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X hits back after France summons Elon Musk, raids offices in deepfake probe

French authorities conducted a search on Tuesday at X's French premises as part of an investigation, which began in January 2025, over allegation

Union budget 2026-27, Economic Survey, India-EU trade agreement and more: The week in 5 charts

The Union Budget for the financial year 2026-27 was presented in Parliament, the Economic Survey looking back over the last year was published, a

T.N. CM Stalin condemns suspension of eight Lok Sabha MPs

He demanded that the suspension of the MPs seven from the Congress and one from the CPI(M) for the rest of the Budget session, be revoked immed

Man ends life at residence in Chikkadapally; police say allegations of harassment cannot be confirmed yet

Federal Reserve governor Miran steps down from White House post

The move underscores the intrigue around the Fed and its upcoming personnel changes

Google-parent Alphabet plans major India expansion as US tightens visa rules: Report

Alphabet currently employs around 14,000 in India, out of a global workforce of roughly 190,000, according to the report

Phone-tapping case: Former SIB officer Praneeth Rao demoted to Inspector rank

Praneeth Rao, a 2007 batch officer, was earlier suspended following his arrest in the case in 2024. With the cancellation of his accelerated prom

U.S. Court convicts Indian national for groping passenger on U.S. flight; sentencing due in May

A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors

Watch: The Hindu Editorial | On the U.S.-India trade deal, Americas tariffs

The IndiaU.S. trade deal has boosted markets and brought relief to export-driven sectors after steep tariff cuts were announced. However, uncerta

Bioenergy development board promised land in Bengaluru, but yet to get site

The board was allotted two acres in Survey No. 21 of Hosahalli village in Jala hobli of Bengaluru North taluk

Car plunges into 100-foot gorge in Erodes Bargur hills, two injured

According to the police, the accident occurred around5.50 a.m.between two hairpin bends when the carlost controland rolled down the gorge

A Bengali artist duos socio-political cartoons face bans in India, though their accounts remain active

Previously, many cartoonists have faced bans in India and West Bengal for showcasing social issues through their artwork

S S Rajamouli Rules Out Sequel for Varanasi, Yet Tollywood Banks on Franchises

Despite Rajamoulis clear creative stand, Tollywood continues to lean heavily towards sequels and franchises.

DSP Praneeth Rao Held in Phone-Tapping Case Demoted As Inspector

Praneeth Rao was arrested on March 12, 2024 and lodged in jail. A preliminary charge sheet also filed in the case, which is under further investi

Winter Olympics 2026 Opening Ceremony Live Streaming: where to watch live, dates, key events, Indias participation and full sports list

2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony date time live streaming: The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics commence on February 6th, featuring athle

Shruti Haasans Kind Gesture Touches Hearts

Shruti Haasans thoughtful gesture and genuine empathy have drawn widespread praise, with many lauding the actor for her humanity beyond the spotl

India holds firm on agriculture, dairy in US trade talks : Explainer

India has safeguarded its agriculture and dairy sectors in the India-US trade deal. Agriculture is vital for India's rural economy, employing mil

Pawan Kalyans Wife Anna Lezhneva Visits Bhadrakali Temple

Temple authorities accorded her a warm welcome as she arrived along with a few women associates.

US files appeal in Google search case, court filing shows

A U.S. federal court judge ruled Google has a monopoly in the online search business, but rejected the toughest remedies

Thick fog blankets Delhi; air quality dips to very poor

The minimum temperature at Safdarjung, the city's base station, settled at 8.2 Celsius, 0.2 notch below the season's normal, according to data fr

The Drama trailer: Zendayas dark confession threatens her fairytale wedding with Robert Pattinson

Kristoffer Borglis A24 romance takes a sharp turn as a picture-perfect engagement unravels days before the ceremony

Have you tried Mysurus famous Mylari Dosa in Bengaluru yet?

A legend from Mysuru, the Old Original Mylari Dosa, now has an outlet in Bengalurus Indiranagar.

