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Effective probe, focused efforts leads to convictions in grave offences in southern districts: Inspector General of Police

Police have got conviction in as many as 10 murder cases across the south zone, and Theni district alone recorded convictions in four cases, says

Explainer: What We Know About Nigeria Attacks That Left Over 160 Dead

The situation has prompted international attention and support.

China says expiration of U.S.-Russia arms treaty regrettable

China regrets the expiration of the New START Treaty, as the treaty is of great significance to maintaining global strategic stability, Chinese F

Beyond Optics, Mamata's SC Theatrics Are a Masterclass in Political Rhetoric

One can't dismiss Mamatas SC foray merely as a piece of political theatre aimed at her Bengal electorate.

Three journalists arrested for trying to extort money from officer

Himachal Pradesh CM announces ban on mobile phones in all schools from March 1

CM Sukhu gave details on strict enforcement measures, stating that any student found in possession of a phone would face a fine of 500 and the co

Farmers now getting loans in 5 minutes through e-KCC: Adityanath

Yogi Adityanath said the cooperative sector has also undergone major reforms under the vision of Sahkar se Samriddhi, with digitisation, e-govern

'Khamenei should be very worried': Trump's direct threat to Iranian Leader ahead of nuke talks

Shivalinge Gowda blames BJP for provoking him to speak rudely, regrets remarks

Ukraine, Russia swap prisoners, U.S. says 'work remains' to end war

As talks were underway, large swathes of the Ukrainian capital were still without heating in sub-zero temperatures, after successive Russian stri

T20 World Cup: Rajput hopeful of a creditable show by UAE

PM Narendra Modi Rajya Sabha Speech Key Highlights: Trade deals, economic strength & youth power

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's economic resurgence. He detailed the nation's journey from a lower economic rank to a leading gl

Mirzapur movie to hit theatres on September 4, full cast revealed; Sachiv Ji Jitendra from Panchayat joins cast

The makers have announced that the Mirzapur movie will hit theaters on September 4, 2026, and revealed the full cast lineup. Munna Bhaiya, Guddu

RCB vs DC WPL final playing 11: Mandhana vs Jemimah in 2026's final blockbuster. Check pitch and weather report

RCB vs DC Women WPL Final predicted playing 11: Smriti Mandhanas RCB eyes a second title, while Jemimahs DC seeks their maiden trophy in Vadodara

Did You Know: Water might not be wet heres the surprising science behind it!

Did You Know: Water is made up of HO molecules that are polar, meaning they have a slightly positive side and a slightly negative side. This pola

Watch: What are the Epstein files and why has this triggered a political controversy in India?

On January 30, the U.S. Department of Justice released over three million pages of documents related to the investigation into Jeffrey Epsteins s

UK PM Apologises to Epstein Victims Over Mandelson's Ambassador Role

Starmer admitted he was misled by Mandelson's portrayal of their relationship and expressed regret for his appointment decision.

Are Talwiinder, Disha Patani in dating situationship? Singer says, 'I fall in love every day, still figuring it out'

Punjabi singer Talwiinder spoke about dating rumours with Disha Patani. He said the speculation caught them off guard and stressed that he does n

Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University signs MoU with SSC NASSCOM

Pentagon asked to probe SpaceX for potential Chinese ownership

The senators warned that any Chinese ownership could trigger U.S. rules governing foreign ownership, control or influence, known as FOCI, given t

Pakistan meltdown: Trump, Modi, and the one percent that sparked a nationwide meme frenzy

The recent US-India trade agreement sparked a wave of online derision directed at Pakistan, as India was offered terms that overshadowed Pakistan

Tiruchi Railway Division plans to relay the roads in Railway Colony

According to initial estimates, it would cost about 2 crore to rebuild all the important roads in the residential area; Tiruchi Divisional Railwa

XRP price hits multi-month low will the altcoin fall to $1? Key support levels investors should watch amid crypto market crash

XRP price crash today: XRP has fallen to multi-month lows, mirroring a wider crypto market downturn. Analysts cite derivative selling and global

Meta stock price is down today: Why Meta stock is falling despite strong earnings? Is AI spending taking its toll now?

