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Super Bowl 2026: Super Bowl LX cheapest ticket available at $4,237 with fees

Super Bowl 2026: Every Super Bowl takes on the culture of its host city. South Beach in Miami. The French Quarter in New Orleans. Hollywood in Lo

Apple Watches, private plane trips, luxurious bags - Jeffrey Epstein had special gifts for celebrities whose names are in Epstein files. Check here

Epstein Files: Sometimes it was a Prada bag. Other times it was a flight on Mr. Epstein's jet, or a weekend at his island. Sometimes it was a don

As India, US head towards a new relationship, here are the numbers that matter

India-US trade deal: The framework targets balanced trade, supply chain resilience and deeper technology cooperation. India intends to buy $500 b

Bollywood actor Nora Fatehi and singer Badshah performs before the start of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 cricket match

Bollywood actor Nora Fatehi and singer Badshah performs before the start of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 cricket match between India and USA,

Armaan Malik: Success comes from balancing Bollywood,Indie

Singer Armaan Malik has shared his thoughts on Indias evolving music landscape, highlighting the growing significance of independent music alongs

Washington Post CEO, publisher Will Lewis resigns after mass lay offs, cites reason behind leaving Jeff Bezos' newspaper

Washington Post CEO Will Lewis out: Jeff D'Onofrio, chief financial officer of the newspaper owned by Jeff Bezos, will serve as acting publisher

Jake Paul fianc: Who is Jutta Leerdam, the Olympic speedskater who has 12 world championship medals, millions of followers on Instagram

Jutta Leerdam has about 5 million followers on Instagram. Leerdam's trophy collection includes 12 world championship medals, with six golds.

T20 World Cup: Three Indian captains will lead foreign teams into battle

The period that we are living in now can be described as the Golden Age of Indian cricket. After the dazzling triumph of the Under-19 team, India

Trust has become Indias strongest currency, says PM Modi in Malaysia; cites trade deals with EU, US

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India is seen as a trusted partner for growth and it was reflected in the rece

Out at 58, Thriving at 60

Maj Gen Ranjan Mahajan (Retd) I retired at 58 years of age after a thrilling 35+ years as an Indian Army Infantry officer, where every day tested

Kishtwar: Land of Sapphire and Saffron

Historical Settlements of Jammu Lalit Gupta lalitguptajammu@gmail.com Known as the Land of Sapphire and Saffron, Kishtwar lies beyond the rampart

J&Ks Forgotten Olympic Sport

Chethan Prabhakar chetanprabhakar@gmail.com Sporting excellence is never accidental. It is the outcome of sustained planning, professional coachi

The Era of Uncemented Knee Replacement

Dr Manuj Wadhwa manuj.wadhwa@gmail.com For decades, the story of knee replacement surgery has been written in bone cement-a dependable grout that

Cultural Spirit of J&K on display

The tableau of Jammu and Kashmir was one of main attractions of 77th Republic Day Excelsior Correspondent The tableau unfolded like a silken tape

The WhatsApp Office 247, Anywhere, Anytime

Adhiraj Verma anjalisanjay04@gmail.com A Time When Work Stayed at Work There was a time when office gates closed at 5 pm and, with them, work sta

How to Raise Happy Children?

True joy for children begins with inner balance and awareness in parents MAAsterG Most parents often wonder- How to raise happy children in today

Living in Gratitude

A Cure for Most Worries B L Razdan bl_razdan@yahoo.com If the only prayer you said in your whole life was, thank you, that would suffice. (Meiste

Centre committed to build developed, prosperous J&K: Shah

Enthusiasm of tourists to visit UT hasnt diminished *HM reviews development in key sectors Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 7: Union Home Minis

Coastal States to lead Indias Blue Economy journey: Dr Jitendra

Excelsior Correspondent VIJAYAWADA, Feb 7: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO, Pe

Suryakumar, bowlers give India 29-run win over USA

MUMBAI, Feb 7: Skipper Suryakumar Yadav batting just like he does and Mohammed Sirajs incisive first spell headlined defending champions Indias s

