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UPSC Issues Civil Services Examination 2026 Notification; 933 Vacancies Announced

UPSC clarified that the final number of vacancies may change based on inputs from Cadre Controlling Authorities.

Bridal Mantra by The Hindu relaunched

Relaunched after 11 years, the magazine offers 112 pages of inspiration for a contemporary wedding, with advice from the countrys biggest names i

Watch: Supreme Court takes up Mamatas plea on electoral roll revisions

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee appeared before a CJI-led Supreme Court Bench challenging the Special Intensive Revision of electoral

Stand up when you see hate crime happening, urges Mohammed Deepak

Hyderabad: When Deepak Kumar, aka Mohammed Deepak, stepped in to save a Muslim-owned shopkeeper in Uttarakhands Kotdwar from right-wing Hindutva

Rupee falls 11 paise to close at 90.43 against US dollar

Mumbai, Feb 4 (PTI) The rupee depreciated 11 paise to 90.43 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, after a sharp rally in the previous

Hyper-specialists vs renaissance engineers: How China and India are reimagining human capital for AI Age

China is betting on Technocratic Resilience. By flooding the market with deep specialists in AI and big data, China aims to dominate the producti

Telangana DCA seizes unlicensed medical device worth Rs 4L at Raidurgam

Hyderabad: The Telangana Drugs Control Administration (DCA), on Tuesday, February 3, seized a medical device worth Rs 4 lakh that was manufacture

Trumps oil blockade pushes Cuba to the brink

With just weeks of fuel left, Havana faces its gravest energy crisis since the 1990s as U.S. military action in Venezuela and fresh sanctions cho

Andhra Pradesh Govt updates inter-State transfer details, raises concerns among Telangana employees

Such transfers, if accepted, will affect promotion chances and service benefits of Telangana staff, an official said

Police constable shot dead in Pakistans Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

PESHAWAR, Feb 4: Armed militants abducted a police constable from his residence and later shot him dead in Pakistans Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province

Amazon, IIT Roorkee Partner to Develop Packaging from Agricultural Waste

Research collaboration develops strong, durable paper mailers from agricultural waste to reduce reliance on virgin wood pulp and address stubble-

6 Lesotho nationals killed in S Africa shooting

JOHANNESBURG, Feb 4: Six Lesotho nationals were killed and several others injured in a shooting near the town of Meyerton in South Africas Gauten

Revanth Reddy-led regime is indulging in appeasement politics: BJP prez Nitin Nabin

Hyderabad, Feb 4: BJP president Nitin Nabin on Wednesday alleged that the Revanth Reddy-led government in Telangana is indulging in appeasement p

US, UN launch humanitarian fund with $700 million for war-ravaged Sudan

CAIRO, Feb 4: The United States and the United Nations are seeking to rally international support for humanitarian aid to war-ravaged Sudan, kick

Classmates attack 3 boys over their religion in Jharkhand

Three Muslim minor boys were allegedly beaten by their classmates and outsiders inside a school premises in Jharkhand, allegedly due to their rel

Health Insurance Today: Balancing Rising Costs and Real Coverage

There is no way to predict when a person may have to undergo expensive medical tests or get hospitalised for an emergency

Farmers up in arms against permission given to stone quarry, crusher unit in Tiruchuli taluk

It would affect ground water table of 15 villages dependent on lift irrigation round the year

Fixed Charges for New Electricity Connections from Thursday

TGERC issues new guidelines, replaces distance-based pole and line charges with slab-wise fixed fees

Kerala SIR: election officials hopeful of completing hearing phase by February 12

Hearings completed in four of the 140 Assembly constituencies in the State

The Summer House to host a sustainable fashion pop-up in Chennai this week

As Chennai readies for summer, The Summer House, a Bengaluru-based label known for slow fashion brings its long-standing classics and recent coll

What It Takes to Digitise Institutions Without Disrupting Daily Operations

Successful digitisation in education focuses on gradual implementation, starting with key areas like attendance and fee management to minimize di

