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Berkeley Police Continue Their Search For Missing Bengaluru Student, Family Apprehensive

The family of Saketh Sreenivasaiah resides in Srigandada Kaval of Bengaluru city while Saketh left for University of California, Berkeley to take

Union Budget 2026-27 Signalling Stability with Intent

Prof D Mukherjee mukhopadhyay.dinabandhu@gmail.com The Union Budget for the financial year 2026-27 was presented in the Lok Sabha on 1 February 2

Shiv Khori Mela : A Spiritual Confluence of Faith and Tradition

Dr Banarsi Lal kvkreasi@gmail.com Reasi district in J&K is considered as the hub of religious places. Every year thousands of devotees across the

Pen, Power, Memoirs and Republic

Vijay Hashia iamvhashia@gmail.com Books are intellectual treasures. They challenge assumptions, broaden understanding and expand the boundaries o

Niranjans Punjabi book Itihaas De Kujh Saakshi Panne released

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 14: Ranjit College of Education Jammu, in collaboration with the Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture & Lan

DC Kathua reviews progress on VAPs under Vibrant Villages Programme-II

Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, Feb 14: Deputy Commissioner Kathua Rajesh Sharma chaired a follow-up meeting today to review the progress achieve

CUJ students participate in JK Science Congress

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 14: Students of the Integrated B.Sc, M.Sc Biotechnology programme (Session 2025-26) from Centre for Molecular

Residential house gutted in fire

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Feb 14: A residential house was completely gutted in fire at village Passar Lower Meer in Panchari, Udhampur Di

From chaos to coaching: How real-time AI is slashing road fatalities on Indian roads

NEW DELHI, Feb 14: As India prepares for the upcoming AI Impact Summit, a quiet revolution is unfolding across its 64-lakh-kilometre road network

Six held with over 43-gm heroin-like substance

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 14: Police today claimed to have arrested six individuals from different areas of the Jammu district and recov

BC Sub-Plan 2026-27: 51,020.56 Crore Outlay For Inclusive Growth

Backward Classes constitute about 49.55 per cent of the population, as projected from the Smart Pulse Survey based on the 2011 Census. A total of

AI investments may top $200 billion, $90 billion already pledged: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Buggana Terms AP Budget A Bundle Of Lies

Rajendranath pointed out that while the government has boasted of a high growth rate and drawn comparisons with the centre, the corresponding ris

Consumer forums cant be sinecures for retired judges: SC

Uttar Pradesh News: Yogi Government Launches Tech Yuva-Samarth Yuva To Train 2.5 Million Youth In AI And Immersive Technologies

Lucknow, February 14: Over the past nine years, the government led by Yogi Adityanath has established a new work culture of development, where th

Meghwal Calls On Youth To Become Architects Of A Developed India

On the day, SRMU-AP conferred its Honoris Causa degree upon DRDO chairman Dr. Samir V. Kamat, also secretary of the Department of Defence R&D, fo

Uttar Pradesh News: CM Yogi Adityanath Inaugurates Gorakhpurs Fifth Kalyan Mandapam, Calls City A Model Of Development

Gorakhpur, February 14: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said, Today Gorakhpur reflects as a model that demonstrates how development takes place. U

Maha Shivaratri To Witness Immersive Devotion On Sunday

Barricades have been erected to ensure a smooth darshan for devotees. A temporary bridge has been constructed at Pattiseema for the darshan of Bh

Uttar Pradesh Budget 202627 Boosts Religious Tourism With Major Funding For Pilgrimage Site Development

Lucknow, February 14: The Uttar Pradesh government has made special provisions in the Budget 2026-27 for development projects of religious touris

Nepal pushes for accountability

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 14: The death of nine Nepali nationals in an illegal coal mine explosion in East Jaintia Hills has sparked a diplom

PM makes historic touchdown at NEs first emergency airstrip

Guwahati, Feb 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday made a historic touchdown at the Northeasts first Emergency Landing Facility in Assams

Bombay HC Upholds Panvel TDR Premium Rule, Dismisses Developers Challenge

Mumbai, Feb 14: The Bombay High Court has cleared the Maharashtra governments policy allowing developers in Panvel to use a large portion of Tran

A supporter with a painting of Tarique Rahman, the son of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia

A supporter with a painting of Tarique Rahman, the son of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia and chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP

Bombay HC Upholds States Reservation And Rotation Policy For SC/ST In Local Body Elections

Mumbai, Feb 14: The Bombay High Court has upheld Maharashtras reservation and rotation policy for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST)

Langpihs present calm not resolution, warns HSPDP

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 14: The apparent calm in Langpih should not be mistaken for acceptance of status quo, HSPDP president and former Ra

Shillong-bound flight delayed by bomb threat at Kolkata airport

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 14: A handwritten bomb threat discovered in an aircraft lavatory sent a Shillong-bound IndiGo flight into a securit

Drone tourism in Sohra to boost local employment

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 14: In a bid to monetise the states iconic landscapes through technology, the Meghalaya government has launched Exp

