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Telangana ranks 2nd in SHG loan NPAs, Tamil Nadu tops list

Hyderabad: Telangana has emerged as the second-highest state in the country in terms of non-performing assets (NPAs) related to Self-Help Group (

GST collections from Telangana touch Rs 2.43 L Cr in 5 yrs: Centre

Hyderabad: Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections from Telangana have crossed Rs 2.43 lakh crore over the last five financial years, according

US bill seeks to end H-1B visa program

Washington: A Republican lawmaker introduced legislation to end the H-1B visa program, arguing that it disadvantages American workers and priorit

U.S. says it struck vessel in eastern Pacific, killing two

President Donald Trumps administration has touted its success in recent weeks at taking out suspected drug trafficking vessels.

Clubs should have their lens trained solely on sport

It would be naive not to believe that shows, entertainment events, and food fests bring in the big money

Travel safe, Hugh Gantzer

With the recent passing of the writer, the curtains come down on the lives of Indias decorated chronicler couple who made wanderlust cool, well b

Hyderabad ED busts fake call centre targeting US citizens

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Zonal Office of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches at six locations in Ahmedabad in connection with a m

What day of Valentine week is today? Is it Teddy Day or Promise Day on February 10? Here's what you need to know

Valentine Week 2026: Is it Teddy or Promise Day on February 10, Tuesday? On February 10, people celebrate Teddy Day by exchanging cute teddy bear

Trump threatens to block Gordie Howe international bridge opening unless US is fully compensated

Gordie Howe international bridge: US President Donald Trump has threatened to stop the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge. He claims

U.S. lawmakers reviewing unredacted Epstein files

The Epstein Files Transparency Act (EFTA), passed overwhelmingly by Congress in November, compelled the Justice Department to release all of the

Two killed in latest US strike on alleged drug boat in Pacific: military

The US military reported another strike Monday in the Eastern Pacific. Two individuals were killed aboard a suspected drug-smuggling boat. This o

Union Minister Scindia lauds India, Emirates Posts' adoption of EMS Standard Agreement

India Post and Emirates Post have adopted the Express Mail Service Standard Agreement. This agreement will make shipments from the UAE to India c

California-based gaming giant Roblox with 100 million daily users accused of child exploitation as Australia sends chilling warning

Roblox said last year it would roll out compulsory facial recognition or ID checks for players wanting to access its chat features.

Exiled Tibetans condemn alleged Epstein-Dalai Lama link as Chinese propaganda

Exiled Tibetans in Dharamsala have strongly condemned claims linking the Dalai Lama to Jeffrey Epstein, calling them baseless Chinese propaganda.

Metro fare: Will do a thorough study

Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said BMRCL will consider multiple parameters such as operatingand maintenance costs, changes in Consumer Pr

Rachita Bhandari appointed Indias next High Commissioner to Malta

India was among the first countries to recognise Maltas independence in 1964 and established diplomatic ties in 1965

Israeli strikes kill three people in Gaza, hospital says

Penguin India says Four Stars of Destiny unpublished, threatens legal action over circulating copies

Penguin Random House India has asserted its sole publishing rights for General Manoj Mukund Naravane's memoir, 'Four Stars of Destiny,' clarifyin

Morning Digest: Publisher says no copies of Naravanes Memoir published; ICC confirms India-Pakistan T20 World Cup match on February 15, and more

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Savannah Guthrie says, 'We believe our mom is still out there'

Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen on January 31 when family members dropped her off at her home near Tucson after she had dinner with them, and re

Over 18,700 government schools in State have no land records

Steps are being taken to bringThe Karnataka School Education Department Properties Protection Bill 2025 or The Karnataka Protection of Government

Yunus makes clarion call for Yes vote for Bangladesh referendum

Dhaka: Bangladeshs interim government chief Muhammad Yunus late Monday made a strong appeal to people to vote Yes in the February 12 referendum b

UN is waiting to see how much the US intends to pay of the nearly $4 billion it owes

The United Nations awaits word from the Trump administration on when and how much of the nearly $4 billion the U.S. owes will be paid. U.N. Secre

US military boards sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after pursuit from the Caribbean

