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Union Budget 2026: Cancer drugs cheaper, AI push, defence boost and MSME support

Union Budget 2026 brings relief with cheaper cancer drugs, a major push for AI and data centres, a 15 per cent hike in defence spending, Rs 10,00

'I'm cleared of any wrongdoing': Trump talks about Epstein files, Iran and more aboard Air Force One

Telangana again treated unfairly in Union Budget: Deputy CM Hyderabad

Hyderabad:The Centre has once again treated Telangana unfairly in the Union Budget, said Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka. Reacting

Britannia Nagar residents reiterate call for re-rerouting S67

Readers Write: V. Vairamuthu is joint secretary of Britannia Nagar Residents Welfare Association points out that effecting the suggested changes

Union Budget again shortchanged Telangana: KTR

Hyderabad: BRS working president KT Rama Rao on Sunday, February 1, alleged that Telangana has once again been denied its rightful share in the l

Earthquake Of 4.6 Magnitude Strikes Andaman And Nicobar Islands

An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 struck the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Monday at about 3.30 am, a statement by the National Center of Seismolog

Delhi, Noida, Gurugram weather: Delhi-NCR wakes up to dense fog and reduced visibility, airport issues travel advisory. Check IMD's latest forecast

Delhi, Noida, Gurugram weather: Delhi-NCR was enveloped in thick smog on Monday, which sharply reduced visibility across the city. The dense fog

'Deflecting': India Rejects Pakistan's 'Frivolous' Claims On Balochistan Attacks

India has rejected Pakistan's aseless allegations linking the recent attacks in Balochistan, which killed dozens, with India.

Iran warns of regional war as Trump threatens military action

Irans Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned that any US attack would trigger a regional war, as President Donald Trump threatened military

High-speed rail corridors to power Telanganas economic growth: Kishan Reddy

Hyderabad: Union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy hailed the three high-speed rail corridors between Hyderabad and other cities announ

Launch of PRO Wing, AI-powered voice assistant at EPFO in Tiruppur

Mamata Banerjee to meet CEC in Delhi today on SIR issue

New Delhi: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will be meeting the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), Gyanesh Kumar, at the Election Commi

Suns magnetic interior mapped for first time

A new study has reconstructed a 3D image of the Suns internal magnetic field using decades of satellite data, allowing scientists to track how so

Union Budget 2026: No changes in income tax rates, slabs

Union Budget 2026 focuses on compliance reforms, higher education and health spending, women-led initiatives and medical tourism, while keeping i

Grammys 2026: Anoushka Shankar skips ceremony despite two nominations for 'Daybreak' and 'We Return to Light', says Being here in India

Grammys 2026: Anoushka Shankar, daughter of the legendary Ravi Shankar, has earned two nominations this year for her album Daybreak and Chapter I

Trump hopeful of Iran deal after Tehran warns of regional war

Trump Iran war: In a diplomatic gambit, US President Donald Trump is optimistic about reaching a consensus with Iran, while the Islamic Republic'

Ex-UK Ambassador Peter Mandelson Quits Labour Party Amid Scrutiny Over Epstein Links

Former British ambassador to Washington Peter Mandelson quit the Labour Party Sunday, seeking to avoid causing it further embarrassment after new

Russian Drone Hits Bus in Ukraine, Kills 15 Ahead of Peace Talks

The strike came days after U.S. President Donald Trump said the Kremlin had agreed to temporarily halt the targeting of the Ukrainian capital and

Russian Drone Hits Bus in Ukraines Dnipro, Kills 15 Ahead of Peace Talks

The strike came days after U.S. President Donald Trump said the Kremlin had agreed to temporarily halt the targeting of the Ukrainian capital and

Epstein files photos: Justice Dept official plays down filing more charges

A top Justice Department official played down the possibility of additional criminal charges arising from the Jeffrey Epstein files, saying Sunda

Bihar Board Class 12 Exams 2026 Begin Today; Over 13 Lakh Students Will Appear

The Bihar School Examination Board begins Class 12 exams today for over 13 lakh students across 1761 centers with strict rules to ensure fairness

Pak Great Tells Cameron Green To Deal With It Amid Illegal Action Debate

Australia all-rounder Cameron Green seemingly accused Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq of 'illegal action'. But, Australia haven't lodged an official

Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Are Getting Married on Monday

Vijay and Rashmika, who have acted in Geetha Govindam and Dear Comrade in the past, got engaged in October 2025.

