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US cuts tariffs on Indian goods to 18 percent after ModiTrump trade deal

The US and India have agreed to a trade deal under which Washington will reduce reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods from 25pc to 18pc, President D

Donald Trump slams Grammy host Trevor Noah after jokes

US President Donald Trump lashed out at Grammy Awards host Trevor Noah after jokes targeting him during the ceremony, calling the show the worst

China: Researchers test high-value rubber-producing Duzhong trees

Chinese researchers are using the Gobi Desert to test Duzhong trees, a high-value rubber source vital for defence applications, including punctur

Gazas border crossing to Egypt reopens for limited movement

Gaza`s Rafah border crossing with Egypt reopened for limited traffic as part of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. Only a small number of people will be

Trump says Mexico will stop sending oil to Cuba

Mexico is the single-largest supplier of oil to Cuba, which regularly suffers from energy shortages and mass blackouts

Australian woman dies after backpack gets caught in ski lift at Japan resort

A 22-year-old Australian woman died after her backpack buckle got caught in a ski lift at Tsugaike Mountain Resort in Japans Hakuba Valley, leavi

Union Ministers hail historic India-U.S. trade deal; Congress says PM has capitulated finally

India and the U.S. agreed to a trade deal under which Washington will bring down the reciprocal tariff on Indian goods to 18% from the current 25

HC clears survey of disputed Jeedimetla land, dismisses BRS leaders plea

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Monday dismissed appeals filed by BRS MLAs Malla Reddy and Marri Rajashekar Reddy, along with Malla Reddys

Robot welders to enter live industry tests in Louisiana

Robotics firm Persona AI has signed an MoU with Louisiana to launch a pilot program deploying humanoid robots at a steel fabrication facility, ai

Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina sentenced to 10 years in jail

A Dhaka court sentenced deposed Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment in two corruption cases linked to al

India-U.S. trade deal LIVE: Trump cuts India tariffs, says Modi will stop buying Russian oil

Trump said he was cutting tariffs on Indian goods to 18%.

U.S. top diplomat in Venezuela says discussed 'transition' with interim leader

Rodriguez made several key appointments to her presidential cabinet on Monday, including tapping former Foreign Minister Felix Plasencia to lead

Rs 5,454 cr for Telangana railways; Hyderabad to be bullet train hub: Vaishnaw

Hyderabad: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday, February 2, said the Union Budget 202627 marks a major expansion of railway infrast

Meet Anushka Sharma, the Virat Kohli Superfan Stamping Her Authority at WPL 2026

Anushka Sharma is a fan of Virat Kohli. And, no, the lede is not misleading.

India-US trade agreement: The deal will strengthen 'Make in India' endeavours, spur growth: Jaishankar

US to reduce reciprocal tariff on Indian goods to 18% from the current 25% under the trade deal

Stranger Things: Tales From 85 confirmed release date, plot, voice cast and teaser: When will new Netflix animated series air?

Stranger Things: Tales From 85 confirmed release date, plot, voice cast and teaser details are now official. Netflix has set an April 23, 2026 re

Clintons agree to testify in Jeffrey Epstein probe as contempt looms

Washington: Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton agreed late Monday to testify in a House investigation in

Morning Digest: 18% U.S. tariff on Made in India products, says PM Modi after phone call with Trump; bulk submission of voter name deletion requests sparks outrage in Gujarat, Rajasthan, and more

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Trump must move rapidly to strengthen India ties after trade deal, US lawmaker says

US-India trade deal: Following the announcement of the India-US trade deal, which lowered tariffs on Indian imports to 18 per cent, US Congresswo

Musk Inc.? Billionaire combines his rocket and AI businesses before an expected IPO this year

Elon Musk is merging his space exploration and AI ventures, including SpaceX and xAI, in preparation for a significant IPO. This consolidation ai

BEL trades above key moving averages; technicals signal continuation of uptrend: Rajesh Palviya

Clintons agree to testify in House Epstein investigation ahead of contempt vote

The decision could head off a planned vote in the Republican-led House of Representatives to hold the two prominent Democrats in contempt, which

India earned tariff relief by recalibrating Russian oil purchases, claims US Senator Graham

US Senator Lindsey Graham on Monday (local time) claimed that India has earned the reduction in tariffs under the newly announced India-US trade