American forces intercepted a sanctioned tanker in the Indian Ocean. This action is part of a broader oil quarantine targeting Venezuela. The tan

Kohli, Rohit Demoted to Group B in BCCI's Annual Contracts

The cycle for new central contract is based on performance and volume of games played during the preceding season

Newly unbound, Trump weighs more nuclear arms and underground tests

The United States is considering deploying more nuclear weapons and conducting a nuclear test. This follows the expiration of the last nuclear tr

Three-language panel submits report to Maharashtra government

Recommendations by the eight-member committee is not yet made public

IRS tax refunds: This strategic change in filing income tax to bring more refunds. Details here

IRS tax more filers may want to contemplate itemizing because of other changes, namely, a more generous deduction on state and local taxes known

Russia will Back BRICS Agenda Presented by Indian Chair: Lavrov

The foreign minister said that India places particular emphasis on counter-terrorism, which remains highly relevant

Stock Market Live Updates: Stock to buy today: Avanti Feeds

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: The short-term outlook is bullish for Avanti Feeds. The stock has begun the week on a strong note by surging ov

Manu settles for silver after loss to Trang in thrilling final

Asian Shooting Championship New Delhi, Feb 9: Olympic double bronze-medallist Manu Bhaker came agonisingly close to winning a gold, missing out b

Quote of the Day by Marilyn Monroe: We should all start to live before we get too old. Fear is stupid. So are regrets

Marilyn Monroes quote, We should all start to live before we get too old. Fear is stupid. So are regrets urges people to live fully without waiti

BWF revamps World Tour: India Open stays, but Syed Modi downgraded

Kuala Lumpur, Feb 9: The India Open retained its Super 750 status despite the organisational issues this year but the Syed Modi International was

ISRO Fast-Tracks India's Space Station Plans, 80 Satellites In Pipeline

India is making rapid progress towards establishing its own space station while simultaneously advancing the Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission,

Trump threatens to bar the new U.S.-Canada bridge from opening, demands talks with Ottawa

Trump has made a number of threats against Canada in his second term and drastically hike tariffs on the U.S. northern neighbor

Sathiyan, Shah-Chitale mixed pair to lead Indian challenge

WTT Chennai Chennai, Feb 9: Asian Games and Commonwealth Games medallist Sathiyan Gnanasekaran and the top mixed doubles pair of Manush Shah and

Trump Threatens to Stop Opening of Canada-US Bridge

Trump said the United States should own at least half of the still under-construction Gordie Howe International Bridge that links the Canadian pr

Athlete welfare education, mental health, anti-doping priority areas of National Olympic Academy

New Delhi, Feb 9: Athlete welfare education, covering mental health, anti-doping safeguards and transition beyond competitive careers, would be t

Johnson, Malinin star for US at Winter Olympics; Vonn crashes

Milan, Feb 9: The crash. The gasps. The helicopter. Lindsey Vonns frightening fall in the womens downhill at the Milan Cortina Olympics couldnt h

Democrats and White House trade offers as shutdown of Homeland Security looms

Democrats and the White House are negotiating new rules for immigration enforcement. Discussions are happening as funding for the Department of H

Morning Brief Podcast: The Return to Analog

Kohli, Rohit moved to Group B as BCCI scraps A+ category

New Delhi, Feb 9: Senior superstars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were on expected lines downgraded to group B of the latest annual central contra

U.S vs Canada women's ice hockey live stream at Milan Cortina Winter Olympics 2026: When does match start, Channel, how to watch

U.S. versus Canada women's ice hockey teams are playing on Tuesday, February 10 at Milan Cortina Winter Olympics 2026.

Gharamis near-triple ton powers Bengal; J&K, Ktaka seal semifinals

RANJI TROPHY Kalyani, Feb 9: Bengal opener Sudip Kumar Gharamis epic 299just one run short of a historic triple centuryheadlined a dramatic round

BYD sues US over Trump tariffs, seeks refund for levies paid since April

Chinese automaker BYD has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government, challenging President Trump's authority to impose tariffs and seeking a re

Amazon is coming up with AI marketplace? All eyes on AWS conference on Tuesday

Amazon AI marketplace: Ahead of an Amazon Web Services conference on Tuesday, AWS has circulated slides that mention a content marketplace.

