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Delhi weather update: Light rain lashes Delhi after earliest 30C February in 5 years; IMD issues yellow alert. Check Noida, Gurugram forecast

Delhi Weather today: The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for Delhi today and has warned of light rain and thunderstorms

Is YouTube down in Australia and New Zealand? Video platforms homepage goes dark for thousands globally

A widespread YouTube outage left hundreds of thousands of users globally unable to watch videos, sparking significant frustration. Reports of iss

Safalam 2026 to be held in city on February 19

A documentary on SAFs activities will be released at the event. Entrepreneurs associated with SAF for the past 15 years will be honoured on the o

Bulldozer justice? HC questions HYDRAA in Gudimalkapur case

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Tuesday, February 17, expressed strong displeasure over the actions of HYDRAA in allegedly taking over pri

Oscar-nominated co-writer of It Was Just an Accident released from Iranian prison

Mehdi Mahmoudian was arrested in Tehran shortly after signing a statement condemning Islamic Republic leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the regim

Strikes on 3 more alleged drug boats kill 11 people, US military says

US forces struck three boats in Latin American waters, targeting alleged drug smugglers. Eleven people died in the attacks. This campaign has res

Telangana man sets woman on fire for rejecting marriage proposal

Hyderabad: A 28-year-old married woman was set on fire allegedly by a man after she rejected his marriage proposal in Mahabubabad town on Tuesday

YouTube outage today: How to fix 'something is wrong' error in YouTube? Here's a complete guide

Youtube something went wrong: Many users are facing an outage with YouTube and they are getting 'Something is Wrong' error message when they are

Veteran Actress Pravina Deshpande Passes Away; CINTAA Pays Heartfelt Tribute

CINTAA offered a heartfelt tribute to the late actress.

India AI Impact Summit: Cyber Peace Foundation flags AI privacy & deepfake risks

Medak collector sentenced to 6 months jail for contempt of court

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has expressed strong displeasure over the conduct of Medak District Collector Rahul Raj for failing to comply

48 sovereigns of gold stolen from jewellery shop near Singanallur

The shop, located opposite the Coimbatore Corporation East Zone office on Trichy Road, was locked on the night of February 15 for Shivaratri. The

College student injured after jumping from moving bus in Coimbatore

YouTube down in Canada? Thousands of users report issues, heres what caused the outage and when it might be fixed

Millions are experiencing a major YouTube outage, with reports of disruptions starting around 7:45 PM ET and escalating quickly. DownDetector sho

YouTube down reason: Why something went wrong error message is affecting thousands of users in India, US and other countries

Something went wrong YouTube: YouTube suffered a global outage on February 17, with over 2,00,000 users logging complaints on DownDetector in the

YouTubedown for more than 2,40,000 users in U.S.

YouTube TV had 8,923 issue reports on the website, while Google had 2,694

Gujarat Police aspirants' heights 'shrink', HC orders recheck

Nationwide winter storms sweep Canada as heavy snow, freezing rain, and extreme cold expected across multiple regions

Canada is bracing for severe winter storms. Snow, freezing rain, and strong winds are impacting regions from the Prairies to Newfoundland. Travel

YouTube down for users across the world, netizens express frustration

YouTube Down: YouTube faced a major disruption on Tuesday. Over three lakh users in the United States reported issues with the popular video plat

Headline-chasing interim head: Jethmalani on Yunus' NE remark

Standing for Dharma: Shankarlal Lalwani M.P. and cause of Pakistani Hindu Sharnarthis

Introduction: The Oath in Sindhi The hallowed halls of the Lok Sabha have witnessed countless oaths, but on a historic day, the words resonated w

Strikes on three more alleged drug boats kill 11 people, says U.S. military

The series of strikes conducted brought the death toll to at least 145 people since the administration began targeting those it calls narco-terro

Iran to Return with Proposals After Progress in US Talks

US envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, son-in-law to President Donald Trump, held discussions with Iranian authorities in Geneva

