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IED defused in Thanna area

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Feb 5: Security forces averted a major tragedy today by recovering and safely defusing an Improvised Explosive D

Mandhana, Voll power RCB to second WPL title

VADODARA, Feb 5: Displaying absolute dominance, a Smrit Mandhana-inspired Royal Challengers Bengaluru lifted their second Womens Premier League t

Awareness prog on mediation organized in District Court Complex Anantnag

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 5: District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Anantnag organized a special awareness programme on mediation u

Vivek Shelars hat-trick propels Tiigers of Kolkata into ISPL Season 3 final

SURAT, Feb 5: Tiigers of Kolkata entered the final of the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) Season 3 with a four-wicket victory over Ahmedabad

Indias T20 mindset similar for all competitions; will give Washington time to recover: Suryakumar

MUMBAI, Feb 5: Skipper Suryakumar Yadav on Thursday said the secret behind Indias success in the shortest format was down to having a similar min

Mumbai, Karnataka brace for mini India showdown in marquee Ranji QF match

*Confident J&K face MP MUMBAI, Feb 5: The T20 World Cup fever might be seeping in, but the Ranji Trophy quarterfinals clash between star-studded

BATC 2026: India enter quarters despite losses; women face China, men meet Korea

QINGDAO (CHINA), Feb 5: Indias mens and womens teams advanced to the quarterfinals despite suffering narrow 2-3 defeats to Japan and Thailand res

Suruchi-Rana pair clinches air pistol mixed team silver as India continue dominance

NEW DELHI, Feb 5: Reigning world champion Samrat Rana and World Cup Final winner Suruchi Singh joined forces to clinch silver in 10m air pistol m

Rs 3,200 crore stuck in Northeast projects; Assam tops unpaid list

State-wise figures show Assam topping the list with Rs 1,012.87 crore pending across 35 projects, followed by Manipur (Rs 441.38 crore), Nagaland

Open to exploring oil supplies from Venezuela: Govt

Consistent with Indias approach to energy security, India remains open to exploring the commercial merits of any new crude supply options, includ

Spartacus: House of Ashur Finale Episode 10 release time, schedule, spoilers and how to watch: Global streaming timings for all regions and what to expect

Spartacus: House of Ashur Finale Episode 10 release time, schedule, spoilers and how to watch details are now confirmed. The final episode airs o

In Rajya Sabha, Kharge refers to LS row, draws BJP fire

Kharges reference to LS proceedings drew a sharp response from BJP, with Leader of the House in RS JP Nadda mocking Rahul as abodh balak (ignoran

FIR over scuffle in BHU campus as UGC issue take centre stage

A physical altercation at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) on February 3, 2026, occurred after M.A. History student Adarsh Kumar reported being att

Amazon earnings: Amazon stock slides after earnings despite strong AWS results and AI momentum

Amazon's stock experienced a significant drop in after-hours trading, despite its cloud unit, AWS, exceeding revenue and profit expectations. AWS

Deals with EU, US good sign for world stability: PM Modi in Rajya Sabha

PM Modis remarks in Rajya Sabha, during the debate on the motion of thanks on the Presidents address, came even as the treaty with the US is yet

'Protecting infiltrators': PM Modi slams TMC; flays Congress for 'harbouring hatred'

UT with Assembly model should be done away with from Constitution: J&K CM Omar Abdullah

Its very hard to work as CM of a UT with Assembly. I appeal to the Prime Minister to as a gift to this nation abolish this system from the Consti

Congress appoints former CM Okram Ibobi Singh as its Manipur unit chief

The party appointed Meghachandra as the new Congress Legislature Party Leader with K. Ranjit Singh as his deputy

Amit Shah embarks on two-day J&K visit

Senior Congress leader and legislator Tariq Hameed Karra said frequent visits by Amit Shah were an indication of the fact that things were not no

18 dead in explosion inside illegal coal mine in EJH

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 5: In one of the deadliest reminders of the risks associated with illegal rat-hole coal mining in Meghalaya, at lea

PM Modi expresses grief, announces Rs 2L ex gratia

SHILLONG, Feb 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed grief over the coal mine explosion in East Jaintia Hills that left at least 1

Previous coal mine related tragedies in Meghalaya

May 2021: Five miners were trapped in a flooded coal mine in the Umpleng area of East Jaintia Hills. Despite prolonged search efforts, no survivo

Married woman cant claim rape on false marriage promise: Supreme Court

A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan said in such cases, a woman was not eligible to get married due to the subsistence of her mar

VPP MP blames state govt, Coal Ministry for death of labourers

From CK Nayak NEW DELHI, Feb 5: VPP MP from Shillong, Ricky Andrew J. Syngkon, on Thursday sharply criticised the Meghalaya government and the Un

HC summons EJH DC, SP on Feb 9

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 5: Taking suo motu cognisance of the latest mining tragedy in East Jaintia Hills, the High Court of Meghalaya on Th

Non-tribals part of GHADC poll process since 1952: CM

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 5: Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Thursday said the issue revolving around participation of non-tribals in the

HYC slams govt over backdoor OSD appointments

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 5: The Hynniewtrep Youth Council (HYC) on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the Meghalaya government, accusing it

Cabinet approves framework for jobs to top sportspersons

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 5: The State Cabinet on Thursday approved a series of policy, legislative, and administrative measures, including a

Royal Challengers Bengaluru players celebrate with the trophy after winning the Womens Premier League 2026 final against Delhi Capitals

Royal Challengers Bengaluru players celebrate with the trophy after winning the Womens Premier League 2026 final against Delhi Capitals, at Barod

TrumpRx launch: Will this new website finally make prescription drugs affordable?