Devyani stuns everyone with her maiden speech, says to continue to follow footsteps of her father

Takes Govt to task for slashing budgetary allocations Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 7: Stunning every one with her maiden fierce speech in t

No intention to open new administrative units: CM

Focus to operationalise existing ones Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 7: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said that the Government has no in

BJP MLAs say senior officer changed title of over 500 kanals land under CLU in Kathua

Allege corruption, fraud; call for inquiry *Govt rules out relaxation in norms Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Feb 7: The BJP MLAs today made a sensational

Over 1.77 Cr tourists visited J&K in 2025, efforts on to increase footfall: CM

Home Stay Prog successful, being extended to other areas Bivek Mathur JAMMU, Feb 7: The Jammu and Kashmir Government today informed the Legislati

CAJK selects Cyclists for National MTB Cycling Cship

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 7: The Cycling Association of Jammu & Kashmir (CAJK) has selected cyclists to represent Union Territory

DC reviews Jamabandi digitization, interacts with locals at border village Saroola

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Feb 7: Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma today visited Manjakote and adjoining areas to take stock of

DC Srinagar reviews progress of works under District CAPEX budget for 2025-26

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 7: To review the utilization of District Capex budget for the financial year 202526 and to assess the progr

Major Counter Terror Success

The successful elimination of three JeM terrorists in twin encounters at Udhampur and Kishtwar marks a significant tactical victory for security

QR-CODE -Powering the Digital World

Niraj Dubey singer2671@gmail.com The history of codes used for product design-specifically for identification, tracking, and logistics-evolved fr

Delayed Service of I-T Notice Affects Assessment Proceedings: HC

I year MBBS students challenge results

PMs words celebrating Tamil heritage heartening: Radhakrishnan

NEW DELHI, Feb 7 : Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Saturday described Prime Minister Narendra Modis reference to Tamil heritage in his addres

Seasonal Affective Disorder Current Insights and Therapies

Dr Tina Bhat The seasonal change brings with it shifts in temperature, sunlight, shrinking day light hours, climate effects etc. As the seasons e

11 Held in Cybercrime Drive; 43 Lakh Returned to Victims

Four techies lose 1.2 crore to stock market scams in Cyberabad

Mysterious gas leak causes panic in Jammu; probe launched to identify nature of substance

Several residents of Rani Bagh complained of breathlessness following the sudden leakage of gas from an abandoned cylinder lying at the scrap dea

Will Have To Go By Party's Decision, Says DyCM

Congress MLC Yathindra, son of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday expressed confidence in his father completing full term in office and reveal

Bharat Future City Land Acquisition Picks Up Pace

About 2,200 acres in Kothapalli within the mandal limits are being surveyed

Death Of Midday Meal Cook In Bee Attack: Meghwal Samaj Demands Martyr Status For Deceased Kanchan Bai

The community members gathered at the district collectorate at Neemuch to demand to declare slain Kanchan as martyr and release a reward of Rs on

Two Youths Arrested For Sexual Assault Of Minors In West Godavari

A Class X student died by suicide at a residential school in Pedavegi in Eluru

Mother, Two Daughters Found Dead In Tirupati District

Police said they are examining all angles to rule out any foul play.

Farmers Can Book Drones Like Cabs: Collector

The collector directed agriculture officials to ensure that drone rental services are made available in every region to enhance convenience for f

117 Firms Invested Rs 30,000 Crore In AP Tourism Sector

Addressing the media at Rajamahendravaram on Saturday, the minister said such large-scale investments had never been witnessed earlier and that t

Bengaluru: FIR Filed After Pregnant Cat Shifted from Apartment

HAL Police registered a First Information Report under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act

Hima Sohra vows to expedite full-fledged Syiems appointment

By Our Reporter Shillong, Feb 7: Mynjurlang Jyrwa, the Acting Chief of Hima Sohra, on Saturday said that all efforts would be made to expedite th

Bhatti: Elect Congress For Growth of Urban Areas

Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Saturday appealed to voters to elect the Congress candidates in the municipal elections, stating

Israel says Netanyahu will meet with Trump about Iran talks on February 11

The U.S. and the Islamic Republic of Iran held indirect talks on February 6 in Oman that appeared to return to the starting point on how to appro

CM lays base for 10-bed AYUSH hospital in SWGH

From Our Correspondent Ampati, Feb 7: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma laid the base for the 10-bed Integrated AYUSH Hospital at Meringipara in Sou

Congress calls pact a surrender, says something being hidden

Congress criticized the India-US trade deal framework as a surrender, citing concerns over unspecified additional products for tariff reductions.

