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India, Britain can become worlds best places for AI adoption: UK minister

LONDON, Feb 16 : The big artificial intelligence laboratories may be found in the US and China, but India and Britain can become the best places

Ol Chiki script powerful symbol of Santhali identity that must be preserved: President Murmu

NEW DELHI, Feb 16: Describing the Ol Chiki script as a powerful symbol of the Santhali identity, President Droupadi Murmu on Monday said efforts

Tele-Robotics adds new dimension to healthcare with AI value addition: Dr Jitendra

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Feb 16: Showcasing Indias growing strength in Artificial Intelligence-enabled healthcare and frontier science,

JU Academic Council takes major initiatives

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 16: The Academic Council of the University of Jammu, which met today under the chairmanship of Vice-Chancellor

SMVDIME-ESIC Collaboration A Transformative Opportunity for Medical Education in J&K

Dr Umang Jamwal secretary.ida.jammu@gmail.com The establishment of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME) at Katra

CS takes serious note of pending disaster relief claims

* Mega Youth Engagement drive to engage 80,000 students Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 16: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today underscored the

Tarun Chugh, Sat Sharma lead JK BJP at North Zone workshop

Excelsior Correspondent CHANDIGARH, Feb 16: Senior leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party from Jammu & Kashmir actively participated in the North

Nigeria announces arrival of 100 U.S. soldiers

The Ministry did not specify when the U.S. military trainers arrived or were due to arrive

Shelton rallies from set down to claim Dallas Open title

Ben Shelton beats Taylor Fritz in meeting of worlds highest-ranked American men FRISCO (USA), Feb 16: Ben Shelton saved three match points before

Carlos Alcaraz says he still has weaknesses ahead of return

DOHA, Feb 16: World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz said he is still ironing out weaknesses in his game even after capturing all four Grand Slam titles by t

Municipal Polls: Cong Appoints Observers

MP R. Raghuram Reddy and MLAs N. Rajender Reddy and K.R. Nagaraju have been appointed for the contentious Thorrur civic body. Government Whip Bee

Largest field all set for 4th leg of WPG Tour

PUNE, Feb 16: The largest field in the Hero Womens Pro Golf Tour will gather this week for the fourth leg of the Tour at Poona Club Golf Course h

Cerundolo wins Argentina Open title

BUENOS AIRES, Feb 16: Top seed and local favorite Francisco Cerundolo secured his fourth ATP title with a 6-4, 6-2 win over Italys Luciano Darder

Hindus Celebrate Mahashivratri at Brahmrishi Aashram Holland

Krimpen, Netherlands In spite of heavy snowfall and rains, Hindus in large numbers gathered at Brahmrishi Aashram to celebrate the holy night of

Macron India visit: PM Modi to host French president in Mumbai today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosts French President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai. The leaders will enhance defence, trade, and technology cooperatio

Lone female on grid, Atiqa Mir punches above weight after big move up the WSK ladder

SARNO (Italy), Feb 16: Having made a voluntary switch from the mini to a much more demanding junior category, 11-year-old Indian racing prodigy A

Rijiju displays paddling skills as kayaking championship ends in picturesque Tawang

TAWANG, Feb 16: A six-day kayaking tournament concluded on the fast-flowing Tawangchu River near the India-China border in Arunachal Pradesh, whe

Media, including TOI, leading climate-health coverage: Lancet

Religious Fervour Marks Rathotsavam At Srikalahasti

The processional deities of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati were brought in a ceremonial procession from the Alankara Mandapam to the chariots sta

PHF under scrutiny after PSB gives proof of tour payment

KARACHI, Feb 16: Under-fire Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has found itself in hot waters after the state-run PSB has confirmed that it had giv

In its war against Reds, CRPF is now wiping out Maoist 'memorials'

NPP, candidate list-ko parakata: Dao ongenggipa CEM-na ticket-ko onja

SHILLONG: Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC)-ni election-o susana gita National Peoples Party (NPP), dao ongenggipa Chief Executive M

Aggrieved Sportspersons demand review of provisional selection list

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 16: Outstanding sportspersons who were not selected in the recently notified provisional selection list

Planning Paralysis Hurts Jammu

The unfolding delay in finalising the statutory framework for urban growth in Jammu has become a defining governance failure with long-term conse

