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'Very emotional...': Melania meets freed Gaza hostages Keith and Aviva featured in her documentary

Trump, Xi discuss Iran in wide-ranging call as U.S. presses China, others to break from Tehran

The two leaders discussed major summits that both nations will host in the coming year that could present opportunities for them to meet

Epstein files rife with uncensored nudes, victim names despite redaction

Nude photos. The names and faces of sexual abuse victims. Bank account and Social Security numbers in full view. All of these things appeared in

US-Taiwan relations are 'rock solid,' president Ching-te says after Trump-Xi call

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te asserts that ties with the United States remain strong. He confirmed that cooperation programs will continue with

HC takes suo motu note of over 1.08 lakh missing persons cases in UP

Lucknow: The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court on Wednesday took suo motu cognisance of the alarming number of missing persons in Uttar P

Detailing of Negotiations On: EAM Jaishankar on India-US Trade Deal

The Prime Minister and the US President had a conversation; some announcements came out of it. Thereafter, a detailing of the trade negotiations

Allahabad HC acquits nearly 100-year-old man over four decades

The Allahabad High Court has acquitted a nearly 100-year-old murder accused, noting more than four decades have passed since he challenged his li

Nuclear arms control pact ends today, Russia signals freedom to act

Moscow: The Russian Foreign Ministry has said that it assumes parties to the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) between Russia and t

A Bad Day: Ishaan Tharoor, Other Staff React to Washington Post Layoffs

In a post on X, Ishaan Tharoor said he was heartbroken over being laid off and expressed solidarity with his peers who faced the same fate

JD Vance or Marco Rubio? President Trump declines to take sides between the two in 2028 successor debate

President Donald Trump has avoided naming a successor for the 2028 Republican presidential race. He praised both Vice President JD Vance and Secr

Canada expected to scrap EV mandate in favor of new fuel efficiency system, CBC News reports

Canada's government is set to unveil a new automotive strategy. This plan will replace the current electric vehicle mandate with updated fuel eff

CTET Admit Card 2026 to be released on ctet.nic.in soon: Check date, time, steps to download and other important details

CBSE CTET February 2026 Hall ticket: The CBSE will release the hall ticket for Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026 soon on the official

The Drama Trailer Teases Cracks in Zendaya, Robert Pattinsons Seemingly Perfect Relationship

The two appear deeply in love, on the brink of a storybook future as they prepare for their wedding

India supports FORGE initiative, a successor to US-led Mineral Security Partnership: EAM Jaishankar at Critical Minerals Ministerial

India has backed FORGE, a new critical minerals initiative launched in Washington DC. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar attended the Critica

Morning Digest: Dramatic protests in Lok Sabha prevent PMs reply to the motion of thanks; Every single genuine person must remain on electoral roll, CJI tells West Bengal CM in Supreme Court, and more

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Over 2.83 lakh cases of dog bites in Bihar in 2024-25: Economic Survey report

This was around 38,900 more than the previous year

Word of the Day: Lachrymose

Discover the word lachrymose, meaning tearful or overly sentimental. This word captures a deep sadness that hovers near tears. Originating from t

'A big, beautiful wall...': Noem hails border security, takes swipe at Biden immigration policies

After IndiaPakistan T20 World Cup boycott, Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan stood with Bangladesh

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed the nation's boycott of the T20 World Cup match against India. This decision follows careful del

Trump Suggests 'Softer Touch' Needed on Immigration

The fatal shootings of two protesters by federal officers in Minneapolis last month sparked widespread outrage in the United States and calls for

UPSC Notification 2026: Apply online for CSE and IFS at upsc.gov.in; check dates, fees and how to apply

UPSC Notification 2026 Apply Online Now: The Union Public Service Commission has released the notification for the Civil Services and Indian Fore

ECI to hold meet of all state poll chiefs on February 24

Trump says his unpredictable style gives him leverage. But it has a cost.

