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Does This Video Show Former Indonesian Prez Joko Widodo at Tirumala Temple? No!

The Embassy of Indonesia in New Delhi categorically denied the claim.

Watch: Pregnant Mrunal Thakur seen shooting with Varun Dhawan

Mumbai: Actors Mrunal Thakur and Varun Dhawan are currently busy shooting for their upcoming romantic comedy Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai. The fi

17th Indian Classical Music Festival in Bengaluru on February 6

The programme will feature a Carnatic vocal duet by Archana and Samanvi

259.36 crore released to Telanganas Gram Panchayats

J&K Cong Chief Seeks Clear Statehood Timeline, Proposes Panel For Return Of Kashmiri Pandits

Jammu, Feb 5: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee president Tariq Hameed Karra on Thursday demanded that the centre spell out a clear ti

Darshan Mekani Shah traces Bengals textile memory through shibori and kantha for an upcoming Chennai exhibition

Spanning journeys between Japan and Bengal, Darshan Mekani Shahs upcoming exhibition with Silkworm Boutique showcases how craft practices evolve

Supreme Court reschedules hearing on Sonam Wangchuks detention to February 9

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuks wife argues that the detention violates fundamental rights, while government officials defend the action as nece

BMS College for Women hosts Jaanapada Jaatre celebrating folk traditions in Bengaluru

The programme featured folk music by Kambada Rangaiah, along with traditional games, cultural performances, and stalls showcasing rural artistry

Cong MP Vivek Tankha Writes To Amit Shah, Seeks Release Of Sonam Wangchuk

New Delhi, Feb 5: Congress leader Vivek Tankha on Thursday asked Home Minister Amit Shah to review the detention of jailed climate activist Sonam

Process To Revise MOP On Judicial Appointments Under Consideration: Govt

New Delhi, Feb 5: The government on Thursday informed the Rajya Sabha that the process to revise the Memorandum of Procedure (MOP) for appointmen

How Harpal Sokhis Karigari is letting kanji travel beyond winter

Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi has bottled kanji in three variants, using natural fermentation and year-round ingredients to make it available beyond it

Speaker Om Birla says he advised PM not to come to Lok Sabha, had definite information of Opposition protests

Om Birla also reprimanded the Opposition for their behaviour in his chamber as Congress members questioned BJP MP Nishikant Dubeys speech

Top JK Players Ready to Shine in IPL 2026

The IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi has once again put the spotlight on the rising talent from Jammu and Kashmir. With record price tags and key pl

The Washington Post lays off hundreds of journalists, losing jobs amid financial crisis

The Washington Post has begun mass layoffs, cutting around one third of its staff in one of the most dramatic newsroom restructurings in its 145

CPI(M) interference delaying Sabarimala gold theft probe; no bar on questioning anyone, including Sonia Gandhi: Sunny Joseph

KPCC president says delay in probe was allowing the accused to exploit legal loopholes and secure bail

Trump, Xi Talk Iran and Taiwan ahead of possible april visit

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed the situation in Iran during a wideranging phone call

Eesha Rebba: Im greedy for well-written characters, not screen time

Eesha Rebba opens up about her performance in Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi, industry biases and what she wants next

BEDI Chief Scientist Shares Chinas AI Industry Practices at ChinaASEAN AI High-Level Seminar

Eaton showcases advanced aerospace solutions and marks strategic milestones at Singapore Airshow

Hanumankind and Vishal Dadlani Turn Up the Thunder with Thums Up

Vijay Raja Homes Secures 80 Crore Strategic Funding from Sundaram Alternates (Real Estate Performing Credit AIF) to Accelerate Growth

Refund partial fare to rail passengers who pay charge but don't get full berth under RAC: Parliament panel

Under the current practice, the railways charge full fare from a passenger to book a berth in trains under the RAC category. However, the passeng

Indian HC denies alleged attack on Sri Lankan fishermen by Indian Coast Guard

COLOMBO, Feb 5: The Indian High Commission here on Thursday denied the alleged attack on a group of Sri Lankan fishermen by the Indian Coast Guar