Mahashivratri : here faith meets inner strength

In a world filled with noise ,ambition and unrest, MAHASHIVRATRI arrives like a sacred whisper reminding us to slow down, look within and re-disc

Herath.The Kashmiri Pandits Sacred Mahashivratri

A Festival of Faith, History, and Cultural ContinuityJai Shiv Shankara Mahashivratri is celebrated across India as the great night of Lord Shiva,

MP moves Centre, seeks pause on processing cement plant centre

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 14: Shillong Member of Parliament Ricky Andrew J. Syngkon has requested the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest,

Taxi drivers seek skill training, call for policy safeguards to bolster tourism

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 14: In a move aimed at strengthening Meghalayas tourism sector, members of the All Khasi Meghalaya Tourist Taxi Dri

Four new astronauts arrive at International Space Station to replace NASA's evacuated crew

Last month's medical evacuation was NASA's first in 65 years of human spaceflight; one of four astronauts launched by SpaceX last summer suffered

9-Year-Old Dies In Accident At Lingojiguda, Father Severely Injured

Police said Vaddagoni Ramesh, 33, was travelling on his bike from Choutuppal to his native village Aregudem along with his daughter Vaddagoni Rih

CPI Stages Stir Against Medical, Pharma, Education Mafia

The demonstrators raised slogans against privatisation of government medical colleges if quality education and medicines are to be provided to th

Maha Kumbhabhishekam Of Kotilingalu At R.K. Beach Today

The event will be the showpiece of Maha Shivaratri celebrations in north Andhra

AIADMK Has Become Branch Office Of BJP: CM

Recalling some unsavoury incidents like the murders in Kodanad estate, the killing of a father and son at the police station in Sathankulam, the

Sarvepalli MLA Brings Krishnapatnam ZP HS Students to APLA

The MLA later hosted lunch for the students at his office in Vijayawada, during which students spoke about their first-hand insights into the fun

U.S. military reports series of airstrikes against Islamic State targets in Syria

U.S. Central Command said in a statement that American aircraft had conducted 10 strikes against more than 30 IS targets between February 3 and F

Surya Prabha, Kalpavriksha Vahana Sevas Enthral Devotees

At Srinivasa Mangapuram, Sri Kalyana Venkateswara glittered as Srimannarayana on the Surya Prabha Vahanam on the seventh day of Brahmotsavams.

Fruit, Flower Prices Soar As Devotees Shop For Mahashivaratri

Prices saw a slight increase due to demand. Jasmine and marigold were sold at 70 per kilogram, while bananas and coconuts also rose mildly: Repor

141 Seats Next Time: DK Shivakumar Predicts Bigger Congress Mandate

Speaking at the government program in Haveri, Shivakumar said the Congress had already proved its commitment by implementing the five guarantees

Chairman Races Intensifies Across Five Municipalities In Adilabad

In Asifabad Municipality, the BRS won nine wards, Congress seven and Independents four. Both parties are seeking support from Independents: Repor

Villagers Panicked After Blasts At Brundavan Laboratories

Two large reactors and 22 smaller reactors in the D and E blocks of the company reportedly exploded, leading to a massive blaze: Reports

AP Budget Projects Strong Revenue Growth, Higher Welfare Outlay

Tax revenues showed a sharp upswing under which the states total tax revenue is pegged at Rs.1,90,207.93 crore in 202627, up from Rs.1,54,766.35

2 Held In Kushaiguda Hit-And-Drag Case

Raju and his colleagues pursued the vehicle and intercepted it near the NTR statue signal at HB Colony: Reports

AP Renews Commitment to Gender Equity with Gender Budget

The government highlights 100 per cent women-centric schemes across welfare, education, health, housing, transport and safety.

Bhujbal Questions Sharad Pawar factionss Haste On Merger Talks

NCP (SP) leader Shashikant Shinde, who had earlier claimed that Ajit Pawar was keen on a merger, said there was little point in discussing it now

Quote of the Day by Emily Bront: 'Whatever our souls are made of...'Iconic love quote by the Wuthering Heights author

Quote of the Day: Emily Bront's iconic quote from Wuthering Heights resonates on Valentine's Day. It speaks of a love so deep it transcends earth

L-G: Green Expo at Baansera an example of ecological revival

Russias Alexey Navalny died from dart frog toxin epibatidine, Europe claims

Five European countries said lab tests show a deadly poison in Alexey Navalnys body after his 2024 prison death. They believe Russia is responsib

CM unveils mist spray systems at IGI Airport to check pollution

Elderly man dies after being hit by car in east Delhi

Atishi video row: Delhi Assembly again seeks FIR details from Punjab Police

Ex-minister Pulls Up Police for Playing Hide and Seek With Him

Expressing strong displeasure, Kakani questioned why police had rushed to serve notices on February 10 night insisting on his appearance on Febru

1,000 Days Of Congress Government: Siddaramaiah Defends Record, Accuses BJP Of False Propoganda

Speaking after inaugurating the governments 1,000-day celebrations and the title deed distribution under Land Guarantee programme for 1 lakh bene

AAP says private schoolsholding back students board exam admit cards, blackmailing parents