Israeli strikes kill 21 in Gaza, health officials say

Israeli strikes in Gaza killed 21 Palestinians, including children, on Wednesday. This violence jeopardizes a recent truce. The Rafah border cros

'Safeguard global critical minerals': China urges dialogue amid Trump's $12bn rare-earths stockpile

U19 World Cup: Shinozada, Niazai Tons Power Afghanistan To 310/4 Against India

Faisal top-scored with 110 off 93 balls, while Niazai sparkled with an unbeaten 101-run knock off 86 deliveries as the Indian bowlers struggled t

Top Hollywood Releases to Watch in Theaters This Year

2026 is going to be an exciting year at cinema, with a wide range of movies that are being exclusively offered to devour on the big screens

Proposed speed, expected travel time on three high-speed rail corridors connecting Hyderabad

Three minors end life in Ghaziabad

The police are yet to zero in on the cause of the incident

AIADMK unveils second set of poll promises, pledges pension hike, loan waiver

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami unveiled the party's second list of election promises. Key pledges include increasing monthly soc

Teen girl runs away from home with younger brother after scolding from parents in Bengaluru, found safe

According to the police, the siblings left their house after being reprimanded by their parents for not attending tuition classes

Quote of the day by Nicolas Cage: Stay mysterious, so when you come out, people have a hunger to see you again.

Nicolas Cage navigates the tension between maintaining mystery and prolific creation. While acknowledging the allure of selective appearances for

Trump Tariff cut: Indias textiles and leather set for US revival

Indian textile, apparel, and leather exporters expect a significant boost in US shipments. A new trade deal offers reduced tariffs, making Indian

Thousands of troops hit streets in Nepal ahead of polls

In total, 300,000 security personnel and temporary election police were being sent out in the lead up to the March 5 vote, an increase from previ

Meet the teenage cyclists from Tamil Nadu racing at the Track Asia Cup

Four cyclists balancing school, training, and expectations offer a close look at the discipline that often goes unseen behind competitive sport

Sobhita Dhulipala reveals why cooking isnt her thing after marriage

Hyderabad: If you imagined a newlywed life filled with sizzling tadkas and neatly packed lunch boxes, Sobhita Dhulipala has a different story to

Late diagnosis, awareness gaps drive lung, cervical cancer burden: Oncologists

Kolkata, Feb 4: Despite major advances in diagnostics, treatment, and technology, lung and cervical cancers in India continue to be diagnosed at

Winter Olympics 2026: Fears over U.S. ICE role in Italy completely unfounded, Minister says

U.S. immigration agents limited to analysis work inside US diplomatic offices as Minister dismisses protests over ICE presence in Italy during Wi

Thousands pay respects at AIMIM leader Pasha Quadris funeral

Hyderabad: Thousands of people paid their respects at the funeral of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM)general secretary Syed Ahmed P

Congress has become tweet master party: Haryana CM

The Union Budget is comprehensive and reform-oriented for the countrys 140 crore citizens, including the 2.80 crore people of Haryana, Nayab Sing

Civil Services Exam Rules Part Of Evolving Framework: Govt In Lok Sabha

New Delhi, Feb 4: The civil services examination rules are part of an evolving framework and the government continuously undertakes reforms besid

Complaints mount over alleged poor upkeep of LED streetlights installed under CSML project in Kochi

Mayor says absence of timely maintenance has become a major headache for Corporation, while Opposition LDF accuses ruling front of attempting to

Quote of the day by Abraham Lincoln: Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is...

Abraham Lincoln's timeless words highlight personal resolve as paramount to success. In today's world of distractions and competition, his messag

Prime Minister Modi to visit Malaysia from February 7-8

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay an official visit to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia at the invitation of PM Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim, from February

Invictor, Red Rose and Golden Axl catch the eye

Assi trailer: Taapsee Pannu and Anubhav Sinha promise another hard-hitting social drama

The film also stars Kani Kusruti, Revathy, Manoj Pahwa, Kumud Mishra, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Naseeruddin Shah, Supriya Pathak and Seema Pahwa in

Karur textile exporters heave sigh of relief over India-USA trade deal

Snooker Icon John Virgo Dies At Age 79

Virgo's death was announced by the World Snooker Tour on Wednesday

The Image of Pakistani Team Receiving Grand Welcome in Sri Lanka Is AI-Generated

Multiple discrepancies and detection tools showed that the viral image was indeed AI-generated.