Gavaskar's Blunt Message To ICC After Pakistan's India Boycott At T20 WC

The Pakistan government has decided that its national cricket team will participate in the T20 World Cup 2026, but the side will boycott its matc

Earthquake of 4.6-magnitude shakes Kashmir

There were no reports of any damage due to the earthquake so far

Jammu & Kashmir earthquake: 4.7 magnitude quake jolts Baramulla

A moderate 4.7 magnitude earthquake jolted Baramulla in Jammu and Kashmir early Monday, February 2, 2026. The tremor occurred at 5:35 a.m. IST at

Morning Digest: Nirmala Sitharaman presents Budget structured along three duties; files expose alleged links between Epstein, Anil Ambani and Delhi leadership, and more

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Pakistan Busts Child Exploitation Network; 600+ Abuse Videos Seized

Authorities said Mahmood allegedly posed as a girl on social media platforms to lure underage boys and later blackmailed them using sexually expl

Federal courts undercut Trump's mass deportation campaign

US deportations: In case after case, federal judges have found that the Trump administration has been ignoring long-standing legal interpretation

Amid Samson's Lean Patch, Wife Shares Cryptic Have To Be Accepted Story

Sanju Samson had a poor outing in the five-match T20I series against New Zealand, which served as the final dress rehearsal for T20 World Cup.

Of Course He Will Say That: Trump On Khamenei's 'Regional War' Threat

US President Donald Trump on Sunday said he was hopeful of agreeing a deal with Iran after the country's supreme leader warned that any US attack

NASA Finds Ammonia Compounds On The Surface Of Jupiter's Moon Europa

NASA's Galileo mission launched in 1989 and was operated by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California.

Pak Forces Kill 145 In Balochistan In 2-Day Battle After 'Coordinated' Attacks

Pakistani security forces killed 145 militants in a 40-hour battle launched as a series of coordinated gun and bomb attacks across Balochistan le

Marriage Is Not Emergency: Boss Tells Employee To Work Before Engagement, Internet Reacts

The employee mentioned in the post that they had informed managers two months in advance about their marriage plans.

Kennedy Centre To Be Closed For 2 Years For Renovation, Orders Trump

President Donald Trump said Sunday he will move to close Washington's Kennedy Center performing arts center for two years starting in July for co

Rail coach goes missing, travellers left holding bags

Passengers holding confirmed tickets for a 3AC coach on SambalpurNanded Nagavali Superfast Exp discovered Sunday morning that their coach was mis

Delhi witness colder start to February, maximum temperature at 24.6 degrees Celsius

Meanwhile, Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh see fresh snowfall, rains; night temperatures rise across North

4.6-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Kashmir

SRINAGAR, Feb 2: A 4.6-magnitude earthquake shook Jammu and Kashmirs Baramulla district early Monday, officials said. The tremor occurred at 5.35

Pakistan has a lot to learn

Leaders of our neighbouring country should pay attention to what their young people are trying to tell them

Morning brief podcast: Capital pains: Budget 2026's loud silences

We must ensure that tourists arent fleeced

In her post, she alleged that she was scammed shortly after landing in Mumbai and also shared the registration number of the taxi

Hum hain na, PM Modi assures followers of Guru Ravidas

PM Modi addressed the followers at Dera Sachkhand Ballan soon after naming Adampur airport after the social reformer on his birth anniversary, la

Union Budget 2026: An economic Dhurandhar

Several hits in this budget puts ease at front and centre; focus on dispute resolution and domestic strengthening; there is no change in slab rat

How Bharat Intelligence uses AI to solve farm labour crisis in Maharashtras villages

Mumbai-based agritech startup Bharat Intelligence has created a digital model of villages across Maharashtra, where its AI engine deploys laboure

Trump Says He Hopes for Iran Deal after Khamenei Warns of Regional War

Asked about Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's warning, Trump told reporters: Of course he is going to say that

