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J&K Govt Allows 15% Syllabus Concession For Summer Zone Board Exams

JAMMU, Jan 29: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Thursday announced a 15 per cent syllabus concession for Class 10th, 11th and 12th students of

All is good, we are on same page: Tharoor after meeting Kharge-Rahul

NEW DELHI, Jan 29: Amid reports that he was upset with his party, senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Thursday met party president Mallikarj

Tharoor strikes conciliatory note after meeting Kharge, Rahul

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor met with party president Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi. Tharoor stated all is good and he is on the s

Economic Survey 2025-26: 'Frequent policy changes at export front disrupt supply chains; markets once lost hard to regain'

It is possible to stabilise domestic availability and prices while enabling farmers to tap global markets for better incomes, the Survey noted

FM Nirmala Sitharaman tables Economic Survey 2025-26 in Parliament

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the copy of the Economic Survey 2025-26 in the Lok Sabha today. The document was prepared b

EU moves to sanction Irans Revolutionary Guard over protest crackdown

Brussels: The European Union appeared poised Thursday, January 29, to sanction Irans paramilitary Revolutionary Guard over Tehrans deadly crackdo

Snap doubles down on smart glasses with new independent unit

Known for its Snapchat messaging app and animated filters, Snap has been doubling down on AR

SIT serves notice on KCR in phone tapping case

News18 Afternoon Digest: Supreme Court Stays New UGC Caste Equity Regulations & More

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Economic Survey 2026 forecasts 6.8-7.2% growth for 2026-27

The Economic Survey 2025-26 projects Indias GDP growth at 6.87.2% for 2026-27, following an estimated 7.4% in the current fiscal. Medium-term gro

KPop Demon Hunters dominates streaming in 2025 with record-breaking 20.5 billion minutes watched

The Netflix animated hit finished the year as the most-streamed movie in the U.S., outperforming every theatrical and streaming release despite a

Fix the freebies, Economic Survey 2026 warns and tells how

The Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights the rapid expansion of unconditional cash transfers (UCTs) in Indian States, noting their significant impa

Airtel partners with Adobe to offer Express Premium access free to 360 million customers

Airtel said that with Adobe Express Premium, valued at about 4,000, free for a year, its customers can express their creativity and produce profe

Rising exports reflective of acceptance of India-made cars across global markets: Economic Survey

The Survey stated that the automobile industry has recorded nearly 33% growth in production over the last decade

Indias economy projected to grow at 6.8-7.2 pc in FY27: Economic Survey

New Delhi: The Economic Survey projects Indias real GDP growth for the financial year 2026-2027 in the range of 6.8 to 7.2 per cent based on an o

Highlights of Economic Survey 2025-26

The Survey projected the GDP growth in the range of 6.8 to 7.2% in 2026-27, a tad lower than 7.4% estimated in the current fiscal

Supreme Court stays 2026 UGC Equity Regulations, calls it too sweeping

The court said, for the time being, theUniversity Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2012 woul

TN CM MK Stalin lays foundation stone for Knowledge City

MK Stalin laid the foundation stone for the Tamil Nadu Knowledge City, a knowledge-driven ecosystem integrating higher education, R&D, technology

SC stays UGC Regulation Pertaining to Definition of Caste Discrimination

The new regulations mandating all higher education institutions to form equity committees to look into discrimination complaints and promote equi

Why Every Investor Should Consider Both Term Insurance and ULIP Plans

Summary With offerings across term life insurance and ULIP categories, insurers today address both risk protection and investmentlinked planning

Kerala Budget 2026: 1,182 crore allocated for roads, bridges and highway development

In his Budget speech, Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal said 898 km of State highways have been upgraded to four lanes and 3,193 km to two lanes. B

NK Unnikrishnan Appointed Special Public Prosecutor In Sabarimala Gold Loss Cases

NK Unnikrishnan will provide legal advice during the investigation and scrutinise the charge sheets before they are filed in court.