Visitors at the Shillong Book Festival at All Saints Hall

Visitors at the Shillong Book Festival at All Saints Hall, in the city on Saturday. (ST)

Union Minister Promises Comprehensive Development of Kondaveedu Fort

Union minister of state Pemmasani Chandrasekhar on Saturday announced plans for the comprehensive development of the historic Kondaveedu Fort, hi

School jerseys bring smiles to underprivileged students in city

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 7: What began as a simple gathering at the auditorium Hall of Garo Union Morning Secondary School, turned into a he

Beautician training programme benefits young women

By Our Reporter Shillong, Feb 7: The seven-day training programme on Beauty, Wellness and Hair Styling for young women from Jaintia Hills organis

APATA Seeks Dedicated, Quick Corridor To Bhogapuram Airport from Vizag

Andhra Pradesh Air Travellers Association (APATA) has urged the state government to immediately take up measures to improve passenger access to t

14-year-old boy missing in SWKH

From Our Correspondent Mawkyrwat, Feb 7: A 14-year-old boy, Vipin Donald Iawphniaw from Diwian village, near Mawkyrwat, South West Khasi Hills di

Over 300 new members join NPP in WGH

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 7: NPP national president and Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said the party continues to grow stronger as it welcom

US deal boosts India's growth engine: Amit Shah

India and the United States have reached an interim trade agreement. This deal is expected to boost India's economic growth and manufacturing sec

First-ever free health camp held at isolated Ri-Bhoi village

From Our Correspondent Nongpoh, Feb 7: Shyntorbulia village in Ri-Bhoi district witnessed its first-ever free community health check-up camp brin

Mokila Thanda Sarpanch Suspended for 6 Months After Son Vandalizes Panchayat Office

Rangareddy district collector C. Narayana Reddy has suspended V. Shanthamma, sarpanch of Mokila thanda in Shankarpally mandal, for six months, af

Participants take part in a competion during the Yummy Talent Fest 2.0 at the State Central Library premises

Participants take part in a competion during the Yummy Talent Fest 2.0 at the State Central Library premises in the city on Saturday. (ST)

Trust has become India's strongest currency: PM Modi

Prime Minister Modi highlighted recent trade agreements with the US and other nations as proof of growing global trust in India. He emphasized th

Thimmamma Marrimanu To Be Developed As Global Tourist Hub: MLA

Thimmamma Marrimanu, the worlds largest banyan tree located in the Kadiri region of Sri Sathya Sai district, will be developed as a global touris

HunterHood brings street culture celebration in city

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 7: The energy of street culture took over Polo Ground on Saturday evening as Royal Enfields HunterHood arrived in t

State Braces For 18,000 MW Summer Power Demand

Telanganas electricity demand is rising steadily with the end of winter, and officials expect the summer peak to cross 18,000 MW, surpassing last

Union Budget A Boon For Andhra Pradesh: Rammohan Naidu

Union minister for civil aviation K. Rammohan Naidu on Saturday hailed the Union Budget 202627 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

Goof-up By Operator Leads To 9 Mins Delay

The nearest fire tender was located less than 100 metres at a fire outpost from the FSL building

'Politically motivated': Sonia Gandhi slams plea over 1980 voter list inclusion

Sonia Gandhi Saturday termed a criminal revision petition against a magisterial order as politically motivated and frivolous. The petition allege

