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Trump administration re-approves twice-banned dicamba pesticide

US President Donald Trump's administration on Friday re-approved the use of pesticide dicamba for spraying on top of genetically-modified cotton

What the IndiaUS Interim Trade Agreement Means: Key Terms

Officials said the framework will be implemented promptly while negotiations continue toward a comprehensive bilateral trade agreement

India-U.S. trade deal LIVE updates: Pact will open $30 trillion market for Indian exporters, says Goyal

As per the key terms of the agreement, the U.S. will reduce the import duty on Indian goods to 18%

EU proposes to broaden sanctions on Russian crude in sweeping new package

The European Commission has proposed a broad ban on services supporting Russia's seaborne crude oil exports, aiming to significantly cut Moscow's

US lifts extra 25% tariffs after India pledges to stop Russian oil imports

The step is part of a wider agreement to ease trade tensions, under which India plans to buy about $500 billion worth of US goods, including ener

T20 World Cup 2026 matches global timings, how to watch live worldwide, format, teams, groups and prize money

The ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 starts on February 7, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Fans can follow 55 matches across eight venues, with live

US lifts 25% tariff on Indian goods linked to Russia oil purchases

US President Trump has lifted a 25% tariff on Indian goods, fulfilling a trade deal contingent on India ceasing Russian oil imports. The agreemen

'3 yrs ahead of schedule...': Trump touts Dow's 50,000 milestone, calls SAVE act 'very important'

India Plans to Purchase $500 Bn of US Goods Over Next 5 Years

The two countries will significantly increase trade in technology products, including Graphics Processing Units and other goods used in data cent

Is a 5% raise worth 30% more work? Employee says no and sparks debate as manager calls him unambitious

A senior analyst declined a promotion with a minimal pay raise and significantly increased demands, sparking debate. His manager labeled him unam

Morning Digest: White House releases India-U.S. joint statement on interim trade deal; India rejects Pakistans allegations over blast at Islamabad mosque, and more

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U.S. accuses China of secret nuclear explosive tests

U.S. President Donald Trump had already hinted at similar accusations late last year, but without providing the same level of detail

Iran and US hold indirect talks in Oman. America's military leader in the Mideast joins the talks

Iran and the United States held indirect talks in Oman on Friday to explore a framework for negotiations on Tehrans nuclear programme, with discu

India-US interim trade deal framework: Key highlights

India-US interim trade deal: The United States and India have agreed on an interim trade pact framework, aiming to lower tariffs and boost econom

Trump says he didn't see Obama clip in video before it was posted

US President Donald Trump said he did not watch the full video clip that showed former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama as apes before i

India's Home-Grown Ills Jab After Pak Blames Neighbours For Mosque Blast

Islamabad reeled on Friday after a devastating suicide bombing ripped through a crowded mosque in the capital, killing at least 69 people and inj

India-US trade pact to open $30 trillion market for Indian exporters: Piyush Goyal

Under the interim agreement framework, the US will cut reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods to 18 percent and reduce tariffs to zero on products su

Propaganda against Manmohan insult to Sikh faith: Kharge

US to Remove Additional 25% Duty on Indian Goods From Today

The US had, in August last year, imposed 25 per cent reciprocal tariffs and additional 25 per cent levy on goods from India over its purchase of

Amit Shah calls for tech-driven solutions to border challenges, holds high-level review meet on J&K security

India plans to buy $500 billion worth of goods from US over next five years

The move is part of broader efforts to establish robust, ambitious and mutually beneficial digital trade rules under a bilateral trade agreement.

US and India reach framework for interim trade agreement: White House

It includes additional market access commitments, support for resilient supply chains and reciprocal tariff reductions.

