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HC directs depts to file counters on lakes protection within HMDA Limits

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Tuesday, February 10, directed multiple government departments to file detailed counter-affidavits explain

Bangladesh elections: Over 50 pc polling centres considered risky

Dhaka: More than half the polling centres have been identified as risk-prone for the general elections in Bangladesh, as officials said 90 per ce

ICE chief grilled by lawmakers on mass deportation operations

Washington: Todd Lyons, acting head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and other immigration officials were questioned by lawmakers on

Telangana HC seeks govt reply on media accreditation policy

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Tuesday, February 10, issued notices to the state government seeking an explanation on its media accredita

ICE chief defends his officers' actions before U.S. Congress after the deaths of two protesters

Trump's immigration campaign has been heavily scrutinized in recent weeks, especially after the shooting deaths in Minneapolis

A wildlife association that helped conserve the Nilgiris biodiversity

The NWEA came into existence in colonial India, when British colonists discovered a hunters paradise in the Nilgiris

Polling begins for Telangana municipal elections

Hyderabad: Polling for municipal elections across Telangana began on Wednesday morning, February 11, covering a wide network of urban local bodie

Discussion on No-Confidence Motion Against Speaker Likely on March 9

The Congress on Tuesday submitted the no-confidence motion notice against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

Ignore: Anupam Kher Cautions Fans Over His Fake Account on Instagram

The film also stars Ranvir Shorey, Kiran Juneja, Boman Irani and Parvinn Dabass in the lead roles.

'Would have been a nuclear war,' Trump reiterates claim of stopping India-Pakistan conflict

Former US President Donald Trump claimed he prevented an India-Pakistan conflict in May 2025, asserting tariffs were the key to de-escalation. He

Qayamat will never come, Babri Masjid wont be rebuilt: Yogi

Barabanki: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday asserted that the day of Qayamat (doomsday) will never come and hence the Babr

Congress files police complaint against Sarma over point-blank shot video

Assam Congress has filed a police complaint regarding a controversial video posted on the state BJP's social media. The video, which has since be

Sesko breaks West Ham hearts to rescue point for Man Utd

United stay in fourth place in the table with 45 points from 26 games, while West Ham move to 24 points from the same number of matches, two poin

US Commerce Chief Admits Epstein Island Lunch but Denies Closer Ties

Lutnick's ties to Epstein have come under intense scrutiny after email exchanges included in newly released files undermined his earlier insisten

Stock Market LIVE: GIFT Nifty hints at positive start amid mixed cues; Asian markets extend gains

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: GIFT Nifty was trading at 26,050.5 levels, up by 89 points, indicating a positive start for Indian mark

Russian strike on Ukraine kills four, including three young children: official

Two one-year-old boys and a two-year-old girl died as a result of an enemy strike, according to regional military head

Delhi CM launches Bhajan Clubbing fest, events to be held in DU colleges

New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday inaugurated the Vasantotsav 2026 Bhajan Clubbing series at Ramjas College, saying the init

FBI Releases Surveillance Images of Masked Person on Nancy Guthrie's Porch

The FBI this week began posting digital billboards about the case in major cities from Texas to California

Earthquake of 4.3 magnitude hits Bay of Bengal

A moderate earthquake, registering 4.3 on the Richter scale, shook the Bay of Bengal early Wednesday morning. The tremor, occurring at a depth of

Bumrah back in training, Abhishek unwell

ICC Mens T20 World Cup New Delhi, Feb 10: Ahead of their ICC Mens T20 World Cup clash against Namibia on Thursday, India assistant coach Ryan ten

NZ blow UAE away

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Chennai, Feb 10: The New Zealand opening pair of Tim Seifert and Finn Allen went on a rampage against the UAE bowling atta

Pakistan have edge in Colombo, feels Doeschate

ICC Mens T20 World Cup New Delhi, Feb 10: Pakistan could enjoy a clear logistical advantage in their high-voltage T20 World Cup league clash agai

FAA says air traffic control overhaul management contract worth $1.5 billion

The FAA has awarded Peraton a $1.5 billion contract to manage the $12.5 billion overhaul of the U.S. air traffic control system, with President T

Bracewell out of WC with calf injury

ICC Mens T20 World Cup New Delhi, Feb 10: New Zealands World Cup campaign has suffered a setback with all-rounder Michael Bracewell ruled out of

