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Trump revokes basis of U.S. climate regulation, ends vehicle emission standards

The move marks the administrations most extensive rollback of climate change policy, following a series of regulatory cuts aimed at promoting fos

Farmers pulse: On India and its demand for pulses

Only structural reforms in agriculture sector can ensure food security

Ex-MP on foot march in Haryana ruffles a few feathers within the Congress

MCD to enforce 15-point action plan for implementing new SWM rules

Civic body will revive existing zero-waste colonies and identify at least two to five new onesevery month; key focus on four-way segregation of w

Excise policy case: Kejriwal drops plea against ED

Concerns raised over greenery damage on Yamuna floodplains

Two women killed, three others injured in east Delhi road accident

7 held after teen stabbed to death in Outer Delhi

Cabinet approves skill development scheme for khadi, handloom artisans

MCD to standardisepay for MTS workers inbudget 2026-27

JK Tyres Sanjay Hardy Sharma passes away

He, fondly known as Hardy, was one of the most influential persons in Indian motorsport and played a key role in advancing the careers of Indias

Bar association opposes SC proposal for Allahabad HC

Man arrested for killing neighbours in suspected human sacrifice inM.P. village

Water-filled dustbin hurled during Habibs speech at DU campus

Man held for stealing gold and silver jewellery from Jain temple

History-sheeter remanded in prison for violation of externment order

Word of the Day: Counterintuitive

Counterintuitive describes surprising truths that challenge our natural instincts and initial assumptions. These ideas, though feeling wrong at f

FOMRRA submits peoples manifesto to political parties

The manifesto outlines critical demands, including improved drainage systems, 24/7 potable water access, establishing a multi-specialty hospital

Complaints to GCC helpline remain unresolved: residents

GCC had closed a complaint of a damaged manholereported on Pantheon Road without resolving the problem; AIADMK councillor says 50% of complaints

Ophthalmologist gets award for community eye care

History-sheeter held for sexually harassing woman in Besant Nagar

Woman constable found dead at police quarters in Egmore

A hundred years ago | The Indian Navy proposal

Govt. doctors take out rally, picked up by police

Mortgage rates dip slightly to 6.09% as strong economy and job market boost homebuyer demand in 2026

Mortgage rates in the US dropped a little this week. The average 30-year rate is just above 6%. Experts say strong jobs and a stable economy are

Quad very important platform: top U.S. South Asia diplomat Paul Kapur

U.S. diplomat Paul Kapur emphasises the Quads importance for strategic cooperation and defence in South Asia during a congressional hearing

From sociology to journalism: A lesson from Andr Bteille

Asking ones own questions and testing every claim against evidence is the purpose of both scholarship and journalism

NPCI arm partners with PayNet to enable UPI, DuitNow payments in India, Malaysia

Giving 2.20 lakh digital title deeds in unrecognised habitations in two years is a record for Karnataka, says Revenue Minister

As the government is gearing up to provide digital title deeds for properties of over 1.1 lakh families in unrecognised habitations in Karnataka,

Karnataka High Court directs State government to set up Municipal Trust Property Management System to protect public properties

Pointing out that public properties controlled by various municipalities are not maintained and protected as mandated by law, the High Court of K

EU leaders ready countermeasures to pressure from Russia, China and Trump

Meeting in a Belgian castle, the EU leaders agreed an action plan with a strict timeline for the economic restructuring, European Commission Pres

New York's iconic Waldorf Astoria hotel listed for sale after $2 billion renovation by Chinese owners

The Waldorf Astoria, New York Citys iconic luxury hotel, is set for sale after a $2 billion renovation that transformed the historic property int

Tax dispute with Indian authorities: Jane Street moves SC, seeks clarity on 'legal privilege'

Jane Street has approached the Supreme Court. The company seeks clarity on legal protection for internal communications. This comes amid a disput

High performer for a decade laid off without managers notice, seeks help gets smart career advice

More than 260,000 U.S. layoffs hit workers last year. High performers were not spared. Even top 5% rated managers lost roles. Corporate restructu

Imran Khan complains about 'denial' of health services, satisfied with security and food in prison

Advocate Salman Safdar, who was appointed amicus curiae to visit Rawalpindi's Adiala Jail, formally submitted to the Supreme Court on Wednesday a

Hermes beats sales expectations, sees positive signs in China

Hermes has reported robust fourth-quarter revenue growth, exceeding expectations. Strong sales in the United States and Japan have bolstered perf

Headmaster suspended after viral video shows students transported in goods vehicles

In 'Atmnirbhar' Push, Assam Rifles To Induct Indian Dog Breeds In Its Squad

Giving a fillip to the central government's call for indigenisation, Assam Rifles is planning to induct dog breeds available in India into its sq