Warner Bros. is testing Larry Ellison's pain barrier

Warner Bros Discovery is in talks with Paramount Skydance Corp. for a potential takeover. The Ellison family's bid has seen a slight increase. Wa

SIR: UP CEO refutes SPs charges, says deletion under Form 7 a statutory process

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer Navdeep Rinwa on Tuesday rejected SP chief Akhilesh Yadavs allegations regarding large-scale irreg

Afghanistan says it has released 3 Pakistani soldiers captured during October cross-border fighting

The violence erupted after explosions in Kabul, the Afghan capital, on October 9 that the Taliban government blamed on Pakistan and vowed to aven

Deepfakes pose direct threat to democracy: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Mentally Challenged Man, 45, Beaten To Death In Jharkhand: Cops

A mentally challenged man was beaten to death, while six women from Uttar Pradesh were assaulted by mobs over child lifting suspicions in two sep

UPI for AI: India offers 'bouquet of trusted solutions' to world

Stock Market Live February 18: Stock to buy today: Astral (1,646) BUY

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Live Updates: The short-term outlook is bullish for Astral. The 3 per cent rise this week has taken the share price w

Global Hindu Foundation supports distressed Pak Hindu Refugee family of 21 with tire puncture repair shop equipments in Jaipur

Jaipur, India The Global Hindu Foundation (USA) has supported a Jaipur (Vatika, Sanganer) based Pakistani Hindu refugee family with tire puncture

J.D. Vance says no conflict with possible White House rival Rubio

In December, Secretary of State Rubio said that if Mr. Vance runs for President, hes going to be our nominee, and Ill be one of the first people

Satire and fair comment should be protected: X to HC in Ramdev case

Social media giant X argued in Delhi High Court against broad court orders to block content, asserting that satire, fair comment, and public spee

Mamdani threatens 9.5% property tax increase if wealth tax is not passed

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has proposed a significant property tax increase. This measure is a last resort if Governor Kathy Hochul does

Interview: Netherlands Finest, Max ODowd Is Much Bigger Than a Dropped Catch

T20 World Cup 2026: Max O'Dowd deserves attention not for a dropped catch, but for being one of Netherlands' best.

Japan to invest $36 billion in US projects under trade pact, says Trump

Japan will invest $36 billion in three U.S. projects, including a $33 billion natural gas power plant in Ohio and a $2.1 billion oil export termi

Kerala: Massive Fire Breaks Out at Textile Showroom in Kozhikode

Several fire tenders reached the spot to douse the fire

DU imposes 1-month ban on protests; gives no reason for time frame

Sunetra Pawar meets Fadnavis, seeks CBI probe into Ajit air crash

INOX Indias LNG systems powerIndian Railways LNG fuel trial for DEMU trains

The firm provided 2,200 LNG Storage and Regasification Systems for integration into 1400 HP Dual Power Unit Cars (DPUs) of Dual-Fuel DEMU (Diesel

T20 World Cup Exclusive: Roelof Van Der Merwe Is His Name, Longevity Is His Game

While his peers are enjoying the T20 World Cup from the comfort of their homes, Roelof van der Merwe remains hungry.

Identical twins, identical scores (285) in JEE Main

Morning Digest: IT Minister apologises for AI summit troubles; Congress asks Hardeep Puri to clarify his 62 email exchanges, 14 meetings with Epstein, and more

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India-Pakistan encounter: In defence of the boring match

Morning Brief Podcast: AI Impact Summit: Amazon's Bet on India's AI Future

Macron meets Bwood celebs

Bon appetit: French president connects with Bollywood over desi ratatouille and paneer French President Emmanuel Macron added a touch of cinemati

Salim Khan hospitalised, under close observation

Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan is currently stable and remains under close observation after being admitted to the ICU at Mumbais Lilavati Hospi

Alia joins list of BAFTA presenters

After proving her mettle in Bollywood, actress Alia Bhatt is also constantly making a mark for herself on the international platform. Adding anot