GSDP growth of State has outpaced national average, says planning official

Andhra Pradeshs GSDP is estimated at 17.62 lakh crore, reflecting a growth of 10.75%, says State Planning Department Principal Secretary Piyush K

Word of the Day: Hoax

The word hoax refers to a deliberate attempt to deceive by presenting false details as truth. They appear as fake alerts, fabricated stories, sta

Court Refuses To Hear Kuldeep Sengar's Bail Plea In Custodial Death Case

The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Delhi High Court to accord an out-of-turn hearing to expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar's plea challe

Rupee falls 1 p to close at 90.66 against US dollar

Mumbai, Feb 9: The rupee witnessed a volatile trading session and settled for the day on a slightly lower note, down 1 paisa at 90.66 against the

Moodys projects Indias GDP to grow 6.4 pc in FY27

New Delhi, Feb 9: Moodys Ratings on Monday projected Indias GDP to grow at 6.4 per cent in the next fiscal, the fastest pace among G-20 economies

Fatty Liver Crisis: Nearly 4 In 10 Indians Affected, Lancet Study Sounds Alarm

Nearly 40% of Indians may have fatty liver disease unrelated to alcohol, signalling a silent public health crisis.

RBI amends MSME lending directions

Mumbai, Feb 9: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday announced amendments to its lending directions for the micro, small and medium enterpris

Sat raises urban poors housing crisis, TDS relief in Rajya Sabha

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Feb 9: Jammu & Kashmir BJP president and Rajya Sabha Member, Sat Sharma CA, raised two major public-interest i

Martand Singh calls on LG

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 9: Martand Singh, Director, Amar Singh Sports & Youth Initiative today called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sin

CS calls financial inclusion key to inclusive growth

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 9: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today inaugurated the Financial Literacy Week (FLW) 2026 for the Union Territo

Post-facto technical objections invalid after work completion: HC

*Pulls up Govt for withholding contractor dues Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 9: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has delivered a

Governor of Punjab dedicates ICU ambulances to strengthen border healthcare

Excelsior Correspondent JODHPUR, Feb 9: Under NHPC Limiteds Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, the Governor of Punjab Gulab Chand

DC Bandipora inaugurates Umeed Ka Zaika cafeteria

Excelsior Correspondent BANDIPORA, Feb 9: Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib, today inaugurated the Umeed Ka Zaika Cafeteria at Bloc

KIIT organizes on-campus placement drive

Excelsior Correspondent BHUBANESHWAR, Feb 9: An impressive on-campus placement drive was today organized at KIIT Deemed to be University (KIIT-DU

FCIK urges Govt to announce power, VAT amnesties

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 9: The Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) today urged the Government to announce long-pend

JKPSC, JKSSB collected Rs 48.88 cr in application fees in 2-yrs: Govt

Suhail Bhat SRINAGAR, Feb 9: The Jammu and Kashmir Government today said that the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) and the Jam

Adokni CM-na CBCI National Award-ko ona

SHILLONG: Meghalaya adokni Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma-na Robibar salo, chang 37-gipa Catholic Bishops Conference of India (CBCI) General Body

UK Palace Says Ready To Support Police Probe Into Ex-Prince Andrew

Buckingham Palace said it stands ready to support a police investigation into the conduct of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the younger brother of K

GH-o BJP-ko bilgriatna onggija mangipa tangkarangko jakkalenga ine Bernard matnanga

SHILLONG: Garo Hills-o Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) election-na skang, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-ko bilgriatna onggija kamra

Adoko niam gri koela bikotaniko champengna rakgipa jakurangko deenga: Dy CM

SHILLONG: Meghalaya adoko niam gri koela bikotaniko champengna gita adok sorkari, rakgipa jakurangko deenga ine Sombar salo, adokni Deputy Chief

Niam gita bijolini bill-rangko tarijaenga ine GSU matnanga

Sal 7-ni gisepon talataniko onchina uiata TURA: Dadenggre jolrango bijoliko sualenggipa SAI Computers Limited, bijolini bill-rangko niam gita tar

GHADC election-na skang dingtang electoral roll-ko tarichina AHAM dabia

TURA: Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) election-ko dao adita jarangni gisepon ongatna siengahani gimin Indian Constitution-ni Artic