Brendan Banfield verdict: Brendan Banfield convicted in au pair double murder that stunned Virginia suburbs

A Virginia jury convicted former IRS agent Brendan Banfield of two counts of aggravated murder for the deaths of his wife, Christine Banfield, an

Tragedy off America's oldest seaport claims 7 lives as fishing boat sinks in frigid waters

A fishing boat named Lily Jean sank off the coast of Gloucester, Massachusetts. Seven people lost their lives in the marine disaster. The sinking

Lets put the C in Culture

Our sutradhaars Lady Flora and Sir Pheroze discuss why the city ought to extend its cultural footprint with affordable, accessible festivals all

Siddique Murder Accused Lonkar Shown as Wanted in Rohit Shetty Firing Case

Five rounds were fired at the filmmaker's nine-storey residential tower at around 12.45 am on Sunday, one of which struck the glass of a gym loca

Explainer: What's Next For Trump's Gaza Plan After Rafah Reopening?

US President Donald Trump's plan to end the Gaza war was given a boost on Monday with the reopening of the enclave's Rafah crossing with Egypt. B

Mahalaxmi racecourse must remain green

We just do not know how many derbies we will see in this Mahalaxmi avatar. The state government has given the green light to a Central Park withi

Bill, Hillary Clinton To Testify Before US House In Epstein Probe

Bill and Hillary Clinton will testify in a US House investigation surrounding deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a spokesman for the ex-presi

Bill, Hillary Clinton to Testify in US House Epstein Probe

The Epstein affair continues to cast a long shadow over Washington, entangling some of the most prominent names in US politics and highlighting t

The Lincoln Lawyer Season 5 renewal, release and what to expect update: Episode count, cast, crew and production start date

The Lincoln Lawyer Season 5 renewal, release and what to expect update confirms Netflix has renewed the legal drama before season 4 release. Seas

Ukrainian capital Kyiv under missile attack, officials say

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko ordered emergency medical crews to affected parts of the city

Morning Brief Podcast: Why Are Labour Laws Denting Corporate Profits?

Martinez scores for Inter Milan and is closing in on club records

Milan, Feb 2: Lautaro Martinez is closing in on more records for Inter Milan. The Argentinian World Cup winner scored again to set league leader

FanCode wins exclusive TV and digital rights for ISL 2025-26

New Delhi, Feb 2: All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Monday awarded the exclusive global broadcast rights of the truncated Indian Super Leag

Mlaya Jujitsu team excels at Northeast cship

By Our Reporter Shillong, Feb 2: Meghalayas Jujitsu athletes delivered a standout performance at the 1st Northeast Jujitsu Championship, claiming

Lyngdoh, Nongkynrih represent state at natl climbing meet

By Our Reporter Shillong, Feb 2: Meghalaya marked its growing presence on the national sport climbing map as Meghalaya Sport Climbing and Mountai

Shardul, Jaiswal return to Mumbai squad for Ranji Trophy QF

Mumbai, Feb 2: Skipper Shardul Thakur and India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal on Monday returned to the Mumbai squad for the Ranji Trophy quarterfinal

No proof of Parths role, says Pune top cop on land deal

Asked about Parth, Pune commissioner of police (CP) Amitesh Kumar said on Monday: Our investigation so far has not revealed any involvement. Alth

Ban entry of non-Hindus at UP temples, says VHP

Hazlewood set to miss early part of T20 World Cup

Sydney, Feb 2: Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood will not travel with the squad for the early part of its T20 World Cup matches in Sri Lanka

Virgin River Season 8 release date, filming and production update: When will new season air? Here's filming locations, schedule

Virgin River Season 8 release date, filming and production update shows the series will start filming on April 22, 2026, in Vancouver. Season 8 i

Italy eye first big World Cup moments on unfamiliar stage

Rome, Feb 2: Italys association with cricket may still raise eyebrows, but the Azzurri now find themselves preparing for the biggest chapter in t

Quote of the Day by Kendrick Lamar: 'I learned, when I look in the mirror'Top quotes by the most awarded rapper in the Grammys history

Quote of the Day: Rapper Kendrick Lamar's powerful words highlight the importance of being true to oneself. His career, marked by critical acclai