Buy Travel Insurance Online: Questions You Should Ask Before Purchase

Travel plans can change quickly, and unexpected problems abroad can become expensive. Buying travel insurance online is easy, but the policy deta

Centre Steps Up Fisheries Development In J&K; Rs 118 Crore Released Under PMMSY

NEW DELHI, Feb 5: The fisheries department in Jammu and Kashmir has seen increased policy focus, infrastructure support and central funding in re

Supreme Court steps in to protect Supertech homebuyers, backs NBCC takeover

Exercising its extraordinary powers under Article 142, the court barred all tribunals and high courts from issuing orders that could stall constr

J&K Economy Likely To Grow At 5.82 Pc In 2025-26: Economic Survey

Jammu, Feb 5: The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmirs real Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) is estimated to grow at 5.82 per cent, according

Sickness Hits New Zealand Camp in Leadup to T20 World Cup 2026

New Zealand batters Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway have been struck down with illness ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026

Doubts over cause of death of PG doctor at Vijayawada Government Hospital

The final year student collapsed in the wee hours and was admitted in GGH where she died while undergoing treatment in the early hours on Thursda

Ajay Piramal highlights role of digital, AI in improving last-mile delivery

NEW DELHI, Feb 5: Digital and artificial intelligence tools are emerging as key drivers of social impact, enabling targeted interventions in educ

Why Auto-Investing Your Idle Money Is Smarter Than Keeping It in Your Account

Money management is no longer just about saving, but also about making every rupee work harder for you. Traditionally, people have relied on Savi

Watch: Delhi Police arrests Al Falah Universitys chairman in forgery case

The Crime Branch of Delhi Police has arrested Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui, chairman of Al Falah University, in connection with alleged forgery and irreg

Emami to re-deploy resources to boost rural growth; eyes strong summer sales

KOLKATA, Feb 5: FMCG major Emami Ltd said it is re-deploying resources to drive growth in rural markets through small sachets and value packs, sh

Material Depot raises USD 10 mn in funding round led by Accel, Stellaris Venture Partners

NEW DELHI, Feb 5: Home interiors materials startup Material Depot on Thursday said it has raised USD 10 million (about Rs 90 crore) in a Series A

The 50: One of the strongest players quits show, check name

Mumbai: One of the most talked-about reality shows currently on television, The 50, has been making headlines since its premiere on February 1. W

Strides Pharmas Chestnut Ridge unit in New York classified as voluntary action indicated by USFDA

NEW DELHI, Feb 5: Strides Pharma Science Ltd on Thursday said its arm Strides Pharma Inc (SPI) has received establishment inspection report from

Upcoming IPO Trends: What To Expect From The Primary Market In 2026

Upcoming IPOs may stay in focus in 2026. Indias primary market is still active. More investors are participating across categories. Instead of ch

Supreme Court adjourns to Feb 9 hearing on wife's plea challenging Sonam Wangchuk's detention

The Supreme Court has postponed the hearing on a plea challenging the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Ac

J&K | High Court To Hear Arguments In Mehraj Maliks PSA Case Next Week

SRINAGAR, Feb 5: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh will hear the Jammu and Kashmir adminstrations arguments in support of the detent

How the ABHA Health Card Helps Patients Manage Medical Records Digitally

Most people dont think about medical records unless they really have to. Usually, they are lying around the house, dispersed and forgotten. A pla

TVK Leader Vijay Condemns Assault on Journalists

He urged for immediate legal action against the local politician implicated in the attack, demanding justice for the victims.

Who is Balaji Krishnamurthy, Ubers new Indian-origin CFO, an engineer from the same institute where Satya Nadella graduated?

