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LG Ladakh releases book Contours of Change: BJP & the New Kashmir Paradigm

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 8: A book titled Contours of Change: BJP & the New Kashmir Paradigm authored by noted academician Dr Jeevan Dh

PM Modi leaves for India after concluding two-day visit to Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 8 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday left for home after concluding a two-day visit to Malaysia during which he held wide

J&K drafts Vision Document to overhaul labour welfare

VDA to be part of min wages; reforms under review Irfan Tramboo SRINAGAR, Feb 8: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has prepared a comprehensive Vi

Rahul Gandhi Two decades in the political maze

Anil Anand a.anil.anand@gmail.com Two decades in politics is not a small period. Though the learning curve never seizes to exist but the time com

Cong launches statewide Har Ghar Dastak, Ghar Ghar Dastak

*Urges PM, HM to honour promises Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 8: The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) today launched a

Massive protest march in Katra against proposed ropeway project

Excelsior Correspondent KATRA, Feb 8: Katra witnessed a massive protest today as members of the Sangarsh Samiti strongly opposed the proposed rop

The Intertemporal Balance Anchoring the Present, Engineering the Future

Akshit Baru In the lexicon of political economy, election-year budgets are almost invariably associated with the political business cycle-a pheno

Malhotra meets AIFF President, pushes for JKFA elections

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 8: Former Indian footballer Arun Malhotra met AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey at the AIFF headquarters to

Memorial service for Sikh soldiers who died defending Singapore-Malaya during WWII

SINGAPORE, Feb 8: A Singapore minister and High Commissioners from seven Commonwealth countries, including India, joined the Sikh community here

The Night Agent Season 3 release date, schedule, how to watch, plot and cast: When will new season air? Trailer, writers and directors

The Night Agent Season 3 release date is February 19, 2026, on Netflix. The season will feature ten episodes, a global spy mission, and new chara

Stabbed Indian students recovering well; consular officials visit them in Russias hospital

MOSCOW, Feb 8 : Four Indian medical students, who were injured in a stabbing spree by a juvenile in a Russian university, are stable and recoveri

Bangladesh seeks UN support for fair and transparent investigation into Hadis killing

DHAKA, Feb 8 : Bangladeshs interim government of Muhammad Yunus has sought the cooperation of the UN human rights office for a fair and transpare

Russias Rostec to showcase R-Saver-1 at World Defense Show Riyadh

MOSCOW, Feb 8 : Russian state corporation Rostec will premiere its latest unmanned rescue boat, the R-SAVER-1, at the World Defense Show 2026 int

EuroKids Pre-School holds Sports Day

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 8: EuroKids Pre-School, Talab Tillo, organised its Annual Sports Day 2025-26 on the theme Health is Wea

Kashyap Cricket Club Clinches KPL Veteran Cup-26 Title

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 8: Kashyap Cricket Club emerged champions of the KPL Veteran Cup -26, defeating Lions Cricket Club by 13 runs

Rongara-o foot bridge-ko name tarija ine GHYS matnanga

RONGARA: South Garo Hills ajani Rongara songo, CERC scheme 2022-2023-ni ningo World Bank-ni dakchakanichi suspension foot bridge ba jaachi reani

Chang 152-gipa ABDK soba tomtome matchotanga

Gari gorarang apchangket onge nengnikanirangko chagrongna nangtoka TURA: Reanggipa February-ni 5 tarik dipet, Achik Baptist Krima No. XVII-ni nin

Centre orders start of work on Sawalkote project

First major project after IWT suspension *Cost estimated at Rs 5129 cr Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Feb 8: In a major decision following abrogation of I

Construction Demand Pollution Concerns

The rapid expansion of infrastructure across Jammu and Kashmir has placed policymakers in a difficult and delicate position-how to sustain the un

Series of high-impact decisions taken in SMVDSB meeting chaired by LG

Recruitment process set to begin shortly *Committee to assess strategies for expanding pilgrimage numbers Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Feb 8: S

