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Danced barefoot with scraped, bloodied soles for Ramba Ho: Kalpana Iyer

Mumbai: In an exclusive conversation with IANS, Bollywood veteran star Kalpana Iyer, the woman of the moment, opened up about the grit and physic

Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (February 2, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Monday, February 2, 2026.

Periye twin murder case convict granted parole again

10th accused in the case was released on parole two-and-a half months ago. Jail authorities say all norms have been adhered to

Three of family succumb after sustaining severe burns in kitchen fire at home in Kanakapura in Bengaluru

According to the police, a fire broke out in the kitchen due to an accidental gas stove leak while food was being prepared

Stock markets rebound over 1% on value buying after Budget day drubbing

The 30-share BSE Sensex rallied 943.52 points or 1.17%, to settle at 81,666.46. During the day, it surged 1,009.31 points or 1.25% to a high of 8

Inside a Shahjahanpurs small garment workshop built on family skill

Shubham Gangwar lives in the Nigohi Road area of Shahjahanpur district, where a modest stitching unit now operates from his own house.

Phone-tapping case: Kavitha slams KTR for denouncing SIT questioning KCR

Hyderabad: Telangana Jagruti leader K Kavitha on Monday, February 2, criticised Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) party working president and her brot

Budget focusses on investment as tool for growth; deficit target outlines governments priority, says Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister also said the volatility in gold prices is due to global uncertainty, and many central banks are investing in gold.

Fake SSLC question papers circulated on Instagram, Karnatakas School Education Department files complaint

On January 27, images claiming to be that of the First Language Kannada question paper were posted on Instagram, followed by posts on January 28

Gold futures rebound to Rs 1.48 lakh/10g after early slump; silver extends losses

New Delhi, Feb 2 (PTI) Gold prices recovered to Rs 1.48 lakh per 10 grams in futures trade on Monday after an early sharp fall that triggered the

How an interest in beauty work grew into livelihood in Lalitpur district

How an interest in small-scale beauty work grew into abecame a livelihood in Lalitpur district Shraddha, a resident of Lalitpur district

ICC warns PCB of serious implications over boycott of T20 World Cup tie against India

Dubai: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday, February 1, warned the Pakistan Cricket Boards reported position of selective participa

Two tigers found dead in Madhya Pradeshs Shahdol district

On January 20, the Madhya Pradesh High Court issued notices to the Centre and the State government over the rise in tiger deaths in the State

TVS sees record monthly sales as overall EV sales rise in January

Bhavish Aggarwals Ola Electric saw its sales slip after rising momentarily in December as it struggles to navigate competition from legacy automa

R. Ashok questions silence of Karnataka Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar on Brand Bengaluru, absence from House

Leader of Opposition R. Ashok claimed that D.K. Shivakumar had visited over 100 temples and performed abhisheka, and sarcastically suggested that

FPIs withdraw 36,000 crore in January amid global uncertainties; higher STT to weigh on sentiments

The continued selling pressure by FPIs reflects a combination of global and domestic drivers impacting foreign investor sentiment

Madras HC Seeks EC Response on Ramadoss Plea for Mango Symbol

The court has ordered the Election Commission to provide clarification on the symbol's allocation process.

The Devil Wears Prada 2 trailer: Meryl Streeps sassy Miranda Priestly reunites with one of her Emilys

Directed by David Frankel, the film is all set to release in theatres on May 1

Supreme Court notice on challenge to Kerala HCs dismissal of plea on appointment of temple priests

The plea challenges a Kerala High Court decision that temple priests must be appointed in accordance with religious texts

Two Suspected Persons Detained Amid Intensified Search Operations Across Jammu

Jammu, Feb 2: Two persons moving in a suspicious manner were detained on Monday as security forces intensified their anti-terror operations acros

From AI to Infrastructure, the Budget Risks Overpromising and Underdelivering

We badly need mid-year reviews of budgetary initiatives, than the current fashion of speech-to-speech assessments.