Uber Technologies has appointed Indian-origin executive Balaji Krishnamurthy as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective February 16. Krishnamu

Kerala Assembly disrupted amid Sabarimala gold theft row

Kerala Assembly proceedings were adjourned early on February 5 amid protests by the Congress-led UDF over the Sabarimala gold theft case. Opposit

'Don't undermine global trade order': China erupts over US push for critical minerals bloc

Actor Vivek Oberoi Moves Delhi HC Against Misuse of Name, Image for AI, Deepfake Content

Oberoi, in his lawsuit, said several entities were allegedly exploiting his personality rights without authorisation, which was causing incalcula

Bail to Maktoob Media editor for reporting on 2023 Kerala blast case

A local court in Kerala granted bail to Aslah Kayyalakkath, the editor of online news agency Maktoob Media, for reporting the 2023 blast case in

Ram Charan and Upasana Reach Home With Their Newborn Twins

The couple was seen exiting the premises in their car with their new arrivals.

PM Modis Malaysia visit to focus on trade, semiconductors and ASEAN engagement: MEA

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Kuala Lumpur on February 7 and 8. He will meet Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Discussions will f

Indian lenders ask RBI to ease liquidity rules before policy meeting, sources say

Indian banks are asking the Reserve Bank of India for regulatory changes. They face a deposit shortfall and rising bond yields. Lenders want a de

Three days after preying on a calf, Tadoba tiger resorts to fresh kill near Rajamahendravaram city

The forest officials have alerted the locals not to attend their farm work to avoid any untoward incidents

Indian Teacher Who Created Hundreds Of Learning Centers Wins $1 million Global Teacher Prize

The prize is awarded by the Varkey Foundation, whose founder, Sunny Varkey, established the for-profit GEMS Education company that runs dozens of

Mumbai-Pune Expressway jam: How a single spark could have turned deadly for thousands of vehicles waiting near 21,000 kg gas bomb

Mumbai-Pune Expressway jam update: A 32-hour hazardous materials operation successfully averted a potential propylene gas disaster on the Pune-Mu

From desert to database: Saudi Arabia launches digital camel passport

Saudi Arabia has launched camel passports in a push to digitise the camel sector by marking their identity and ownership and enhancing service ef

Oxford University confers Lifetime Achievement award on Tewari

It reflects sustained work in teaching and curriculum-oriented writing, particularly aimed at learners in non-native English-speaking regions

Mount Fuji Cherry Blossom Festival Cancelled Due To Over-Tourism

Local residents complained that the quiet lives of natives are threatened

India, Gulf Cooperation Council ink terms of reference for starting FTA talks

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal presided over the signing ceremony of the ToRs

Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal's Mirzapur Film Release Date Locked

The producers have described the project as an opportunity to expand the series' scope.

If Kerala CM has any shame, he must refer Sabarimala gold theft case to CBI, says BJP State chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Rajeev Chandrasekhar alleges a conspiracy to sabotage the investigation and weaken the case

'Very little opportunity for House to run': Congress slams govt over Rahul 'not allowed' to speak in Lok Sabha

A stalemate grips parliamentary affairs as opposition groups demand the chance for Rahul Gandhi to voice his opinions. They claim that the Lok Sa

Fortnite down for v39.40: When will servers return and everything new in the Valentines update

Fortnite v39.40 has been launched today, February 5, 2026, introducing the Chappell Roan Festival season and the Love & Legends Valentine's event

Mumbai: Mentally ill girl raped by multiple men over months, 16 rounds of DNA test find father one of the assailants

Mumbai Police have arrested a father. DNA tests confirmed he impregnated his 20-year-old daughter who has a mental illness. The case came to ligh

Telangana CM welcomes HC judgement on TGPSC Group 1 mains exam

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday, February 5, welcomed the Telangana High Courts decision to quash a single-bench

West Bengal Budget: Mamata govt proposes Rs 500 monthly addition in Lakshmi Bhandar scheme under Rs 4.06 lakh cr interim budget

West Bengal has presented an interim budget of Rs 4.06 lakh crore for fiscal year 2026-27. A key proposal includes an additional Rs 500 monthly i

Ensuring energy security for 1.4 billion people India's top priority: MEA after U.S. claim on Russian oil purchase

Diversifying our energy sourcing in keeping with objective market conditions and evolving international dynamics is at the core of our strategy t

ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026: When and where to watch live

A total of 35 matches for T20 World Cup will be held across Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai

