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Court sentences, penalises man in cheque bounce case

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 13: A local court sentenced a person for one year with a heavy penalty in a four-year old cheque dishonour

Student killed, friend critical in late-night collision onMathura Road

Twomanagersheld forrunning prostitution racketfromspas

Quote of the Day by Hannah Arendt: 'In order to go on living one must try to escape' Top quotes by one of the most influential political thinkers of the 20th century

Philosopher Hannah Arendt believed perfectionism leads to a kind of death. She argued that striving for flawlessness in politics or personal life

Udhayanidhi felicitates film artistes, says awards chosen by committee

Deputy CM counters criticism over awards; says the awards were not announced for many years together andwere now being given on recommendation of

BJP Candidate Dies Before Counting in Luxettipet Ward

A total of 910 voters were in the ward, of whom 695 exercised their franchise, including 20 postal ballots.

Compliance vs innovation: strikinga balance in quest for data security

Experts discuss ways to bridge gap between academia and industry

Celebratory Firing Kills Minor Band Boy In MP Town, Speeding Truck Ploughs Marriage Procession, 4 Injured

The incident took place when the marriage party was going in a procession from Gola Kuan to Saroj Marriage Garden under Moti Nagar police station

Retired IRS officer joins DMK

Rare low-pressure area may form over Bay of Bengal; light rain possible in Tamil Nadu

JK Assembly passes grants for Jal Shakti, Forest, Tribal Affairs Depts

Jammu, Feb 13 : The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Friday passed grants worth Rs 3,241.77 crore for public health engineering, Rs 1,524.82 crore f

As global drama unfolds, leadership in manufacturing & tech puts India in box seat: Advertising guru Martin Sorrell

Advertising veteran Martin Sorrell said India is in the box seat for growth in a fragmented global economy, thanks to its leadership, manufacturi

Wife, Child Missing After Row Over Handset

Mother leaves home with daughter over a mobile phone dispute

ET Now Global Business Summit: Fiscal prudence, infra push must as demand tilts south

Developing nations have a significant opportunity as global consumption shifts towards the Global South. International Monetary Fund and World Ba

History, bloodshed, and politics: Why Jamaat-e-Islami remains unacceptable to Bengali muslims

The world is well aware of how Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan has been based on its policies, and Bengali Muslims also clearly remember the past role p

Who is Donovan Carrillo? 26-year-old makes history at the 2026 Winter Olympics as first Mexican figure skater to reach two Olympic finals

Donovan Carrillo, 26, from Guadalajara, made history at the 2026 Winter Olympics by becoming the first Mexican figure skater to reach two Olympic

ET Now GBS 2026: In 10 years, New-age Cos Should Form 10% of India's $15tn M-cap, says said Kunal Bahl, founder of Snapdeal

Kunal Bahl anticipates a surge of venture-backed startups entering India's public markets over the next decade, projecting new-age companies to c

12,000 Kg rotten meat seized in J&K

Jammu Tawi, Feb 13:The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday informed the Assembly that over 12,000 kilograms of rotten and unsafe meat has b

Chennai Metrowater to hold open house meetings today

The labour codes redefine wages, empower the worker

There will be an expansion of worker benefits, his financial inclusion, and an enhancement of his long-term social security

India must strive for reciprocity in trade deal with US, says American economist Ann E Harrison

Priorities for IndiaAmerican economist Ann E Harrison advised India to cautiously accept the US tariff cut under President Donald Trump but warne

Execution of projects a key challenge in India, says Palanivel Thiaga Rajan

Nr Railway to run Holi special trains from Katra to Delhi, Varanasi

Jammu Tawi, Feb 13:To manage the expected rush during Holi, Northern Railway will run special reserved trains from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra t

Crypto crash ahead: Why Standard Chartered predicts Bitcoin (BTC USD) will drop to $50,000, Ether (ETH) to $1,400 and lowered altcoins price target

Bitcoin, Ethereum, and altcoins price prediction: Standard Chartered has revised its short-term and full-year cryptocurrency forecasts downward d