Exterro Strengthens Customer Data Protections and Trust with Achievement of ISO 27001 Certification

PCB will follow Pakistan government decision on India boycott

Amid the drama, the national team left for Colombo to play its other games in the showpiece starting February 7

Watch: Disgraceful that sport is being politicised this way: Shashi Tharoor

Rs100 Cr Boost for SkyView Devanahalli; Handover by Dec 2026

Agodas 2026 Travel Outlook Report Reveals Bleisure is on Travelers Minds Across Asia-Pacific

Pilgrims visit Yallamma temple in Saundatti for Bharat Hunnime festival

The Saundatti Yallamma Temple Development Authority and the district administration had taken several steps to provide facilities to pilgrims

Democracy in the free world

According to experts these illegal migrations occur due to changes in global migration patterns, downfall of various economies, instability in th

Rupee rises 42 paise to close at 91.51 against US dollar

At the end of the trading session on Monday, the rupee was quoted at 91.51 (provisional) against the greenback, registering a gain of 42 paise fr

Rupee rises 42 paise to close at 91.51 against U.S. dollar

Forex traders said the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) seemed to be defending the 92 per dollar level with a lot of resolve

Quote of the day by Albert Einstein: The woman who follows the crowd will usually go no further

Quote of the day: Though widely celebrated for reshaping modern physics, Einsteins impact reached well beyond laboratories and equations. His ref

Why an increasing number of toddlers are getting cavities

The idea that milk teeth do not need care is both common and incorrect, say experts. Studies show that nearly 50% of children in India develop de

SEZ sale relaxation in Budget FY27 to help promote import substitution, job creation: Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal

Special Economic Zone units can now sell goods in India. This move aims to boost local production and create jobs. The government will soon relea

Rahul Defied Speakers Ruling, Wasted Lok Sabhas Time: Rijiju

New Delhi, Feb 2: Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday accused Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi of defying the Speakers r

Around 52,000 women denied Gruha Lakshmi benefits in Karnataka due to tax records; issue being addressed, says Minister

The Minister said that the issue had arisen because beneficiary details matched records of the GST and Income Tax Departments, leading to withhol

CBI Arrests Cybercriminal After Massive Search Operation Across 10 States

New Delhi, Feb 2: The CBI has arrested an alleged cybercriminal after conducting a massive countrywide search operation across 35 locations as pa

Telangana ACB arrests Mandal Revenue Inspector in bribery case

Hyderabad: The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), on Monday, caught the Mandal Revenue Inspector (MRI) of Gurampode Mandal in Nalgonda for a

LG Manoj Sinha Addresses NCC Cadets Who Attended Republic Day Camp At New Delhi

Jammu, Feb 2: The true meaning of a developed society and a developed nation, extends far beyond infrastructure, modern technology, or economic p

The man who scared off gold and silver bulls

A sudden shift in US Federal Reserve leadership expectations triggered a violent reversal in precious metals. Gold and silver, previously buoyed

India's Budget advances critical reforms across customs and strategic sectors that boost investment: USISPF

The support in the Budget for semiconductors, electronics manufacturing, healthcare, agriculture, and logistics will help fuel next-generation gr

Kavitha Criticises KTR for Finding Fault with SIT Questioning KCR in Phone-Tapping Case

Rama Rao spoke as if it's a crime to summon KCR for examination but nobody is exempted from law: Kavitha

Old Video of Amit Shahs Statement on Waqf Falsely Linked to UGC Controversy

This speech dates back to April 2025 during the discussions surrounding the Waqf Amendment Bill.