CBI didnt give clean chit to YSRCP in ghee adulteration case: Andhra Deputy CM

Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Thursday, February 5, said the CBI did not give a clean chit to the YSRCP in the

Woman lawyers murder: Brother, 4 others held in Hyderabads Moinabad

Hyderabad: Police have arrested four people in the case of lawyer G Swapnas alleged murder in Moinabad on Wednesday, February 4, including her br

Over 2 lakh dog bite cases reported in J-K in 202425; Jammu district tops list

Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday, February 5, said that more than two lakh dog bite cases were reported across the Union Terri

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Watch: Tribeny Rai on the making of Nepalese film Shape of Momo

The film Shape of Momo had premiered at the Busan International Film Festival in South Korea in November 2025 where it won the Taipei Film Commis

West Bengal Govt. moves resolution in Assembly over 'hardships' due to SIR; Speaker rejects

Speaker Biman Banerjee contended that since the matter was pending before the Supreme Court, the Assembly could not deliberate on it

Satire | The Board of Friendship is here

My inbox is flooded with applications from well-known oligarchs, crony capitalists andcrorepatipoliticians

Delay in Jana Nayagan release frustrates Tamil film industry

Other Pongal releases namely Parasakthi andVaa Vaathiyar couldnt keep the money flowing at the box office. Only Thalaivar Thambi Thalamaiyil unex

Sandeep Reddy Vanga on Animal Park: Its a war between two brothers

New Delhi: There will be more animals in Animal Park, filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga said on Wednesday, confirming that the follow-up to his 2023

'No such visit took place': MEA rubbishes report claiming DovalRubio meet before India-US trade deal

The Ministry of External Affairs has firmly denied a Bloomberg report alleging National Security Adviser Ajit Doval met with US Secretary of Stat

CM Naidu Vows Action Over Alleged Laddu Prasadam Adulteration

CM says devotees sentiments were hurt under previous regime; promises to protect sanctity of Lord Venkateswara and Tirumala traditions

Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (February 5, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Thursday, February 5, 2026.

Airtel vs Jio: How Indias telecom market became a duopoly

Indias telecom market has narrowed to a JioAirtel duopoly. Heres how price wars, scale, 5G and strategy reshaped competition and locked it in.

Why did China's Xi Jinping hold back-to-back calls with Russia's Vladimir Putin & US' Donald Trump?

Chinese President Xi Jinping engaged in rare, back-to-back calls with Russia's Putin and US President Trump, signaling Beijing's global positioni

Land for border fencing not an issue, Centre must roll back BSF jurisdiction expansion rule: Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee stated her government will provide land for border fencing. However, she insisted the central governme

India open to Venezuela oil imports subject to commercial viability: MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal

India is open to sourcing crude oil from Venezuela and other nations. This decision hinges on commercial viability. Venezuela has been a long-ter

T.N. government constitutes district-level committees to abolish police orderly system, Madras High Court told

Justices S.M. Subramaniam and C. Kumarappan of Madras High Court take on file a Government Order issued on January 21, 2026

AI-powered command control centre in Tirumala becomes reference model for temple governance: TTD

Tirupati has launched India's first AI-powered temple governance model. The Integrated Command Control Center enhances pilgrim comfort and safety

ED launches probe against Nedumparambil Credit Syndicate Group in Kerala under PMLA

Preliminary findings revealed that several depositors across Kerala were persuaded to invest substantial sums, which were neither repaid nor yiel

'Energy security supreme priority': MEA replies to Trump's claim on Russian, Venezuelan oil; says decisions guided by national interest

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Quote of the Day on improvement for better word by Marie Curie: You cannot hope to build a better world without improving

Marie Curie, a pioneering physicist and two-time Nobel laureate, believed that building a better world starts with individual self-improvement. S

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Bengaluru metro fare to go up from Feb 9

Bengaluru: The Bengaluru metro on Thursday, February 5, announced an annual automatic fare revision for Namma Metro, which will come into effect

Union Home Minister Amit Shah On Three-Day Visit, Review Meeting Scheduled Tomorrow

Jammu, Feb 5: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to embark on a three-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir from Thursday. During his visit, he will p

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