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Battleground Iran: China-Russia factor behind US design in West Asia

As the entire Iranian coastline in the Indian Ocean (Arabian Sea, Gulf of Oman and Persian Gulf) has enormous economic as well as strategic signi

Yumnam Khemchand Singh is Manipurs new CM, Presidents Rule withdrawn

Imphal: Yumnam Khemchand Singh took oath as Manipurs new Chief Minister on Wednesday, February 4. The 60-member Assembly, which has tenure till 2

Pre-Budget meet reviews Home Departments needs for financial year 202627

Finance Minister Keshav and Home Minister Anitha promise to accord priority to the department while finalising the allocations

Turkish Airlines plane with right engine failure makes emergency landing at Kolkata airport

The flight declared PAN PAN, an international radio distress signal, due to right engine on fire and requested to divert to Kolkata at 1.38 p.m.

After welcoming twins, Ram Charan makes another big announcement

Hyderabad: The makers of director Buchi Babu Sanas eagerly awaited rural action drama Peddi, featuring actor Ram Charan in the lead, on Wednesday

Power Bloc showdown: Xi-Putin brand alliance stabilising force, jibe West amid Trump's 'bullying'

Colonial Calcuttas Gods, politics and pop art inspire a Boston museum

At the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston,Divine Color: Hindu Prints from Modern Bengaltraces how mass-produced religious prints from colonialCalcuttabl

UPSC CSE Notification 2026: Check how to apply, last date, eligibility, fees, vacancies and more

UPSC CSE IFS 2026 Notification: The Union Public Service Commission has announced the Civil Services and Indian Forest Service Examinations for 2

Pawan Kalyan to campaign in Telangana civic polls on February 7, 8

The route map for his campaign on behalf of the JSP and BJP candidates is yet to be announced

'Aiyyashi Kar Rahe The' | Nishikant Dubey's comments on Nehru sparks uproar in LS; Chair intervenes

Bitcoin price (BTC USD) crashes to 15-month low, triggering $500 billion crypto market rout Heres whats driving the selloff

Bitcoin BTC USD price drop: The cryptocurrency market experienced a significant selloff, with Bitcoin plummeting to a 15-month low of $72,877, wi

Yumnam Khemchand Singh takes oath as Manipur Chief Minister

Yumnam Khemchand Singh was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Manipur on Wednesday, ending a year of President's rule. He staked his claim to

Hassan KPRS stages protest seeking grant of land for landless families of Karekere Kavalu

Hyderabad: Whats happening at Shilparamam from Feb 6 to 8?

Hyderabad is all set to witness a colourful celebration of Odishas rich culture as the much-awaited Odia Food and Craft Mela 2026 returns to the

Matrixport Announces In-Principle Approval for Regulated Financial Services in Gelephu Mindfulness City

Amazon's physical grocery push deepens its fight against rival Walmart

Amazon is shifting its strategy, opening a massive new store to challenge Walmart and Costco. This move aims to capture the lucrative grocery mar

Chinas Xi, Russias Putin hold talks by video

BEIJING, Feb 4: Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks via video on Wednesday, Chinese state media said. There

Silver soars to hit near Rs 3L per kg, gold jumps to Rs 1.65L per 10g

New Delhi: Precious metals extended their sharp rally for the second straight day in the national capital on Wednesday, February 4, with silver p

TG ECET2026 Notification to Be Released on February 5

Online applications for lateral entry admissions into engineering and pharmacy courses in Telangana to begin from February 9.

Mamata vs ECI: 'SIR for deletion, not inclusion'; said the first CM to argue in Supreme Court

European Union citizens want more unified, bold leadership: survey

BRUSSELS, Feb 4: Citizens across the European Union want more unified, stronger and ambitious leadership of the 27-nation bloc as it faces milita

As Manipur Gets New CM, His 'Liberal Meitei Image' Faces Test in a Divided State

The 'popular government' is an attempt to rescue the BJPs political fortunes in Manipur, a Meitei leader said.

