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US remains 'committed' to Ukraine talks as 'productive' first day wraps up in Abu Dhabi: Marco Rubio

Job stress drives 31-year-old techie to suicide in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: A software engineer allegedly died by suicide on Wednesday as he was unable to cope with the requirements of his job, police said. The

NCW forms panel to probe sexual assault on minor girl during Medaram Jatara

Hyderabad: The National Commission for Women has constituted an inquiry committee to inquire into the alleged sexual assault of a 13-year-old gir

Al Falah University Chairman Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui held in fraud case

New Delhi: The Delhi Police Crime Branch has arrested Al Falah University Chairman Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui in connection with alleged financial and

US judge limits ICE warrantless arrests in Oregon

Portland: US immigration agents in Oregon must stop arresting people without warrants unless theres a likelihood of escape, a federal judge ruled

Breast, cervical cancers rising steadily; deaths also climbing, govt data shows

Karnataka: Congress seeks apology from BJP MLC over Pakistan remark

Bengaluru: The controversy surrounding the Pakistani tongue remark made by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLC CT Ravi continued, disrupting proceed

Delhi Police arrest Al Falah University chairman in alleged fraud case

Al Falah University chairman Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui has been arrested by Delhi Police in a fraud and irregularities case following UGC complaints.

Sankashti Chaturthi 2026: Moonrise time, rituals and the correct way to observe the fast for Lord Ganeshas blessings

Dwijapriya Sankashti Chaturthi, observed on February 5, 2026, is a significant day for devotees of Lord Ganesha. This sacred occasion involves fa

Olympic snowboarder Mark McMorris crashes in training ahead of Milano Cortina 2026

Canadian snowboarding star Mark McMorris was stretchered off the course after a severe crash during big air training in Italy. The Olympic bronze

India Refused to be 'Bullied' on Trade Deal, Was Ready to Wait: Report

Doval reportedly told the US side that New Delhi would not be pressured into a deal and could wait until the end of Trumps second term in 2029 if

Economically weak nations not taken seriously on world stage: Ex NITI Aayog member

NITI Aayog ex-vice-chair Rajiv Kumar emphasizes that a strong economy is the bedrock of India's foreign policy. He states that India must acceler

Food court gutted in fire accident in Balapur

The fire-fighters suspect that electrical short circuit could be one of the causes for the accident

Bill Gates says he regrets every minute with Epstein

A Gates spokesperson issued a similar denial after the fresh cache of millions of files related to the investigation into Epstein

Narendra Kumar rejects Jagans remarks, seeks deeper probe into TTD issue

Iran unveils new underground missile base amid tensions with US

Tehran: Irans Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has unveiled a new underground missile base amid tensions with the United States, according

New Czech government of populist PM Babi survives parliamentary no-confidence vote

The controversy revolved around President Petr Pavel's refusal to appoint a government Minister representing the right-wing Motorists for Themsel

Iran confirms nuclear talks with US in Muscat amid tense diplomacy

Nuclear talks between Iran and the United States are set for Friday morning in Muscat. This marks a resumption of indirect negotiations. Iran ins

I Regret, I Apologise: Bill Gates On Time Spent With Jeffrey Epstein

Bill Gates has voiced regret over every minute he spent with Jeffrey Epstein, even as the Microsoft co-founder's former wife Melinda said he stil

The Quiet Evolution of Varun Tej and Lavanya Tripathis Love Story

They finally got married at a Tuscan ceremony in 2023.

Musk vows to put data centres in space, run them on solar power but experts have their doubts

Musk says he wants to put as many as a million satellites into orbit to form vast, solar-powered data centres in space

UP Man, 100, Gets Acquitted In Four Decades Old Murder Case

The Allahabad High Court has acquitted a nearly 100-year-old murder accused, noting more than four decades have passed since he challenged his li

Modi Expected to Officiate at Rollout of First Tata-Airbus Aircraft from Vadodara

The military transport aircraft, C295, is the first Made in India project from the Vadodara assembly line, a joint venture between Tata Advanced