Koela akolo sianggiparangna mande raani chin gita sorkari program-rangko dontongchina didia

SHILLONG: Adita salrangna skang, East Jaintia Hills ajani Thangsko jolo donggipa koela adamo gopretanichi banga manderangan sina nangahani gimin

RSS chief calls for consensus on UCC, says it must not lead to divisions

Ready to step down if Sangh asks me to do so MUMBAI, Feb 8: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said the Uniform Civi

CM-ni kamko watchina adokni Congress dolba dabia

SHILLONG: Adokni Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma-ko kam watchina Opposition Voice of the Peoples Party (VPP)-ni dabiangani jaman Meghalaya Pradesh

Still un-electrified, Warwan-Marwah region to remain cut-off again for months

Work on electrification, all-weather road underway, claims MLA Sanjeev K Sharma JAMMU/KISHTWAR, Feb 8: As the weather turns pleasant in most part

Union textiles minister focuses on handloom protection and tech-led growth

KOLKATA, Feb 8 : Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh on Sunday held discussions with weavers and officials in West Bengal, focusing on strength

Farooq condemns Pak Masjid blast

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Feb 8: National Conference (NC) president and former Chief Minister Dr Farooq Abdullah today strongly condemned

RSS made immense contribution to Indias journey before and after Independence: Shah

RAIPUR, Feb 8 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday hailed the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, saying it has made an immense contribution to Ind

UK watchdog revokes Indian diaspora focussed MATVs broadcast licences

LONDON, Feb 8: The UKs media watchdog has revoked the broadcast licences associated with the Indian diaspora-focused MATV over breach of regulato

Rajabala-o soota mangipa mandeni nokdangna lak 3-ko ona

TURA: West Garo Hills ajani Rajabala jolo donggipa Goalgaon songo, sootako mangipa ACHIK dolni membor Dilseng M Sangma sagini nokdangna sorkarini

Niam gri koela bikotako dontongjaode aselrang ongkuaigen: Justice Katakey

SHILLONG: Meghalaya adokni koela adamrango niam gri koela bikotako dontongkujaskalde mikkangchiba apsan daken aselrang onge, manderang sina nangk

Israels security cabinet approves measures to strengthen control over West Bank

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, in a statement, called the decision dangerous and an open Israeli attempt to legalise settlement expansion a

How many deaths will it take for illegal mining to cease?

Editor, The recent dynamite blast in an illegal rat-hole coal mine in Meghalayas East Jaintia Hills on February 5 has claimed at least 25 lives,

RSS and society

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh is known for its calculated engineering of the political and social landscapes to its ultimate advantage. Yet, it

When Governing Becomes Performance Art and Citizens Become Spectators

By Napoleon S Mawphniang Fellow Meghalayans, you know what I mean. They are only giving it ten days total. Seven of those for whatever the govern

The Name Jaitia: History, Ethnonym, and Identity

By Dr Omarlin Kyndiah At the outset, one must applaud H H Mohrmen for his deeply researched, articulate, and much-needed intervention in the ongo

NEET-PG cut-off: Single-digit scores land PG seats in top med colleges

NEET-PG qualifying standards were drastically lowered, resulting in postgraduate medical seats in government colleges being filled with extremely

In 'clear message', Malaysia, India slam cross-border terror

Malaysia joined India in condemning cross-border terrorism, signaling a stronger alignment on the issue. Prime Minister Modi highlighted clear me

Man critically injured in elephant attack in Tripura

The doctors said the 60-year-old man sustained injuries to his legs and body

Quote of the day by Kerry Washington: 'Blood may be thicker than water, but love is thicker than blood.'