ChatGPT caricature trend goes viral: How to turn yourself into a cartoon

A new ChatGPT trend is sparking in social media, letting users transform regular photos into exaggerated cartoon-style caricatures. By uploading

Mauritius PM calls PM Modi

NEW DELHI, Feb 9: Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam on Monday called Prime Minister Narendra Modi and reaffirmed the commitment to

India, Greece sign Defence Cooperation Pact, set 5-year roadmap

NEW DELHI, Feb 9: India and Greece today took a significant step toward deepening their strategic defence ties by signing a Joint Declaration of

Bangladeshs EC bans use of mobiles within 400 yards of polling centres on election day

DHAKA, Feb 9 : Bangladeshs Election Commission has issued a directive, prohibiting mobile phones within 400 yards of polling centres on the elect

Plastic industry must leverage technology to make sustainable products: Chirag Paswan

NEW DELHI, Feb 9: Union Food Processing Industries Minister Chirag Paswan on Monday asked the plastic industry to leverage technology for manufac

National interest is guiding factor: Foreign Secretary Misri on Indias oil procurement

NEW DELHI, Feb 9: India will maintain multiple sources for crude oil purchases and diversify them to ensure stability in the supply chain with na

Muhammad Yunus Makes Clarion Call For 'Yes' Vote For Bangladesh Referendum

Bangladesh's interim government chief Muhammad Yunus late Monday made a strong appeal to people to vote 'Yes' in the February 12 referendum being

Bedlam in Assembly over SASCI, House adjourned

BJP MLAs protest, stage walkout Avtar Bhat JAMMU, Feb 9: The UT Assembly witnessed a bedlam today after a PDP member accused the National Confere

Neglecting environmental degradation will have serious consequences: BJP MLA

Says behaviour of some MLAs utterly disappointing Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 9: BJP legislator from Hiranagar Assembly segment, Advocate

Rs 14,948 cr pvt investment in UT in past 4 years

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 9: The Government today said Jammu and Kashmir has attracted private investments worth Rs 14,948 crore in past

J&K unemployment rate double than national average: Govt

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 9: The unemployment rate in J&K stands at 6.7 per cent, significantly higher than the national average of 3

Naveen Patnaik attacks Mohan Majhi government over paddy procurement

Thousands of farmers are spending sleepless nights under the open sky, guarding their paddy from dew and theft, as the lifting of stocks remains

Hydro power capacity to cross 7300 MW in J&K in 5 yrs

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 9: Jammu and Kashmir is set to witness a major expansion in its hydro power sector, with the combined installe

VP to attend KUs 21st convocation on Feb 26

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 9: The University of Kashmir will hold its 21st convocation on February 26, with Vice President of India C.

Cocaine, counterfeit currency seized

Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, Feb 9: Samba police arrested a smuggler and recovered Rs 9000 counterfeit currency from his possession and approxi

Special train from Budgam extended to Katra

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 9: For providing greater convenience to passengers, Northern Railways Jammu Division has announced extension o

Restoration of Statehood is a contentious issue

K N Pandita knp627@gmail.com In October last, the SC bench directed the Union Government to respond to the petitions pending before it in which t

JKBOSE Initiative on Children with Special Needs

Dr Parveen Singh imparveen@yahoo.com A child sitting quietly in the last row of a classroom, struggling to read the blackboard, hesitating to rai

Financially Sound MSMEs Can Get Upto Rs 25 Lakh Collateral Free Loans: RBI

Banks are also advised to extend collateral-free loans up to 20 lakh to all units financed under the Prime Minister Employment Generation Program

KTR Says Vote BRS, Revanth Doesn't Keep Promises

Rama Rao, addressing a series of meetings in the erstwhile Warangal district, called on people to treat the February 11 polling as a referendum o

Women Dies In Chain Snatching Incident

The unidentified persons fled from the scene after snatching a chain from Jyothi. The incident happened when Jyothi came out of her house.

Rajya Sabha: Issues Of Airfare Hikes, Urban Housing, Groundwater Decline Raised

The DGCAs tariff monitoring unit, he said, is monitoring fares on 78 routes, while passenger complaints are addressed through the 247 passenger a