8 secret things your body is doing right now without your permission

Your body is a master of automation, performing incredible tasks like replacing its stomach lining every four days and fighting off mutated cells

No PM Modi Speech In Lok Sabha Today After Protests Lead To Adjournment

No PM Modi Speech In Lok Sabha Today After Protests Lead To Adjournment

BNP to pursue 'economy-based foreign policy' if voted to power in upcoming election: Tarique Rahman

Tarique Rahman, tipped to be Bangladesh's next prime minister, has declared an 'economy-based foreign policy' and a 'Bangladesh First' approach.

Scolded For Skipping Classes, 2 Bengaluru Kids, 13 And 9, Run Away From Home

A seemingly normal parental scolding over missed tuition classes took an unexpected turn in Bengaluru's Ashwath Nagar when a 13-year-old girl and

'We are talking about 5-year-old': Tim Walz confronts DHS, Minnesota schools report ICE surveillance

Malegaon mayor election on Feb 7; ISLAM-SP alliance near majority

The race for Malegaon mayor and deputy mayor intensifies as multiple corporators file nominations, with elections scheduled for February 7 follow

His Health Is Not Good: SC Asks Centre To Review Sonam Wangchuks Detention

New Delhi, Feb 4: The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Centre if there was any possibility for the government to relook at the detention of c

Why are software shares particularly SaaS plunging today? Key reasons you should know

The S&P North American Software Index cratered 15% this week, marking its most violent contraction since the 2008 financial crisis. This $285 bil

Concern over exclusion of eye treatment package from Medisep 2

Qualified Private Medical Practitioners Association says exclusion of Intra-vitreal anti-VEGF injections, the timely administration of which is e

Ukraine, Russia begin second round of U.S.-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi

Ukraine said the conflict should be frozen along the current front line and has rejected any unilateral pullback of its forces; a Ukrainian spoke

College inks MoU with NASSCOM

Lok Sabha adjourned for the day as Opposition uproar continues

New Delhi: Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned for the day on Wednesday, February 4, amid repeated disruptions by the opposition over a variety

Enjoying his homecoming, Marijne eyes World Cup and Olympic qualifications

Direct bus service launched between Nepal, India to boost Muktinath pilgrimage

A new direct bus service has launched connecting Nepal's Beni Municipality to New Delhi, India, aimed at facilitating pilgrims to the sacred Mukt

How mornings have changed since 2006

Twenty years ago, mornings were a slow climb toward the day; today, they are a high-speed launch. The 20-year gap (2006 vs. 2026) represents the

Video: Cluster Of Gas-Filled Balloons Explodes In Mumbai Lift, 3 Injured

For a group of people who entered an elevator in a building in Mumbai, it seemed like just another uneventful day. But CCTV footage showed otherw

Opinion: Blog | Threat Calls, Laundering, Dance Shows For Dawood: How Mafia Once Ran Bollywood

The recent attacks on Rohit Shetty and Salman Khan have rekindled flashes from a chapter many thought had long been buried.

Mind-bending CGI ad of Dubai highway billboard breaks the internet for looking shockingly real - watch to believe

A CGI advertisement featuring a 3D highway billboard in Dubai has gone viral for its hyper-realistic visuals. Created for Nissan Middle East, the

Evening news wrap: Rahul's 'traitor' remark against Bittu snowballs into major row; Putin, Xi hail RussiaChina ties as strategic; & more

Rahul Gandhi's 'traitor' remark against MP Ravneet Singh Bittu ignited a political firestorm, demanding an apology. Lok Sabha witnessed heated ex

Water level in Mettur Dam stands at 92.22 feet

Trade deal with U.S. will hurt Indian farmers, govt wants to destroy agri sector: Kharge

Asserting that the deal will hurt the interests of Indian farmers, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge alleged that the government wants to des

Israeli-French activists issued summons for blocking aid into Gaza

Two French Israeli national activists were issued court summons by French judges due to their complicity in genocide and incitement to genocide i

Actress Eesha Lodges Complaint Over Obscene Social Media Comments

Screenshots and Instagram account details submitted as evidence; police register case and begin investigation.