'Cuba's a failing nation...': Trump indicates talks underway for deal with Cuba

At world's busiest port, China's unbalanced economy comes into view

In the world of Chinas economy, the story is mixed. Ningbo's colossal port represents a beacon of export success, highlighting the country's manu

Top US, Israeli Generals Hold Closed-Door Talks meet at Pentagon

The United States has ramped up its naval presence and hiked its air defences in the Middle East after President Donald Trump repeatedly threaten

Grammys 2026 Winners List Live Updates: Ariana Grande, FKA twigs, Yungblud and first-time winners light up the night

At Least 200 Feared Dead in Congo Landslide: Govt

The Rubaya mine produces 15 to 30 percent of the world's supply of coltan, a key component in the production of electronics such as laptops and m

Alcaraz beats Djokovic to lift Australian Open title

The Spaniard becomes youngest man to complete career Grand Slam Melbourne, Feb 1: Carlos Alcaraz is the youngest man ever to complete a career Gr

Gukesh draws as Abdusattorov stretches lead

Tata Steel Masters Wijk Aan Zee (The Netherlands), Feb 1: World Champion D Gukesh played out a draw with Hans Moke Niemann in the 12th and penult

DC beat Warriorz to reach Eliminator

WPL 2026 Vadodara, Feb 1: Delhi Capitals huffed and puffed but eventually got over the line in a modest run-chase by five wickets to beat UP Warr

ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Pakistan Boycotts Match vs India. What Happens Now?

T20 World Cup 2026: Pakistan's boycott of the match against India marks the beginning of another geopolitical saga.

Japan PM Takaichis party poised for landslide victory, Asahi poll shows

A strong showing in Sundays (February 8, 2026) election would solidify Ms. Takaichis grip on her party and give her a mandate for her expansionar

Teenagers charged in Louisiana parade shootings that injured child, four others

The suspects, ages 19 and 15, are charged with attempted murder, obstructing justice and reckless discharge of a firearm, the East Feliciana Pari

LG Ladakh releases Balbirs poem Begampura Ki Paribhasha

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 1: The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, released a Hindi poem titled Begampura Ki Paribhasha, sc

U19 World Cup: All-rounder Kanishk stars in Pakistan rout as India reach semis

BULAWAYO, Feb 1: Young Kanishk Chouhan showed his all-round prowess as India comfortably outclassed arch-rivals Pakistan by 58 runs in a Super Si

Jammu & Kashmirs Future Lies in Nationalist Governance

Sunil Sharma writetomlapadder@gmail.com Jammu & Kashmir is undergoing a redefinition of its political culture: it is now seen more as a functiona

Surge Forward of Dogri Language

Dr Kasturi Lal The Dogri language is surging forward, surely but slowly, despite its being one of the recognized Indian languages and the mother

J&Ks MAP Wealth: A Pathway to a Sustainable Bio-Economy

Dr Dharam C. Attri dharam@iust.ac.in The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) possesses a silent, yet immensely powerful, competitive edge

Washington scolds Cuba after crowds heckle U.S. diplomat

U.S. Charge dAffaires Mike Hammer posted a video describing alleged harassment following a meeting with local church leaders

U.K. wants closer EU defence ties with potential bid to join new SAFE fund

Asked if Britain would seek to join a new version of SAFE, Mr. Starmer said Europe needed to do more to rearm

Prominent Venezuelan activist released after over four years in jail

To cries of Freedom! Freedom! Freedom! and applause from Catholic faithful, the 43-year-old dissident was taken to the forecourt of a Caracas chu

145 terrorists, 17 security personnel killed in last 40 hours in Pakistans Balochistan: CM Bugti

KARACHI, Feb 1 : At least 145 terrorists and 17 security personnel have been killed in the last 40 hours in multiple counter-terrorism operations

Biopharma Shakti to catalyse Indias global role in next industrial revolution: Dr Jitendra

Budget 2026-27 Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Feb 1: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences

BNP alleges unusual voter migration ahead of Bangladesh polls

DHAKA, Feb 1: The BNP on Sunday alleged it found an unusual voter migration in capital Dhaka and other parts of Bangladesh ahead of the February