Studies vs gaming: Strike a balance, PM Modi tells students

PM Modi, at Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026, urged students to find balance between academics and skills, emphasizing life and professional skills are i

Quote of the Day by Billie Eilish: 'I used to think that I knew everything.'Top quotes by the iconic singer

Quote of the Day: Billie Eilish believes lyrics hold more power than mere sound. Her music proves that carefully chosen words resonate deeply. Th

3rd extension in UP SIR: 1 more month for filing claims

The Election Commission has granted a one-month extension for filing claims and objections on Uttar Pradesh's draft electoral rolls, now allowing

Trump Lifts 25% Tariff On India Over Russian Oil Imports After Trade Deal

US President Donald Trump moved Friday to lift an additional 25 percent tariff he imposed on goods from India over its purchases of Russian oil -

How to re-watch the 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony tonight: time, TV channel, streaming details and more

Italy hosted a spectacular Opening Ceremony for the 2026 Winter Olympics, themed 'Armonia,' celebrating sport, music, and tradition. Nearly 3,000

FCIK seeks mitigation of issues of wood-based industrial units

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 6: The Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) today said it has sought the governments interve

Taxman seeks to invoke GAAR against Jane Street

Jane Street case: It has been suggested that the profit recorded by the group during the period reviewed by the Securities & Exchange Board of In

Venura unveils womens wellness initiative Soothe Me

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 6: Venura unveiled its much-awaited initiative Soothe Me, a wellness-focused offering designed especially for

White House releases Joint Statement on India-U.S. interim trade deal

India will eliminate or reduce tariffs on all U.S. industrial goods and a wide range of U.S. food and agricultural products, including dried dist

When Journalism Strengthens Democracy

Ashok Ogra ashokogra@gmail.com Rahul Gandhi being disallowed by the Honble Speaker to refer to a reputed magazine article carrying excerpts from

Gujarats Chhari-Dhandh on global Ramsar Map

Gujarat Forest and Environment Minister Arjun Modhwadia, on behalf of the Forest Department, presented the Ramsar Site certificate to Chief Minis

Union Budget 2026 and the Case for Long-Term Development

Shagun Parihar writetomlakishtwar@gmail.com Instead of looking for dramatic headlines, the Union Budget 2026-2027 should be interpreted as a decl

Healthcares Manufacturing Moment Arrives

Nigam Gupta jkssind@gmail.com When Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman rose to present the Union Budget for FY 2026-27 on February 1st, she did s

IND vs USA T20 World Cup 2026 match start time, squads and how to watch live in US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Italy, SA, UAE, Caribbean and worldwide

IND vs USA T20 World Cup 2026 match start time, squads and how to watch live in US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Italy, SA, UAE, Caribbean

UP Man Dumps 3 Wives In Six Years After Dowry Harassment; Case Filed

A man married three women over the past six years and allegedly deserted them after harassing them for dowry, police said on Friday.

No timeline for Qazigund-Srinagar-Budgam line doubling, Baramulla-Uri new rail line fixed: Govt

NEW DELHI, Feb 6 : Detailed project reports for the doubling of the Qazigund-Srinagar-Budgam rail line and for the proposed Baramulla-Uri new lin

Indian diaspora aim to set record during dance performance welcoming PM Modi in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 : The Indian diaspora in Malaysia is aiming for a spot in the Malaysian Book of Records with a massive dance performance duri

Govt has taken steps to fill up vacancies in remote areas: CM

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 6: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah today informed the Legislative Assembly that area specific appointment of Cla

Terror ecosystem almost crippled in J&K due to concerted efforts of Modi Govt: Shah

Calls upon security agencies to work in coordinated mode Strengthen border security through modern tools: HM Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 6

Sooryavanshi blitz leads India to historic sixth U-19 World Cup win

*U-19 WC triumph is reflection of Indias strength in age-group cricket: BCCI president Manhas HARARE, Feb 6: Crickets latest wunderkind Vaibhav S

Social medias role must be assessed from lens of societal harmony, trust: Vaishnaw

NEW DELHI, Feb 6 : The role of social media must be clearly evaluated from the lens of its impact on societal harmony and trust, that has been bu

Focus laid on integrating traditional architecture with modern practices at India Stonemart

Rajasthans stone and architecture were recognised worldwide because of their distinct qualities, Deputy CM Diya Kumari said

Sooryavanshi dedicates award to support staff

HARARE, Feb 6: Teen batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi on Friday dedicated his Player of the Final award to the Indian teams support staff, a

Centre yet to disburse incentives under PM-PRANAM scheme, Nadda tells Parliament

NEW DELHI, Feb 6 : The Centre has not disbursed any incentives to states and union territories under the PM-PRANAM scheme since its launch, Ferti

Pakistans cultural capital erupts in colour as kite-flying Basant festival ends 20-year hiatus

LAHORE, Feb 6 : A burst of colour lit up Lahores night sky overnight as Pakistans cultural capital relaunched the Basant kite-flying festival aft