RBI MPC 2026: Central bank to keep repo rate unchanged amid currency volatility and bond yield pressures, as per SBI report

The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee is expected to hold interest rates steady. Global economic uncertainty and domestic bond yi

Bloodbath At The Washington Post: Shashi Tharoor's Son Among 300 Axed

In one of the most sweeping newsroom purges in recent American media history, The Washington Post has laid off more than 300 journalists and staf

T20 World Cup: England's 'Bazballers' aim to take on subcontinent spin challenge under Brook's inspiring leadership

England's T20 World Cup campaign receives a significant boost following a dominant white-ball series win in Sri Lanka under new captain Harry Bro

Mumbai-Pune Expressway traffic jam update: Industrialist Sudhir Mehta stuck in 8-hour snarl escapes by chopper as thousands remain stranded for over 30 hours

An industralist Sudhir Mehta who was stuck for eight hours in the massive jam on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway was rescued using a helicopter. In a

You Can't Buy Respect: Pak Faces Domestic Backlash After India-US Trade Deal

India's newly concluded trade agreement with the United States has triggered a sharp backlash within Pakistan, where critics say months of high-p

This startup is bringing the benefits of AI to retail stock market investors

Mumbai-based InvestorAi has built its own specialised AI stock picking platform to help retail investors navigate through the turbulent world of

'This Is Disturbing': Plastic Found In Elephant Dung Raises Pollution Concerns

A viral video reveals plastic waste inside elephant dung in Karnataka's Brahmagiri hills, raising concerns about pollution impacting wildlife hab

No Issues: Air India Re-Inspects Fuel Control Switch Across Boeing Dreamliners

The Fuel Control Switches across all operational Boeing 787 aircraft in the Air India fleet were found to have no issues, the carrier said.

'Very emotional...': Melania meets freed Gaza hostages Keith and Aviva featured in her documentary

New Delhi Is Free: Moscow On India Stopping Russia Oil Trade Under US Deal

Russia said India is free to buy oil from any country after US President Donald Trump claimed India has agreed to stop buying Russian oil as part

The Paradox of Originality: Why Copying Makes You More Creative

Originality is usually described as a lightning strike, a rare gift, a sudden arrival of something never seen before. But the attached note offer

Trump, Xi discuss Iran in wide-ranging call as U.S. presses China, others to break from Tehran

The two leaders discussed major summits that both nations will host in the coming year that could present opportunities for them to meet

Epstein files rife with uncensored nudes, victim names despite redaction

Nude photos. The names and faces of sexual abuse victims. Bank account and Social Security numbers in full view. All of these things appeared in

US-Taiwan relations are 'rock solid,' president Ching-te says after Trump-Xi call

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te asserts that ties with the United States remain strong. He confirmed that cooperation programs will continue with

HC takes suo motu note of over 1.08 lakh missing persons cases in UP

Lucknow: The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court on Wednesday took suo motu cognisance of the alarming number of missing persons in Uttar P

SC to continue hearing on petition challenging Sonam Wangchuks detention

New Delhi: The Supreme Court will continue to hear the governments arguments in the petition filed against the detention of Ladakh-based social a

Allahabad HC acquits nearly 100-year-old man over four decades

The Allahabad High Court has acquitted a nearly 100-year-old murder accused, noting more than four decades have passed since he challenged his li

Nuclear arms control pact ends today, Russia signals freedom to act

Moscow: The Russian Foreign Ministry has said that it assumes parties to the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) between Russia and t

A Bad Day: Ishaan Tharoor, Other Staff React to Washington Post Layoffs

In a post on X, Ishaan Tharoor said he was heartbroken over being laid off and expressed solidarity with his peers who faced the same fate

JD Vance or Marco Rubio? President Trump declines to take sides between the two in 2028 successor debate

President Donald Trump has avoided naming a successor for the 2028 Republican presidential race. He praised both Vice President JD Vance and Secr

Canada expected to scrap EV mandate in favor of new fuel efficiency system, CBC News reports

Canada's government is set to unveil a new automotive strategy. This plan will replace the current electric vehicle mandate with updated fuel eff