World No 1 Para Archers name missing from selection list

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 16: Rakesh Kumar, World No 1 Para Archer and Arjuna Awardee from Natali village, Katra, has expressed d

Hardeep wins Mens singles title at J&K Open Tennis Cship

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 16: The J&K Open Men & Women Tennis Championship 2025-26 concluded on a high note with thrilling perfor

Sham Lal lays foundation stone for Modern Cricket Playfield

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 16: In a major boost to sports infrastructure in Jammu North, MLA Jammu North, Sham Lal Sharma, today l

Jambu Lochan T20 Cship from Apr 1

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 16: Jammu is set to host the 1st Jambu Lochan T20 Open (Men) Cricket Championship from April 1 to April

T-20 Cricket tourney concludes

Excelsior Sports Correspondent RAJOURI, Feb 16: The T-20 Cricket Tournament concluded today at District Police Lines (DPL) Rajouri with enthusias

Day-2: J&K reach 198/5 against Bengal in Ranji Trophy semi-final

*Auqib takes fifer; Samad, Paras slam splendid fifties Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 16: Mohammed Shami bowled a couple of incisive s

3 killed, including suspect, in shooting at hockey rink in U.S.s Rhode Island

Pawtucket Chief Tina Goncalves told reporters that three other victims are hospitalised in critical condition

RTGS Meet: CM Calls For Simplifying Laws To Help People Access Services Easily

Naid held a review meeting on Real Time Governance System with the senior officials at Undavalli in Guntur district on Monday. He called for the

Pahalgam attack victims kin to get Govt job in Pune

MUMBAI, Feb 16: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday directed the Pune civic chief to induct Asawari Jagdale, daughter of Pa

Amit Shah presents 13th report of Parliamentary Official Language Committee to president

NEW DELHI, Feb 16: Union Home Minister Amit Shah presented the 13th report of the Parliamentary Official Language Committee to President Droupadi

Only 44 IT staff considered for Common IT Service, over 1,000 allege irregularities

Suhail Bhat SRINAGAR, Feb 16: Serious irregularities and alleged favouritism have been flagged in the framing and implementation of the Informati

SC questions Centre over videos in Wangchuks detention

NEW DELHI, Feb 16: The Supreme Court on Monday questioned the Centre about the transcripts of videos submitted by it against climate activist Son

Unemployment rises slightly to 5 pc in Jan: Govt Survey

Joblessness up in both rural, urban areas NEW DELHI, Feb 16: The rate of unemployment in the country among persons aged 15 years and above rose s

Improving timely credit access to MSMEs remains key policy priority: RBI Guv

MUMBAI, Feb 16 : RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Monday said improving access to timely and adequate formal credit for MSMEs remains a key policy

Rajnath Inaugurates Missile Integration Facility at BEL, Flags Off Akash Regiment Combat systems

NEW DELHI, Feb 16: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday inaugurated a state-of-the-art Missile Integration Facility at Bharat Electronics Lim

Currency in circulation at record Rs 40 lakh cr despite rise in UPI transactions: SBI Report

NEW DELHI, Feb 16: Even as digital payments scale new peaks, currency in circulation (CiC) in India has surged to an all-time high of nearly Rs 4

HC pulls up Govt for delay in PIL on ST status, warns of action

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 16: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh today pulled up the UT Government for failing to file its res

Bhajan Clubbing Emerges As Viral Alternative To Conventional Nightlife

The innovative concept drew more than 2000 attendees, predominantly youth, to its most recent event in Visakhapatnam.

CEA: Tech adoption must align with mass employability

Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran stated that AI's impact on India's demographic advantage hinges on current decisions, urging coordina

Laid off after 11.5 years at a top IT firm, employee calls it a blessing in disguise - here's how he is moving on

Thousands were affected in the recent Amazon layoffs. A 47-year-old senior engineering manager lost his job after 11.5 years at Amazon. The tech

3 Killed, Including Suspect, In Shooting At A Rhode Island Hockey Rink

Authorities said they believe the shooting was a targeted attack stemming from a family dispute.