Supreme Court refuses to issue directions to Centre, States for welfare measures of domestic helps

Court emphasises the need for legislative action to protect domestic workers while cautioning against potential negative impacts of judicial inte

Supreme Court stays new UGC caste equity regulations

New Delhi, Jan 29: The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the implementation of the University Grants Commissions (UGC) new anti-discrimination rul

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Google Launching AI Assistant on Chrome That Can Browse Web on Behalf of Users

The feature, called auto browse, will allow users to ask an assistant powered by Gemini to complete tasks such as shopping for them without leavi

India Well Positioned Amid Tariff Shocks: Economic Survey

The Survey noted that the global economic environment has become increasingly uncertain

Indias trade talks with US expected to conclude during the year: Survey

New Delhi: Ongoing negotiations for a trade agreement with the US are expected to conclude during the year, a development that could help reduce

Economic Survey 2026: A clever hack is rewriting Indias tax playbook

Economic Survey 2026: India's tax administration is shifting towards a data-driven, behavioral approach, utilizing udges to enhance compliance a

Realme P4 Power 5G launched: Indias first 10,001mAh battery smartphone under 25K. Check when the sale starts and best deals here

Realme P4 Power 5G has launched in India with a world-first 10,001mAh Titan Battery, 144Hz 1.5K AMOLED display, and Dimensity 7400 Ultra chipset.

Business aviation expanding rapidly in India, but pilots shortage and maintenance remain key hurdles

Burglars Decamp with 700 Gms Gold in Odisha Heist

The theft occurred at the residence of Gopal Chandra Malla, located near the Anantapur Ram Temple, while the homeowner was away in Bhubaneswar

Kalaburagi MSME entrepreneurs sensitised on environment, social management under RAMP scheme

RAMP is a Central Sector Scheme of the Government of India, supported by the World Bank, aimed at improving the performance, competitiveness and

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar cremated with full state honours

Baramati: The last rites of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, killed in a plane crash, were held with full state honours on Thursday,

Capable Of Misue, Vague: Supreme Court Stays UGC Equity Regulations 2026

NEW DELHI, Jan 29: The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered that the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Instituti

Action Taken Against 4,000 People For Irregularities In JJM: Govt In Lok Sabha

New Delhi, Jan 29: Action has been taken against more than 4,000 people across the country following complaints of irregularities in the implemen

Action taken against 4000 people over Jal Jeevan Mission irregularities

New Delhi: Action has been taken against more than 4,000 people across India following complaints of irregularities in implementing the Jal Jeeva

Chiranjeevi Fans Take On Prabhas Fans Over Fake Poster Controversy

Chiranjeevis fans responded strongly, mocking Prabhas in retaliation, which further escalated the fan war across social media platforms.

Ahmedabad Crime Branch busts inter-State child trafficking racket; newborn rescued; three arrested

The operation was carried out following specific intelligence inputs received by the Gujarat ATS and shared with the DCB Crime Branch, officials

Sitharaman tables Economic Survey 2025-26 in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha

The survey is tabled ahead of the Union Budget and presents a backdrop for the policy actions to be taken in the next financial year

Ajit Dada Amar Rahe: Slogans, tears as villagers mourn Pawar at his home

Baramati: Hundreds of mourners thronged the residence of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar at his native village Katewadi near Baramat

Nomination process begins for Jharkhand civic polls

Ranchi: The process of filing nominations for elections to 48 urban local bodies in Jharkhand, including Ranchi Municipal Corporation, began on T

China executes 11 members of Myanmar-based syndicate

Bangkok: China executed 11 members of a Myanmar-based family crime syndicate that killed 14 Chinese citizens and ran scam and gambling operations

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla scolds MPs chatting among themselves

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla expressed displeasure over members constantly talking during Question Hour. He stated that such behavior disrupts proc

IVCA Announces Second Edition of #VC101 as India's Micro VC Ecosystem Shifts Towards Institutional Maturity

IVCA ) today kicked off the second edition of #VC101, its industry-led capability-building programme for first-time fund managers. The programme,

Sammakka set to arrive at Medaram Shrine on Thursday; Union Minister urged to declare Jatara as national festival

Economic Survey 2026: Indias future cities must make life easier, not just bigger