The story of a self-funded beauty brand; Tech leadership on subscription

PACs early years under Bonish Jain's leadership focused on careful expansion rather than rapid scale. While its core strength remained makeup too

CTET Admit Card 2026 to be released on ctet.nic.in soon: Check date, time, steps to download and other important details

CBSE CTET February 2026 Hall ticket: The CBSE will release the hall ticket for Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026 soon on the official

Lego Kpop demon hunters brings Netflixs most-watched film to life in bricks

LEGO and Netflix are joining forces for KPop Demon Hunters. The popular animated film will be transformed into LEGO sets. The first collection ar

Morning Digest: Dramatic protests in Lok Sabha prevent PMs reply to the motion of thanks; Every single genuine person must remain on electoral roll, CJI tells West Bengal CM in Supreme Court, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day

Over 2.83 lakh cases of dog bites in Bihar in 2024-25: Economic Survey report

This was around 38,900 more than the previous year

Word of the Day: Lachrymose

Discover the word lachrymose, meaning tearful or overly sentimental. This word captures a deep sadness that hovers near tears. Originating from t

'A big, beautiful wall...': Noem hails border security, takes swipe at Biden immigration policies

After IndiaPakistan T20 World Cup boycott, Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan stood with Bangladesh

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed the nation's boycott of the T20 World Cup match against India. This decision follows careful del

Trump Suggests 'Softer Touch' Needed on Immigration

The fatal shootings of two protesters by federal officers in Minneapolis last month sparked widespread outrage in the United States and calls for

UPSC Notification 2026: Apply online for CSE and IFS at upsc.gov.in; check dates, fees and how to apply

UPSC Notification 2026 Apply Online Now: The Union Public Service Commission has released the notification for the Civil Services and Indian Fore

Odisha govts pending telephone bills run into crores

Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia shot off three reminders in recent months requesting Odisha government to clear dues of BSNL which is unde

Trump says his unpredictable style gives him leverage. But it has a cost.

President Trump's unpredictable negotiating style, characterized by abrupt shifts and demands, is causing allies and adversaries to question his

End of U.S.-Russia nuclear pact a grave moment: UN chief

The New START agreement will end on February 5, formally releasing both Moscow and Washington from a raft of restrictions on their nuclear arsena

Surajkund Crafts Festival tickets on DMRCs Sarthi app

The Surajkund Mela attracts artisans, artists, and tourists from India and abroad every year

Tirupati laddoo controversy sparks political storm in Andhra, YSRCP moves NHRC over attacks on leaders

Tensions rise in Andhra Pradesh politics. The YSRCP has approached the National Human Rights Commission alleging law and order breakdown and huma

Interview | New I-T Act will help bring more clarity to processes, trigger higher compliance: CBDT chairman

Pawar visits Sunetra at home, reignites reunification buzz

Amid reports of a division in the family, Pawar, Sunetra, her sons Parth and Jay, and other relatives held a closed-door meeting in their hometow

Morning brief podcast: Tamil Nadu 2026: Can stardom trump strategy?

SC notice to govt on relaxation of NEET cut-off

Expect CJs of HCs to ensure speedy disposal of bail petitions: SC

After learning that issues relating to bail and pleas for suspension of sentence after conviction were pending in HCs for months and getting rout

Penn State's Gavin McKenna facing felony chargeshere's what led to felony assault charges for the hockey star

Top hockey prospect Gavin McKenna faces a felony aggravated assault charge in State College following an alleged bar incident on January 31st. Th

Paperwork underway to unlock IndiaUS trade deal potential soon: Piyush Goyal

Both sides would now work towards completing the technical details and finalising the paperwork for the trade deal so as to expeditiously unlock

India must boost capital markets so Indians grow with economy: Larry Fink, chief executive, BlackRock

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink urges India to prioritize domestic capital markets over foreign inflows for sustained economic participation. He highlig

India provides an unprecedented breadth of investment opportunity: Chip Kaye & Jeffrey Perlman, Warburg Pincus

Warburg Pincus: Outside US, India is the largest PE destination for the firm, having deployed more than $10 billion since 1996 in over 80 compani