President Trump's unpredictable negotiating style, characterized by abrupt shifts and demands, is causing allies and adversaries to question his

End of U.S.-Russia nuclear pact a grave moment: UN chief

The New START agreement will end on February 5, formally releasing both Moscow and Washington from a raft of restrictions on their nuclear arsena

Surajkund Crafts Festival tickets on DMRCs Sarthi app

The Surajkund Mela attracts artisans, artists, and tourists from India and abroad every year

Tirupati laddoo controversy sparks political storm in Andhra, YSRCP moves NHRC over attacks on leaders

Tensions rise in Andhra Pradesh politics. The YSRCP has approached the National Human Rights Commission alleging law and order breakdown and huma

Interview | New I-T Act will help bring more clarity to processes, trigger higher compliance: CBDT chairman

Pawar visits Sunetra at home, reignites reunification buzz

Amid reports of a division in the family, Pawar, Sunetra, her sons Parth and Jay, and other relatives held a closed-door meeting in their hometow

Morning brief podcast: Tamil Nadu 2026: Can stardom trump strategy?

Wheres your respected dad: SC to Choksi Junior

Expect CJs of HCs to ensure speedy disposal of bail petitions: SC

After learning that issues relating to bail and pleas for suspension of sentence after conviction were pending in HCs for months and getting rout

Penn State's Gavin McKenna facing felony chargeshere's what led to felony assault charges for the hockey star

Top hockey prospect Gavin McKenna faces a felony aggravated assault charge in State College following an alleged bar incident on January 31st. Th

Paperwork underway to unlock IndiaUS trade deal potential soon: Piyush Goyal

Both sides would now work towards completing the technical details and finalising the paperwork for the trade deal so as to expeditiously unlock

India must boost capital markets so Indians grow with economy: Larry Fink, chief executive, BlackRock

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink urges India to prioritize domestic capital markets over foreign inflows for sustained economic participation. He highlig

India provides an unprecedented breadth of investment opportunity: Chip Kaye & Jeffrey Perlman, Warburg Pincus

Warburg Pincus: Outside US, India is the largest PE destination for the firm, having deployed more than $10 billion since 1996 in over 80 compani

Quote of the Day by Pablo Picasso: 'Art washes away from the soul'Top quotes by one of the most influential artists

Quote of the Day: Pablo Picasso believed art was essential for survival, not just decoration. His quote, Art washes away from the soul the dust o

Traders raise Jammu-focused demands ahead of J&K Budget

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 4: Ahead of the Jammu and Kashmir Governments second budget, the Traders Federation Ware House-Nehru Market to

CGC University Mohali hosts Sahityam 2026

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 4: CGC University, Mohali emerged as a vibrant hub of intellectual exchange and cultural celebration with the

Massive demonstrations held by LIC employees ahead of nationwide strike

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 4: In support of their demands, massive demonstrations were held today outside various offices of the Life Ins

A dozen people, including Israeli soldiers, charged with smuggling goods into Gaza

The indictment charged the accused, some of whom included army reservists, with smuggling cigarettes, iPhones and batteries into Gaza and assisti

Nishikant takes a page out of Rahuls book to attack Congress

Dubeys move was seen as BJPs bid to turn the heat on Congress, which has been attacking Modi over bits of the unpublished book authored by ex-Arm

PM Modi congratulates Yumnam Khemchand Singh on taking oath as Manipur Chief Minister

NEW DELHI, Feb 4 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended his congratulations to Yumnam Khemchand Singh on taking oath as the Chief M

Branded traitor by Rahul, Beants grandson hits back, calls Gandhi scion desh ke dushman

The exchange which took place at the main entrance of the Parliament building, where Rahul was standing in solidarity with the eight MPs who are

Jammu and Kashmir: Between Geography and Governance

Maj Gen Sanjeev Dogra (Retd) sanjeev662006@gmail.com On a winter morning in Poonch, the Pir Panjal rises in quiet authority. Snow rests gently on

The Social Logic of Blame

Dr. Ashwani Kumar ashwani.e17761@cumail.in Every society must find ways to explain failure. When effort does not translate into success, individu

