigilant when foreign nationals try to advance a malicious agenda.

Iran negotiators arrive in Geneva for high-stakes U.S. talks

Piling on the pressure, the U.S. announced fresh sanctions targeting Iran on Wednesday as Vice President J.D. Vance warned Tehran to take Washing

NTR District Launches Campaign On Safe Medicine Use

The awareness posters were formally released by district collector G. Lakshmisha, who stressed the need to curb misuse of medicines, particularly

VMRDA Plans 12.5 Crore Underpass Near NAD Aligned With Metro Works

The underpass is planned at Kakani Nagar and near NAD

Quote of the Day by Stevie Wonder: 'When you're moving in the positive, your destination...'Inspiring quotes by one of the best-selling music artists of all time

Quote of the Day: Music legend Stevie Wonder's inspiring words offer guidance. His quote, 'When you're moving in the positive, your destination i

Didi Vows To Save 80k Logical Discrepancy Cases In WB SIR; TMC Chief Claims Work Yet To Start After SC Order

Ms Banerjee told an event in her assembly constituency: Bhowanipore, SIR is underway. Many lost their voting rights. I'm sad. First, around 58 la

Trump pushes big tech to use own power for AI data centers to keep bills low

President Trump is working with big tech companies like Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, xAI, Oracle, and OpenAI to make them provide their own e

Trump administrations third country deportation policy is unlawful, judge rules

U.S. District Judge Brian E. Murphy in Massachusetts agreed to suspend his decision for 15 days, giving the government time to appeal his latest

Collector Orders Fast-track Completion Of VB-G RAM G Works

Siri asked officials to complete the remaining lessons and worksheets and ensure that 1.61 lakh learners appear for the examination scheduled on

Call For AI-based Assessment Of Groundwater Resources

AI-driven tools could help generate accurate assessments

26 RDOs Transferred In Andhra Pradesh

The officers have been instructed to report to the Principal Secretary

Tata Capital Housing Finance To Raise Rs 650 Crore Via Rights Issue

The board of directors of Tata Capital Housing Finance has approved the issuance of equity shares of 10 each to Tata Capital.

Balancing faith, dignity and constitutional rights

The Sabarimala reviews final arguments will also centre on the broader architecture of Indias religious freedom jurisprudence

'It's all on TAPE!': Hawley calls out Minnesota AG Keith Ellison over Somali fraud at Senate hearing

Quote of the day by Anthony Bridgerton: 'Words of flattery are beautiful and sweet, but they are also hollow unless...' - lessons on action over words, love, and relationships by Netflix's Bridgerton character played by Jonathan Bailey

Quote of the day by Anthony Bridgerton: Anthony Bridgerton's words highlight the importance of actions matching words. Flattery without follow-th