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Modi Takes Aim at Trumps Threats With Budget to Shield India

For Modis government, the focus for now is on steering the economy through uncertain times, with little space to veer from fiscal targets

Mary Kom issues apology video after 'ek rupya bhi nahi kamaya' remark against husband Onler, posts 'meri Hindi perfect nahi hai, so please...'

Mary Kom who accused her husband Onler of financial fraud at a talk show has now issued an apology video on her Instagram. In the video, addresse

Ligue 1: Paris Saint-germain Reclaims Top Spot, Nartey Scores For Lyon on Debut

Defending champion PSG holds a two-point lead over Lens, with Marseille and Lyon nine points adrift

Real Madrid's Bellingham Set For Month Out With Hamstring Injury

Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa said a potential Bellingham absence would be a ig absence but that he has an extraordinary squad to help fill i

Anand Mahindra draws Monday Motivation from Novak Djokovic after Australian Open final

Anand Mahindra reposted a tribute to Novak Djokovic after the Australian Open final, presenting the match as a moment defined by resilience rathe

Gold Falls 1.5%, Silver Rises 1.6% After Over 3-Week Low

Gold extended falls on Monday, pressured by a firm dollar, as investors gauged US President Donald Trump's Fed chair pick Kevin Warsh's approach

Union Budget 2026: Fitch flags slower deficit consolidation, sees growth-neutral stance

Union Budget 2026-27: Fitch Ratings observes India's Budget prioritizes growth through sustained capital spending. The fiscal deficit target show

Grammys 2026 Full Winners List: Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar Take Top Honours

Bad Bunny's Debi Tirar Mas Fotos took home the Best Latin Urban Album honour, while Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish and Lady Gaga were among the ni

IGNOU Extends January 2026 Admission, Re-Registration Deadline To February 15, Details Inside

IGNOU extends the application deadline for January 2026 admissions and re-registration to February 15, 2026. Candidates can apply online at iop.i

Djokovic Hints At Retirement As Time Seeps Away On History Bid

After losing to Carlos Alcaraz in four sets in the Australian Open final on Sunday, Djokovic suggested he may not be back in Melbourne

Mary Kom Breaks Silence On Didn't Earn A Single Rupee Dig At Ex-Husband

Mary Kom shared an apology video on Instagram after her didn't earn a single rupee dig at ex-husband K Onler Kom triggered a social media firesto

Nvidia CEO Denies Being Unhappy With OpenAI, Reaffirms Plans For Investment

Nvidia plans to make a huge investment into OpenAI, probably its largest ever, CEO Jensen Huang said on Saturday, denying he was unhappy with the

X back up after brief outage hits US users, Downdetector shows

Elon Musks social media platform X was back up after a brief outage affected more than 19,000 U.S. users

Pakistan T20 World Cup Live: BCCI Clears Stance Over Pak Match Amid Boycott

Pakistan's T20 World Cup 2026 row, Live Updates: The decision was taken by the government of Pakistan following the International Cricket Council

Name of Mira Nair, mother of NYC Mayor Mamdani, appears in email in newly-released Epstein files

On Friday, the Department of Justice published over three million additional pages of the Epstein Files under the Epstein Files Transparency Act

Why Trumps new pick for Fed chair hit gold and silver markets for good reasons

After months of record highs and stretched valuations, spot prices for gold and silver dropped 9% and 28% respectively after the announcement

Himanta Biswa Sarma says he has no ambition to enter national politics for another five years

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will focus on state politics for the next five years. He stated his commitment to Assam's development an

Indian-Origin Climate Scientist Wins Prestigious Crafoord Prize In US

Indian-origin climate scientist Veerabhadran Ramanathan has been awarded the 2026 Crafoord Prize in Geosciences by the Royal Swedish Academy of S

Iran publishes names of nearly 3,000 dead during protests

Seoul: The office of Irans President Masoud Pezeshkian has released a list naming 2,986 people killed during recent unrest in the country. In a s

Three Men In Europe Turn Late-Night Shifts Into A Video Game, Fulfilling A Childhood Dream

According to him, the first two years were spent developing a basic understanding of coding languages, software, and business.