Oscar-winning filmmaker Frederick Wiseman no more

Frederick Wiseman, the celebrated director of Titicut Follies and dozens of other documentaries whose in-depth, unadorned movies comprised a uniq

Word of the Day: Quiddity Meaning, origin, and real-world examples

Word of the Day: Quiddity meaning is the essential nature of something. It answers the question, what makes a thing what it is. Quiddity pronunci

Zelensky Says Trump Exerting Undue Pressure On Him Over Peace Deal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said US President Donald Trump was exerting undue pressure on him in trying to secure a resolution to the

Russia, Ukraine set for peace talks in Geneva

GENEVA, Feb 17: Delegations from Russia and Ukraine met in Geneva for a new round of US-brokered peace talks, just a week before the fourth anniv

Nepal EC bans opinion polls

KATHMANDU, Feb 17: Nepals electoral body on Tuesday urged media not to disclose results of opinion polls before the general elections as it may d

Hindus, Muslims raise concern over South Africa burial law

Johannesburg, Feb 17: Hindu and Muslim communities in South Africa have opposed a proposed law mandating electronic death certificates before cre

11 security personnel, one child killed in attack in Pakistan

Peshawar, Feb 17: Militants from the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan carried out a deadly suicide attack on a Frontier Corps (FC) check post in

Iran Has Not Agreed To All Trump's Red Lines: JD Vance After Geneva Talks

Iran has not agreed to all the ed lines set out by US President Donald Trump for a diplomatic solution, Vice President JD Vance said Tuesday aft

Trump unveils first Japan investments under trade pact

The projects they cover are a natural gas facility in Ohio, a crude oil export facility in the Gulf of Mexico, and a synthetic industrial diamond

New Bajaj Pulsar 150 launched at NSF BAJAJ

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 17 : The all New Bajaj Pulsar 150 with updated, modern features, was launched at NSF BAJAJ, in a function held

LPU unveils 15 breakthrough AI Innovations at India AI Impact Summit 2026

Excelsior Correspondent JALANDHAR, Feb 17: Focusing on practical applications across sectors such as education, agriculture, robotics, enterprise

LG for transforming educational campuses to realise vision of Developed India @2047

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 17: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday called for transforming the educational campuses to realise

Rise of Jamaat-e-Islami in Bangladesh, Its Impact on India

Asad Mirza asad.mirza.nd@gmail.com The much-anticipated election results from Bangladesh are out. The BNP has secured 209 seats, while the Jamaat

CM reviews Ramadan arrangements

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 17: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a high-level meeting to review arrangements for the holy mon

Block Diwas wastage of public money: MLAs

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 17: Describing observance of Block Diwas across Jammu and Kashmir as unproductive, MLAs Surjit Singh Slathia a

Govt recommends doubling medical intern stipend

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Feb 17: The J&K Government today informed the Legislative Assembly that a committee has recommended enhancing t

From Saffron Fields to Smart Screens How AI is Reshaping Life in J&K

Ankit Patel ankitpateliimc@gmail.com On an October morning in Pampore, the air was heavy with the scent of freshly bloomed saffron flowers. For g

What is Trumps Project Vault?

The Trump administrations initiative aims to create a reserve of critical minerals to protect its domestic industries from any disruption, as wit

February 2026 Social Security SSDI payment schedule: Is your February 18 direct deposit confirmed under SSA birth date rules?

More than 71 million Americans receive Social Security benefits each month. The Social Security SSDI payment for February 2026 goes out on Wednes

JKP wrestler clinches 28th Shiv Khori Kesari Dangal title

Excelsior Sports Correspondent REASI, Feb 17: Wrestler Surjeet Singh of J&K Police clinched the prestigious 28th Shiv Khori Kesari Dangal title b

Madras HC reverses 2017 acquittal, convicts 21 in murder case

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla meets Bdesh PM Tarique Rahman

DHAKA, Feb 17 : Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday met Tarique Rahman shortly after the BNP leader was sworn in as Bangladeshs Prime Minister