Census 2027: Questions on caste to be notified before second phase

In the second phase of Census 2027, the spotlight will shine on caste enumeration, with final questions set to be unveiled shortly. A plethora of

Uttarakhand: Our only crime is we are Kashmiri Muslims, says teen

The 17-year-old Kashmiri boy, who suffered serious head injuries when a shopkeeper hit him and his friend with an iron rod inUttarakhands Dehradu

Situation Inherited By Us: CM Omar Abdullah On Outsourcing Assets

Jammu, Feb 4: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday revealed that the assets of Sungli yatri base camp and rain shelter she

High Taxes On Cigarette May Fuel Illicit Trade, Hurt Tax Collection: Report

Increased tax will also lead to significant socio-economic impacts, says Artha Arbitrage Consulting report

UIDAI deactivates over 2.5 cr Aadhaar numbers to prevent misuse of ID: Mos IT

The minister said that Face Authentication has been deployed with 'Liveness Detection feature' to prevent spoofing and ensure the physical presen

GTA 6 Finally Locked for November 19 This Year

Once again Rockstar Games has decided to delay the release, this time aiming for the date of November 19th 2026, nearly 6 month later than the in

India-US trade deal to boost renewable exports, strengthen supply chains, say RE players

Indian renewable energy players welcome the India-US trade deal. They believe it will restore stability in global trade and strengthen supply cha

Toll-free number for paddy procurement complaints announced

J&K Govt Extends Deputation Of Engineer Girdhar Gopal Gourav With NHAI

JAMMU, Feb 4: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has extended the deputation tenure of Er Girdhar Gopal Gourav, Incharge Executive Engineer (Civil)

IRE vs PAK Live Streaming: When and where to watch T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up match, time and venue

Ireland vs Pakistan Playing 11: Pakistan faces Ireland in a T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up game. Pakistan enters the tournament after a series win. I

Russia Demands Ukraine To Accept Its Conditions As US-Mediated Talks Open

Moscow on Wednesday demanded Kyiv accept its conditions to end the four-year war and vowed to press on with its invasion otherwise, as negotiatio

Hate crimes against the marginalised not spontaneous in Telangana: Report

Telangana has seen a recent spike in communal tensions and hate crimes, more so than ever, and these incidents are not spontaneous or isolated ev

Word of the Day: Vicissitudinous

Word of the Day: Vicissitudinous invites readers to think beyond immediate change and consider the broader patterns that define political systems

SIR Row: Didi Urges SC to Save Democracy; Alleges WB Targeted

A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi issued notices and sought replies by February 9 fro

Noted Sociologist Andre Beteille Passes Away At 91

Beteille was a Professor Emeritus of Sociology at the University of Delhi since 2003. He was known for his studies on the caste system and social

Trump signs last-minute funding deal at White House, ending brief Govt Shutdown with speaker Johnson

Presidents Rule Revoked From Manipur With Immediate Effect

New Delhi, Feb 4: The Ministry of Home Affairs on Tuesday issued a notification revoking Presidents Rule in Manipur, effective immediately. As pe

Pope Warns of New Arms Race as US-Russia Treaty Nears Expiry

He stressed the importance of maintaining nuclear restrictions to avoid escalating tensions and fostering a climate of mutual trust among nations

Kremlin says it sees nothing new in India's plan to diversify its oil supplies

Trade Minister Piyush Goyal said earlier on Wednesday that India would diversify its energy sources as a strategy amid changing global circumstan

Entire Sikh Community Anguished Over Rahul Calling Bittu Traitor: BJP

NEW DELHI, Feb 4: The BJP slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday for calling Union minister Ravneet Singh Bittu a traitor and said the