Meta Platforms Inc. (META) shares plummeted 3.28% to $668.99 on February 5, 2026. The sell-off centers on a staggering $115 billion to $135 billi

Can you undo an early Social Security claim? Options, deadlines and costly tradeoffs

Many Americans claim Social Security early and later regret it because payments are lower. The Social Security Administration allows limited ways

UT, District, Block-Level Committees Formed To Implement NDLM In J&K

JAMMU, Feb 5: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has accorded sanction for the constitution of UT-level, district-level and block-level committees

President Zelenskyy says 55,000 Ukrainian soldiers have died fighting Russia's invasion

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy revealed 55,000 Ukrainian soldiers have died in the ongoing war. Meanwhile, U.S.-brokered talks between Russia and

New wooden car to be made for Rockfort temple at Tiruchi

DakshinaChitras LangFest 2026 makes space for the pluralities of voices in history

Through its panel discussions and artistic performances lined up for the two-day event, the fest aims to combat the idea of a single historical t

Nava Delivers Strong Q3 FY26 Results with 84% QoQ Profit Growth; Receives US$ 50Mn Through Buyback Proceeds from Nava Global

Hyderabad to witness one last cold spell

Hyderabad: Temperatures are expected to drop from Wednesday night, February 4, as the city braces for the final cold spell. According to weather

In Focus Podcast | India-US trade deal: What does India gain from it?

In this episode of In Focus, we dive into President Trumps newly announced trade deal with India, featuring expert guests who unpack its implicat

No such meeting: MEA denies report on DovalRubio meet

India's Ministry of External Affairs has denied reports of a meeting between National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and US Secretary of State Marco

'Infiltrators, Congress and a jibe at Kharge': Top quotes from PM Modi's reply to motion of thanks in Rajya Sabha

Five-day work week for Kerala govt. employees: online meeting on Friday

Service organisations have reserved their reactions in apprehension that the new work pattern will eventually affect their current entitlements,

Govt Forms Internal Committee To Examine Issues Of PM Package Engineers

JAMMU, Feb 5: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has constituted an internal committee to examine service-related matters of PM Package Engineers w

Australia One of the Most Dangerous Teams in Modern Cricket: Ian Bishop

Australia eye a second ICC Mens T20 World Cup title, kicking off their ICC Mens T20 World Cup

Has Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie been kidnapped? Trump deploys federal law enforcement to search

Nancy Guthrie, 84, mother of NBC Today anchor Savannah Guthrie, has been reported missing from her Arizona residence. She was last seen Saturday

RCB vs DC WPL 2026 Final Live Streaming: When and where to watch Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals clash

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals Women final Live Streaming: Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals are set for a thrilling

Parkinsons treatment may be more effective if targeting cognition-action network in brain: Study

New Delhi, Feb 5: A study has suggested that treatments for Parkinsons disease could potentially be doubly efficacious by targeting a brain netwo

Surging Coimbatore conclave to chart citys next decade of growth

7 places in India that look like they are from another planet

India boasts surreal landscapes that defy belief, from the salt-cracked Great Rann of Kutch to the ancient living root bridges of Meghalaya. This

World Moving Towards New Global Order: PM Modi In Rajya Sabha

New Delhi, Feb 5: The world is moving towards a new global order, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday while replying

MEA clarifies India's stance on Venezuelan, Russian oil amid US claims: 'Consistent with...'