Balochistan: the cost of denial

Pushp Saraf pushapsaraf@yahoo.com The spotlight has once again turned to Baloch nationalists waging an armed struggle for an independent and sove

Bengal SIR row: Will rectify errors of logical discrepancy, says SC

A bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi said voters names should not be struck off the electoral rolls becaus

A Defining Moment for Urban Cleanliness

Solid Waste Management Rules 2026 Mir Iqbal These rules replace the earlier 2016 framework from advisory governance to enforceable accountability

Manipur gets Meitei CM with Kuki, Naga as deputies

Governor AK Bhalla also administered the oath of office to BJP's Konthoujam Govindas and Khuraijam Loken Singh of NPP as cabinet ministers at the

Pizza Hut closing locations: Pizza Hut to shut 250 US locations as Yum! Brands weighs future of iconic chain

Pizza Hut is set to close 250 underperforming U.S. locations in the first half of 2026 as parent company Yum! Brands conducts a strategic review.

NCC drives spirit of courage, discipline, unity among youth: Dy CM

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 4: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today interacted with the National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets of J

Scindia meets hail-hit farmers, directs relief and compensation

ASHOK NAGAR (MP), Feb 4 : Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Wednesday met farmers affected by the recent hailstorm in Narkheda area of Ashok

Situation inherited by us: CM on outsourcing assets

Govt to revive, conserve heritage sites Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 4: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday revealed that the assets

Justice Nargal reviews judicial infra, functioning in Samba

*Stresses quality justice, Bench-Bar harmony Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 4: Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal, Administrative Judge for District

Dr Jitendra launches RDI Fund call, unique initiative of innovation financing

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Feb 4: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO, Per

Civil Aviation Minister reviews progress in drone R&D, component mfg activities

NEW DELHI, Feb 4 : Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu on Wednesday reviewed the progress of drone research and development, as well as comp

Uproar in Assembly by Alliance Ministers, MLAs over LoPs remarks on Pir Panjal

House adjourned as legislators seek apology No such region exists, area was Chandrabhaga division: Sunil Sanjeev Pargal Jammu, Feb 4: Seven Allia

Manipur CM Khemchand Singh chairs first Cabinet meet, allied extend support

IMPHAL, Feb 4 : The first Cabinet meeting of the newly formed Manipur government was held under the leadership of Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand

Markets slightly higher as IT sell-off weighs on sentiment

MUMBAI, Feb 4: Indian stock markets on Wednesday, ended marginally higher as gains in heavyweight stocks were offset by a sharp correction in IT

PDP leader questions State award to Sogamis son

Dy CM-Para spar over nepotism allegations Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 4: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary and Peoples Democratic P

Sat Sharma raises issues concerning strengthening of ULBs in J&K

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Feb 4: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jammu & Kashmir president and Rajya Sabha (RS) Member, Sat Sharma, CA, rai

Serving others is Bharats dharma: Mohan Bhagwat

KHARGONE (MP), Feb 4 : Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday said India is not merely a geographical entity but it emb

India crude buy helps global market stability: Russia

Rupee falls 15 paise to close at 90.47 against USD

MUMBAI, Feb 4: The Indian rupee fell 15 paise to 90.47 against the US dollar on Wednesday, after Tuesdays sharp 117-paise rally following the Ind

koda Kylaq marks one year with 50,000 sales

MUMBAI, Feb 4: koda Auto India marks the first anniversary of the Kylaq, crossing 50,000 sales since its launch. The sub-4m SUVs lineup expands t

ED achieved 95% conviction rate in PMLA cases: Govt

As on Dec 31, 2025, the special PMLA courts have delivered judgments, on merits, on the issue of money laundering in 58 cases, out of which convi

SC flags undervaluation, sham auctions under IBC, seeks probe

Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for Anil Ambani group, said such a sale was a public process, whether the buyer was a brother or anyone

Vehicle scanner-ko donanichi drugs rabaako champengna mangen: Sorkari

SHILLONG: Meghalaya adoko drugs ba pekatgipa samrangko jakkalani aro badingsrukaniko champengna adok sorkari, vehicle scanner-rangko dingtang din