Cong disassociates, but Aiyar says unlike Rahul friends, he is with party

Mani Shankar Aiyar hit back at the Congress after the party dissociated itself from his prediction of a Left victory in Kerala. Aiyar asserted hi

Hyderabad Youth Gear Up For Lent With New Habits, Digital Detox

Many young Christians in Hyderabad say they are preparing for Lent in personal and practical ways. Some see it as a time to reset habits.

From robots in healthcare to drones scanning crops, it's India story at work

Fifty years ago | Campaign in China initiated by Mao

India in talks with 30+ nations to curb AI misuse: Ashwini Vaishnaw

A hundred years ago | Leagues anti-malaria campaign

Morikawa ends title drought as Bhatia finishes tied sixth

After six players shared the lead at various stages in a dramatic final round, Collin Morikawa seized control with back-to-back birdies, includin

Police Respond To Reports Of Shooting At Rhode Island Rink; Multiple Injured

Police are responding to reports of multiple people hurt in a shooting at a Rhode Island ice rink where a youth hockey game was scheduled.

2 dead in Pawtucket shooting today: What happened at Dennis M. Lynch Arena ice rink in Pawtucket, Rhode Island?

Pawtucket Rhode Island shooting: Two people are dead, including the suspected gunman, and four others are hospitalized after a shooting today at

Unemployment in India rises slightly to 5% in January: Government survey

The UR (unemployment rate) or joblessness recorded a marginal increase in January in both rural and urban areas, showed the latest Periodic Labou

First Class X Board exam must under 2-test system, says CBSE

CBSE mandates all Class X students to take the first board exam under the new two-exam system starting 2026. Missing three or more subjects in th

Madhira To Be Developed As Model Municipality: Bhatti

Development, welfare, and transparency, these three principles will guide us in providing better governance to the people of Madhira. Every promi

Zelensky Warns Of New Russian Strikes Ahead Of Geneva Peace Talks

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday that Ukrainian intelligence showed more Russian attacks on energy targets lay ahead and that such str

T20 World Cup 2026: Fall of the Titans How Did Australia Get It So Wrong?

T20 World Cup 2026: The 2021 champions stand on the brink of elimination from the group stages itself. But, how?

Can't let India be maligned, Delhi HC tells journo in OCI card case

The Delhi High Court is hearing a petition from UK journalist Amrit Wilson. Her Overseas Citizen of India card was cancelled. The government cite

M.P. Assemblys Budget Session begins with uproar over Indore deaths during Governors address

The days proceedings commenced with the singing of six stanzas of the national song Vande Matram in accordance with the Union Ministry of Home Af

Cyber Cops Warn Of Ramzan Donation, Shopping Scams

V. Arvind Babu, DCP (Cybercrime), said scammers create fake websites, WhatsApp messages, Instagram pages and QR codes claiming to collect money f

Assam Cong neta 'quits'; Gandhis as well as Himanta try to woo him

Assam Congress faces internal turmoil as campaign chief Bhupen Borah resigns, citing neglect. Party leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, are scrambli

Engineering Dropout Among 3 Held With Cocaine

A private bus operator and driver who allegedly assisted in transportation, and a ridehailing app driver who delivered parcels, have also been na

10 Indian students make their mark at global nuclear technology programme in Russia

You have 5-7 years to develop 6th gen aero engines: Rajnaths challenge for DRDO scientists

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has urged DRDO scientists to develop a 6th generation aero engine for fighter aircraft within 5-7 years, emphasizi

Subharti University Wins Strikers Cup 2026; Tournament Showcases Rising Standard Of College Football

New Delhi: The Strikers Cup 2026 concluded successfully at the Delhi Police Grounds, bringing together 24 colleges and over 600 student-athletes

Robert Duvall net worth after he died at 95: how did the seven-time Academy Awardnominated and Oscar-winning star build his fortune?

Robert Duvall net worth: Acting legend Robert Duvall died at 95 with a $70 million net worth. He passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026, in

Priest Gets Life-term for Murder of Devotee

Krishna was arrested after police gathered technical and circumstantial evidence, leading to his conviction.