Fresh parole for Kerala double-murder convicts sparks row, Oppn stages walkout

The case involves the 2019 political killing of Youth Congress workers Kripesh and Sarath Lal in Periya, a village in Kasaragod district in north

NCP vs NCP(SP): Bhujbal, Mushrif deny merger talks were on

NCP MP and state president Sunil Tatkare asked on Monday, We had taken a collective decision to join the BJP-led NDA and people of the state have

Sheikh Hasina convicted again

Ex-Bdesh PM, relatives sentenced to prison terms after trial in absentia Dhaka, Feb 2: A Bangladesh court on Monday sentenced deposed Prime Minis

Kremlin official confirms US-brokered Russia-Ukraine talks to resume this week

Kyiv, Feb 2: A new round of US-brokered talks on ending Russias war on Ukraine is set to go ahead this week after a brief postponement, a senior

Days after Ajit Pawar's death in plane crash, parliamentary panel flags aviation safety concerns

Non-scheduled flights carry high-net-worth passengers with a fixed objective, an event, a meeting, a function. That creates immense pressure on p

Centre has taken note of water contamination incident in Indore, Minister informs Rajya Sabha

In a written reply to a question, Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Tokhan Sahu said that the area has old pipelines dating b

After West Bengal row, non-veg back on Vande train

Father of 3 kills daughter to meet 2-child Maha poll norm

How long you will live is mainly decided by your genes: Study

The findings are based on an analysis of more than a century of lifespan data from large Scandinavian twin cohorts in Denmark and Sweden. Researc

US-Iran Meeting To Take Place In Turkey On February 6: Report

A meeting between the United States and Iran is likely to take place in Turkey on February 6, an Arab official told AFP on Tuesday, after Tehran

Mumbai Police Traces Scooter Used In Firing At Rohit Shetty's Residence

In a key development in the ongoing probe into the firing incident at filmmaker Rohit Shetty's Mumbai residence, the Mumbai police have traced th

American Idol Season 24 Episode 2 release time, schedule and how to watch: Global release timings for all regions

American Idol Season 24 Episode 2 release time, schedule and how to watch details are now confirmed. The episode airs on ABC on Feb. 2. Viewers c

SpaceX acquires xAI in landmark deal as Elon Musk merges tech giants for AI and space dominance

SpaceX has acquired AI startup xAI, merging two of Elon Musk's ventures into the world's most valuable private company. This strategic move aims

Speaker LA releases Kuliyat Janbaaz Kishtwari at KL Saigal Hall

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 2: Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, today released the book Kuliyat Janbaa

LG lauds NCCs contribution in nurturing youth, promoting self-less service

Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Feb 2: The true meaning of a developed society and a developed nation, extends far beyond infrastructure, modern t

Sat raises issue of Cantonment Board elections in Rajya Sabha

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Feb 2: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jammu & Kashmir President and Member of Rajya Sabha, Sat Sharma, CA, raise

Raise public issues strongly in Parliament, Assembly: Dr Farooq to MPs, MLAs

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 2: National Conference (NC) president Dr Farooq Abdullah today asked the partys Members of Parliament and M

NGT seeks water quality report on Manasbal Lake

Issues notices to J&K Govt Irfan Tramboo SRINAGAR, Feb 2: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Central Pollution Control Board (CPC

HC bars construction of Tehsil Office in Dal lake

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 2: After taking serious note by the High Court on construction of Tehsil Office within the prohibited area

SED transfers two officials

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 2: The School Education Department (SED) has ordered the transfer and posting of two senior officials. As per

Jal Shakti Deptt dismisses employee involved in NDPS case

Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Feb 2: The Jal Shakti Department has once again showed its intent towards zero-tolerance policy against the menace

NASA hit by fuel leak during practice countdown of moon rocket

The launch team began loading the 98-meter rocket with super-cold hydrogen and oxygen at Kennedy Space Centre; more than 2.6 million litres had t

Memory of a Killer Episode 3 release time, schedule and how to watch: Global release timings for all regions

Memory of a Killer Episode 3 release time, schedule and how to watch explains when Episode 3 airs, how to stream it, full episode schedule, cast

For caste census, mere self-declaration cannot be enough: SC

Appearing for social activist Akash Goel, advocate Mukta Gupta told a bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi that the directorate of

