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Who is Sunetra Pawar? Maharashtra's first woman Deputy Chief Minister

Sunetra Pawar has made history as Maharashtra's first woman Deputy Chief Minister. This marks a major shift from her social work background to th

Phone-Tapping Case: SIT to Question KCR at Nandinagar Residence

KCR decided to be available for SIT officials at Nandinagar following detailed discussions with senior party leaders and legal experts at his far

Sunetra Pawar, wife of Ajit Pawar, takes oath as deputy CM of Maharashtra

Sunetra Pawar oath taking ceremony: Sunetra Pawar has been sworn in as Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister. She is the first woman to hold this s

India Post GDS recruitment 2026: Check vacancies, salary structure, how to apply and more

India Post has begun registrations for 28,740 Gramin Dak Sevak positions nationwide for the 2026 cycle. Applications are open for Branch Post Mas

Iran army chief warns US, Israel against attack, says forces on high alert

Iranian army chief Amir Hatami on Saturday warned the United States and Israel against an attack, saying his country's forces were on high alert

Bomb Threats Against Dera Ballan, Five Schools In Jalandhar Ahead Of PM Modis Visit

Chandigarh, Jan 31: Emails threatening bomb blasts at the Dera Sachkhand Ballan and five schools in Jalandhar were received on Saturday, a day ah

Hearing on ED chargesheet consideration against Al Falah chairman deferred to February 13

The ED had, on January 16, attached 140 crore worth land and buildings of Haryana-based Al Falah University, which came under the radar of the se

Kevin Warsh 'regime change' faces steep hurdles at a sprawling US central bank

President Donald Trump has nominated Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve. Warsh has strong ties to Trump and Wall Street. However, his plans

Uorfi Javed expelled from Islam, she is now Geeta Bhardwaj, claims influencer

Mumbai: Social media influencer Faizan Ansari has once again stirred controversy after claiming that actress and fashion influencer Uorfi Javed h

Search Operation Narrowed Down Following Encounter With Terrorists In J&Ks Kishtwar

Jammu, Jan 31: A search operation, which has been underway to neutralise three holed-up Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists in Jammu and Kashmirs Kishtwa

Seven arrested as DRI seizes 27 kg hydroponic ganja worth 9.5 crore at Hyderabad airport

An examination of the trolley bags belonging to the passengers led to the recovery of several concealed packets containing the contraband

Four Held At Clandestine Drug Manufacturing Unit In Mysuru

The search on the clandestine unit was conducted after NCB sleuths, a couple of days back, intercepted a SUV with a Karnataka registration at Pal

The dark side of AI-powered toys | Explained

AI-powered toys that use chatbots totalk tochildren and educate them couldactually harmtheir privacy and healthy development, according to multip

ACB book disproportionate assets case against Darsi Municipal Commissioner

Secret past: Inside Arijit Singhs first marriage and divorce

Mumbai: Singer Arijit Singh has been in the news lately after announcing that he is stepping away from playback singing, a decision that left mil

Congress leader Muraleedharan says not in 'mood' to contest Kerala Assembly polls

Senior Congress leader K Muraleedharan has stated he is not keen to contest the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections. He wishes the party to decide

China's corruption watchdog probing Emergency Management Minister

The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection did not provide details in its statement on Wang, a Communist Party secretary; it is relatively

Amit Shah hits out at Mamata govt in West Bengal, vows to form BJP government

Kerala for All conclave: Ecology should be the starting point of tourism plans, says Gaurav Raheja

Professor at the Department of Architecture & Planning, IIT Roorkee, says tourism intersects with all aspects of life, including hospitality, tra

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Target 50% votes at every booth in 2027 polls: Nitin Nabin to Goa BJP workers

The 2027 polls would be a crucial step towards achieving the vision of a Viksit Goa, stressing that a stable government was necessary to continue

NGT issues fresh directions, imposes environmental compensation over groundwater misuse by cricket stadiums

The National Green Tribunal (NGT), Principal Bench, New Delhi, has expressed serious concern over the continued groundwater extraction by several

CPI(M), UDF seek comprehensive probe into businessman C.J. Roy's death

CPI(M) state secretary M.V. Govindan, Rajya Sabha MP A.A. Rahim and Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan were of the view that the reasons behind