Harshit Rana ruled out of T20 World Cup; Siraj named replacement

MUMBAI, Feb 6: Young India speedster Harshit Rana was on Friday ruled out of the T20 World Cup owing to a knee injury with Mohammed Siraj being n

Dignity, security of workers remain central to governments national vision: Mansukh Mandaviya

NEW DELHI, Feb 6: Welfare, dignity and security of workers remain central to the governments vision of national development, Union Minister Mansu

6 free LPG cylinders, fee waiver for AAY; 23,800 jobs in fast-track mode

Omar presents Rs 1,13,767 cr worth budget HS diesel to be costlier by Rs 2/liter, Pvt Univs proposed Roadmap for regularisation of daily wagers t

India taken up issue of Nagar Kirtan disruption in Tauranga with New Zealand govt: Centre

NEW DELHI, Feb 6 : It has come to the notice of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) that a Nagar Kirtan organised by Gurudwara Sikh Sangat in

Jammu Metro proposal gains traction as Railways finalize special high-altitude train design

*DPRs ready for Valley rail expansion Govind Sharma JAMMU, Feb 6: The long-pending proposal for a Metro or Metro-like urban transit system in Jam

Trump signs order threatening tariffs on nations doing business with Iran

The order comes as tensions between Iran and the U.S. continue to simmer even as the two countries engaged in talks

Congress decision to go solo wont impact Left Fronts prospect in WB Assembly polls: Md Salim

The Congress party on February 5, 2026, announced that it will contest independently in all the 294 Assembly constituencies in West Bengal, endin

Cong -NC trying to divide Jammu region on pattern of 2 nation theory, Dixon Plan: BJYM

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Feb 6: Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) State spokesperson, Amit Sharma, today launched a scathing attack on

Seminar on Employment Market Structural Shifts concludes at JU

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 6: A two-day National Seminar on Employment Market Structural Shifts, Skill Logics and Policy Challenges organ

Dow Jones hits 50,000 for first time as Trump celebrates historic DJIA milestone

The Dow Jones Industrial Average achieved a historic milestone, surpassing 50,000 points for the first time. This surge followed a week of tech s

SCERT felicitates student selected for Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 6: The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Jammu & Kashmir, Jammu Division, today feli

J&K Budget evokes mixed reaction, industrialists term it anti-industry

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 6: The Jammu and Kashmir Budget which was presented in the Legislative Assembly by the Chief Minister Omar Abd

CUJ organizes expert lecture on Skill Ecosystem for Viksit Bharat 2047

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 6: Community college in collaboration with School of Business Studies, Central University of Jammu, organized

Conference on Rashtriya Saptsindhu Sanskriti concludes at Sanskrit University

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 6: The two-day National Conference on Rashtriya Saptsindhu Sanskriti: The Foundation of Indian Thought Traditi

Army Chief honours SHO Majalta for exemplary operational success

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Feb 6: General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), today honoured SHO Majalta, Satar Choudhary, fo

IDA Jammu holds mega dental awareness cum check-up camp

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 6: Indian Dental Association (IDA), Jammu, organized a two-day mega dental check-up and awareness camp which c

Driving Sustainable Agricultural Development in Hilly Areas of J&K

Dr. Banarsi Lal kvkreasi@gmail.com India is one of the largest food producer countries in the world. Presently India is having first rank in milk

50 Inqilab Mancha activists hurt in clash with police in Bdesh

Dhaka, Feb 6: At least 50 activists of the ultra-right Inqilab Mancha were injured on Friday in a clash with police in Bangladesh when they tried

Five, including child, hurt in firing during Bdesh poll campaign

Dhaka, Feb 6: Five people, including a child, were injured after unidentified assailants opened fire during an election campaign in the Ali Khali

HRW raises alarm over deteriorating law and order situation in Bdesh

Washington, Feb 6: With Bangladesh heading for elections next week, the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government which came to power in 2024 followi

Epstein files: Starmers job as British PM under threat

London, Feb 6: Keir Starmer never met Jeffrey Epstein. But the British prime ministers job is under threat because of the fallout from the late s

Fallout Season 2 review: Ella Purnell and Walton Goggins strike a glorious gory path to truth