Parliament Watch: Social security coverage jumps to 64.3% in 2025

India's social security coverage has seen a remarkable surge, reaching 64.3% in 2025. New safety mandates for heavy vehicles are set to be implem

US-Russia 'V-day': Embracing the dollar, oil & gas partnership

The high-level memo, which was drafted this year, details seven points where, in the Kremlin's view, Russian and US economic interests could conv

28 rebuttals issued on fake news since April 2025

Draft Media Policy 2026 proposes Digital Regulation Jammu Tawi, Feb 12:The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday told the Assembly that the Di

Single mom laid off with just 2 months of savings left top advice that she got could help you too

A single mother facing job loss found solace and practical advice on Reddit after feeling overwhelmed. The online community offered a blend of em

SIT starts fresh sample collection in gold theft probe at Sabarimala

SIT, assisted by personnel from the Legal Metrology department, forensic laboratory, and skilled artisans, began removing gold-plated covering fr

'Have you filed this for media publicity?': SC refuses to entertain Jairam Ramesh plea on expost facto clearances

The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to entertain a writ petition filed by Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Jairam Ramesh challenging the gran

Rs 29 Cr spent on tourism promotion in Jammu

Jammu Tawi, Feb 12:The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Thursday informed the Legislative Assembly that more than Rs 7,647 lakh has been spent on

Satish apologises for his conduct with 2 MLAs

Jammu Tawi, Feb 12:Minister for Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution (CAPD), Satish Sharma on Thursday apologised for his conduct towards Lea

FIR against Content Creator for protocol violation at Vaishno Devi Cave

Jammu Tawi, Feb 12:Police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against a social media content creator for allegedly filming and shari

1,425 illegal structures demolished since Oct-2024

Jammu Tawi, Feb 12:The government has demolished 1,425 residential and commercial structures across Jammu and Kashmir since October 2024, with Sr

Parliament panel seeks swift rollout of new PSE Policy

A parliamentary panel is pushing for the immediate rollout of the new Public Sector Enterprise Policy. This policy aims to improve government fin

New Research Highlights 'Biofilm Shield' as the Hidden Culprit Behind Recurrent UTIs

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 12: Despite advancements in personal hygiene, millions of women worldwide continue to battle a silent, rec

Take concrete steps to address unemployment, drug menace in J&K: Ramzan

New Delhi, Feb 12:Senior National Conference leader and MP Choudhary Mohammad Ramzan on Thursday raised concerns in the Rajya Sabha over rising u

Policy for setting up private Universities in J&K framed

Law Department examining it; cases will be reviewed after approval Jammu Tawi, Jan 12:In a significant development, the Jammu & Kashmir Governmen

Sebi working to cut compliance burden, says chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey

The Securities and Exchange Board of India is working to lower regulatory costs and compliance burdens. This move aims to boost the competitivene

Assembly to discuss online smear campaigns against MLAs

Legislators demand stern action against fake news, misinformation Jammu Tawi, Feb 12:Speaker of the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul R

Sinha chairs SASB meeting for Amarnath Yatra 2026

Board to hold Pratham Pooja for annual pilgrimage on June 29 Jammu Tawi, Feb 12:Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday chaired the 50th Boar

China issues new rules to curb auto price war after January passenger car sales drop 20%

The State Administration for Market Regulation released guidelines for manufacturers, dealers and parts suppliers aimed at preventing a race-to-t

India alone will guide world towards right path: LG

Says Nations strength lies in its Spiritual Wisdom Jammu Tawi, Feb 12:Asserting that India alone will guide the world towards the right path in n

The Half Brick Launches Global Campus Licensing Model for Raw Stories with ISME

New Delhi [India], February 12: The Half Brick has announced the launch of its Global Campus Licensing Model for Raw Stories through the signing

Shifting timelines, Form 7 surge put SIR Phase-2 under strain

The voter-friendly SIR phase-2 electoral process is facing significant delays and disputes. Lakhs of people await hearings, and state governments

J&K has 201 registered drones, Ladakh none

New Delhi, Feb 12: Jammu and Kashmir has recorded 201 registered civilian drones, while no drone has been registered in Ladakh so far, the Govern

Fire breaks out in building in Naval Dockyard in south Mumbai

An official said the spot where the fire erupted was situated diagonally opposite the Gateway of India in Colaba

Magnificent 7 stocks post declines, Dow Jones, S&P 500, Nasdaq crash at Wall Street

U.S. Stock Market Today: Dow Jones, S&P 500, Down Joneson Thursday fell big.