India-US kept ties afloat through series of engagements despite tariffs, Pak factor

India and the US maintained strong ties over the past ten months despite trade disputes. High-level officials from both nations engaged in regula

Beyond Books: Exam prep beyond revision

Final exams are around the corner, and it is a big day for students of all curriculums and boards. And in the craze of exam fever, one might tend

IndiaU.S. Trade Deal: Promise, Potential and Persistent Uncertainty

By Shivanand Pandit The United States has recently announced a reduction in reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods from 25% to 18% and has also remov

Searches Carried Out In Srinagar Ahead Of Amit Shahs Visit To Kashmir

Srinagar, Feb 4: Security forces on Wednesday carried out a surprise cordon and search operation in the Ab Guzar area of Srinagar in Jammu and Ka

6 ways modern life made us more tired than we should be

Modern life in 2026 is designed for convenience but often leads to chronic exhaustion. From digital overload and blue light disrupting sleep to d

Uttarakhand's Auli to host Skiing Winter Carnival and National Winter Games from February 1316

Red, Layer by Layer: An Immersive Art House Opens in Fort Kochi

Set in the cultural heart of Kochi, Asian Paints Royales immersive art house explores red as emotion, material and memory.

Trade Deal With US Will Hurt Indian Farmers : Congress president Kharge

Govt wants to destroy Indian Agri sector; the new US-India deal will be pumping cash into rural America : Mallikarjun Kharge

Arjun Kapoors post panics fans, Sushants last message resurfaces

Mumbai: In an age where every word is analysed and every emotion is judged, Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor has once again found himself facing inte

PM Modi's Lok Sabha address cancelled as Lower House adjourned amid Oppn uproar

Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned on Wednesday due to vociferous protests by Opposition members. The House met for the day with Opposition mem

Bridal Mantra by The Hindu relaunched

Relaunched after 11 years, the magazine offers 112 pages of inspiration for a contemporary wedding, with advice from the countrys biggest names i

Watch: Supreme Court takes up Mamatas plea on electoral roll revisions

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee appeared before a CJI-led Supreme Court Bench challenging the Special Intensive Revision of electoral

Stand up when you see hate crime happening, urges Mohammed Deepak

Hyderabad: When Deepak Kumar, aka Mohammed Deepak, stepped in to save a Muslim-owned shopkeeper in Uttarakhands Kotdwar from right-wing Hindutva

Rupee falls 11 paise to close at 90.43 against US dollar

Mumbai, Feb 4 (PTI) The rupee depreciated 11 paise to 90.43 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, after a sharp rally in the previous

Hyper-specialists vs renaissance engineers: How China and India are reimagining human capital for AI Age

China is betting on Technocratic Resilience. By flooding the market with deep specialists in AI and big data, China aims to dominate the producti

Things everyone struggles with but doesnt admit

Everyone has monsters under the bed in their own minds. From imposter syndrome to secret financial stress, we all carry burdens that we assume ar

PM-JAY Boost Access To Complex Spine Surgeries, Reduce Out-Of-Pocket Costs: Study

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) The governments flagship Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) has significantly improved access to

India may face sharp rise in cancer cases by 2045: Experts call for focus on early detection

India faces a projected surge in cancer cases, potentially reaching 2.5 million by 2045. Health experts urge prioritizing prevention and early de

Bharat Taxi App To Launch In Delhi On February 5, 2.5 Lakh Vehicles To Join

India's new cooperative ride-hailing app Bharat Taxi will launch in Delhi on February 5, promising cheaper fares, zero commission and driver owne

Procurement from GeM portal crosses Rs 4 lakh crore in FY'26, to surpass last year's level: Official

GeM CEO Mihir Kumar said about 45 per cent of public procurement orders are placed to MSMEs, higher than the mandatory requirement of 25 per cent

Israeli strike kills 19 in Gaza after militant gunfire wounds Israeli soldier

Deir al-Balah: Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least 19 Palestinians, most of them women and children, by midday Wednesday, February 4, accordi

Telangana DCA seizes unlicensed medical device worth Rs 4L at Raidurgam

Hyderabad: The Telangana Drugs Control Administration (DCA), on Tuesday, February 3, seized a medical device worth Rs 4 lakh that was manufacture