Striking production and sound design, audacious action, mean monsters and standout performances mark the sophomore sprawl

Sooryavanshi fires India to record-extending sixth WC title

Harare, Feb 6: Crickets latest wunderkind Vaibhav Sooryavanshi played arguably the most breathtaking knock in the history of U-19 World Cup to fi

The Strangers: Chapter 3 movie review: About time to put this killer to pasture

All the back and forth, mincing machines, cleavers, dank basements, creep chords, jump scares and gore do not translate into even halfway decent

MFA academy trials attract 340 young footballers

Shillong, Feb 6: Some 340 young boys appeared for selection trials for the first induction into the new Meghalaya Football Association (MFA) Acad

Champions In Making

The All Meghalaya Kick-Boxing Association (AMKA) announces its selected players for upcoming competitions, under the guidance of chief coach Samu

US Court Orders Uber To Pay $8.5 Million To Woman Over Sexual Assault

A federal jury has ordered Uber to pay $8.5 million to a woman who says one of its drivers raped her during a 2023 trip.

Before bat meets ball, politics steals WC show

New Delhi, Feb 6: The T20 World Cup, the biggest edition in the tournaments history, begins on Saturday across venues in India and Sri Lanka, but

'When told I'm 75, I said 25 yrs left': PM Modi tells students to focus on future

Prime Minister Narendra Modi advised students at 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' that education is for life, not just exams, emphasizing character and temp

'I don't know what will happen to me': Pappu Yadav after arrest in 1995 case

Purnea MP Pappu Yadav was arrested by Patna Police in connection with a 1995 case, expressing fears for his safety and demanding to be taken dire

Who was Lil Jons son? Lil Jon confirms the heartbreaking news of the death of son after body found in a Georgia pond

Rapper Lil Jon confirmed the tragic loss of his 27-year-old son, Nathan Smith, also known as DJ Young Slade, after his body was recovered from a

T20 World Cup: Avoiding outside noise best way, says Salman as Pakistan eye Super Eight

Pakistan, who won the title in 2009, are coming into the tournament in the wake of their decision to boycott the February 15 group game against a

Couple injured in road accident

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 6: A couple sustained injuries in a road accident at Bakshi Nagar area here today, officials said. Madan Lal (

DC Kishtwar releases Rs 6 lakh under Road Accident Victim Fund

Excelsior Correspondent KISHTWAR, Feb 6: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kishtwar, Pankaj Kumar Sharma today disbursed Rs.6 lakh as compensation under t

DC holds Public Darbar, reviews facilities at Transit Accommodation Odina

Excelsior Correspondent BANDIPORA, Feb 6: Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib, on Friday convened a special public darbar at Dak Bung

4 promoted, posted as SEs, 4 XEns get additional charge

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 6: The Government today placed/elevated and posted four Executive Engineers as I/C Superintending Engineers an

RDD Minister launches Umeed Ka Zaika, a major milestone for FSE Project in J&K

Excelsior correspondent JAMMU, Feb 6: In a significant step towards strengthening the market access and digital empowerment of Self Help Groups (

DC Ramban chairs DRSC, DLMC meeting to strengthen road safety framework

Excelsior Correspondent RAMBAN, Feb 6: To prevent road accidents and undertake effective corrective measures, Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Mohamma

CEC launches first-of-its-kind and historic employee transfer portal

Excelsior Correspondent KARGIL, Feb 6 : Marking a major milestone and a historic moment, Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd. Jaffer Akhoon toda

Quote of the day by Lady Whistledown: 'The ones we love have the power to inflict the greatest scars, for what thing is more...' - powerful line from Netflix's Bridgerton character Penelope Featherington

Quote of the day by Lady Whistledown in Bridgerton: Bridgerton's Lady Whistledown shares a poignant quote on love's capacity for deep hurt. The N

Iran army reports fire at Tehran barracks, says blaze contained, no injuries

Iranian Army blamed an electrical fault for the fire

US Moves To Deport 5-Year-Old Detained In Minnesota

The US Department of Homeland Security said on Friday it is seeking to deport a 5-year-old Ecuadorean boy who was detained in Minnesota last mont

T20 World Cup | Playing on home soil brings a lot of motivation and responsibility: Suryakumar

The India captain also hinted that Kishan, who opened the innings during Wednesdays warm-up match against South Africa, is likely to continue at