Quote of the day by Kerry Washington highlights the value of love over blood relations. Washington, known for her work in Scandal, Django Unchain

Himachal CM Sukhu warns against scrapping Revenue Deficit Grants, urges cross-party appeal to PM

The Chief Minister said that already in the post-GST regime, the tax collection growth has come down to around 8%, which was 13% to 14% before th

Measles outbreak in USA: Top U.S. health expert sends chilling warning. All you need to know

An outbreak in South Carolina in the hundreds has surpassed the recorded case count in Texas 2025 outbreak, and there is also one on the Utah-Ari

Thought of the day by Judy Garland: 'Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else.' Touching quotes by The Wizard of Oz actor

Thought of the day by Judy Garland shares a quote that focuses on identity and self-respect. The story explains the quote meaning, todays thought

Rahul Gandhi's message to Gen Z: 'Be flexible and persevere'

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi advised Gen Z to be flexible and persevere, emphasizing that life is not linear. He shared insights from an interact

Naidu Orders Probe Into Hostel Food Poisoning Case

Asrama Boys Hostel deputy warden, cook suspended

T20 World Cup | You dont want to jinx anything: South Africa captain Markram ahead of Canada game

South Africa captain Aiden Markram said though Canada is a relatively unknown entity for them, they have done their homework

Govt Moves to Fast-Track 8.81 Lakh Cr Investments; Appoints 'Single Point of Contact' Officers

The state government will appoint single point of contact officials in relevant departments to expedite the grounding of Rs 8.81 lakh crore inves

Andhra Natya Sangamam Showcases Classical Dance in Vijayawada

The classical dance festival Andhra Natya Sangamam was held in Vijayawada on Sunday evening under the auspices of the Swaranartana music and danc

Trade deal a threat to India's interests: CPM

CPM and CPI(ML) Liberation have strongly criticized the Indo-US trade deal, alleging the BJP government has made significant concessions detrimen

Electronics output up 6-fold, exports 8-fold in 11 yrs: Govt

India's electronics manufacturing has surged six-fold in production and eight-fold in exports over 11 years, making it the world's second-largest

Nearly 3,000 found ineligible to be included on voters list in Ernakulam

Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls is entering its final phase in the district; most of those found ineligible are deceased; 19,021 person

Rising thefts, few jobs push women in relocated families out of work

Suraj Lama cremated in Kochi

Janakpuri death: AAP leaders detained at candlelight march

Trade deal will give new wings to farmers' dreams: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan stated that the India-US interim trade deal will empower farmers, with key agricultural products

Truck carrying passengers crashes in northern Nigeria, killing at least 30 people

The truck involved in the latest accident was carrying some passengers and goods towards Gujungu town in Kano when it crashed

Clean mobility a priority: CM marks a year in office

Citys e-bus fleet to be 14,000-strong by 2028, says Gupta, adds her govt. is working on EV policy to ensure commuter convenience, clean air; fund

5-year-old dies in accident; truck driver absconding

Fake DSP Arrested For Job Fraud In Visakhapatnam

A 26-year-old youth posing as a deputy superintendent of police (DSP) was arrested in Visakhapatnam for cheating people by promising jobs in the

Labourer held for not alerting police to bikers accident

Nayara's future unsure: India may bargain with US for Russian crude

US President Trump's threat of a 25% penalty on Indian crude imports casts a shadow over the Nayara refinery, majority-owned by Russia's Rosneft.

Quote of the day by Cher: 'Women are the real architects of society'. Here's timeless quotes by American singer and actress

Quote of the day by Cher highlights the message, Women are the real architects of society. The quote reflects Chers views on gender, strength, an

BCB and PCB Chiefs Hold Discussion In Lahore Over India Match

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi met his Bangladesh counterpart Aminul Islam in Lahore on Sunday

The 100 Heist: MP Man Arrested 45 Years After Stealing Wheat

The long hand of law finally caught a man in a Madhya Pradesh district, 45 years after he was booked for stealing wheat worth Rs 100

AP NGGO Association Pledges Strong Fight for Employee Rights

The NGGO president listed unresolved concerns relating to contract employees, village and ward secretariat staff, and CPS employees, and announce