Moonwalking Indore cop demoted for social media indiscipline

A traffic policeman in Madhya Pradeshs Indore, known as a dancing cop for moonwalking on the city streets, has been demoted to the rank of consta

Sonam Wangchuk taken to AIIMS in Jodhpur after stomach pain complain; report to be submitted in SC by Feb 2

Jailed activist Sonam Wangchuk underwent a medical examination at AIIMS Jodhpur following a Supreme Court directive. The court is reviewing his d

Work On Museum Of Goddess In Katra To Begin Soon: LG Manoj Sinha

Jammu, Jan 31: A museum of the goddesses comprising replicas and representations of major devi pilgrimage sites from across India will come up at

Rybakina Beats Sabalenka To Win Maiden Australian Open Title

Rybakina beat Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 64 in the 2026 Australian Open final in Melbourne

Budget for power shift: Key numbers to be watched

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Budget 2026, focusing on customs reforms and fiscal consolidation. Key numbers to watch

Ram temple construction expected to end by April 30; overall estimated cost 1,900 crore

Ram Temple Construction Committee chairman said that after April 30, all agreements with L&T, Tata Consultancy and the State Construction Corpora

Search operation launched along IB in J&Ks Samba after suspected Pakistans drone spotted

The drone briefly hovered over Indian territory along the International Border (IB) near Chillyari village, they said, adding that the suspicious

Cyberabad SHE Teams Nab 42 People for Indulging in Indecent Acts

The SHE Teams also received 27 complaints from women victims through various modes

Jhanvi Kukreja Murder Case: Life Ssentence for Friend Shree Jogdhankar

The court acquitted Diya Padalkar, highlighting the complexities surrounding the events that led to Kukreja's untimely death.

In Focus podcast | Reading between the lines of Economic Survey 202526

Trishna Sarkar speaks to us about what the Economic Survey says, and what it leaves unsaid, about Indias economy.

Free Adobe for a year: Airtel sweetens offer for 360 mn subscribers

Hyderabad: Telecom major Bharti Airtel has announced a partnership with Adobe to offer year-long free subscriptions of Adobe Express Premium to i

Live: Sunetra Pawar set to take oath as the Deputy CM of Maharashtra today after Ajit Pawar's death

Indian Coast Guard to observe 50th Raising Day on Feb 1

New Delhi, Jan 31: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG),established in 1977 with just seven surface platforms, has evolved into a formidable maritime for

US Real Estate Mogul Offers Woman $3 Million To Leave Husband. Case Follows

A married real estate mogul is accused of offering a female subordinate more than $3 million drawn from his company's stock as part of an indecen

Indian Judicial System Struggles With Only 22 Judges Per Million People

Indias judicial system faces serious challenges as the judge-to-population ratio isonly22judgespermillionpeople. This is much lower than what is

Power tussle in states: Why is Congress leadership shying away from hard decisions

Dastkari Haat crafts bazaar returns to Chennai after a decade

Delhis famous Dastkari Haat Crafts Bazaar is back to the city after a decade. Sample some pickles and buy yourself a painting

BJPs Puducherry unit launches drive to seek suggestions for preparation of manifesto

PDP Stages Protest Over Attacks on Kashmiris in Other States

Protesters gathered at PDP headquarters in Srinagar, demanding justice for Kashmiris facing violence outside the region, but faced police resista

How the Son of Irans Supreme Leader Built a Global Property Empire

Mojtaba Khamenei has amassed sprawling international investments, while economic hardship at home has sparked Iran's deadliest protests in decade

Maa, Maati, Manush no longer safe in Bengal: Amit Shah slams Mamata Banerjee over misgovernance

Addressing the BJP Karyakarta Sammelan in North 24 Parganas, Shah criticised the Mamata government over the deteriorating law and order situation

Koti Shootout: Hyderabad Police Constitute 4 Teams to Nab Accused

The suspects drove towards the Chaderghat signal and proceeded to Nimboliadda, Kachiguda, where they abandoned the vehicle. After changing their

Doing what CM asked us: Assam woman gives Rs 4 to rickshaw puller instead of Rs 20

Three days after Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma made a series of controversial statements targeting Miya voters, particularly him sayin