Delhi HC acquits man in 2000 robbery case, cites doubt over identity and recovery

Telangana I&PR Handle Crosses 70,000 Followers On X; Officials Credit Bilingual Strategy

The department said the consistent flow of verified information has attracted thousands of new followers and expanded its digital presence: Repor

Cgarh : 3 CoBRA Commandos, Car Driver Killed In Road Mishap

The car carrying five people, including the driver, from Jagdalpur, headquarters of Bastar, to Raipur in Chhattisgarh hit the stationary truck an

MLC Padma Sree Seeks Employment for Locals

Padma Sree requested the Chief Minister to convene a meeting with the heads of major industries and companies operating in the state and prepare

Rs.1L Cr Challenge Fund Up for Grabs

The UCF will be operational from FY 202526 to FY 203031, with a possible extension till FY 203334.

Hung Verdicts Spark Resort Politics in 37 Municipalities

The indirect elections to the posts of mayor and deputy mayor in municipal corporations and chairpersons and vice-chairpersons in municipalities

Privilege Notice Issued To Cuttack Collector Over Netaji Jayanti Protocol Row

The complaint relates to the Netaji Jayanti function attended by Vice-President of India and Rajya Sabha Chairman C. P. Radhakrishnan as chief gu

State level wrestling tournament begins in Bihar

Commonwealth Games gold medallist shooter and sports minister Shreyasi Singh asserted that the dream and goal is to ensure the participation of a

Students take out rally on advancing gender equality

In Rayalaseemas Waste-to-Energy Push, New Units to Come Up in Two Districts

Separately, the state government has approved the construction of a modern commercial complex, along with a vegetable market, in Nandyal at a cos

Three arrested for two-wheeler thefts in Vanagaram

Snapped cable delays trains between Guindy and Saidapet

One Escapee From Odishas Choudwar Circle Jail-Break Arrested In Uttar Pradesh

Manhunt intensifies for second fugitive as police tighten inter-state surveillance

Digital Personal Data Protection Act will likely enter a mature stage: expert at Tech Summit

Green exhibition an example of ecological revival: L-G

Hyderabad Police Intensify Rowdy-Sheeter Checks

Police searched nearly 800 houses in WadiESaleheen and Shaheen Nagar.

Fliers can breathe easy as CM inaugurates 120 anti-mist sprays at IGI Airport

After couple found dead in Noida, man's family alleges murder, caste-based threats by woman's kin

The couple allegedly received taunts from the woman's family, and the man's family had received threats, including calls from international numbe

ET Now GBS 2026: Trust defining leadership in the age of social media

Trust has emerged as a defining quality of leadership in the age of social media and radical transparency. The world needs bold decisions. Your o

ET Now GBS 2026: India's long-term strategy bolsters global confidence

Last August, S&P Global upgraded India's sovereign credit rating to 'BBB' from 'BBB-'. That upgrade didn't happen by chance, he said at the ET No

Bhopal News: Housing Board Drafts Design For Modern Satpura, Vindhyachal Bhawan

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The Housing Board is preparing a presentation for Chief Secretary Anurag Jain on a project to construct modern buildings

MP News: NTPC Khargone Bags 3 Swarn Shakti Awards At National Conference

Khargone (Madhya Pradesh): NTPC Khargone recently added yet another feather to its cap by securing three prestigious Swarn Shakti Awards at the e

Revanth Eyes Win In 37 Hung Civic Bodies

8 AIFB winners join Cong., give it Wadepally

Industry-academy alliance can sharpen talent edge

India is rapidly transforming into a pivotal technology and skilled workforce center for global enterprises. Major players such as Uber and NatWe

IT Minister advocates for technology-driven governance platform for improving local administration

44th Palkhivala Memorial Lecture held on Artificial Intelligence for Aam Aadmi

Bandi Accuses Cong, BRS, MIM of Playing Dirty Politics

He warned that BJP workers would chase Congress and BRS leaders through Karimnagars streets if they defied the peoples mandate.

5 Nabbed in Nandagiri Hills Robbery

Police suspect a woman based in Nepal orchestrated the offences and is reportedly in custody.

Congress Gains, BJP Holds Ground in ULB Polls

The State Election Commission declared results for 2,996 wards. Congress candidates won 1,537, BRS 781, BJP 335, AIMIM 70, CPM 13, BSP 2, CPI and

Haryana Minister, woman IPS officer spar over suspension of policeman

Family Seeks Help as UAE Court Orders 43 Lakh Fine

Shagufta Naaz, who returned to Hyderabad in 2024 with their two schoolgoing children, submitted a representation at the CM Pravasi Prajavani prog

Neurobehavioural therapy can reshape brain networks in functional neuro disorders, says expert

Indore News: Four Arrested For Duping People Of 25 Lakh

Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Four people were arrested for alleged involvement in a loan fraud case in which around 40 people were cheated of nearly

Chinas share of US Treasuries falls to 7.3%, lowest since 2001 after massive selloff

China is slowly cutting its US debt holdings and buying more gold instead. Its share of US Treasuries has dropped to the lowest level in many yea