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Won't apologise, Trump says after his racist post about Obamas is deleted after backlash

Donald Trump's February 5 night post was blamed on a staffer after widespread backlash, from civil rights leaders to veteran Republican senators,

Bunnings gets green light to introduce facial recognition following landmark victory

Bunnings will deploy facial recognition across Australian stores over 18 months. This follows a successful appeal against a privacy ruling. The t

Security concerns and skepticism are bursting the bubble of Moltbook, the viral AI social forum

Moltbook, a so-called social network built exclusively for AI agents, has generated buzz in the technology world and posts from the platform have

Ride-hailing taxi, auto drivers observe day-long strike

Mumbai: A union of app-based taxi and autorickshaw drivers has called a day-long strike on Saturday, February 7, to press various demands, includ

Secunderabad residents protest over illegal manhole near borewell

Hyderabad: Residents of Secunderabad on Friday, February 6, protested against the Secunderabad Cantonment Board for allegedly constructing an ill

India did better than most other nations to have logical process rather than succumb to chaos: Former US Assistant Secretary of Commerce

India has navigated a bilateral trade agreement framework with the US more logically than many nations, according to former US Assistant Secretar

Godavari phase 2&3pipes to be numbered, geo-tagged,monitoredvia app

The project initiated in September last year by Chief Minster A. Revanth Reddy, in addition to supplying drinking water, will be used in the reju

India-U.S. framework strengthens Make in India by opening new opportunities for farmers, says PM Modi

The Prime Minister said India and the United States share a commitment to promoting innovation and this framework will further deepen investment

Canadian Tire fined nearly $1.3 million over false advertising in Montreal stores

Canadian Tire Corporation has been fined nearly $1.3 million plus fees after pleading guilty to false advertising. Quebec's consumer protection o

India-US trade pact to expand market access for American farmers, producers: USTR

The United States Trade Representative (USTR) said the India-US interim trade agreement will expand access for American farmers and producers to

Textile policy focuses on weaving, processing and technical textiles

Congress struck secret deal with AIMIM in Karimnagar: Bandi Sanjay

Hyderabad: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Friday, February 6, alleged that the Congress has conceded defeat in th

Trump says U.S. talks with Iran very good, more negotiations expected

Iran expected to hold more negotiations with the United States, hailing a positive atmosphere during a day of talks in the Gulf sultanate

Dairy, fruits, vegetables, spices, and other grains protected in India-US trade deal: Piyush Goyal

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said the India-US trade agreement framework protects key farm sectors to safeguard domestic interests. He sa

Modi hails interim trade framework with US as big win for jobs, MSMEs and startups; Thanks Trump for 'personal commitment'

India-US interim trade deal: India and the United States have agreed on a framework for an interim trade agreement. This development strengthens

12 Zilla Parishads, 125 Panchayat Samitis go to polls in Maharashtra

Polling for 12 Zilla Parishads and 125 Panchayat Samitis across 12 districts of Maharashtra began on Saturday morning under tight security. Over

Jana Sena to contest 336 wards in Telangana municipal polls

Hyderabad: The Jana Sena Party on Friday, February 6, announced that it will contest 336 wards in the upcoming Telangana municipal elections, mar

Prime Minister Modi to begin two-day Malaysia visit today

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin a two-day official visit to Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, February 7, marking a significant step i

'New vistas opened up to promote Make in India': EAM S Jaishankar hails India-US interim trade agreement

India-US trade deal: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar welcomed the India-US interim trade agreement framework, saying it will expand marke

Former U.S. VP Harris slams cover up after Trump deletes racist post

Donald Trump shared a social media post with a video, insulting the Obamas with a racist trope that caused outrage across the U.S. political spec

Hyderabad: Care Hospitals guilty of service deficiency, told to refund Rs 3.5 L

Hyderabad: Hyderabad District Consumer CommissionIII has held Care Hospitals guilty of deficiency in service for failing to refund insurance clai

India gets duty free access to US aircraft, aircraft parts under BTA

India-US trade deal: India will get tariff-free access to certain aircraft and aircraft parts from the US under the framework for an interim bila

Nandigama: Alert Driver Saves 39 Passengers as Bus Goes Up in Flames

A Kaveri travels bus from Hyderabad-Vijayawada caught fire near Nandigama in NTR district of Andhra Pradesh, passengers escape unhurt

India, US agree on interim trade deal framework ahead of full deal talks

The interim framework outlines tariff cuts, market access and technology cooperation while protecting sensitive Indian sectors, paving the way fo

From CRMs to intelligence hubs: How go-to-market is being rebuilt

In 2026, many GTM leaders are acknowledging a gap between what CRMs were built to do and what modern GTM actually demands.