Why is silver price falling by 9.3% and will it drop below $79.88 or bounce back? Silver, platinum fall, analysts insights and market outlook explained. Here's what should investors do now

Why is silver price falling by 9.3% and will it drop below $79.88 or bounce back? Silver prices fell sharply after hitting record highs last week

'Evil man': Ryan Routh sentenced to life in prison for trying to assassinate Trump at Florida golf

India-EU's Mother Of All Deals To Affect 2 Billion People: Austrian Envoy

Austria's Ambassador to India, Robert Zischg, described the newly announced EU-India Free Trade Agreement political declaration as the mother of

India Riding The Reform Express: PM Modi's Top Quotes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is replying to the Motion of Thanks on the President's address on Thursday. He

Aashaan movie review: A patchily-written ode to cinema and strugglers

Aashaan, unfolding through a film-within-a-film structure, certainly comes from someone who understands the struggle of making it, but that very

Andhra University Receives Bomb Threat via Email

Police and bomb squad conduct extensive checks at engineering colleges; no suspicious objects found

Tamil Nadu Cabinet clears 34,000 crore investments, 55,000 jobs expected

The projects, cleared at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister MK Stalin, include Hyundais expansion plans and investments in electronics, automoti

Something must have snapped within him: Lucky Ali on Arijit Singhs retirement

Mumbai: Something must have snapped within him that forced Arijit Singh to take a stand, says musician Lucky Ali about the popular singers decisi

Bharti Airtel profit more than halves to 6,631 crore in Q3

The company's consolidated profit, attributed to the owners of the parent, was 14,781.2 crore in the year-ago period, according to a regulatory f

'Trump is hustling US stock market': Rep Al Green VS Bessents heated exchange over DJT stock surge

Under Them, Deals Meant Bofors: PM's Dig At Congress Over US Pact Criticism

Speaking in the Rajya Sabha amid a cacophony by Opposition MPs, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a dig at Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge

Trinamool Going To Court To Protect Illegal Immigrants: PM Modi Attacks Mamata Banerjee

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken a swipe at the Trinamool and its chief Mamata Banerjee over her arguments during the Supreme Court hearing

`Advised PM Modi not to attend Lok Sabha over possible inappropriate act`

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said he advised Prime Minister Narendra Modi not to attend the House during the Budget Session after receiving informa

Not Necessary To Explicitly Mention Article 370 In Address As It Is Still Part Of Constitution: Omar

Jammu, Feb 5: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday reiterated in the budget session of the assembly that his government remains committed to

Opinion: Opinion | Why Foreign Investors Are Growing Worried About Their 'Minerals' Bets In Pakistan

Given that foreign investments require secure supply chains, predictability, and local legitimacy, the crisis in Balochistan is conducive to none

Amit Shah launches 'Bharat Taxi', Indias first cooperative-led ride-hailing platform

Service launched in Delhi-NCR and Gujarat, to expand across all states and Union Territories within two years

Child rights commission flags lack of amenities in Asifnagar girls school

Hyderabad: The Telangana State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (TSCPCR) on Thursday, February 5, visited the Government Girls Primary S

Centre releases Rs 259.36 crore for Telangana Gram Panchayats

Hyderabad: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Thursday, February 5, revealed that the Central government has released

West Bengal hikes Lakshmir Bhandar allowance, raises pay for ASHA, anganwadi workers ahead of polls

West Bengal's government has boosted allowances for women and incomes for civic volunteers, asha, and anganwadi workers. These hikes come before

West Bengal polls: Congress to fight alone, eye all 294 seats

The Congress party will contest all 294 seats in the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections on its own. This decision was finalized after a meet

Odisha vendor threatened by Hindutva mob, forced to chant Jai Shri Ram

A Muslim vendor was harassed by an angry right-wing aligned mob and forced to chant the religious slogan, Jai Shri Ram, in Odisha. A video of the

Kei Ishikawa interview: On adapting Kazuo Ishiguros A Pale View of the Hills for a modern audience

From Nagasaki to England, the Japanese filmmaker explains the choices behind adapting Ishiguros most elusive novel

New World Order Tilting Towards India: PM Modi

PM tells Rajya Sabha India is sealing future-ready trade deals, emerging as Global Souths voice amid strong growth and low inflation; Opposition

Stock markets snap 3-day rally; Sensex tumbles 504 points

MUMBAI, Feb 5: Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Thursday, snapping a three-day rally, amid a weak trend in global stock markets.