Denial Of Pension To Martyrs Mother Highly Unjust, Cgarh High Court Says

According to the defence, the petitioner, Filisita Lakra, mother of the martyred cop, submitted the application to the authorities concerned to e

Engineering Safety, Delivering Complexity: Vinmec's Model for Advanced Care in Asia

As India's outbound medical travel accelerates, Vinmec is emerging as a credible regional provider by pairing system-engineered safety with advan

BJP MLA says people from Kashmir encroaching upon land in Jammu, triggers uproar in House

Jammu Tawi: Jammu and Kashmir Assembly witnessed uproar on Friday after BJP member Vikram Randhawa claimed that people hailing from Kashmir valle

CM Stalin visits BJP leader H. Raja in hospital

Six-year-old killed as car hits auto, pedestrians in Lucknow; accused held

According to the preliminary inquiry, the speeding Swift car, driven by a 21-year-old, hit an autorickshaw before ploughing into people walking a

Principal chief conservator of forests Inspects Nehru Zoo

Vinay Kumar inspects enclosures, meets keepers on first official visit

Hr Education Conundrum, 61 pc seats vacant in J&K colleges

Jammu Tawi, Feb 13:At least 61 percent seats remain unfilled in Government Degree Colleges of Jammu and Kashmir due to lack of student enrolments

Madagascar cyclone death toll rises to 40, water, power still out

Cyclone Gezani has claimed 40 lives in Madagascar. The storm caused widespread destruction, leaving many without power and water. Aid workers des

Parliament Watch: India-US trade deal in process; EU pact to open 99% market access

Parliament was informed that the IndiaUS trade deal is in technical and legal stages, while a proposed pact with the European Union aims to grant

Haryana CM Nayab Saini Rebuts AAP Allegations Of 'Operation Lotus', Says Party Trying To Hide Own Failures

Chandigarh: Rebutting the allegations of the Punjab Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) that he tried to lure its MLA into BJP under ``Operation Lotus'', the H

87 pc claims rejected under Forest Rights Act in J&K

39898 claims rejected, 6097 accepted Jammu Tawi, Feb 13:Jammu & Kashmir Government on Friday revealed that it has rejected 87 percent of claims u

India's ascent hard won by innovation, adaptability & resilience: Queen Rania

Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan said India is steadily rising in the global order despite geopolitical shocks, lifting millions out of poverty,

ET Now Global Business Summit 2026: 'Today, India is a vibrant market for control buyouts,' says Carlyle's Zeluck

India presents a dynamic landscape for private equity investors, particularly for control buyouts. The market has transformed significantly, offe

From capital to capability: Experts decode strategic sovereignty at ET Now Global Business Summit 2026

Global business leaders explored strategic sovereignty at the ET Now Global Business Summit. Discussions covered digital control, capital movemen

BMC Targets Monsoon 2026 For Mahalaxmi Temple Precinct Phase 1 Completion

Mumbai: The BMC is confident that the phase 1 work of the Mahalaxmi temple precinct beautification will be completed by monsoon 2026. As per the

Samsung workers to march to Secretariat on Feb. 15 seeking reinstatement of suspended staff

AI is moving beyond IT into physical operations, says Anant Maheshwari

Artificial intelligence is now enhancing physical operations, moving beyond IT. This 'physical AI' allows systems to learn and create new rules,

Thane Coastal Road-1 Project: MMRDA Crosses 50 Per Cent Foundation Milestone As Viaduct Work Accelerates

Mumbai, Feb 13: Eight months since construction work began, Thane Coastal Road-1 has crossed a major milestone, with over 50% of the foundation w

Rose Is At Heart Of This Valentines Day In Ooty

The celebration of Valentines Day is just not about young love birds reaching out to their respective sweethearts with gifts, mainly red roses, c

Israeli forces fire at Al Jazeera crew covering settler attack in West Bank

Jerusalem: Israeli forces opened fire at an Al Jazeera news crew on Friday, February 13, while it was covering a illegal settler attack in the oc

'Karen Wing of the Democratic party': Sen. Kennedy blasts Schumer, warns of possible DHS shutdown

Husband Suspended For Campaigning For Wife

Two Congress candidates win ward polls by one vote

Will Visit Venezuela After Very Good Ties With Interim President: Trump

President Donald Trump on Friday said the United States relationship with Venezuela is very good and that he plans to visit the country.