The Trump administration is launching TrumpRx, a new online tool designed to help Americans find lower prescription drug costs. The website will

Save America Act to cut noncitizens from voter rolls: Trump urges Dems, GOP to pass it unanimously

All Major Parties Allot 50% Tickets To BC Candidates

Congress, BRS and the BJP have allotted over 50 per cent of their tickets to Backward Class (BC) community candidates for the municipal elections

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BOXAM Elite 2026: Lovlina starts with win, Hitesh marches on

In the womens 75kg category, Lovlina pips Ukraines Olha Pylypchuk 5:0; In the mens 70kg section, Hitesh wins Canadas Vincent Santoriello 5:0

Hockey India names 24-member squad for Pro League

While Pawan Malik gets a chance in the goal, defender and drag-flicker Amandeep Lakra has earned a call-up after an impressive outing in the Hock

Hyderabadis Lose Nearly Rs. 85 lakh in Investment Frauds

A businessman from Goshamahal alleged that fraudsters cheated him of Rs.4 lakh on the pretext of a fake financial trade.

Deve Gowda bats for Hyderabad-Bengaluru high-speed railway corridor

New Delhi: Former prime minister HD Deve Gowda on Thursday, February 5, congratulated Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for allocating high

Plundering US tax payers: Democrats tears into Bessent over TARIFFS, housing, INFLATION in hearing

Claude Opus 4.6 launched days after Claude Cowork crashed software stocks - here's what Anthropics most powerful AI can do

Opus 4.6: AI firm Anthropic has launched Claude Opus 4.6, its most advanced artificial intelligence model. This new version is designed for compl

Four-star Kerala demolishes Punjab, sets up summit clash with Services

Riyas stars with a brace for the seven-time champion while Ajsal and Viknesh score one apiece; Harjit being sent off in the 72nd minute compounds

'Who pays for $10B Trump lawsuit - taxpayers?': Gallego pins Bessent down in brutal hearing exchange

Should the Governors address be scrapped?

Brother Held For Murder of Advocate Over Land

Swapna was murdered when she went to the farmland to get the land surveyed with the intention of selling a portion of it for her marriage expense

MPs join call for reinstatementof rusticated JNU students

Finneas defends Billie Eilish's 'stolen land' remarks in her Grammys speech- here's what he said in defence

Finneas O'Connell has defended his sister Billie Eilish's recent Grammy Awards speech. Eilish criticized Immigration and Customs Enforcement, sta

Ghaziabad girls death: polygamous familyset-up under scanner

Revoke certificate given to Telangana CM, BRS leader emails Harvard

Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader RS Praveen Kumar urged Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) to revoke the certificate awarded recently to

He always wanted us to attack: Shanaka on Rathour

Vikram Rathour being a good addition to our side, Shanaka said while addressing a captains day event alongside seven other skippers from particip

Plasticwaste major challenge in making Delhi clean: CM

Trump Urges New Nuclear Treaty After Russia Agreement Ends

US President Donald Trump on Thursday called for a brand new nuclear treaty after the last agreement with Russia expired, prompting fears of a ne

Delhi HC directs CBSE to rectify subject discrepancies of Class 12 students

Ready or Not 2 trailer drops: New deadly game, bigger hunt, March 20 release

Ready or Not 2: Here I Come brings back Grace in a new and more dangerous survival game. After escaping once, she is hunted again by powerful fam

K.C. Singh | Trade Deal Reality Check: A Multi-alliance Strategy

Describing his Indian interlocutor as my greatest friend and a powerful and respected leader in his own country, Mr Trump attributed the trade de

Two arrested for writing pro-Khalistan slogans ahead of R-Day

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DC Edit | Indian IT Must Adapt To AI

The new AI tool Anthropics Claude Cowork is positioned as a more autonomous workplace agent that can plan and execute tasks across common knowl

No minor gang-raped at Medaram Jatara in Telangana: NCW preliminary probe

Hyderabad: No minor was gang-raped during the recent Sammakka Saralamma Jatara in Telangana, according to the preliminary inquiry by the National

DC Edit | As Mamata Steps In, Will SC Protect Voters In SIR?