Hasaranga out of T20 WC with injury

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Colombo, Feb 10: Sri Lankas T20 World Cup campaign has suffered a major setback with all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga being r

Morning Digest: Naravane confirms Penguins claim that memoir is as yet unpublished; Bangladesh plans to shift from Indian to U.S. cotton, and more

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Farhans fifty, spinners fire Pakistan to 32-run win over USA

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Colombo, Feb 10: Sahibzada Farhans power-filled fifty and spinners accuracy lifted Pakistan to a smooth 32-run win over th

Stock Market Live: Stock to buy today: Lumax Auto Technologies

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: The short-term outlook is bullish for Lumax Auto Technologies. The stock has surged over 11 per cent so far thi

Tumbler Ridge on high alert after high school shooting with multiple victims; Active shooter threat identified, say RCMP

Tumbler Ridge is on high alert following a shooting at its local high school, with multiple victims confirmed. Authorities initially identified o

Earthquake of magnitude 6.0 rattles South Pacific Ocean

A powerful earthquake measuring 6.0 magnitude shook the Indian Ocean. The tremor occurred at a significant depth of 515 kilometers. This event hi

Bengal march into semis with an inning and 90-run win over Andhra

RANJI TROPHY Kalyani, Feb 10: Bengal marched into the semifinals of the Ranji Trophy after registering a comprehensive innings and 90 runs victor

Watch: Guyana Politician Silences Critics With Fluent Hindi Speech In Parliament

Guyanese MP Vikash Ramkisoon delivered a strong response in Hindi inside Parliament after an opposition member questioned his knowledge of the la

Employee pressured to share Valentines Day plans against wishes Internet tells what to do

In many workplaces, friendly conversations can quickly cross into personal territory, making employees uncomfortable. One worker shared their exp

U.S. officials release images of armed person at Nancy Guthrie's door

The photos and video released by the FBI and Pima County Sheriffs Department show a person wearing a face mask, gloves, backpack and what appears

'Owned by', not just 'made in' India: MoD looks to reset defence buying

Draft Defence Acquisition Procedure 2026 released for stakeholder comments; focus on force modernisation, faster acquisition, and scaled-up produ

No-confidence motion discussion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla likely on March 9: Sources

A no-confidence motion has been submitted against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla by the Congress party. Sources indicate the debate is scheduled for

UK PM Starmer chairs Cabinet, pledges never to walk away

LONDON, Feb 10: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Tuesday chaired his first weekly Cabinet meeting following a leadership challenge, asserti

Russia to strengthen military, not attack NATO this year

LONDON, Feb 10: A senior European intelligence official, Kaupo Rosin, head of Estonias foreign intelligence service, said Russia cannot launch an

Defence Buying 2.0: Sturdier L1 formula & more to boost Made in India

India is changing its defence buying rules. The government will now favor Indian firms that invest in research and own technology. This shift fro

GST Rationalisation Turns: India's demand engine revives as consumption picks up

India's economy is showing strong recovery signs. Auto sales and daily consumer goods demand are rising. This revival is seen across urban and ru

Earthquake Of Magnitude 6.0 Hits Pacific Ocean

An earthquake of magnitude 6.0 rattled the Indian Ocean on Wednesday, as per a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS).

Tej Pratap, Sonu Sood Gurmeet Chaudhary extend help to Rajpal Yadav

Yadav was sent to Tihar jail after the Delhi High Court rejected his plea seeking more time to repay outstanding amount in a cheque-bounce cases

People look at a promotion for James Camerons Avatar: Fire and Ash, at a cinema in Beijing

People look at a promotion for James Camerons Avatar: Fire and Ash, at a cinema in Beijing on Monday. (PTI)

Quote of the day by Barack Obama: Hope is not blind optimism. Its not ignoring the enormity of the task ahead or the roadblocks that stand in our path

Barack Obamas quote, Hope is not blind optimism. Its not ignoring the enormity of the task ahead or the roadblocks that stand in our path offers

Salman, Sanjay Dutt cameos in Saudi action film surprise fans

Superstars Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt are set to surprise their fans by playing cameos in the upcoming Saudi action drama film 7 Dogs. The films

Ugly scenes could have taken place had BJP MPs been allowed to confront oppn members in LS: Rijiju