Maharashtra's $5 trillion ambition: Scaling manufacturing and services

Maharashtra is embracing artificial intelligence, seeing it as a tool to boost human skills. The state is enhancing its infrastructure and polici

Hanuman Vahana Seva Held on Friday Morning

Nearly 3,000 devotees served daily with donors support

Family of 4 Hurt in Wall Collapse Due to Drainage Failure

Poor drainage blamed for collapse in Falaknuma area; police book owner

13 scary things that happened on Friday the 13th that still shock the world today

Friday the 13th is often linked with bad luck and scary history. Many shocking events happened on this date, like wars, disasters, deaths, and ac

Hyderabad Gets 5th Bhima Jewels Showroom in Hyderabad

Located opposite the Botanical Garden, the store is spread across 11,000 square feet. It offers gold, diamond and silver jewellery.

APSRTC To Run Special Buses For Maha Sivarathri, Pakala Beach Festival From Nellore, Prakasam

No change in fares; Plan to run 435 special buses in Tirupati region for Maha Sivarathri

Boomerang employees: Why India Inc is rehiring its former workers

Companies are increasingly welcoming back former employees. These boomerang hires integrate quickly and bring valuable institutional knowledge. T

2027 Punjab Assembly Elections: SAD In Early Poll Mode, Announces 40 Rallies From February 17

Chandigarh: Getting into early campaign mode, the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has announced to hold 40 rallies across Punjab beginning February 17,

Seva Teerth Mark Key Milestone In India's Journey To Viksit Bharat': PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the new buildings housing the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) and the Central Secretariat mark are an i

Palghar Real Estate News: MahaRERA Orders Oyster Corporation To Pay Interest For Delayed Possession Of Shops In Vasai-Virar Project

Mumbai, Feb 13: The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has directed Oyster Corporation and its partners to pay interest for

3 Sexual Harassment complaints reported in JK since 2024

New Delhi, Feb 13:The Government of India on Friday informed the Lok Sabha that three complaints of sexual harassment at workplace have been repo

AIIMS Vijaypur functional, AIIMS Awantipora under construction

New Delhi, Feb 13:The Government of India has informed the Lok Sabha that while the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) at Vijaypur i

Ballari Range IGP Invokes PIT NDPS Act Against Habitual Drug Offender

According to officials, his activities were not isolated incidents but part of a continuing and repetitive pattern. Harsha said the Ballari Super

Congress Set To Claim Nizamabad Mayor Post

For the first time in two decades, Congress is poised to claim the mayors post.

Nimmala Promises Efforts To Complete Neradi Barrage, Gundrevula Project

On the Gundrevula project falling under AP and Telangana, the minister said that a DPR was prepared. The state government was pursuing the mandat

The Galactic Standard: How SUYUG Infra is Engineering a New Real Estate Benchmark in Bengaluru

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 13: In the competitive landscape of Bengaluru's real estate, where technical specifications often blur in

Bhatti, Ponguleti: Urban Voters Reposed Faith in Cong Govt

Party Will Bag 9094 Municipalities

Thane Crime: Anti-Corruption Bureau Books Gram Panchayat Officer For Demanding 3,500 Bribe To Process Property Deed Transfer

Mumbai, Feb 13: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Thane unit booked a gram panchayat officer for allegedly demanding a bribe to process a property

Bandi Vows Saffron Surge After Karimnagar Win

Addressing jubilant supporters alongside former mayor Y. Sunil Rao, Bandi Sanjay dedicated the victory to Mahashakti Ammavaru and to the peoples

Mumbai Temples Gear Up For Maha Shivaratri On February 15

Mumbai: Lord Shiva temples across Mumbai are gearing up to celebrate Maha Shivaratri on Sunday, February 15. Also called The Great Night of Lord

At Mass Marriage Event, Bageshwar Baba's Social Responsibility Call To Hotels

Dhirendra Shastri said devotees visiting the Bageshwar Dham significantly contribute to the hospitality business in the region, but expressed dis

Fire Accident in Pharma Company; Several Workers Injure

Reports said that a block of the factory was damaged in the blast and the resultant fire.