Sitharaman, Norway finance minister Stoltenberg discuss scope of cooperation in renewable sector

NEW DELHI, Feb 17 : Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday discussed scope for cooperation in the renewable sector, especially solar powe

Indian envoy, Russian Dy FM meet; discuss pressing bilateral issues

MOSCOW, Feb 17 : Indian Ambassador Vinay Kumar on Tuesday met Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko and discussed pressing bilateral and

New Zealand beat Canada by 8 wickets

*Canadas Yuvraj becomes youngest to hit hundred in T20WC CHENNAI, Feb 17: New Zealands top-order batters Rachin Ravindra and Glenn Phillips score

History of Indias 21st-century transformation to begin with connectivity, not silicon chips: Minister

NEW DELHI, Feb 17: The history of Indias transformation of the 21st century will not begin with silicon chips or software, but with the moment th

S Africas Hindu, Muslim communities unite in concern about new burial law proposals

JOHHAENESBURG, Feb 17 : South Africas Hindu and Muslim organisations have united in objecting to a proposed law which could delay cremations and

Macron kicks off India visit with morning jog at Mumbais Marine Drive

MUMBAI, Feb 17 : Hours after landing in Mumbai, French President Emmanuel Macron surprised morning walkers by jogging along Mumbais iconic Marine

India, France Express Concern Over Ukraine War; Back 2-State Gaza Solution

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday expressed concern over the Russia-Ukraine war, agreeing to support l

UK Deputy PM David Lammy Arrives In Delhi For AI Impact Summit

United Kingdom Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday to attend the AI Impact Summit 2026.

Study estimates one sq metre of tropical forest contributes 240 litres of rain yearly

Across the tropics, each square metre of a forest could be contributing about 240 litres of rainfall yearly, underscoring why tropical forests ne

Google releases animation for first solar eclipse of 2026

As the first solar eclipse of 2026 unfolded on Tuesday, Google has introduced a special interactive animation on its Search page to mark the annu

Why is global uncertainty at an all-time high in 2026? World Uncertainty Index surges to 106,862 in February - worse than COVID, 2008 crash, and 9/11 combined

The World Uncertainty Index hit 106,862 in February 2026. That number is unprecedented. It beats every crisis in modern history. COVID peaked low

Statehood for J&K to be restored soon: Union Minister

HM has already given an assurance in Parl Suhail Bhat SRINAGAR, Feb 17: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and Justice and Parl

Govt in talks with Centre over restoration of Statehood: Omar

Thanks Shah for reopening of tourist destinations Irfan Tramboo Srinagar, Feb 17: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said that the J&K Government

Court holds ex-bank Chairmen guilty in backdoor appointments

Charges to be framed on next date of hearing Fayaz Bukhari SRINAGAR, Feb 17: A local court here today found two former Chairmen of Jammu and Kash

Screening Committee in place for provisionally registered Kashmiri migrant families: Govt

CID/DM reports awaited only in 75 cases *No land acquired without prescribed procedures Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Feb 17: The Government today said t

Randhawa clarifies remarks over land encroachment amid uproar in Assembly

Speaker assures to expunge anything unparliamentary Nishikant Khajuria JAMMU, Feb 17: Massive uproar amid chaotic scenes led to disruption of the

Indias Reliance on Imported Arms for Defence is a Concern

By Nantoo Banerjee There is little to be excited about the defence ministrys latest clearance for the acquisition of 114 Rafale fighter jets fro

LG to lay foundation stone of Shankaracharya temple today

Six decades wait ends Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Feb 17: After six decades of wait, the people are finally going to witness the foundation la

Rs 770 cr earmarked for 7 milk plants, Rs 184 cr liability of SCARD Bank: Dar

Govt to develop Viksit village in each Assembly segment * Investors need not to worry for deposits: Govt Gopal Sharma JAMMU, Feb 17: The Minister

GST collections rise to Rs 24080 cr in J&K

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 17: A steady rise has been recorded in Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections in Jammu and Kashmir during la