How many ICC trophies has India won? Complete list of World Cup, T20 & Champions Trophy titles

ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026: India's cricket legacy boasts an impressive collection of eight ICC trophies. Celebrated victories include the T20 W

LGs Budget Speech Omits J&K Statehood Reference, Marking Shift from Last Year

The omission stands in sharp contrast to the Lt. Governors address during the previous budget session on March 3 last year, when he had explicitl

Word of the day: Anima, the powerful meaning behind the word that describes your inner self

Word of the Day: Explore the profound meaning of 'anima,' the Latin word for soul or life force, as it relates to the inner feminine aspect in me

Domestic workers union urges Supreme Court to reconsider minimum wages petition

The domestic workers have called for a full and proper hearing, and inclusive dialogue

Labour Codes benefiting only corporate sector, alleges CPI State executive member Kameswara Rao

We request all workers to take part in the nation-wide strike proposed on February 12 to demand reintroduction of Labour Laws to ensure job prote

Defence startups read between Budget 2026's lines

The 2026 budget's emphasis on materials, manufacturing and export infrastructure suggests the government is building an ecosystem, not just buyin

Spam Calls, Outward Migration, Wild Boar Menace Raised in Rajya Sabha

Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi urges action against unsolicited calls breaching the Do Not Call registry, calling on the Ministry of Telecommun

Madras High Court orders notice to EC on PMK founder Ramadoss's plea seeking mango symbol

The Madras High Court has issued a notice to the Election Commission regarding a petition filed by PMK founder S Ramadoss. Ramadoss seeks the all

Chennai hospital performs wrist-based procedure for ruptured brain aneurysm

The patient is expected to remain hospitalised for two to three weeks for monitoring and blood pressure control

AAIB says probe into VSR Ventures' plane crash in Sep 2023 in 'final stages'

The aeroplane crash at Baramati on January 28, in which Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others died, also involved a Learje

Pakistan will follow its govt's decision on India boycott: Board Source

The Pakistan Cricket Board is adhering to government instructions to boycott the T20 World Cup game against India, despite the national team's de

Telangana BJP releases chargesheet against Congress, targets over civic issues

PCB Will Follow Pakistan Govt Decision on India Boycott: Report

A top source in the PCB said the Board will follow government instructions in case another game against the arch-foes gets lined up during the kn

Ambati Rambabu Remanded to 14 Days' Judicial Custody

Rambabu was arrested on Saturday in Guntur district in connection with his alleged derogatory remarks against Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Cha

Farmers protest against large-scale felling of trees in Belagavi village

Revenue officials say it is public grazing land

Is it okay for an Indian scientist to have taken Jeffrey Epsteins money?

Reasoning through the many ways to answer this question requires us to move from a simple question of moral purity, which only says never touch b

Mamata confronts cops deployed at Delhi's Banga Bhawan, claims SIR-affected families 'threatened'

Claiming that Delhi has become like a Zamindari, Mamata Banerjee said it has no place for the poor

Who Is Merging With Whom? Tatkare Questions NCP Merger Buzz

Following the unfortunate events involving Ajit Pawar, Tatkare reaffirmed the Nationalist Congress Party's strength and urged clarity from merger

Uproar in LS after Rahul seeks to quote from ex-army chief Naravanes memoir

New Delhi: A row erupted in the Lok Sabha on Monday, February 2, after Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi sought to quote from the unpublished

Hyderabad Dharma Raksha Sabha hate speech: Undeterred by cases, says BGUS

Hyderabad: The Bhagyanagar Ganesh Utsav Samithi (BGUS) here has condemned the registration of police cases against speakers at one its events, wh

Rajya Sabha raises concerns over spam calls, outward migration, wild boar menace

During a spirited session on Monday, Rajya Sabha members raised crucial issues such as the invasion of privacy through persistent unsolicited cal

Gavaskar, Harbhajan Slam Pakistan's Boycott of T20WC Match Against India

Pakistan's government decided against granting permission to its cricket team to play the high-profile game in Colombo and though no official rea

Watch: ICC warns Pakistan of serious implications after India match boycott

Pakistan on Sunday (February 1, 2026) announced a boycott of its high-profile mens T20 World Cup group league match against India, a move that is

Kremlin confirms Ukraine war talks this week in Abu Dhabi

Talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the United States in Abu Dhabi have been rescheduled. Originally planned for Sunday, the meetings will now occ

Hyundai Motor India Q3 profit after tax up 6.35% at 1,234.4 crore

Consolidated total revenue from operations in the third quarter stood at 17,973.49 crore as against 16,647.99 crore in the year-ago period