Kamakhya Access Corridor Gets The Go-Ahead After Long Legal Battle

The two-year legal deadlock over the Maa Kamakhya Temple access corridor has finally ended, with the Gauhati High Court lifting all restrictions

Indian Super League returns, with all eyes on football league's viability

The Indian Super League faces an uncertain future. The new season begins today after a hurried setup. Media rights value has sharply dropped. Clu

APSRTC to Run 435 Special Buses in Tirupati Region for Maha Shivaratri

Booking counters will function at key locations such as Mukkoti and Kapilatheertham

Central Railway RPF Arrests 37-Year-Old Nashik Man For Planting Snake Inside Vande Bharat Express Toilet

Mumbai, Feb 13: The Railway Protection Force (RPF) of Central Railway has arrested a man accused of deliberately placing a snake inside a coach o

MP News: PMFME Scheme Helps Neemuch Youth Launch Garlic Unit

Neemuch (Madhya Pradesh): The Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme has transformed the life of young

Saffron Surge in Karimnagar, Cong Scores in Ramagundam

Congress sweeps Ramagundam in North Telangana civic polls

Is Presidents Day a federal holiday in the US? When is it and what's open and closed?

Presidents Day 2026 falls on February 16, marking a federal holiday originally established in 1879 to honor George Washington alone.Currently, it

KSRTC operates special weekend tours to Gaganachukki, Chikka Tirupati, Melukote

According to officials, the services are being operated using Rajahamsa and Ashwamedha Classic buses on Saturdays and Sundays, and have been rece

State Consumer Commission Orders Navi Mumbai Builder To Hand Over Flat, Pay Interest And 2 Lakh Compensation For 5-Year Delay

Mumbai, Feb 13: The State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has penalised a Navi Mumbai-based developer, M/s Hitect Enterprises, a partnersh

Woman Sedates Mom, Burns Her to Death

Police identified the deceased as Vuravakonda Ramadevi, 47, who lost her husband 20 years ago.

Anti-drug Cyclothon Enters 18th Day; Massive Rally Held In Vijayawada

Sivanath lauded the joint initiative of the police and Sujana Foundation, saying the campaign aimed to safeguard the future of youth. Chowdary sa

How will we be remembered once gadgets that control & encapsulate our lives today become obsolete?

Opening his late mothers old Air India cases, the writer rediscovers letters, tickets and keepsakes tracing family history and fading material me

US Spent $133,333 Per Deportation To Third Nations, Democratic Report Finds

The Trump administration spent at least $40 million to deport roughly 300 migrants to countries other than their own as immigration officials exp

Indore News: Crackdown On Illegal Hostels Begins After Mayors Warning

Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Following a stern warning by Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargav, the Indore Municipal Corporation has initiated action against il

Data should be treated as asset in national accounts: Saurabh Garg

Data is now considered a national asset, a fifth factor of production. This recognition aligns with global standards. Government departments are

Process to appoint regular Director-General of Police for Tamil Nadu resumes

This comes after the Supreme Court gave a weeks time to send a fresh list to the UPSC for empanelment

Council Pandemonium During Discussion on Governors Address

YSR Congress members storm podium amid fee-reimbursement row

Fake Call Centre Saga: CBI Grills Nashik, Palghar Cops Over Igatpuri Call Centre Operations

Mumbai, Feb 13: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) questioned Nashik Local Crime Branch (LCB) Inspector Ravindra Magar for over seven hour

200 Students Observe Live Proceedings of AP Assembly

Teachers accompanying them expressed happiness over the initiative, noting that such visits play a crucial role in nurturing informed and respons

Revanth Reddy Asserts Dominance with ULB Sweep

The results, coming after its recent success in the gram panchayat polls, gave the Congress a completeness which the party missed in 2023 Assembl