India's future cities will be designed to save time and boost creativity. The Economic Survey 2025-26 outlines a plan for urban India. Cities wil

Ajit Pawar cremated with full state honours; Union Ministers attend funeral

Thousands of people gathered for the Maharashtra Deputy CM's last rites chanted Ajit Dada amar rahe, when his mortal remains, draped in the natio

Election authorities check KTRs vehicle in Sircilla ahead of Municipal polls

Hyderabad: Ahead of Municipal elections in Telangana, election officials inspected the vehicle of Bharat Rahstra Samithi Working President KT Ram

ED attaches Rs 1,800-cr fresh assets of Reliance Group companies; total attachment Rs 12,000 cr

ED said it has detected fraudulent diversion of public money by various Reliance Anil Ambani group companies including Reliance Communications (R

J&K Govt To Observe Two-Minute Silence On Martyrs Day At Civil Secretariat On Jan 30

Jammu, Jan 29: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has issued instructions for the observance of a two-minute silence on January 30, 2026 (Martyrs D

BJP sweeps Chandigarh mayoral polls; Saurabh Joshi elected new mayor

CHANDIGARH, Jan 29: BJP councillor Saurabh Joshi was elected as the new mayor of the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation on Thursday as the party sw

Economic Survey 2026: Rupee punching below its weight. Why does it not 'hurt'?

The Economic Survey 2026 said the rupee underperformed in 2025 and is trading below levels suggested by Indias economic fundamentals. It noted th

TGSPDCL crackdown: 60 engineers get notice over illegal power connection

Hyderabad: Telangana Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (TGSPDCL), in a massive crackdown on illegal constructions, issued show-cause no

Trump Facing Growing Cultural Revolt Against Immigration Crackdown

No longer confined to the partisans and activists, the fierce backlash against Donald Trump's immigration crackdown has begun to break out across

Economic Survey 2025-26: Ongoing trade talks with U.S. expected to conclude during the year

The global conditions translate into external uncertainties rather than immediate macroeconomic stress, the survey said

Indias economy projected to grow at 6.8 to 7.2 pc in FY27: Economic Survey

New Delhi, Jan 29: The Economic Survey on Thursday projected the GDP growth in the range of 6.8 to 7.2 per cent in 2026-27, a tad lower than 7.4

Video: Car rams four parked vehicles in Hyderabads Abids

Hyderabad: An accident that has been reported in Abids, Hyderabad, on the night of Wednesday, January 29, has triggered panic among the locals. A

If US leaves NATO, can Europe protect itself? Here's what an ex-commander says

A former NATO commander considers a world without American leadership in the alliance. Europe's collective defence budget is substantial. Europea

Economy projected to grow at 6.8 to 7.2% in FY2027: Economic Survey

The outlook, therefore, is one of steady growth amid global uncertainty, requiring caution, but not pessimism, said the pre-Budget document

Ongoing trade talks with US expected to conclude during the year: Survey

Talks are going slow as the Trump-administration has imposed a steep 50 per cent tariffs on Indian goods from August last year

Vaa Vaathiyaar OTT release date: When and Where to watch Karthis cop comedy online

Vaa Vaathiyaar OTT release date: : Karthis action-comedy film is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video, making a swift digital debut just 14 days a

Unable To Reach Baramati, Ajit Pawar's Aide Grieves In Hospital Bed

Subodh Mohite, a close associate of Ajit Pawar and a former Union Minister, is admitted to a private hospital in Nagpur for a major surgery.

He's Our Child: Indian Couple Spends Rs 15 lakh To Relocate Pet Dog To Australia

Dogs cannot be taken directly from India to Australia and must spend six months in a rabies-free country.