20 Cases Booked, Expired Meat Destroyed During Food Safety Drive In Ongole

Food safety drive in Ongole: 20 cases booked, 50 kg expired meat destroyed

Tamil literature is eternal and its culture global, PM Modi says in Malaysia

Prime Minister Modi lauded Tamil culture at a Kuala Lumpur event, highlighting its global reach and the significant presence of Tamilians in Indi

SC Deadline Expired: MP Govt Weighs Seeking Extension In Vijay Shah Hate Speech Case

The state government may take the plea of incomplete probe by the special investigation team (SIT), constituted to probe the matter, to seek more

West Begnal Minister Faces Mob Fury Over Convoy Hit-And-Run

Sources said that the west Bengal state minister Siddikullah Chowdhury, s convoy was passing through the Kashipur village on Rejinagar - Sarbanga

Physiotherapist Dies By Suicide

Police registered a case of suspicious death based on a complaint filed by her father

India To Have Trade Deficit With US From Next Year; To Remove Non-Tariff Barriers On Agri Imports

The framework statement issued by the White House said that India intends to purchase $500 billion of U.S. energy products, aircraft and aircraft

AIMIM Will Be Game Changer In Karimnagar: Owaisi

He introduced 15 AIMIM candidates for the upcoming municipal polls and expressed confidence that the party would make significant gains.

Govt spent barely 40% of Budget on biggest schemes in 9 months

Government spending on major schemes lags significantly, with only 41.2% of the budgeted amount disbursed in the first nine months. Revised estim

India Script 'World Record' After Victory Over USA In T20 World Cup Opener

Suryakumar Yadav led from the front with a knock of 84 to rescue India against United States of America (USA) in their T20 World Cup 2026 opener.

Congress Weighs Options as DMK Plays Hardball on Seats

Congress to decide on DMK alliance after high-level talks with Rahul Gandhi in Delhi

Kangayam GH far from complying with manpower, infrastructure needs as per IPHS 2022 norms

Driver Stabbed Resisting Phone Theft; Snatcher Caught by Public

Shankar was rushed to Gandhi Hospital and is out of danger

Trapped Tiger Quarantined At ARC In Visakhapatnam

The centre is currently vacant following the death of the lioness Bigo last month. The tiger, which strayed from the TadobaAndhari Tiger Reserve

Govt. to flag off 500 e-buses to mark year in power: CM

Chief Secretary orders citywide safety review of construction works

MCD Commissionersproject approval limit increased to 50 cr.

Revanth: None Can Erase KCRs Loot History in Telangana

Revanth Reddy noted that former IPS officer R.S. Praveen Kumar, now a BRS leader, had previously stated that a fake currency case had been regist

Subcontractor arrested for not reporting accident that led to motorcyclists death

Role of company owner and workers involved in the project being probed; AAP seeks Delhi Police Commissioners suspension,says govt. tried to proje

Doctors Welcome WHO Focus On Wearables

Reacting to discussions at the WHOs Montreal meeting, physicians said wristworn devices offered a more reliable alternative to traditional selfre

Over 1.7 crore tourists, including 36,000 foreigners, visited J&K in 2025: Govt

Jammu & Kashmir welcomed over 1.7 crore tourists in 2025, including more than 36,000 international visitors. While no specific targets are set fo

Events Today

Sangeeta Vibhavari by SRB Musical Events will be held at Sri Thyagaraja Gana Sabha.

Yumnam Khemchand Singh | Crisis-time CM

The new BJP Chief Minister of Manipur has to take measures to heal the ethnic wounds while navigating administrative challenges

Hyderabad Gen-Z Embrace Bhajan Nights, Supper Clubs

Our GenZ is taking to Bhajan Clubbing it is spirituality and modernity merging beautifully, particularly keeping in mind the sanctity of the bhaj

Amit Shah review progress of development projects, reaffirms Modi govts commitment to building prosperous J&K

Union home minister Amit Shah reviewed Jammu and Kashmir's development projects. He also stressed hydropower potential and welfare scheme saturat

Gujarat CM lays foundation stone for first phase of Shakti Corridor