No India vs Pakistan at T20 World Cup? Paks boycott, ICCs warning & the big fallout explained

Pakistan's government has cleared its cricket team to play in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 but has ordered them not to play against India due

Watch: No classrooms, children study under open sky in Bihar

Gaza's crucial Rafah crossing prepares for limited travel to resume on February 2

Israel said the crossing had opened in a test, and the Israeli military agency that controls aid to Gaza said residents could begin crossing Mond

LS to Take Up Motion of Thanks on President Murmu's Address Today

The House has allotted 18 hours for the discussion, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reply on February 4

Parliament Budget Session 2026Live: Lok Sabha To Debate On President's Address Today, 18-Hour Discussion Scheduled

Budget Session of Parliament2026 Live Updates: The Lok Sabha is set to begin today with discussions on the President Droupadi Murmu's address, a

Harry Potter TV Series Sets Early 2026 Premiere Date

Grammy-winning music composer Hans Zimmer was brought on board to helm the original score for HBO's much-awaited 'Harry Potter' TV series.

Ram Charan, two-year-old daughter Klin Kaara mobbed while visiting Upasana and newborn twins outside hospital, irritated 'RRR' star pushes back crowd. Watch viral video

Ram Charan and his two-year-old daughter Klin Kaara were mobbed outside a hospital in Hyderabad while they were going to visit his wife Upasana a

Indonesia Lets Elon Musk's Grok Resume, Lifting Ban Over Sexualised Images

Indonesia suspended Grok from operating in the Southeast Asian nation three weeks ago, citing the risk of AI-generated pornographic content, beco

Ukraine thanks Elon Musk for moves to stop Russia using Starlink

Elon Musk said efforts to stop Russia from using Starlink satellites for drone attacks seemed to have worked

Pakistan to be banned for boycotting India match in T20 World Cup? Heres what ICC has said and what it could do next

Pakistan Boycott India Match Consequences: Pakistan will skip its T20 World Cup match against India on February 15. The government has approved t

Our Abhinaya Chakravarthy Baadshah: Rishab Shetty Celebrates 30 Years of Kiccha Sudeepa in Cinema

Kiccha Sudeepa has featured in films like 'Huchcha', 'Nandhi', 'Eega', and 'Swathi Muthu'.

Delhi-NCR Wakes Up To Thick Blanket Of Fog, Air Quality Remains Poor

Several parts of the national capital woke up to dense fog on Monday morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) remaining in the moderate to poor

'Victory will come soon in Ukraine war': Russia's Medvedev makes bold claim ahead of peace talks

Congress MP Dodges Question On Trump, Rahul Gandhi's 'Dead Economy' Remark

While reviewing Nirmala Sitharaman's 2026 Union Budget, Congress MP P Chidambaram on Sunday sidestepped a question on the 'India is a dead econom

Justin Timberlake Returns to Stage for First Time After Lyme Disease Diagnosis

Last year, Justin Timberlake revealed that he had been diagnosed with Lyme disease and opened up about the struggles he's faced while on his 'For

Apartment Prices Have Risen Every Single Week For A Year In This City

Seoul's population of 9.3 million exceeds the number of people living in New York City in a space that's about 75% the size of the American city.

Ajit Pawar's memorial to come up on Vidya Pratishthan premises in Baramati

A memorial for late Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar will be built at Vidya Pratishthan in Baramati, the Pawar familyfounded institut

Telangana releases Rs 720 crore to clear pending govt employees bills

Hyderabad: The Telangana government on Saturday, January 31, announced that Rs 720 crore to clear pending bills for government employees. The fun

Shefali Bagga Slams AI Posters of Her With Yuzvendra Chahal: This Is Disgusting

This is disgusting! The way these trolls treat girls is so shameful. Get a life. Classic representation of our mentality, Bagga wrote.