Hyderabad: Six arrested for gambling in Falaknuma

Hyderabad: Six people were arrested by Falaknuma police on Friday, January 30, for playing teen patti (card game) near Basti Dawakhana in Amjadul

Habibs Hair & Beauty Salon Plans To Establish More Than 20 Out-lets Across Telugu States

The Salon formally was Inaugurated by Upcoming Actress Supriya Chavan along with Habibs Managing Director Aman Habib

NCP leaders meet Devendra Fadnavis after Sunetra Pawar named party head

Sunetra Pawar has been unanimously elected as the new leader of the Nationalist Congress Party. She is scheduled to be sworn in as Maharashtra's

AINRC-BJP committed sin by allowing manufacture of counterfeit drugs in Puducherry: AICC leader

When the Congress returns to power after the [2026] Assembly polls, we will put governance first and bring change to Puducherry. We will ensure t

Bharat Jodo Yatra a transformative event in India's politics: Congress

It will be recalled and cherished for decades to come, Jairam Ramesh said

Shawl seller assault in Uttarakhand: PDP protest march disallowed in Srinagar

Carrying placards seeking attention and end to the thrashing of Kashmiris outside Jammu & Kashmir, PDP leaders assembled at the party headquarter

Man held for murdering 12-year-old stepson in Delhi

Relatives alleged that disputes had been frequent at home in recent months, particularly after the children from her first marriage returned from

Western disturbance to bring rain, hailstorms in parts of Rajasthan

Light to moderate rain with occasional lightning is expected in Jaipur, Bharatpur, Kota, Ajmer and Udaipur divisions, along with the Shekhawati b

Why does Elon Musk want to put AI data centres in space?

A proposed merger between Elon Musks SpaceX and xAI, reported exclusively by Reuters on Thursday, could give fresh momentum to Musks plan to laun

Hearing On Consideration Of ED Chargesheet Against Al Falah Chairman Deferred To Feb 13

New Delhi, Jan 31: A Delhi court on Saturday listed the hearing of arguments for consideration of the Enforcement Directorates chargesheet agains

Andhra Pradesh Day Celebrated with Grand Kuchipudi Performance at Bharat Parv 2026

January 30 was celebrated as Andhra Pradesh Day at the festival venue, marking a vibrant showcase of the States rich cultural, artistic and touri

The 50: 5 contestants evicted from the show? Check names

Mumbai: Just a day before its grand premiere, one of the most awaited reality shows on Indian television, The 50, is already making headlines. Th

Meta faces New Mexico trial over child-exploitation claims

The company says it has taken many steps that have reduced youth engagement and growth in order to promote safety

Hindutva mob harasses Uttarakhand shopkeeper, Mohammed Deepak steps in

Kotdwar: A group of Hindutva goons harassed an elderly Muslim shopkeeper in Kotdwar town of Uttarakhands Puri Garhwal district, demanding he chan

Suspected Pakistani drone sighted in J&Ks Samba; second time in a row

Thousands Demonstrate In Minnesota And Across US To Protest ICE

Protesters across 46 states and in major cities of US brave freezing cold to demonstrate in Minneapolis to speak against ICE shootings

Madras High Court to use AI to retrieve information from voluminous documents

Justice N. Anand Venkatesh decides to use an algorithm which confines itself to record-keeping and retrieval without any external influence

UGC row: Consistency of not consulting anybody reflects in every decision of government, says Sibal

Kapil Sibal asserted that it would not be appropriate for him to give his opinion on the matter as it is pending before the Supreme Court

Apple acquires Israeli audio AI startup Q.ai

Q.ais 100 employees, including CEO Aviad Maizels and co-founders Yonatan Wexler and Avi Barliya, will join Apple, the companies said

Ram temple construction expected to end by April 30; Overall estimated cost Rs 1,900 crore

Construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya is set for completion by April 30. The project's total cost is estimated at Rs 1,900 crore. Key constru

We Have Yet To Succeed In Eradicating Electoral Malpractices: Hamid Ansari

New Delhi, Jan 31: Former vice president Hamid Ansari feels the countrys political process depicts ideological decadence where we have allowed mo

Search Operation Launched in Samba After Suspected Pak Drone Sighting

Jammu, Jan 31: Security forces on Saturday launched a search operation along the International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmirs Samba district a

Sonam Wangchuk Taken To AIIMS Jodhpur After Complaining Of Stomach Pain

Jodhpur, Jan 31: Activist and scientist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been lodged in the Jodhpur Central Jail since September 27, 2025, was taken to AI

Diesel mafia hampering State revenue, say traders

Consumer outlets meant to supply fuel to large projects like mining and industrial units were sourcing diesel from other States even though they

US Senate averts shutdown with stopgap funding deal, sparks immigration debate

The bill now heads to the House, which is expected to vote on it on Monday.

