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Jammu & Kashmir in Union Budget 2026-27 From Stability to Strategic Growth

Ranbir Singh Pathania rspathaniamla@gmail.com In an era of global economic headwinds-tight monetary policies, fractured supply chains, and geopol

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

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

When Marks Matter More Than Minds

Dr Anoop Singh dranoop8998@gmail.com As examination results are announced across India, the national conversation once again centres on percentag

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

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

Indias U-17 team blanks Bangladesh to win SAFF U-19 Womens Cship title

POKHARA, Feb 7: Fielding an U-17 side, India thrashed Bangladesh 4-0 in the final to clinch the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) U-19 Women

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

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

I year MBBS students challenge results

Indian student launches Thomas Tours to boost graduate morale in London

LONDON, Feb 7: A student from a village in Kerala, who recently completed his Masters in macro-economics from London School of Economics (LSE), h

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

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

Justice Will Be Ensured To Bereaved Family: SC Commission Chief

Jawahar visited the village on Saturday and consoled the bereaved family members. He interacted with the family and expressed deep sympathy over

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

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

Abbas Araghchi | The diplomat on a tightrope

Irans Foreign Minister faces the daunting task of finding a diplomatic way out of tensions with the U.S. without compromising key national securi

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

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

Rajiv Swagruha Plot Auction Generated Rs.56crore

Rajiv Swagruha Corporation on Saturday earned Rs 56 crore from auctioning plots near the Outer Ring Road.

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

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

India tracks exits, not returns amid brain drain:Sanjaya Baruat History Lit Fest

Hyderabad: India has no credible data on how many of its nationals are actually returning to the country to serve it, even as there is data on ho

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

Physiotherapist Dies By Suicide

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

Faculty Shortage Ails Telangana Med Colleges

At least 27 government medical colleges, including those in the city, are facing a severe shortage of teaching faculty, according to an analysis

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

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

Ahead of Macrons visit, DAC likely to meet next week to approve deal for 114 Rafales

India's Defence Acquisition Council is set to consider a major proposal to purchase 114 Rafale fighter jets from France for approximately Rs 3.25

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

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

Fungi Love Sugar, Slowing Its Intake Makes Them Harmless: Study

According to Dr Varahan, targeting fungal metabolism could open a new way to treat infections. Since these processes are essential for fungal sur

Lokesh Says Quantum Valley Will Develop Products Of Global Potential

The minister asserted that the AQV will under one roof produce products, generate hardware, software and algorithms, and export them globally.

Purnea MP arrested in 31-year-old case, sent to two-day judicial custody

Opposition leaders criticise late-night action against Pappu Yadav, who has been highlighting the alleged death and rape of a medical aspirant in

Prakasam Jawan Awarded Sena Medal for Daring Glacier Rescue

Trained as a commando instructor, Pullaiah descended into the crevasse and successfully rescued both soldiers, risking his own life.

Tawade To Be BJPs BMC Mayor Candidate; Sena Fields Ghadi As Deputy

BJP names Ritu Tawade for BMC mayor, Shiv Sena fields Sanjay Ghadi as deputy mayor

NTR Stadium to Turn into 'Spiritual Township' for Two-Day Nirankari Samagam

Hyderabad is bestowed with the good fortune of hosting this sacred Sant Samagam for the third time. With the blessings of Satguru Baba Hardev Sin

Quote of the day by Coco Chanel: 'In order to be irreplaceable one must always be...' - lessons on individuality and success by the fashion designer and founder of the Chanel brand

Quote of the day by Coco Chanel: Coco Chanel's life story highlights her revolutionary impact on fashion. She rose from hardship to become a glob