East Bengal Hammer NorthEast United 3-0 In ISL Opener As Ezzejjari Stars With Brace At Salt Lake Stadium

East Bengal kicked off their ISL campaign in emphatic fashion with a commanding 3-0 victory over NorthEast United at the Salt Lake Stadium, deliv

Bhopal News: Congress To Lay Siege To Assembly On February 24

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Congress state president Jitu Patwari has demanded that the chief minister either seek the resignation of three minister

MP News: Massive Turnout At Health And Awareness Camp On MP Gajendra Singh Patel Birthday

Sendhwa (Madhya Pradesh): On the occasion of birthday of Lok Sabha MP Gajendra Singh Patel, a massive health and awareness camp and nutrition dis

Actor Trisha Condemns BJP Leader's Remark

Trisha posted on her social media, a legal communique in the wake of Nagenthran's comments linking her to Vijay while trying to criticise the act

Peace Panels Key to Crime-free Hyderabad: Sajjanar

Broadening the scope of public safety, the meeting also called for collective initiatives to combat cybercrime and eradicate the menace of drugs

Kharge Committee Submits Report On Pune Land Deal Involving Parth Pawar's Firm

The Kharge Committee, set up to probe the controversial 40-acre land deal in Pune, has submitted its report to the state government. Headed by ad

Advance of AI creating a governance responsibility

Ajay Kumar Sood noted that more evidence is needed to understand how these tools impact a childs development, mental health and education over ti

Navy creates MILAN village in Vizag to welcome naval delegates from 70 countries

India is hosting a grand International Fleet Review and MILAN Exercise in Visakhapatnam, welcoming naval personnel from over 70 nations. A specia

Bharat Sindhu MSME Park Phase-1 Completed: MLA Kotamreddy Sridhar Reddy

The industrial park was named Bharat Sindhu MSME Park as the initiative was conceptualised when Operation Sindoor by Indian Army was underway.

MBVV Crime Branch Nabs MCOCA Accused Wanted For 6 Years In Solapur Robbery Case

Mira-Bhayandar: Crime Detection Branch Cell4 of the Mira-Bhayandar, Vasai-Virar (MBVV) Police Commissionerate has successfully arrested an accuse

Congress Wins Nirmal, Gains In Other Municipalities

In Nirmal municipality, Congress members Appala Kavya and Appala Ganesh Chakravarthi were elected chairperson and vice-chairperson respectively.

RailTel Hosts AI-Driven Healthcare Panels At India AI Impact Summit 2026 In Delhi

RailTel Corporation of India Ltd., a Navratna CPSE under the Ministry of Railways curated and hosted two important panel discussions on Artificia

Nepalese Woman Held in Jabalpur for Burglaries in Hyderabad

Police tracked the fleeing accused to the Rupedia border, where they were apprehended just before crossing into Nepal.

Robert Duvall movies and TV shows: 60+ years, 90+ credits and Oscar glory how did the Godfather stars death at 95 mark the end of a legendary career?

Robert Duvall movies and TV shows: Robert Duvall built a 60+ year career with 90+ movie and TV credits before his death at 95. The Oscar-winning

10 Days Time for Entries Into UMEED Portal

A fixed timeline was set, with clear instructions to finish pending work within 10 days.

South Mumbai Traffic Nightmare Today: Road Closures, Parking Bans For Indo-French Summit

Thousands of office-goers and daily commuters heading to South Mumbai on Tuesday, February 17, are likely to endure long delays and last-mile har

90,000 Govt Staff to Be on Census 2027 Work in State

A conference of district collectors will be convened shortly to sensitise them about timelines, responsibilities and detailed operational plannin

Revanths Support-Women Policy Clicks

13 women leaders elected in open seats; women to head 70 urban local bodies; BRS backed one woman

Three-Day Hindavi Swarajya Mahotsav Begins At Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's Birthplace In Junnar

A grand celebration of the 'Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Birth Anniversary - Hindavi Swarajya Mahotsav' is being organised at the birthplace of th

Quote of the Day by Haruki Murakami: 'Life is a lot more fragile than we think'inspiring quotes by the famous Norwegian Wood author

Haruki Murakami's quote, Life is a lot more fragile than we think. So you should treat others in a way that leaves no regrets. Fairly, and if pos

Indias federalism is in need of a structural reset

There is a need for balanced federalism in the form of autonomous States, an efficient Union, and accountable governance