Lodha Developers' Ex-Director Arrested In Rs 85-Crore Money Laundering Case

Rajendra Lodha, former director of the Lodha Developers Limited, was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on Thursday in connection with an al

Daily wagers, contractual staff protest in Srinagar seeking regularisation of services

Daily wagers and contractual employees from various government departments staged a protest in Srinagar along with their families, demanding regu

Many National Highway stretches in J&K hit due to heavy rainfall

New Delhi, Feb 12:Many National Highway stretches in Jammu and Kashmir suffered damage due to heavy rainfall and landslides during the current fi

What happened to gold, silver, platinum and copper today? Why are precious metal prices crashing sharply today Is this the end of the bull run for metals?

Gold, Silver, platinum and copper price plunge today: Gold, silver, platinum and copper all fell sharply today. Gold dropped over 2.5% below $5,0

Pre-birth certificates, minor voters: Bengal SIR data raises red flags

West Bengal's electoral roll revision uncovered strange data. In Metiaburuz, siblings' birth dates showed a gap of less than a month. Ten family

India Textiles To Get US Benefits Like Bangladesh, Official Says

India's textile exports to the US will receive the same benefits Washington has extended to Bangladesh, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goy

J&K collects Rs 34.17 crore as penalty under Motor Vehicles Act

New Delhi, Feb 12:Jammu and Kashmir recorded over 15.48 lakh traffic violation cases in 2025, with authorities collecting more than Rs 34.17 cror

Doesn't violate federalism: Ex-CJI BR Gavai on One Nation, One Election to JPC

Former Chief Justice of India BR Gavai informed a Joint Parliamentary Committee that the 'One Nation, One Election' proposal is constitutionally

After Wife's Miscarriage, Man Beheads Neighbours To 'Please Angry Deity'

A 21-year-old man allegedly beheaded two of his neighbours with a sharp weapon during a religious ritual in Madhya Pradesh's Singrauli district e

Congress alleges 'conspiracy' in Gujarat roll revision

Gujarat Congress chief Amit Chavda accused the BJP and Election Commission of attempting to remove lakhs of genuine voters through a planned cons

Tarique Rahman's BNP Leads In Early Trends, Jamaat Faces Setback

The election and referendum in Bangladesh saw over 55% voter turnout despite the Awami League missing from the electoral process. Some Awami Leag

T20 titan Seiferts Bam Bam redemption

After a dismal 2021 World Cup and heartbreaking absences in 2022 and 2024, the stars are finally aligning for the 31-year-old Kiwi; the dashing w

T20 World Cup: Main theme is to be adaptable and ready for any situation, says Van Beek

The transition to night games in India adds another layer of uncertainty for the Netherlands; USAs Jahangir highlights the struggles of the assoc

J&K proposes regulatory framework in draft new media policy 2026

The Jammu and Kashmir government said it has proposed provisions in the draft New Media Policy-2026 to create a regulatory framework for new and

Budget Session: Opposition backs national trade union strike, forces Lok Sabha adjournment

Opposition members disrupted Lok Sabha proceedings on Thursday. They supported a national strike by trade unions protesting the India-US trade de

Gaurav Gogoi Restrained By Court From Speaking On Himanta Sarma's Property

A Guwahati court has issued an interim stay order restraining seven accused individual from making any statements or remarks concerning the Chief

Siddaramaiah to present his record 17th Budget on March 6

ONGC's Q3 FY26 results: Net profit increases 22% to 11,946 crore

ONGC's board of directors declared second interim dividend of 6.25 per equity. The total payout would be 7,863 crore for the dividend

Shivaprakash Murder Case: Police arrest BJP MLA BA Basavaraj after SC denies bail

Bengaluru Rural Police arrested BJP MLA BA Basavaraj. The arrest followed the Supreme Court's refusal of his anticipatory bail plea. He is implic

Jyothi Buddha Prakash assumes charges as Singareni CMD

What triggered US stock market crash today: Wall Street plunges as $1.2 trillion AI scare trade slams logistics and software stocks - Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq each fall over 1%

US stock market crashes today due to a growing $1.2 trillion AI scare trade that hit logistics and software stocks hard. The Dow, S&P 500 and Nas

Two minor boys rescued at Udupi Railway station

Wait for outcome: MEA on Bangladesh polls

India will await the results of the Bangladesh elections. The nation will then review existing matters based on the electoral mandate. New Delhi

Trade union strike evokes lukewarm response in Vizag

Business at most of the shops, malls, and retail outlets continues as usual; banks, schools, and government offices remain open

Mandya resident arrested in online fraud case

Dharmendra Pradhan launches drive for adoption of AI in education

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched the Bharat Bodhan AI Conclave 2026. This event sets the stage for integrating AI into education ac

Indore councillors praise Visakhapatnams cleanliness initiatives during visit

Police trace 224 missing phones in 10 days through CEIR portal