Manipur: Presidents Rule withdrawn, Yumnam Khemchand Singh to take oath as CM

Manipur had been under Presidents Rule since February 13 last year, four days after then-Chief Minister N. Biren Singh resigned amid prolonged et

Trumps oil blockade pushes Cuba to the brink

With just weeks of fuel left, Havana faces its gravest energy crisis since the 1990s as U.S. military action in Venezuela and fresh sanctions cho

'Medical condition is not good': SC asks Centre to rethink Sonam Wangchuk's detention

Andhra Pradesh Govt updates inter-State transfer details, raises concerns among Telangana employees

Such transfers, if accepted, will affect promotion chances and service benefits of Telangana staff, an official said

Fire 'n' Ice: Gambhir's authority and Surya's freedom form a heady cocktail for India

Gautam Gambhir and Suryakumar Yadav form a potent coaching and captaincy duo. Their successful partnership has yielded significant wins. Gambhir

Police constable shot dead in Pakistans Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

PESHAWAR, Feb 4: Armed militants abducted a police constable from his residence and later shot him dead in Pakistans Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province

Amazon, IIT Roorkee Partner to Develop Packaging from Agricultural Waste

Research collaboration develops strong, durable paper mailers from agricultural waste to reduce reliance on virgin wood pulp and address stubble-

Revanth Reddy-led regime is indulging in 'appeasement politics': BJP president Nitin Nabin

BJP leader Nitin Nabin alleged the Telangana government practices appeasement politics. He stated the government suppresses Telugu people and tra

Kamal Haasan in Rajya Sabha, 'We want to cast a vote and commissions are checking our right'

Rajya Sabha MP Kamal Haasan has voiced concerns over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, accusing commissions of potentially denying v

6 Lesotho nationals killed in S Africa shooting

JOHANNESBURG, Feb 4: Six Lesotho nationals were killed and several others injured in a shooting near the town of Meyerton in South Africas Gauten

Revanth Reddy-led regime is indulging in appeasement politics: BJP prez Nitin Nabin

Hyderabad, Feb 4: BJP president Nitin Nabin on Wednesday alleged that the Revanth Reddy-led government in Telangana is indulging in appeasement p

T20 WORLD CUP | Anthony pleased to bring happiness to his mother

CRICKET | Once dad passed away, life was tough for her. I know shes very happy now. Shes got a smile on her face to see the two boys playing here

Classmates attack 3 boys over their religion in Jharkhand

Three Muslim minor boys were allegedly beaten by their classmates and outsiders inside a school premises in Jharkhand, allegedly due to their rel

Health Insurance Today: Balancing Rising Costs and Real Coverage

There is no way to predict when a person may have to undergo expensive medical tests or get hospitalised for an emergency

Farmers up in arms against permission given to stone quarry, crusher unit in Tiruchuli taluk

It would affect ground water table of 15 villages dependent on lift irrigation round the year

Fixed Charges for New Electricity Connections from Thursday

TGERC issues new guidelines, replaces distance-based pole and line charges with slab-wise fixed fees

Kerala SIR: election officials hopeful of completing hearing phase by February 12

Hearings completed in four of the 140 Assembly constituencies in the State

The Summer House to host a sustainable fashion pop-up in Chennai this week

As Chennai readies for summer, The Summer House, a Bengaluru-based label known for slow fashion brings its long-standing classics and recent coll

Thane court acquits three men in 2017 explosives case over lack of evidence

A Thane court has acquitted three men accused in a 2017 explosives conspiracy case after ruling that the prosecution failed to prove their involv

What It Takes to Digitise Institutions Without Disrupting Daily Operations

Successful digitisation in education focuses on gradual implementation, starting with key areas like attendance and fee management to minimize di

Israeli strikes kill 21 in Gaza, health officials say

Israeli strikes in Gaza killed 21 Palestinians, including children, on Wednesday. This violence jeopardizes a recent truce. The Rafah border cros

Next 20-25 years will be era of India, says BlackRock CEO Larry Fink

India is poised for significant growth over the next two decades. BlackRock CEO Larry Fink anticipates an 'Era of India' with annual economic exp

'Safeguard global critical minerals': China urges dialogue amid Trump's $12bn rare-earths stockpile