Children among 6 injured as suspicious material explodes in Karnatakas Bidar

Bidar (Karnataka): Six people, including four children, sustained injuries after some suspicious material allegedly exploded in the Bidar distric

Heads Bowed: Shehbaz Sharif admits Pakistan begged for billions, exposing debt crisis

PM Modi to visit Punjab on Feb 1, rename Adampur airport after Guru Ravidas

Prime Minister will visit Adampur airport, where he will unveil the new name of the Airport as 'Sri Guru Ravidas Ji Airport, Adampur. He will als

Search Operation Launched Along IB In J&Ks Samba After Suspected Pak Drone Spotted

Jammu, Jan 31: Security forces launched a search operation following the sighting of a drone, suspected to be from Pakistan, along the Internatio

6 killed as car falls in ravine in Pakistans Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Peshawar, Jan 31 : Six people were killed when a car fell into a ravine in Pakistans Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, police said on Saturday. The incident to

Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 12

Deir Al-Balah (Gaza Strip), Jan 31 : Hospitals in Gaza said Israeli strikes killed at least 12 Palestinians early on Saturday, one of the highest

Children among six injured as suspicious material explodes in Karnataka's Bidar

According to police, the incident occurred on the road leading to Molige Marayya temple in Molkhera village of Homnabad taluk

At least 200 killed in coltan mine collapse in eastern Congo, rebel authorities say

Goma (Congo), Jan 31 : At least 200 people were killed earlier this week when a landslide collapsed several mines at a major coltan mining site i

PM Narendra Modi to be Keynote Speaker at ET NOW Global Business Summit 2026

The architect of India’s unprecedented economic resurgence and intellectual hegemony, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will be delivering the

Cube Highways Trust announces distribution of Rs 551 cr to unitholders for Q3

New Delhi, Jan 31 : Cube Highways Trust, managed by Cube Highways Fund Advisors Pvt Ltd, on Saturday announced distribution of Rs 551 crore to th

Saina Nehwal Breaks Silence on Parineeti Chopra Instagram Buzz

Badminton star dismisses social media speculation, says no fallout exists.

Additional excise duty on tobacco, health cess on pan masala to be effective from Feb 1

New Delhi, Jan 31 : An additional excise duty on cigarettes and tobacco products, and a health cess on pan masala, over and above the highest 40

Indias Oct-Jan sugar output up 18.35 pc to 19.50 mn tonne : ISMA

New Delhi, Jan 31 : Indias sugar production rose 18.35 per cent to 19.50 million tonne till January 31 of the ongoing 2025-26 season on higher ou

Sirai to Dhurandhar: Top OTT releases to watch this weekend

Hyderabad: As January wraps up, OTT platforms are bringing in a fresh set of movies and series for the weekend. From spy thrillers and crime dram

Maa, Maati, Manush unsafe in Bengal: Amit Shah targets Mamata Banerjee at BJP meet, slams govt over Kolkata warehouse fire

Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a scathing attack on West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, accusing her government of failing women, people, and

Radicals step up attacks against Hindu community in Bangladesh

Hindu minorities in Bangladesh are reportedly facing targeted violence. The Rights & Risks Analysis Group states that houses and temples are bein

Shahid, Rashmika, Kriti Party After Cocktail 2 Wrap

Cocktail 2 is written by Luv Ranjan and produced by Dinesh Vijan under Maddock Films

Consistency of not consulting anybody reflects in every decision of govt: Kapil Sibal amid UGC row

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal criticizes the Modi government's lack of consultation on UGC Equity Regulations. The Supreme Court has stayed these re

Coordinated attacks in Pakistan kill 10 security personnel and dozens of insurgents

Multiple coordinated attacks struck southern Pakistan early Saturday. Assailants targeted a high-security prison, police stations, and paramilita