Ajit Pawar: Dadas Rise And Resurgence In Maharashtra Politics

Describing his demise as a lack day for the state, leaders remembered Pawar as a grassroots politician, committed to public welfare and developm

SC Refuses To Issue Directions To Centre, States For Welfare Measures Of Domestic Helps

New Delhi, Jan 29: The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to entertain a PIL seeking a comprehensive legal framework and enforcement of minimum wa

Is Bridgerton Season 4 Part 1 OTT out yet? When and where to watch Benedict and Cinderella's romance online

Bridgerton Season 4 Part 1 is now streaming on Netflix, focusing on Benedict Bridgertons Cinderella-esque romance with the mysterious Sophie Baek

Encounter breaks out between Maoists and security personnel in Chhattisgarhs Bijapur

The face-off started in the morning at a forest in the southern part of Bijapur when a team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) was out on an anti-Ma

Constitutional Coup: India Slams Pakistan Over Lifetime Immunity To Asim Munir

India targeted Pakistan on the global stage for giving supreme powers to its Defence Chief, Asim Munir, advising Islamabad to introspect on the r

Is Arijit Singh opening school after quitting playback singing?

Mumbai: Ever since singer Arijit Singh announced his retirement from playback singing, fans and music lovers have been eager to know the reason b

Haj Committee Launches Self-Booking Facility for Haj-2026 Flights

New Delhi, Jan 29: The Haj Committee of India (HCoI) on Thursday introduced an online self-booking facility for flight tickets for Haj-2026 pilgr

Puma's Long Slide: The Rise And Fall Of A German Sports Icon

Puma lost ground in recent years to new brand like On, Hoka ; Weak distribution one of main problems, analysts say

Economic Survey: Indian Economy Expected To Grow At 7.4% In Financial Year 2025-26

A new GDP series, with base year shifted to 2022-23, will inform the second advance estimate due February 27, though economists expect limited im

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Finance Minister Sitharaman tables Economic Survey 2025-26

New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Economic Survey 2025-26 in the Lok Sabha on Thursday. The Economic Survey is a

Sunny Deols Casual Looks That Define Rugged Style

Sunny Deols casual looks reflect confidence, comfort, and timeless masculinity, perfect inspiration for men who prefer practical style with a str

Tata Steel Masters: Erigaisi Crashes To Another Defeat, Gukesh Beats Erdogmus

Playing with the black pieces, Gukesh secured another clinical victory to take his tally to a respectable five points out of a possible 10

OTT Series Characters We Can Never Forget

Some characters don't just entertain, they stay with us long after the credits roll. From small-town heroes to complex anti-heroes, these OTT ico

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Latest OTT releases this week: New movies and shows streaming on Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar and ZEE5

Latest OTT releases this week (Jan 26-Feb 1) are headlined by Ranveer Singhs 1000-crore blockbuster Dhurandhar on Netflix and the global return o

BJP councillor Saurabh Joshi elected Chandigarhs new mayor

In the three-cornered contest, Mr. Joshi secured 18 votes, AAP candidate Yogesh Dhingra got 11 votes, while the Congress Gurpreet Singh Gabi secu

Action taken against 4,000 people for irregularities in Jal Jeevan Mission: Government in Lok Sabha

Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil, while responding to a supplementary question, said that based on complaints, teams were formed to investiga

NCC Directorate Karnataka and Goa wins Prime Ministers banner and trophy for second consecutive year at Republic Day Camp 2026

According to the Ministry of Defence, cadets from the Karnataka and Goa Directorate delivered exceptional performances in drill, firing, and cult

Serena Williams Refuses To Rule Out Return To Tennis

The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, a 44-year-old mother-of-two, has not competed since a third-round loss at the 2022 US Open

How Can Couples Prepare Themselves Before Planning For A Baby? Expert Shares Tips

New parents experience most of their postnatal conflicts and stress because of expectations that they did not express or did not fulfil, says Dr.

J&K Clinches 2nd Prize in R-Day Tableau; Navy Tops Marching Contingent

New Delhi, Jan 28: Jammu and Kashmir secured the second prize in the states and Union Territories tableau category at this years Republic Day Par

Madhu Gottumukkala, US Cybersecurity official, accused of uploading sensitive documents to ChatGPT

Madhu Gottumukkala allegedly uploaded sensitive documents to a public version of ChatGPT in May 2025, according to sources cited by the Politico

BJP's Saurabh Joshi To Be Chandigarh Mayor

Chandigarh Mayor Saurabh Joshi: BJP's Saurabh Joshi To Be Chandigarh Mayor