AP Medical Council Poll to be Held Online Today

APMC elections2026 returning officer and director of secondary health KVN Chakradhar Babu said on Sunday that 13 members would be elected to the

In a first for India, a desi aerospace firm gains in-orbit snooping capability, takes images of ISS

India's space sector has achieved a significant milestone as Azista Space successfully imaged the International Space Station from its own satell

No Change In Deposit Rates Says SBI Chairman

Banks are unlikely to cut deposit rates immediately as credit growth is likely to further accelerate in the fourth quarter of the financial year

Rajasthani-Tamil Seva Awards presented

EPS says stand-off with DMK over seats may split T.N. Cong.

Our Toilet, Our Responsibility meet at over 400 spots in Chennai

Air Taxis For Metros, With Roof Tops As Take-Off Landing Pads: CII Looks Ahead

A pilot corridor connecting Gurugram, Connaught Place and the Jewar International Airport in Noida can set up an air taxi system that would help

Viswa Viznana Peetham Annual Fete Begins Today in Pithapuram

Umar Alisha, the sixth seer of the peetham, reached Pithapuram and started the SVVVAPs activities.

Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi's Party Secures Landslide Victory In Snap Polls

The governing party of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi secured a two-thirds supermajority in a key parliamentary election Sunday, Japanese media re

Two cows rescued after falling into drainage in Vijayawada

Police and civic staff rushed to the spot and safely rescued the cows. No injuries were reported.

Gandhi Smaraka Nidhi objects to wrong portrayal of Gandhiji in advertisement campaign in Karnataka

Gold price, silver rate predictions: Big corrections expected this week? Analysts have a warning

Gold rate, silver price witnessed extreme volatility as there is a sharp dollar rebound.

People against hate: Uttarakhand residents resist rising communal tensions

For decades, Uttarakhand was was known more for its pilgrimages and forests than for communal discord. In recent years, however, communal tension

India-U.S. trade deal is a blow to Indias strategic autonomy

Commitments made towards reciprocal and balanced trade with a much larger and richer economy work against Indias economic interests; governments

Only a hindu can head RSS; caste not a factor: Mohan Bhagwat

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat will step down when the organisation directs. He stated caste will not be a factor in choosing hi

HC Strikes Down HMDA Condition in New Tender

The petitioner challenged the condition in the fresh tender issued on August 19, 2025, which mandated a minimum annual turnover of Rs.15 crore in

Despite challenges, T.N. met demands of govt. employees

CM Naidu To Hold Marathon Review With Ministers On Key Issues

District collectors and SPs will participate in the review meeting virtually from their respective districts, the Public Grievance Redressal Syst

Maoist surrenders rising, peace opening doors for jobs and industry: Chhattisgarh CM

Chhattisgarh aims to be Maoist-free by March 2026. The state is implementing a revised surrender and rehabilitation policy to encourage surrender

Fascists, their slaves should be defeated, says Udhayanidhi

No double standards and no compromise on terrorism: PM Modi

India and Malaysia strengthened their strategic partnership during a summit in Kuala Lumpur. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Malaysian count

YSRC flags security lapses in Jagan Reddys Z-plus cover

The MLA appealed for Central intervention and urged authorities to ensure that VIP security protocols are followed strictly, irrespective of poli

Out-of-State drug peddlers arrested in 2025 come down from 2024

In a first, a visually challenged woman all set to become a judge in Kerala

Thanya Nathan C. has been ranked first on the merit list of persons with benchmark disabilities in the recently held judicial service examination

Double-engine govt delivering gains in anti-Maoist fight: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced a decisive plan to eradicate Maoism by March 2026. He highlighted successful security strategies and deve

Madhya Pradesh Man Arrested For Stealing Wheat Worth Rs 100 45 Years Ago

After nearly forty-five years on the run, a sixty-five-year-old resident of Madhya Pradesh's Khargone district has been arrested for his role in