Iran Guards seize two foreign-crewed tankers in Gulf: News agency

Iran's Revolutionary Guards have seized two oil tankers in Gulf waters. The vessels were reportedly smuggling fuel. Over one million litres of fu

Masimagam festival from February 21

IndianOils Q3 profits more than quadruple amidst favourable oil prices

The companys gross refining margin on a year-to-date basis until December-end stood at $8.41 for every barrel produced.

West Bengal CM criticises Union Budget, calls state Budget welfare-focused

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee called the states Rs 4.06 lakh crore interim budget pro-people and fiscally disciplined, prioritising welfare for

6, 11, 3: The three numbers PM Modi used to summarise Indias journey since independence

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday painted a picture of Indias economic trajectory, noting that the nation was at the 6th position during t

India needs major skilling reforms to bridge 47 lakh workforce gap in logistics sector

India's logistics sector requires 47 lakh new workers by 2030. This demand stems from growth in freight, warehousing, and transportation. Major s

Work begins on widening of Nagapattinam-Gudalur Road in Tiruvarur

Over one-third of cancers worldwide may be preventable, analysis shows

The authors stress that sustained and efficient investment in prevention, appropriate to regional risk patterns supported by surveillance systems

AI data centres and water consumption | Green Humour by Rohan Chakravarty

US ready to further elevate ties with India, says Sergio Gor

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor welcomed recent high-level interactions between India and the US, expressing Washingtons readiness to further e

School assembly news headlines for Feb 6: Top national, international, sports, business update and thought of the day

Today's school assembly news brings you the latest updates. Amit Shah launched Bharat Taxi, a new cooperative cab service. Prime Minister Modi is

Union Minister Amit Shah launches Bharat Taxi, first cooperative-led ride-hailing platform

In three years, Bharat Taxi will be rolled out across the country, from Kashmir to Kanniyakumari and Dwarka to Kamakhya, Cooperation Minister Ami

Fourth Wing, Organised Chaos and Ace In The Field show out

Vijay Kumar on Landlord and the need for an Ambedkarite movement in Kannada cinema

After facing a series of setbacks, actor Vijay Kumar has reinvented himself as a director, scoring hits with Salaga and Bheema. Now, with Landlor

Power shutdown on February 7

Madras Port & Dock Employees Union objects to Chennai ports proposed equity stake in Bharat Container Line

Compelling ChPA to invest 5 per cent equity in BCL will adversely affect its financial viability and may push the Port back into a cycle of fisca

'Bizarre thing...': Shashi Tharoor reacts to son Ishan being sacked by Washington Post

Reacting on X, Tharoor wrote: The bizarre thing about this so-called business decision by The Washington Post is that @ishaantharoors column flou

LIC Q3 profit rises 17% to 12,958 crore

During the quarter, the net premium income of the insurer rose to 1,25,613 crore from 1,06,891 crore in the same period a year ago, LIC said in a

Time to reopen closed tourist spots in J&K, will discuss with Shah: CM Abdullah

I believe the time has now come to reopen them. From the government's side, discussions with the Government of India on this issue are ongoing, s

Will European wine finally get cheaper in India? Inside the EUIndia trade deal

As import duties ease under the long-awaited EUIndia trade deal, wine producers and importers weigh in. With Indias complex state taxes, currency

Malaysia Bans E-Waste Imports, Pledges Crackdown on Illegal Dumping

The ban reflects a broader regional trend as Southeast Asian countries tighten controls on hazardous waste imports.

Live: Prime Ministers reply to Motion of Thanks on Presidents address in Rajya Sabha