Private bus catches fire near Keesara in Andhra Pradesh

Hyderabad: A private travel bus en route from Hyderabad to Vijayawada caught fire in the early hours of Saturday near Keesara on the PeralapaduNS

Hygienic living conditions is a basic expectation

This goes for other hostels too, where students will be studying for different degrees

Clock ticking for BJPs allies?

Coalitions work only when power is shared. With Ajit Pawar gone, that balance is disturbed, paving the way for the BJP to become the single stron

Happy Rose Day 2026 Images: Top 70 wishes, messages and quotes for your special someone

Happy Rose Day 2026 Images Wishes: Rose Day, marking the start of Valentine's Week, celebrates expressing love and appreciation. The article offe

US removes 25 pc tariffs imposed on India for Russian oil purchases

New York: US President Donald Trump has removed the 25 per cent tariffs it imposed on India for purchasing Russian oil, citing that the country h

Navjot Kaur Sidhu expelled from Congress, days after she quit party

Navjot Kaur Sidhu, wife of senior Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu, countered by launching a sharp attack, in an apparent dig at party leader R

Word of the Day: Alacrity

Word of the Day: Alacrity signifies promptness coupled with cheerful readiness, stemming from willingness rather than obligation. This quality, r

Highlights of India-US interim trade agreement

New Delhi: The following are the key highlights of a framework that India has reached for an interim trade agreement with the US. Both countries

US announces new Iran oil sanctions moments after concluding talks

The United States on Friday announced new sanctions to curb Iran's oil exports, including targeting 14 vessels, moments after the adversaries wra

Fixing India's debt collection industry; Veranda Learning Q3 profit soars 110%

DPDzero uses AI to help lenders in India recover unpaid loans more efficiently. Veranda Learning reported a net profit of Rs 17 crore, driven by

'I want to give you Rs 2 in alms': Owaisi calls out Assam CM Himanta Sarmas trouble Miya Muslims remark

Trump administration re-approves twice-banned dicamba pesticide

US President Donald Trump's administration on Friday re-approved the use of pesticide dicamba for spraying on top of genetically-modified cotton

What the IndiaUS Interim Trade Agreement Means: Key Terms

Officials said the framework will be implemented promptly while negotiations continue toward a comprehensive bilateral trade agreement

EU proposes to broaden sanctions on Russian crude in sweeping new package

The European Commission has proposed a broad ban on services supporting Russia's seaborne crude oil exports, aiming to significantly cut Moscow's

US lifts extra 25% tariffs after India pledges to stop Russian oil imports

The step is part of a wider agreement to ease trade tensions, under which India plans to buy about $500 billion worth of US goods, including ener

T20 World Cup 2026 matches global timings, how to watch live worldwide, format, teams, groups and prize money

The ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 starts on February 7, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Fans can follow 55 matches across eight venues, with live

Highlights of India-U.S. interim trade framework

United States and India agree on a framework for an interim reciprocal trade agreement

India, US reach framework for interim trade agreement; US cuts tariffs on Indian goods to 18%

The move is part of broader efforts to establish robust, ambitious and mutually beneficial digital trade rules under a bilateral trade agreement.