Aneesha clinches Silver at All India Inter-University Shooting Cship

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 4: Aneesha Sharma, a trainee of Mission Olympics Shooting Academy Jammu (MOSAJ), has once again brought

Dr Jitendra updates LS about international market accessibility for Space StartUps

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Feb 4: The Government supports Indian space startups in accessing the international market through policies an

Govt prioritizes resource utilisation, enrolment boost for academic excellence: Minister

Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Feb 4: Minister for Education Sakeena Itoo today said that the Government is presently prioritizing enhancement of

DG ITBP calls on LG Ladakh

Excelsior Correspondent Leh, Feb 4: Shatrujit Kapur, Director General, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), accompanied by Akhoon Saberwal, Inspect

DC chairs Block Diwas at Chakroi-Suchetgarh

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 4: Deputy Commissioner Jammu Dr. Rakesh Minhas today chaired a Block Diwas program at Upper Chakroi in Suchetg

Humanity Public School holds programme

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 4: Humanity Public School organized its prestigious Achievers Award Ceremony with great enthusiasm and dignity

India will lower tariffs on wide array of US industrial, agricultural goods to zero per cent: USTR Greer

NEW YORK, Feb 4: The US said India will lower tariffs on a vast array of American industrial and agricultural goods, such as fruits, vegetables,

CUJ awarded A grade in NPTEL SWAYAM courses certification

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 4: The Central University of Jammu (CUJ) today was awarded A Grade consecutively fourth time in the recently d

Supreme Court asks Centre to review Wangchuks detention

SC had earlier directed authorities to conduct Wangchuks medical examination by a specialised doctor and file a report before it. The activist is

Regulator orders probe into IndiGos unfair business practices

Bengaluru-based Kartikeya Rawal had moved CCI after his flight on Dec 5 last year was cancelled and alternative ones were available only at highe

The Weight of Expectations: Meghalayas Reservation Policy Report

By Bhogtoram Mawroh Finally, after a long wait, the Government of Meghalaya has announced that it will release the Reservation Policy Report in t

Man Held For Posting Morphed Women's Photos Online

Using digital forensics and social media tracking, cybercrime police traced the online activity to Mohan Krishna and arrested him.

Far away from the road to development

By Indira Hirway An important observation about the presentation of the budget by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is that the speech was just

Prevent systematic pattern of violence, threats against our WB staff: EC to SC

Comparing smooth conduct of SIR in other states to that in Bengal where those involved in the roll revision have been targeted, EC, in its affida

3 Auto Drivers Arrested For Highway Stunts In Kurnool

The videos later went viral, drawing the attention of the police

Tomato Prices Crash Due To Market Glut In Rayalaseema

At the Pattikonda market in Kurnool district, tomatoes are being traded at as low as 8 per kg.

Healthy Lifestyle Can Prevent 85% of Cancers: Dr Raju Naidu

Regular physical activity, nutritious food, adequate sleep and stress-free living play a crucial role in cancer prevention

Raman Suri expresses concern over non-functional diagnostic machines at GMCH

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 4: Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Raman Suri today expressed grave concern over the deteriorating

Goog stock: Alphabet Q4 earnings beat expectations lifts Google stock, driven by search, ads, and cloud growth

Google's parent company, Alphabet, reported strong fourth-quarter earnings. Revenue surpassed expectations, driven by growth in Search, Ads, and

PMs reply deferred as protest stalls Lok Sabha; scared Modi ran away, says opposition

The adjournment was a fallout of the stand-off between the two sides over Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhis insistence on citing the unpublished

Awareness, Early Detection Key To Cancer Control: Minister

The programme was held for sanitation workers, and anti-cancer vaccinations were administered to their children aged between 9 and 14 years.

Quote of the day by Phil McGraw: 'Relationships are negotiated and if you deal with...' - lessons on healthy relationships by author and former psychologist Dr. Phil

Quote of the day by Phil McGraw: Dr. Phil, emphasizes that healthy relationships require negotiation, not domination. Experts agree that communic