Ms Banerjees case is simple: All bona fide voters must find a place on the rolls and it is the responsibility of the Election Commission to ensur

SC tells Bengal govt. to pay 25% DA by March 31

Leader of OppositionSuvenduAdhikari called court verdict a defeat for Mamata Banerjee and major win for government employees

HC Upholds TGPSC Gr-1 Recruitment

A division bench comprising Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh and Justice G.M. Mohiuddin pronounced the judgment while disposing of a batch of wr

Update on Nancy Guthrie: News anchor describes Nancy Guthrie ransom note email, 'might not be hoax'

A news anchor saw a possible ransom note for Nancy Guthrie. The note arrived by email. It contained specific details only an abductor would know.

Scientific outlook can pave the way for a developed India: A.S.Kiran Kumar

Working Towards Power Tariff Reduction of Rs.1.19 Per Unit: Gottipati Ravi Kumar

Criticising the previous YSRC government, Gottipati alleged that no new power generation projects were initiated during its five-year tenure, for

SIMS Hospital strengthens partnership with Seychelles

Samsung Innovation Campus certifies 2,000 youth in Karnataka

1,100 students certified in Artificial Intelligence and 900 in Coding & Programming

BJP taking protection money from BRS to shield corruption: Telangana CM

Karimnagar: Accusing Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of having a clandestine understanding, Telangana Chief Ministe

Every Hour, 10 Kids Go Missing in India: JRC

Every hour in India, 10 children go missing, eight are trafficked and three are forced into labour every day. Data compiled by JRC shows that sev

CM Stalin inaugurates citys secondpedestrian plaza on Khader Nawaz Khan Road

The GCC implemented the project at 19.81 cr. The plaza in Nungambakkam features play areas and walkway for persons with disabilities. Shop owners

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India must scale up non-animal methods for pre-clinical drug testing, say experts

We've been able to build depth in squad: Australia captain Marsh on absence of Cummins, Hazlewood

Cummins was ruled out of the marquee event with a back strain and Hazlewood will miss a couple of matches in the group phase because of an Achill

Foundation stone laid for 310-crore Guindy-Velachery flyover

Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026: PM Modi To Address Students At 10 AM Today

PM Modi will engage with students across India in the annual 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' (PPC) event on Friday at 10 AM. The 2026 edition will focus on

Coding to become obsolete? Aditya Agarwal, ex-Dropbox CTO, shares heartfelt message on Anthropic's Claude Cowork top experts respond

Anthropic Claude AI coding experience: Former Dropbox CTO Aditya Agarwal shared a profound experience coding with Anthropic's Claude AI, realizin

Department of Posts to introduce 24-hour, 48-hour speed post services in Chennai this month

Tirupati MP Maddila Gurumurthy Objects to Political Exploitation of Sri Vari Prasadam

A transparent tender system had been introduced to ensure fair opportunities for all vendors. He maintained that no rules had been violated durin

Bengal SIR throws up bizarre parentage entries, shows one voter with over 300 children

West Bengal's electoral roll revision has uncovered shocking anomalies. One individual in Birbhum's Nanoor is listed as the father of 389 childre

BBC-1 to be completed over next year and a half: DKS

AIADMK announces stir against DMK governments move on new rural job guarantee scheme

Dilip Cherian | Posting At Centre Gains In Worth As MHA Tightens Its Grip On IPS Careers

Central forces and agencies are short of officers at the middle and senior levels. Vacancies are mounting, and the Centre believes states arent s

Viewpoint | From Print to Pixels: Changing Face of Libraries

Librarians assist students and research scholars in locating and evaluating reliable and information-packed high-quality sources.

The Pitt Season 2 Episode 5 release time, schedule and how to watch: Global streaming timings for all regions

The Pitt Season 2 Episode 5 release time, schedule and how to watch details confirm the next chapter of the HBO Max medical drama. The episode ai

Why this crypto winter feels worse than ever 10 red flags rocking the market

Bitcoin and the wider crypto market are facing a harsh winter as prices fall, confidence weakens, and attention shifts to other assets. Gold is w

Mamata Banerjee advances enhanced payouts to women ahead of state election

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will boost Lakshmir Bhandar benefits from February 2026. This move aims to strengthen the financial st

Kazakhstan didn't back Pakistan on Kashmir despite claims by Islamabad

Kazakhstan has not supported Pakistan's stance on the Jammu and Kashmir issue. Pakistan claimed joint backing on UN resolutions. However, officia

I wanted a new challenge and a new opportunity to make an impact in a new league: David Harte

The Irish shot-stopper, who rates Tamil Nadu Dragons teammate Prince Deep highly, talks about the evolution of goalkeeping, the value of experien

Supreme Court relief to T.N. in case of Vice-Chancellors appointments historically significant: Higher Education Minister

18 killed in Meghalaya illegal coal mine blast, rescue operations underway

The blast occurred in the Thangsku area in the morning, prompting immediate rescue operations by NDRF, SDRF, and Special Rescue Teams.

Your behaviour is absolutely childish: Jack Reed humiliates Bessent over Fannie & Freddie handling