US lifts 25% tariff on Indian goods linked to Russia oil purchases

US President Trump has lifted a 25% tariff on Indian goods, fulfilling a trade deal contingent on India ceasing Russian oil imports. The agreemen

Better Than London: Foreigner Travelling In Delhi Metro For First Time

Foreign national Rory Porter praised Delhi Metro's efficiency, cleanliness, and affordability in a viral video, calling it better than London's U

'3 yrs ahead of schedule...': Trump touts Dow's 50,000 milestone, calls SAVE act 'very important'

Is a 5% raise worth 30% more work? Employee says no and sparks debate as manager calls him unambitious

A senior analyst declined a promotion with a minimal pay raise and significantly increased demands, sparking debate. His manager labeled him unam

Didn't Make Mistake: Trump After Racist Post On Obamas As Apes Deleted

US President Donald Trump's racist social media post featuring former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, as primates in a jungl

Morning Digest: White House releases India-U.S. joint statement on interim trade deal; India rejects Pakistans allegations over blast at Islamabad mosque, and more

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U.S. accuses China of secret nuclear explosive tests

U.S. President Donald Trump had already hinted at similar accusations late last year, but without providing the same level of detail

Iran and US hold indirect talks in Oman. America's military leader in the Mideast joins the talks

Iran and the United States held indirect talks in Oman on Friday to explore a framework for negotiations on Tehrans nuclear programme, with discu

India-US interim trade deal framework: Key highlights

India-US interim trade deal: The United States and India have agreed on an interim trade pact framework, aiming to lower tariffs and boost econom

A panchayat dream and a daughters murder

On January 29, a girls body was found in the Nizam Sagar distributary canal in Telanganas Nizamabad. The police say the girls father killed her,

Trump says he didn't see Obama clip in video before it was posted

US President Donald Trump said he did not watch the full video clip that showed former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama as apes before i

India-US trade pact to open $30 trillion market for Indian exporters: Piyush Goyal

Under the interim agreement framework, the US will cut reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods to 18 percent and reduce tariffs to zero on products su

Propaganda against Manmohan insult to Sikh faith: Kharge

US to Remove Additional 25% Duty on Indian Goods From Today

The US had, in August last year, imposed 25 per cent reciprocal tariffs and additional 25 per cent levy on goods from India over its purchase of

Amit Shah calls for tech-driven solutions to border challenges, holds high-level review meet on J&K security

India plans to buy $500 billion worth of goods from US over next five years

The move is part of broader efforts to establish robust, ambitious and mutually beneficial digital trade rules under a bilateral trade agreement.

US and India reach framework for interim trade agreement: White House

It includes additional market access commitments, support for resilient supply chains and reciprocal tariff reductions.

US, India Release Framework for Interim Trade Agreement

The framework will include additional market access commitments and support more resilient supply chains

Studies vs gaming: Strike a balance, PM Modi tells students

PM Modi, at Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026, urged students to find balance between academics and skills, emphasizing life and professional skills are i

3rd extension in UP SIR: 1 more month for filing claims

The Election Commission has granted a one-month extension for filing claims and objections on Uttar Pradesh's draft electoral rolls, now allowing

Trump Lifts 25% Tariff On India Over Russian Oil Imports After Trade Deal

US President Donald Trump moved Friday to lift an additional 25 percent tariff he imposed on goods from India over its purchases of Russian oil -

How to re-watch the 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony tonight: time, TV channel, streaming details and more

Italy hosted a spectacular Opening Ceremony for the 2026 Winter Olympics, themed 'Armonia,' celebrating sport, music, and tradition. Nearly 3,000

FCIK seeks mitigation of issues of wood-based industrial units

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 6: The Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) today said it has sought the governments interve

Taxman seeks to invoke GAAR against Jane Street

Jane Street case: It has been suggested that the profit recorded by the group during the period reviewed by the Securities & Exchange Board of In

Venura unveils womens wellness initiative Soothe Me

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 6: Venura unveiled its much-awaited initiative Soothe Me, a wellness-focused offering designed especially for

Mohanlal Sons announces exclusive Valentines Day Collection

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 6: Celebrating love through timeless tradition and refined style on the occasion of Valentines Day, Mohanlal S

White House releases Joint Statement on India-U.S. interim trade deal

India will eliminate or reduce tariffs on all U.S. industrial goods and a wide range of U.S. food and agricultural products, including dried dist

Gujarats Chhari-Dhandh on global Ramsar Map

Gujarat Forest and Environment Minister Arjun Modhwadia, on behalf of the Forest Department, presented the Ramsar Site certificate to Chief Minis