Who is Deepak Chopra, the Indian-American mentioned in the Jeffrey Epstein files and what do the emails reveal? Here are the details

Deepak Chopra, a well-known Indian-American author and wellness expert, has found himself at the center of a controversy after his names appeared

Stock market advances in early deals on fresh foreign fund inflows, India-U.S. trade pact

From the Sensex firms, Mahindra&Mahindra, Power Grid, Reliance Industries, NTPC, ICICI Bank and ITC were among the biggest gainers

Congress Seeks Clarity on IndiaUS Trade Deal

The IndiaUS trade agreement, which reportedly reduces tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent, has triggered a political row

Varun Dhawan shares BTS of Border 2 director giving finishing touches to his look

Mumbai: Actor Varun Dhawan offered a behind-the-scenes glimpse from the sets of his latest release Border 2 as he shared moments of director Anur

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman dismisses Moltbook as likely fad, backs the tech behind it

Sam Altman delivered his remarks at the Cisco AI Summit in San Francisco, as tech leaders weighed in on the Reddit-like OpenAI site

Fadnavis has no right to comment in NCP merger talks, Sharad Pawar says

Sharad Pawar has asserted that Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis cannot comment on Nationalist Congress Party merger discussions. Pawa

Inside Pakistan's 'Kashmir Solidarity Day' Propaganda After Op Sindoor Setback

In the aftermath of what officials privately describe as an embarrassing military and diplomatic setback during India's Operation Sindoor in May

Spain, Greece weigh teen social media bans, drawing fury from Elon Musk

About 82% of Spaniards said they believed children under 14 should be banned from social media, according to a 30-country Ipsos poll on education

Passengers left stranded as flight bound for Mumbai cancelled

Chennai: Passengers were left stranded at the airport here as a private air carrier bound for Mumbai was cancelled ahead of its journey, airport

Indian national convicted for sexual assault during flight

New York: An Indian national has been convicted on charges of abusive sexual contact and assault onboard a flight. Varun Arora, 38 is present in

Family Heard Minor Sisters Jump From 9th Floor, Couldn't Break Door In Time

Three loud thuds woke up a Ghaziabad residential society on Wednesday morning when three sisters - 12, 14 and 16 years - jumped one by one from t

Kattunayakan poet Bindhu Irulam on winning Kerala Folklore Academys Yuvaprathibha award

Bindhu Irulam is known for her poems about the Kattunayakan tribe and their relationship with nature

T20 World Cup: MS Dhoni flags key hurdle for most dangerous team India

Cricket legend MS Dhoni believes India is a dangerous team for the T20 World Cup. He highlights their vast experience in the format. However, Dho

Uttar Pradesh emerging as leading hub for pharma industry: CM Yogi Adityanath

CM says, the state government guarantees Triple S - Safety, Stability and Speed to every investor

India Committed to No Longer Purchasing Russian Oil: White House

Leavitt added that Trump and his national security team are now dictating the commerce of Venezuela and those oil sales

3 Sisters End Life in Ghaziabad; Police Probing Addiction to Online Game

The preliminary investigation has revealed that the sisters were allegedly addicted to 'love game', an online task-based interactive game, and th

RBI likely to hold repo rate, maintain neutral stance in upcoming MPC review: Nuvama Report

RBI Monetary Policy Committee 2026: The Reserve Bank of India is anticipated to hold its policy repo rate steady. A neutral stance is expected in

Rajya Sabha continues discussion on motion of thanks on President`s Address

Parliament witnessed chaos during the Motion of Thanks debate as eight opposition MPs were suspended and Rahul Gandhi accused the government of b

Russia launches massive drone and missile strike on Ukraine ahead of peace talks

Russia fired nearly 450 drones and 70 missiles targeting multiple Ukrainian regions, including key power infrastructure, just a day before crucia

Can Drinking Warm Water On An Empty Stomach Help With Indigestion? 5 Benefits And Side Effects Explained

Drinking 500 ml of water can increase metabolic rate by 30%. Here are the mechanisms behind warm water that have made it beneficial, but it also

Rupee dips after India-U.S. trade rally; falls 22 paise to 90.54 per dollar

Forex traders said investors are trading with caution as the India-U.S. trade deal still awaits formalisation

India-US Trade Deal: 36 hours on, no joint statement yet; Jairam Ramesh seeks clarity

India-US Trade Deal: As discussions around the India-US trade agreement intensify, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh is calling for transparency, emp

Kerala Assembly: Opposition boycotts proceedings amid heated disputes over Sabarimala gold theft