Ghani Kohli, others call on LG

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 1: Er. Abdul Ghani Kohli, former Minister and senior BJP leader called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, tod

Parkash Utsav of Guru Ravidass celebrated

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 1: All J&K Shree Guru Ravidass Sabha, under the leadership of R C Bhasin celebrated 649th Parkash Utsav of gre

With Moltbook, AI agents build their own civilisation

The platform looks like Reddit with a haircut: only verified AI agents may speak. Humans are spectators as algorithms trade coding tips, argue ab

Handicapped Association stages protest for pension hike, welfare measures

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 1: Jammu Kashmir Handicapped Association today staged a protest in Jammu, pressing the Government to fulfill t

CBK files chargesheet in fake international prize scam

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 1: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of the Crime Branch has chargesheeted two accused in a fake int

US ambassador arrives in Venezuela to reopen diplomatic mission after 7 years

CARACAS, Feb 1 : US Ambassador Laura Dogu arrived in Caracas on Saturday to reopen the American diplomatic mission in Venezuela after seven years

Plangarh-Badhano road in deplorable condition

Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Feb 1; Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) road connecting Plangarh to Badhano has been lying in a highly d

Rajnath praises Coast Guards role during Operation Sindoor, urges it to prepare 2047 roadmap

Addressing an event to mark the Indian Coast Guards 50th Raising Day, Rajnath Singh said Operation Sindoor displayed seamless inter-service coord

KCR made to read Telegraph Act during 5-hour questioning

The SIT sleuths led by S M Vijay Kumar, joint commissioner of police (special branch) also asked KCR why the BRS govt retained T Prabhakar Rao

Shots fired at Rohit Shetty home in Mumbai, 4 held

Elected representatives should realise pain of daily wagers: Pawan Khajuria

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 1: Senior leader Pawan Khajuria today urged the public representatives of Jammu Kashmir and the UT Government,

Vehicle falls in gorge, 5 injured

Excelsior Correspondent KISHTWAR, Feb 1: Five persons were injured here today when the vehicle they were onboard rolled down the road in Padder a

Year-end rush of teacher trainings disrupts classes, sparks concern among stakeholders

Absence of PTR norms, assignment of BLO worsen situation Nishikant Khajuria JAMMU, Feb 1: With the financial year nearing its end, the School Edu

BJP, Cong LPs hold separate meetings, discuss strategy; NC MLAs to meet today

Budget session beginning today to be stormy Avtar Bhat JAMMU, Feb 1: The budget session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, set to com

Budget lacks policy vision, offers no solutions: Kharge

NEW DELHI, Feb 1: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday said the Modi Government has run out of ideas, and the Union Budget for 2026-27

Hills receive snow, rains in Valley

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar Feb 1: Parts of Kashmir received snow, while rains lashed the plains today as the night temperature rose above t

Cabinet meets today to clear budgetary proposals with focus on welfare measures

Budget for 2026-27 likely to be around Rs 1.20 lakh cr *Ruling NCs commitments to be included Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Feb 1: The Omar Abdullah Cabi

On 50th Raising Day, Rajnath praises Coast Guards role during Operation Sindoor

NEW DELHI, Feb 1 : Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday praised the role of the Indian Coast Guard during last years Operation Sindoor, sayin

Centre reduces Ladakhs grants from Rs 7377 cr to Rs 4869 cr for next FY

Leh Palace to be developed as archaeological site Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 1: The Centre has allocated more than Rs 4,869 crore to the

Piyush triggers flutter in NCP with Praful is chief faux pas

Government raises limit for bringing duty-free imported goods to 75,000 under new baggage rules

Under the Baggage Rules, 2026, a resident or a tourist of Indian origin arriving in India other than by land, shall be allowed clearance free of

In Defence of Youth

Editor, The Shillong Times of Jan 30, 2026 carried a letter titled The Youth of Today. The writer made several observations about the behaviour o

Lack-lustre budget

The Union Budget presented in Parliament, unusually on a Sunday, is at best, lacklustre. The government has not even made any pretence at populis