Modi govt has snatched lifeline of poor labourers by replacing MGNREGA: Kharge

NEW DELHI, Feb 2: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday said the MGNREGA launched by his partys government two decades ago was the life

Rahul Defied Speakers Ruling, Wasted Houses Time: Rijiju

New Delhi, Feb 2: Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday accused Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi of defying the speakers r

Healthcare Emergencies Among Top Reasons for Urban Borrowing: Paisabazaar Research Study

Medical emergencies are among the biggest reasons for taking a personal loan in urban India, reveals a consumer research report by Paisabazaar.&n

Immigrant parents in Minneapolis fear separation from kids

Beyond the shooting deaths of two U.S. citizens and local residents who were opposed to the actions of federal agents, Minneapolis was rocked in

Who is General Naravane, the ex-army chief whose book 'Four Stars of Destiny' was quoted by Rahul Gandhi, what's his connection with Galwan?

General (Dr) Manoj Mukund Naravane (Retd), the 28th Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), has recently emerged at the center of a significant parliamen

Not endorsements: Tamannaah Bhatia and other Bollywood stars who own brands

Bollywood stars are no longer just faces of brands. Many are building their own fashion and beauty labels, turning personal style into powerful b

From diet to injury prediction, AI platform to power Indian sports

Designed specifically for Indian training needs, the platform supports injury prediction, performance analysis, age verification and anti-doping

Political Hint In Punjab Dera Chief's Visit To Akali's Bikram Majithia In Jail

JailedAkali Dal leader Bikram Majithia granted bail by the Supreme Court Monday received support from Baba Gurinder Singh Dhillon, head of the in

Who Is Shubham Lonkar, Accused Of Firing Outside Rohit Shetty's Residence

The name of Pune-based Shubham Lonkar, linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, has surfaced again following the firing incident outside filmmaker Ro

New school fee law wont kick in this year: Delhi govt to SC

The Delhi government has informed the Supreme Court that a new law regulating private school fees will not be enforced for the 2025-26 academic y

Operation CyStrike: CBI launches cyber fraud crackdown; dismantles crime networks targeting foreigners from India

The Central Bureau of Investigation, in a multinational crackdown dubbed 'Operation CyStrike' with international law enforcement agencies, target

CPI veteran R. Nallakannu hospitalised in Chennai

Mr. Nallakannu, who turned 101 in December 2025, was admitted on Sunday (February 1, 2026) evening after a couple of bouts of vomiting

Manipal Hospital Whitefield Redefines Integrated Athlete Care with Launch of Sports & Exercise Science Hub

Not a religious person: China firmly opposes Grammy award to Dalai Lama

How Dhurandhar Made Noon Chai, Kashmir's Salt Tea With Origins In Persia, A Viral Hit

A favourite drink of Kashmiris, Noon Chai is one of a kind just like the Kashmir Valley

Cant quote unpublished book: Rahul Gandhi vs HM Shah, Rajnath on Gen Naravane unpublished memoir

ProteaneGov Technologies Begins AI-First Journey to Build Future-Ready Workforce

India's Most Awaited Enterprise Tech Conclave Is Back

AnnouncingETCIO Annual Conclave 2026

Pakistans relevance in cricket is only its rivalry with India: Australian top sports journalist mocks PCB for boycott. Watch

Pakistan will not play India in the T20 World Cup. This decision faces criticism from Australian sports journalists. They warn Pakistan cricket c

Temperatures to remain above normal in A.P. in Febuary

The forecast indicates higher probability of above-normal daytime temperatures in Rayalaseema and a few pockets in NCAP, it does not yet say by w

Quote of the Day by Grammy winner Billie Eilish: 'I've always liked being busy. If I have nothing to do for a week, it just makes me mad'

Billie Eilish, one of the most famous American pop stars, has always inspired young generations with her deep insights and thoughts. In one of he

Deaf, Mute, Blind Students At Odisha School Sexually Abused By Male Warden

Multiple students, both girls and boys, of an Odisha school have accused a male warden of physical and sexual harassment.

Afcons secures over 100 million infrastructure project in Africa