Inside Ram Charan, Upasanas beautifully planned gift hampers

Hyderabad: Though the day of Ram Charan and Upasana Kamineni Konidelas twins birth saw massive crowds and media activity outside Apollo Hospitals

Karoline Leavitt says India to drop Russian oil | Shringla counters - No Govt ban

Gold Winner Honors the Voices of Mothers with a Visually Powerful Rubik's Cube Mosaic

In a compelling tribute to the strength, resilience, and often unheard voices of mothers, Gold Winner has unveiled a powerful visual campaign fea

Why the Bhagavad Gita a Manual for Living, Explains Swami Swarupananda

Swami Swarupananda, Global Head of Chinmaya Mission, explains the vision behind Gita Panchamrit, dismantles myths around renunciation, and makes

Kerala Minister Rejects Centre's Advice To Stop Incentive For Rice Cultivation

Kerala's Agriculture Minister P Prasad said today that the state government strongly rejects suggestions made by the Union Finance Ministry's Dep

Musical evening in Bengaluru in honour of Madikeri Nagendras birth anniversary

Sangeetha Sambhrama will feature a book, album and website launch, followed by a concert of Madikeri Nagendras original compositions

GHMC Superintending Engineer arrested by Telangana ACB while accepting 15 lakh bribe in Kukatpally

RBI MPC begins rate meeting, decision due Friday

The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee has started discussions on interest rates. Experts anticipate a pause in rate cuts followin

Rupee falls 11 paise to close at 90.43 against U.S. dollar

Forex traders said despite the positive sentiment after the India-U.S. trade deal, caution still remains as there is no signed or officially rele

Want To Study In UK? British Council Offers STEM Scholarships For Women

STEM Scholarships For Women: The fully funded scholarships cover tuition fees, living stipends, travel and visa costs, health coverage, and Engli

Integrating higher education: Why govt policy must differentiate and support private universities

If India wants private universities to evolve into genuine academic institutions of quality and depth rather than remain teaching-only providers,

Angry Sun Puts India At Risk, ISRO Warns Of Strong Radio Blackout

The Sun is angry again, unleashing a series of powerful solar flares that have triggered warnings from space agencies across the world, including

President's Rule Revoked in Manipur Ahead of Govt Formation

Manipur has been under President's rule since February 13, 2025. The 60-member assembly, which has tenure till 2027, was put on suspended animati

BECIL Invites Applications For Contract-Based Posts At AIIMS Jammu

JAMMU | BECIL Recruitment 2026: Applications are invited for recruitment of following manpower purely on contract basis for deployment in the off

President's Rule Revoked In Manipur, NDA Leaders Stake Claim

President's Rule has been removed from the border state Manipur nearly a year after it came into force. The move came hours ahead of the new Mani

How an e-waste recycling startup is building compliant disposal at scale

What began as a personal struggle to dispose of e-waste has grown into one of Indias most integrated recycling companies. Built from Assam, the v

Fake Profits, Rs 3-Crore Loss: Delhi Police Bust Stock Market Scam Syndicate

The Intelligence Fusion & Strategic Operations (IFSO) unit of the Delhi Police Special Cell has dismantled a sophisticated inter-state syndicate.

Kerala will press Centre to check flight cancellations, fare hikes affecting NRIs: Chief Minister

He says introducing a parallel or alternative flight arrangement by the Kerala government is not feasible at present and is therefore not under c

Three policemen suspended for consuming marijuana in the Nilgiris

'They paid me to spy!': bombshell testimony 'exposes' Credit Suisses links to Nazi Party

Gujarat Teacher Jailed for 3 Years for Slapping Student, Causing Hearing Loss

The incident occurred in January 2020 at a private school in Gandhinagar, where the teacher slapped the student multiple times for not completing

Odisha's Malkangiri District Declared Naxal-free

The announcement comes days after Nabrangpur district was declared Maoist-free after nine red rebels surrendered in neighbouring Chhattisgarh.

National Girls & Women in Sports Day: When and where is it observed and how it began

National Girls & Women in Sports Day: As womens sports gain greater visibility globally, supporters of National Girls & Women in Sports Day see t