Quote of the Day by Pablo Picasso: 'Art washes away from the soul'Top quotes by one of the most influential artists

Quote of the Day: Pablo Picasso believed art was essential for survival, not just decoration. His quote, Art washes away from the soul the dust o

Traders raise Jammu-focused demands ahead of J&K Budget

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 4: Ahead of the Jammu and Kashmir Governments second budget, the Traders Federation Ware House-Nehru Market to

SCOPE & Harvard Business Impact launch HMM program for PSEs

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 4: Cultivating future ready leadership in PSEs, Atul Sobti, Director General, SCOPE and Sumit Harjani, Managin

Massive demonstrations held by LIC employees ahead of nationwide strike

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 4: In support of their demands, massive demonstrations were held today outside various offices of the Life Ins

A dozen people, including Israeli soldiers, charged with smuggling goods into Gaza

The indictment charged the accused, some of whom included army reservists, with smuggling cigarettes, iPhones and batteries into Gaza and assisti

Nishikant takes a page out of Rahuls book to attack Congress

Dubeys move was seen as BJPs bid to turn the heat on Congress, which has been attacking Modi over bits of the unpublished book authored by ex-Arm

PM Modi congratulates Yumnam Khemchand Singh on taking oath as Manipur Chief Minister

NEW DELHI, Feb 4 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended his congratulations to Yumnam Khemchand Singh on taking oath as the Chief M

Branded traitor by Rahul, Beants grandson hits back, calls Gandhi scion desh ke dushman

The exchange which took place at the main entrance of the Parliament building, where Rahul was standing in solidarity with the eight MPs who are

Jammu and Kashmir: Between Geography and Governance

Maj Gen Sanjeev Dogra (Retd) sanjeev662006@gmail.com On a winter morning in Poonch, the Pir Panjal rises in quiet authority. Snow rests gently on

The Social Logic of Blame

Dr. Ashwani Kumar ashwani.e17761@cumail.in Every society must find ways to explain failure. When effort does not translate into success, individu

Plight of In-Service Teachers

Editor, This refers to the news item published on 4 February, 2026 regarding the uncertainty faced by thousands of in-service teachers in Meghala

Bengal SIR row: Will rectify errors of logical discrepancy, says SC

A bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi said voters names should not be struck off the electoral rolls becaus

A Defining Moment for Urban Cleanliness

Solid Waste Management Rules 2026 Mir Iqbal These rules replace the earlier 2016 framework from advisory governance to enforceable accountability

Manipur gets Meitei CM with Kuki, Naga as deputies

Governor AK Bhalla also administered the oath of office to BJP's Konthoujam Govindas and Khuraijam Loken Singh of NPP as cabinet ministers at the

Pizza Hut closing locations: Pizza Hut to shut 250 US locations as Yum! Brands weighs future of iconic chain

Pizza Hut is set to close 250 underperforming U.S. locations in the first half of 2026 as parent company Yum! Brands conducts a strategic review.

NCC drives spirit of courage, discipline, unity among youth: Dy CM

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 4: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today interacted with the National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets of J

Scindia meets hail-hit farmers, directs relief and compensation

ASHOK NAGAR (MP), Feb 4 : Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Wednesday met farmers affected by the recent hailstorm in Narkheda area of Ashok

Situation inherited by us: CM on outsourcing assets

Govt to revive, conserve heritage sites Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 4: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday revealed that the assets

Justice Nargal reviews judicial infra, functioning in Samba

*Stresses quality justice, Bench-Bar harmony Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 4: Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal, Administrative Judge for District

Women opposition MPs gherao treasury benches in LS, force adjournment

NEW DELHI, Feb 4 : The Lok Sabha on Wednesday witnessed dramatic scenes as women opposition MPs charged towards the Prime Ministers seat holding

Dr Jitendra launches RDI Fund call, unique initiative of innovation financing

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Feb 4: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO, Per

Civil Aviation Minister reviews progress in drone R&D, component mfg activities

NEW DELHI, Feb 4 : Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu on Wednesday reviewed the progress of drone research and development, as well as comp