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This Himalayan river is known as the ‘Black River of India’; here’s why its water runs dark (Image Source – Wikipedia) In the high Himalayas, water often carries colour with it. Some rivers run pale with glacier melt, others turn brown with monsoon silt. One river in northern India, rising near the eastern slopes of the Nanda Devi massif in Uttarakhand, has long been known for its darker appearance. Locally, it is called the Kali River, and in its upper reaches, it is sometimes referred to as Kala Pani, meaning black water. The name is linked to its deep, shadowed…

Supreme CourtNew Delhi: In a setback to the Patanjali Yogpeeth Trust, the Supreme Court has dismissed its curative petition while upholding a tribunal’s decision that it was liable to pay service tax for charging an entry fee for organising yoga camps, both residential and non-residential.A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and justices Vikram Nath, JK Maheshwari and Ujjal Bhuyan, which considered the curative petition, dismissed it saying no case is made out.”We have gone through the curative petition and the relevant documents. In our opinion, no case to entertain the curative petition is made out within the parameters indicated…

JAMMU: Troops foiled an infiltration bid along the LoC in Sunderbani sector of Jammu’s Rajouri while a joint team of police and 54 Rashtriya Rifles busted a terror module in the district’s Nowshera area, arresting a suspected terror associate with links to Pakistan-based smugglers and wiping out a trans-border, inter-state weapons racket.A White Knight Corps (16 Corps) spokesperson said on X that “suspicious movement of terrorists” was detected early Thursday and added alert troops responded with swift and calibrated fire, successfully foiling the infiltration attempt. “A state of operational alert continues to be maintained across the sector.” Akhnoor Sector On…

Delimitation complete in 72 of 77 ULBsSrinagar, Feb 19: The Jammu and Kashmir administration has initiated a comprehensive preparatory process for the long-pending Panchayat and Urban Local Body (ULB) elections. Key administrative, logistical, and statutory steps are either completed or nearing completion, although no formal poll schedule has yet been announced. The finalisation of the Dedicated Backward Classes (OBC) Commission report remains the decisive factor before election notifications.The tenure of Panchayats and Block Development Councils (BDCs) expired on January 9, 2024, leaving the rural tier without elected representation for over a year. In the urban sector, the Srinagar Municipal Corporation…

US President Donald Trump joked about sharing the limelight with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and first lady Melania Trump at the inaugural meeting of his Board of Peace on February 19, 2026, in Washington, DC, as the body oversaw the Gaza ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and the rebuilding of the region.Trump told dozens of world leaders attending the meeting that Rubio made him so proud he “almost terminated his” employment, but observers asked why Trump could not make a similar speech.”You did yourself proud in Munich. In fact, so well, I almost terminated his employment. Because they said,…

Lucknow: On a day when the result was a mere formality and Karnataka’s place in the Ranji Trophy final was already assured, the umpires briefly kept the semifinal against Uttarakhand alive — much to the bemusement of players and broadcasters alike. The only moment of intrigue at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on Thursday came at tea, when captains Kunal Chandela and Karun Nair — standing in for an injured Devdutt Padikkal — shook hands, signalling what everyone believed was the end of proceedings. Presentation signage was rolled out, players drifted towards the ceremony area, and one even headed to the…

Bengaluru: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan has slammed the sequel to ‘The Kerala Story’, calling the film a work of “fabricated narratives” aimed at fomenting “communal discord”. The remarks followed the online trailer release of ‘The Kerala Story 2 -Goes Beyond’ on February 17. “Kerala will once again reject this attempt to demonise our secular fabric with contempt,” Vijayan posted on X. The CM urged people to react to the film with “utmost gravity”.Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source(You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel) Source link

When it comes to fitness, Alia Bhatt is known to make no compromises. The actor believes in following a power-packed fitness routine, ranging from strength training, bodyweight training, cardio, and even yoga. It’s simple, straightforward, but effective.A glimpse into Alia Bhatt’s workout routine.Also Read | Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt nail wedding guest style in simple traditional Indian looks; attend festivities with RahaOn February 18, Alia’s friend and celebrity hair artist behind her many stunning looks, Amit Thakur, shared a workout vlog that gave a glimpse into their intense exercise routine. He captioned the video, “Suffer and smile Vlog.” Let’s take…

Updated on: Feb 19, 2026 3:49:12 PM ISTGATE Answer Key 2026 LIVE News: Where, how to check IIT GATE provisional key when outGATE Answer Key 2026 LIVE News: Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati has not yet released GATE Answer Key 2026. Candidates who have appeared for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2026 can download the provisional key from the official website of IIT GATE at gate2026.iitg.ac.in. The objection window will open along with the provisional key. To raise objections, candidates will have to pay a processing fee for each objection raised.The GATE 2026 result will be announced on March…

Actor Rajpal Yadav has finally broken his silence after securing bail in a high-profile cheque-bounce case. The popular comedian returned to social media with a short but heartfelt note reflecting gratitude rather than bitterness.Rajpal Yadav’s quiet return with gratitudeRajpal Yadav chose simplicity over drama for his comeback post. He shared a brief message that read, “”Aap sabhi ke pyaar aur saath ke liye dil se dhanyavad” thanking supporters who stood by him during a difficult phase. Translated into English, it read, “Heartfelt thanks to all of you for your love and support.” Rajpal Secures Relief After Tihar Days, As Emotional…