UDF members walk out during Question Hour, protesting against remarks of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. Opposition Leader accuses LDF governmen

Enforcement Directorate arrests former Rajasthan MLA in money-laundering case

The case is related to alleged embezzlement of MLA funds in the guise of supply of sports equipment to schools, according to ED officials

West Bengal SIR hearing LIVE: Mamata Banerjee to appear in person in Supreme Court

Mamata Banerjee has also filed a petition in her own individual capacity against the exercise conducted by theElection Commission of India

No Proposal To Provide Monthly Financial Assistance To Young Advocates: J&K Govt

Jammu, Feb 4: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Wednesday said that it has no proposal under consideration to provide monthly financial assista

Korean lover game obsession turns fatal: 3 minor sisters die after jumping from 9th floor in Ghaziabad; Online game role suspected

Korean lover game: A residential society in Ghaziabad was left in shock after three young sisters died following a fall from their ninth-floor ap

AIIMS Delhi Doctors Conduct Remote Ultrasound Scans On Volunteers In Antarctica

AIIMS Delhi doctors remotely performed real-time ultrasound scans on Indian Antarctic station volunteers using a telerobotic system.

Poetic protest: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee pens 26 poems against SIR

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee has authored a book of 26 poems, titled 'SIR: 26 in 26', as a literary protest against the Election Co

SC to Hear Plea Against SIR; Mamata to Attend Proceedings

According to the apex court website, a bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi is scheduled t

Parliament Budget Session Day 6 LIVE: Lok Sabha adjourned after eight MPs suspended for 'unruly behaviour'

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on February 3 wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, lodging his strong protest for disallowing him to speak in t

India services activity ticks up in January, PMI shows

India's services sector showed strong recovery in January. New business surged, reaching its fastest pace since November. This growth was fueled

Anaya Bangar, Child Of Ex-India Coach, To Undergo Gender-Affirming Surgery

Anaya Bangar, child of former Indian cricket team player and coach Sanjay Bangar, will undergo gender-affirming surgery in March.

Spin Doctors At Work But Still No Details On India-US Deal: Congress

New Delhi, Feb 4: Attacking the government over the India-US trade deal, the Congress on Wednesday said spin doctors are at work, but any details

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Watch: Japan hit by deadly snowfall; 30 dead and more than 100 injured

Unusually heavy snowfall has killed at least 30 people across Japan over the past two weeks, authorities said. Record snow levels of up to 4.5 me

Watch: Water ambulance to save fishermens lives in Mangaluru

Trump administration presses efforts to ensure supply of critical minerals outside of China

The Trump administration is set to launch a major initiative to secure critical minerals. This plan involves international purchase agreements an

World Cancer Day 2026: Doctor Warns Against Common Myths That Delay Cancer Diagnosis

On World Cancer Day 2026, an oncologist explains how common cancer myths delay diagnosis, reduce survival chances, and cost lives, while early de

Beef steak mix-up: Parkstreet waiter gets bail from Kolkata court

Kolkata: A court in Kolkata granted bail to the waiter of the iconic Park Street restaurant who was arrested after allegedly serving beef steak i

India committed to no longer purchasing Russian oil, $500 billion of investments into US: White House

India is committed to not only no longer purchasing Russian oil, but buying oil from the United States, also perhaps from Venezuela too, says Whi

ICC To Hold 'Back-Channel Talks' With Pak? Report Reveals Major Details

IND Vs PAK T20 World Cup Row: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has asked deputy chairman Imran Khwaja to hold back-channel talks with the

Nearly 2 In Every 5 Global Cancer Cases Were Preventable: Study

Nearly 2 in 5 cancer cases worldwide in 2022 were preventable, linked to smoking, infections, alcohol, obesity, and inactivity. A Nature Medicine

India will lower tariffs on wide array of American industrial, agri goods to 0%: U.S. Trade Representative

The U.S. described this as a big win while noting that India will continue to control certain key areas that enjoy protection

Hack of the Day: Find all government schemes you are eligible for in one place

Today's hack of the day: Quickly discover which Government of India schemes you are eligible for using the one-stop myScheme portal. Enter your b

CBSE Launches Nationwide Skill Education Training For Middle School Teachers

CBSE will launch capacity-building programmes for Skill Education in classes six to eight starting February 2026, focusing on practical training

This Is How Bollywood Turned Sarees Into a Gen Z Trend

From experimental drapes to soft glam silhouettes, Bollywoods new-age stars have made sarees feel modern, wearable, and social-media ready.