Trump administration sued over pause on immigrant visa processing

The lawsuit filed in federal court in Manhattan asked a judge to issue a court order blocking the policy, which took effect on January 21

Lord Mandelson resigns from UK ruling party over links to Epstein

LONDON, Feb 2: Lord Peter Mandelson, former UK cabinet minister and former ambassador to the United States, has resigned from the ruling Labour P

CDS Gen Chauhan on official visit to Armenia, visits Armenian Genocide Memorial and Museum

NEW DELHI, Feb 2 : An Indian delegation led by Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan is currently on an official visit to Armenia, which marks

No Indo-Pak contest in T20 World Cup could cause losses to tune of USD 250 million

NEW DELHI, Feb 2:An India-Pakistan fixture in an ICC event generates revenue to the tune of a staggering USD 250 million (over Rs 2200 crore), as

Need to fight myths around processed food via science-based communication: Paswan

NEW DELHI, Feb 2 : Union Food Processing Minister Chirag Paswan on Monday stressed on the need to counter myths and misinformation related to pro

Not your advisor: LS Speaker Birla to Rahul Gandhi

NEW DELHI, Feb 2 : I am not your advisor, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla told Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi in the House on Monday. The speak

Indias Budget advances critical reforms across customs, and strategic sectors that boost investment: USISPF

NEW YORK, Feb 2: The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) has welcomed the Union Budget, saying its focus on technology-driven reforms,

Sri Lanka accuses Indian coast guards of assaulting its fishermen

COLOMBO, Feb 2: Sri Lankas fisheries minister Ramalingam Chandrasekeran on Monday accused the Indian coast guards of assaulting the fishermen fro

Justice Department says it's taken down Epstein-related files that may have had victims information

It blamed the release of sensitive information that drew an outcry from victims and their lawyers on mistakes that were technical or human error

Growth of new neurons in brain helps reduce symptoms of depression, affective disorders

One of the most remarkable discoveries of modern neuroscience is that the adult brain is capable of producing new neurons in various mammalian sp

Maharashtra Man Kills 6-Year-Old Daughter To Contest Panchayat Elections

A man from Maharashtra killed one of his three children to overcome the two-child norm to contest the upcoming Panchayat elections in that state.

Rottweiler attack leaves Bengaluru woman with over 80 stitches

Days that once revolved around work, cuddles and caring for her breastfeeding child are now spent in a hospital bed, recovering from a brutal dog

Drone attack targets strategic northeast Congo city, authorities say, blaming M23

The government of Tshopo province, where Kisangani is located, said in a statement on Sunday (February 1, 2026) that the drones attempted to stri

Wangchuk tried to create Nepal and Bangladesh-like unrest: Govt tells SC

Appearing before a bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and P B Varale, solicitor general Tushar Mehta said the activist was appealing to Gen Z to com

Bdesh-oni niam gri rabaenggipa natokrangko Mlaya-o champengata

SHILLONG: Indo-Bangla sima gita Bangladesh asongni natokrangko niam gri ranapbaenga ine koborrangko manani jaman, niam gri natok salbaaniko, dona

All B-787 Must Be Grounded, Checked For Electrical Faults: Pilots' Body Chief

President of the Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP), Captain CS Randhawa, on Monday called for urgent inspections of all Boeing 787 aircraft for e

Elon Musks SpaceX acquires xAI

A merger would represent one of the most high-profit corporate pairings in Silicon Valley, blending a space-and-defence contractor with a rapidly

SWGH-o tomtomaniko rakkina tomaniko ongata

AMPATI: Adita salrangna skang, West Garo Hills ajani Rajabala jolo donggipa Goalgaon songo, mande saksako sootani jaman sosojengjeng onganirang n

Girls outperform boys in 11th results, 83% pass

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 2: After the declaration of Class 10 and 12 results, the Board of School Education (BOSE) today announced t

ED files money laundering charge sheet in Jammu bank fraud

NEW DELHI, Feb 2: The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Jammu Sub-Zonal Office, stated on Monday that it has filed a chargesheet against Bharat Paper

Ampati Civil Hospital-o PNRC aro CMSMS Transit Home-ko kulia

AMPATI: Ampati Civil Hospital-ni Primary Nutrition Rehabilitation Centre (PNRC) aro Chief Ministers Safe Motherhood Scheme (CMSMS)-ko Sombar salo