Union Budget 2026 and the Case for Long-Term Development

Shagun Parihar writetomlakishtwar@gmail.com Instead of looking for dramatic headlines, the Union Budget 2026-2027 should be interpreted as a decl

Healthcares Manufacturing Moment Arrives

Nigam Gupta jkssind@gmail.com When Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman rose to present the Union Budget for FY 2026-27 on February 1st, she did s

IND vs USA T20 World Cup 2026 match start time, squads and how to watch live in US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Italy, SA, UAE, Caribbean and worldwide

IND vs USA T20 World Cup 2026 match start time, squads and how to watch live in US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Italy, SA, UAE, Caribbean

UP Man Dumps 3 Wives In Six Years After Dowry Harassment; Case Filed

A man married three women over the past six years and allegedly deserted them after harassing them for dowry, police said on Friday.

No timeline for Qazigund-Srinagar-Budgam line doubling, Baramulla-Uri new rail line fixed: Govt

NEW DELHI, Feb 6 : Detailed project reports for the doubling of the Qazigund-Srinagar-Budgam rail line and for the proposed Baramulla-Uri new lin

Union Budget lays strong foundation for Viksit Bharat 2047: Tarun Chugh

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 6: BJP national secretary and in charge J&K and Ladkah UTs, Tarun Chugh said that for the last 11 years, the P

Indian diaspora aim to set record during dance performance welcoming PM Modi in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 : The Indian diaspora in Malaysia is aiming for a spot in the Malaysian Book of Records with a massive dance performance duri

Terror ecosystem almost crippled in J&K due to concerted efforts of Modi Govt: Shah

Calls upon security agencies to work in coordinated mode Strengthen border security through modern tools: HM Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 6

Sooryavanshi blitz leads India to historic sixth U-19 World Cup win

*U-19 WC triumph is reflection of Indias strength in age-group cricket: BCCI president Manhas HARARE, Feb 6: Crickets latest wunderkind Vaibhav S

Social medias role must be assessed from lens of societal harmony, trust: Vaishnaw

NEW DELHI, Feb 6 : The role of social media must be clearly evaluated from the lens of its impact on societal harmony and trust, that has been bu

Focus laid on integrating traditional architecture with modern practices at India Stonemart

Rajasthans stone and architecture were recognised worldwide because of their distinct qualities, Deputy CM Diya Kumari said

Sooryavanshi dedicates award to support staff

HARARE, Feb 6: Teen batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi on Friday dedicated his Player of the Final award to the Indian teams support staff, a

Centre yet to disburse incentives under PM-PRANAM scheme, Nadda tells Parliament

NEW DELHI, Feb 6 : The Centre has not disbursed any incentives to states and union territories under the PM-PRANAM scheme since its launch, Ferti

Ladakh delegation meets Dr Jitendra, discusses Hydroelectric Projects, civil services issues

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Feb 6: A delegation from the Union Territory of Ladakh, led by former Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor

Pakistans cultural capital erupts in colour as kite-flying Basant festival ends 20-year hiatus

LAHORE, Feb 6 : A burst of colour lit up Lahores night sky overnight as Pakistans cultural capital relaunched the Basant kite-flying festival aft

Harshit Rana ruled out of T20 World Cup; Siraj named replacement

MUMBAI, Feb 6: Young India speedster Harshit Rana was on Friday ruled out of the T20 World Cup owing to a knee injury with Mohammed Siraj being n

Dignity, security of workers remain central to governments national vision: Mansukh Mandaviya

NEW DELHI, Feb 6: Welfare, dignity and security of workers remain central to the governments vision of national development, Union Minister Mansu

6 free LPG cylinders, fee waiver for AAY; 23,800 jobs in fast-track mode

Omar presents Rs 1,13,767 cr worth budget HS diesel to be costlier by Rs 2/liter, Pvt Univs proposed Roadmap for regularisation of daily wagers t

India taken up issue of Nagar Kirtan disruption in Tauranga with New Zealand govt: Centre

NEW DELHI, Feb 6 : It has come to the notice of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) that a Nagar Kirtan organised by Gurudwara Sikh Sangat in