Donald Trump says Washington has waited 200 years for the arch he wants to build. Not quite

President Donald Trump wants to build a large arch in Washington D.C. He claims a desire for such a monument has existed for two centuries. Howev

Move On: Trump On Epstein Files As Probe Into British Politician Begins

US President Donald Trump made a fresh plea for Americans to move on from the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, even as it left a prominent British politi

Stock market advances in early deals on fresh foreign fund inflows, India-US trade pact

Mumbai, Feb 4 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty were trading higher in early trade on Wednesday, building on previous days sharp rally, am

Farmer stabs his son over money dispute near Madurai

Australian man vanishes while skiing in Japan, cops launch probe to locate him but what happened next will shock you; details inside

Japan Skiing Incident: An Australian man disappeared while skiing near a Japanese ski resort in Niseko, Hokkaido. He was skiing with friends when

Madhuri Dixit recreates iconic Dhak Dhak Karne Laga dance step

Mumbai: Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit recreated the dance step of her iconic song Dhak Dhak Karne Laga at a special event in the city on Tuesda

India releases first national lung cancer care guidelines ahead of World Cancer Day

India has launched its first nationally developed, evidence-based guidelines for lung cancer treatment and palliation. These guidelines aim to st

Son of Norway's crown princess denies rape charges as trial begins

Marius Borg Hiby, the eldest son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, pleaded not guilty to the 38 counts read out against him in the Oslo district cou

Britain's Ex-Prince Andrew Leaves Windsor Home: Report

Britain's former prince Andrew has moved from his luxurious Windsor home to a royal estate in eastern England, the BBC reported Tuesday, as he fa

New York, New Jersey sue Trump administration over $16B funding freeze for Hudson River tunnels

New York and New Jersey have sued the Trump administration for freezing $16 billion in federal funding for a new rail tunnel under the Hudson Riv

Jailer 2: Star-Studded Cast Rumours Swirl as Key Cameos Confirmed

Anirudh Ravichander is its music director.

Budget Session: Congress MPs to Meet on Floor Strategy

The meeting comes after the Lok Sabha witnessed a standoff between the opposition and the Treasury benches

Five Years of Dating, a Lifetime of Love: Mahesh Babu and Namratas Journey

Mahesh once said, I met her, we fell in love on the sets, and started seeing each other. We dated for five years before we got married.

Team Trump Hails India-US Deal For Economic Gains Even Without Fine Prints

Senior officials in the Donald Trump administration have moved swiftly to define the public narrative around the newly announced US-India trade d

Cancer Surge In Tamil Nadu: Over 1 Lakh New Cases, Chennai Worst Hit

Tamil Nadu has crossed a critical public health threshold, registering more than one lakh new cancer cases in a single year for the first time.

Heated Argument Over Dog Walking Turns Ugly At Greater Noida High-Rise, Police Intervene

The video has sparked mixed reactions, with some calling for stricter rules on pet ownership.

Security Forces Planning Final Assault On Two Holed-Up Terrorists In J&Ks Udhampur

JAMMU, Feb 4: Security forces are preparing for a final assault on two Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorists holed up inside a natural cave in the Ud

Japan Ex-PM Shinzo Abe's Killer Appeals Sentence

The gunman convicted of shooting dead former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe in 2022 has appealed his life sentence, his lawyer told AFP.

Mamata Banerjee vs EC: Supreme Court hearing to begin on SIR

West Bengal chief minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee approached the Supreme Court to contest the Election Commission's special intensive re

Read Everything In Diary: Suicide Note Of 3 Sisters With Crying Emoji

A suicide note has surfaced after three minor sisters jumped to death from the ninth floor of their apartment building in Ghaziabad.

Ghaziabad Triple Suicide Updates: 3 Minor Sisters Jump Off 9th Floor Over Online Game

Three minor sisters died after jumping off the balcony of a ninth-floor flat in Ghaziabad early on Wednesday, allegedly after their parents' obje