NEW DELHI, Feb 10: Union minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday said very ugly scenes could have taken place had the BJP MPs been allowed to confront t

Delimitation, Demography, and the Question J&K Can No Longer Avoid

Col Ajay K Raina ajaykrraina@gmail.com Delimitation is often presented as a technical exercise; it is supposed to be neutral, arithmetical, and i

SAYBO delegation, others call on LG

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 10: A delegation of Shri Amarnathji Yatra Bhandara Organisation (SAYBO) called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Si

DyCM launches ODOP Fest to boost J&K products nationally

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 10: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary today inaugurated ODOP Fest, Buyer Seller Meet, organised by the

Astro India launches Mahindras New Thar ROXX STAR EDN

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 10: Astro India Automobile, the authorized dealer of Mahindra & Mahindra, launched the new Thar ROXX STAR EDN,

Snowfall in higher reaches, drizzle in Valley

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Feb 10: Higher reaches of Kashmir received fresh snowfall today as night temperatures rose due to overcast cond

J&K Bank sponsors two more e-vehicles to JU under CSR

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 10: Under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, the J&K Bank today sponsored two 12-seater ele

Bedford School launching its first branch in Mohali

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 10 : Creating the countrys first British international girls school, Bedford School (UK) is launching its firs

Flat-rate billing for unmetered consumers as per JERC tariff: CM

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 10: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today informed the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly that un-metered con

Joblessness among those aged 15 and above falls in rural, urban areas in Oct-Dec: PLFS

India's unemployment rate for those 15 and above in rural areas dropped to 4% in Oct-Dec 2025, down from 4.4% in the previous quarter. The overal

SC: Make front-of-pack warning labels a must on packaged food

Equity markets in green for 3rd straight session

Mumbai, Feb 10: Stock market benchmarks Sensex and Nifty rallied for the third straight session on Tuesday buoyed by firm global cues and end of

KIIT continues with strong placement record for students

SHILLONG, Feb 10: KIIT Deemed to be University in Bhubaneswar delivered one of its strongest placement seasons yet for the 2025 graduating batch,

Tiny Tots School holds Annual Sports Day

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 10: Tiny Tots Hr Sec School celebrated its Annual cum Sports Day at the school grounds in Sainik Colony

New Zealand beat UAE by 10 wickets

CHENNAI, Feb 10: The New Zealand opening pair of Tim Seifert and Finn Allen went on a rampage against the UAE bowling attack to make short work o

French President Macron to undertake key visit to India next week

NEW DELHI, Feb 10 : French President Emmanuel Macron will undertake a three-day visit to India next week to attend the AI Impact Summit and hold

Moscow not in favour of resuming OSCE SMM format for Ukraine: Russian Envoy

VIENNA, Feb 10: Russia is not interested in resuming the format of the Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) of the Organization for Security and Co-o

India, China underscore importance of peace and tranquility in border areas for progress in bilateral relations

NEW DELHI, Feb 10: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri held the India-China Strategic Dialogue with his Chinese counterpart Executive Vice Foreign Min

Social media addicting brains of children, plaintiffs lawyer argues in landmark trial

LOS ANGELES, Feb 10 : Comparing social media platforms to casinos and addictive drugs, lawyer Mark Lanier delivered opening statements on Monday

Oppn submits notice against speaker, accuses Birla of acting in blatantly partisan manner

NEW DELHI, Feb 10 : Opposition parties on Tuesday submitted a notice for moving a resolution to remove Om Birla as Lok Sabha Speaker, alleging th

Ensure marginalised groups representation in MP legal team: SC

The Supreme Court has urged Madhya Pradesh's advocate general to ensure representation of marginalized communities and women as government lawyer

Situation in Greenland shows fragility of solidarity between EU, NATO: Russias Lavrov

MOSCOW, Feb 10 : The situation surrounding Greenland has demonstrated the fragility of the image of solidarity, mutual assistance and understandi

Video: FBI Releases Images Of Masked Suspect In Hunt For US Anchor's Mother

A masked person with a handgun holster was caught on camera outside Nancy Guthrie's front door the night she disappeared, images released Tuesday

Centre proposes spl NIA courts in 17 states, SC seeks their reply

Responding to Supreme Court's push, the Centre will establish at least one special court in 17 states for NIA terror cases. Each state will recei

Word of the Day: Euphoria

Euphoria refers to an intense sense of joy, well-being, or excitement that can feel almost unreal. Originating from the Greek word euphora, it co

Niti Aayog seeks diesel vehicle phase-out, focus on cleaner tech

Niti Aayog has proposed a roadmap for India's transport sector to achieve net zero emissions by 2070. The strategy involves phasing out diesel ve

Baljek Airport-o Airbus sildoreng onchongna biap dongja: Tourism Minister

SHILLONG: Garo Hills-ni damsamangmang airport, chongmotan Baljek Airport-o biaprangko chuonga gita manjaengani gimin Airbus gita daldalgipa sildo

Quote of the day by Nora Ephron: 'Above all, be the heroine of your life, not the victim.'

Quote of the day by Nora Ephron shares a clear message on personal responsibility and self direction. The quote reflects ideas seen across Nora E

EJH-o koela adam gopretanichi sigiparang sak 30 gapa

SHILLONG: Adita salrangna skang, East Jaintia Hills ajani Mynsyngat-Thangsko jolo donggipa koela adam gopretanio saknaa mangipa manderangoni mand

VB-GRAM G-ni bidingo Vartalap program-ko Tura-o ongata

TURA: Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar & Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) ba VB-GRAM G-ni bidingo agan-talataniko onna aro apsan chanchirimna gita Mo

SC puts on hold drive against encroachers in Assam forests

The Supreme Court has halted Assam's anti-encroachment drive in reserved forests, emphasizing that environmental protection and rule of law must

WGH-ni song dambongana Har Ghar Jal certificate-rangko sualata

TURA: Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM)-ni ningo kamrangko name chusokatahanina Mongolbar salo, West Garo Hills ajani Public Health Engineering (PHE) Depa

Ampati-o Safer Internet Day-ko mania

AMPATI: Internet-ko name jakkalani aro Artificial Intelligence (AI) gita dakgipa gital kolrangni bidingo talate onna gita Mongolbar salo, Safer I

CM to introduce Civil Courts Amendment bill today

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 10: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah will tomorrow introduce the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Courts (Amendment) Bill,

Ruckus in Assembly over Sunil Sharmas charges against Govt

LoP snubs agitating NC MLAs Nishikant Khajuria JAMMU, Feb 10: Legislative Assembly witnessed ruckus amid allegations and counter allegations as t

Defence Budget Hiked Significantly

Asad Mirza asad.mirza.nd@gmail.com While presenting the budget for FY 2026-27, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman earmarked a record 7.85 lakh c

Alliance, BJP MLAs clash, trade charges after Pathania terms Art 370 a temporary provision

NC accuses BJP of using un-Parliamentary language against Dy CM Avtar Bhat JAMMU, Feb 10: The National Conference (NC) and Opposition BJP members

Out of 8.80 cr tax returns filed for AY 2025-26, 24.64 lakh pending for processing for over 90 days

NEW DELHI, Feb 10 : Over 24.64 lakh income tax returns are pending for processing for more than 90 days, out of about 8.80 crore ITRs filed for A

Sajjad, Pawan Gupta grill NC on Budget, say people feeling cheated

Karra for better utilization of allocated funds Gopal Sharma JAMMU, Feb 10: Peoples Conference Member Legislative Assembly, Sajjad Lone and oppos

The US-India Trade Deal: A Kashmiri Perspective

Nasir Hamid Khan sunfresh1102@gmail.com On 3rd of February, even when details about the Trade Deal were being sought in the Parliament of India,

Film shoots, OTT productions, destination weddings reshaping J&Ks tourism future

Govt-Pvt investment to develop emerging destinations Vertical lift, golf course, convention centre among projects Mohinder Verma JAMMU, Feb 10: J

Adani says US asked information over imports from Iran

NEW DELHI, Feb 10 : Adani group flagship firm on Tuesday said a US agency has sought information from the company over alleged import of petroleu

Shift officials posted in home dists: EC to poll-bound states

U.S. to scrap legal cornerstone of climate regulations this week

U.S. President Trump will be joined by (EPA) administrator Lee Zeldin to formalise the rescission of the 2009 Obama-era endangerment finding

ED summons Anil, Tina in Rs 40,000cr bank fraud case

The ED has issued fresh summonses to Anil Ambani and his wife Tina for questioning next week in connection with an alleged Rs 40,000 crore money