Uttar Pradesh rain alert: Rainfall to intensify chill in Ghaziabad, Noida and Lucknow due to western disturbance? Here's what IMD has predicted for UP

Uttar Pradesh Rains: The weather in Uttar Pradesh is likely to see a major change as western disturbance is likely to trigger rainfall in many pa

BMS slams Budget 2026 calls it worker-deficient

BMS national vice president M. Jagadiswara Rao noted that while the emphasis on labour-intensive sectors, along with initiatives like Samarth 2.0

Trump Says Closing Kennedy Center Arts Complex for Two Years

Since returning to office, Trump has launched a forceful takeover of the once non-partisan center, branding some of its programming too woke and

Even With Fiscal Crunch, BJPs Budget Shows Its Playing the Long Growth Game

The BJP, in an era of strained government finances, is mindful of business interests, writes Sanjeev Ahluwalia.

US Cops Shot During Investigation At Hotel, 1 Dead, 1 Injured

A man being questioned by police at a suburban Atlanta hotel on Sunday shot the two officers after inviting them into his room, killing one of th

US Partial Shutdown May End On Tuesday. How It Differs From Full Cease

The partial government shutdown is vastly different from the record closure in the fall. That is mostly because this shutdown, which started Satu

Earthquake of 4.6 magnitude rocks Kashmir

Srinagar: A 4.6-magnitude earthquake shook Jammu and Kashmirs Baramulla district early Monday, February, 2, officials said. The tremor occurred a

A List of Grammy Awards Winners, So Far

While the Grammys save the biggest categories for its telecast, which begins at 8 p.m.

Union Budget ignores public education, betrays workers: V. Sivankutty

Terming the Budget as anti-worker and pro-corporate, he alleged that the Centre has completely sidelined the working class

Grammys 2026 Live Updates: No Win For India, Anoushka Shankar Loses To Bad Bunny

Grammy Awards 2026 Live Updates: Indian artists have once again secured a notable presence at the Grammys, with nominees including Anoushka Shank

Pak Double Standards Exposed In ICC 'Bias' Allegations Behind India Boycott

The boycott targets only the India fixture, raising questions about Pakistan's commitment to protest as they continue competing and benefiting fi

Indian Air Force Airlifts Paralysed Woman, 85, From Snow-Hit Village In Himachal Pradesh

IAF shared a video, showcasing how the woman was carried on a stretcher to the helicopter.

China Man Turns Old SIM Cards Into Gold, Warns Of Dangerous Process

As soon as the video went viral, a rush to buy old SIM cards began on second-hand platforms.

Gazas Rafah crossing prepares for limited travel to resume on Monday

Cairo: Palestinians in Gaza watched with hope and impatience Sunday as workers laid the groundwork to reopen the territorys Rafah border crossing

ET Graphics: Borrowing now fuels growth as capital spending overtakes fiscal deficit

Union Budget 2026: Government borrowing is now funding capital expenditure. This indicates better spending quality and a stronger deficit. The ef

'Country's defence cannot be compromised': FM Sitharaman cites Op Sindoor to highlight decade of defence investment

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted national security's paramount importance. She stated defense preparedness is non-negotiable, citi

Union Budget 2026: Cancer drugs cheaper, AI push, defence boost and MSME support

Union Budget 2026 brings relief with cheaper cancer drugs, a major push for AI and data centres, a 15 per cent hike in defence spending, Rs 10,00

'I'm cleared of any wrongdoing': Trump talks about Epstein files, Iran and more aboard Air Force One

Telangana again treated unfairly in Union Budget: Deputy CM Hyderabad

Hyderabad:The Centre has once again treated Telangana unfairly in the Union Budget, said Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka. Reacting

Britannia Nagar residents reiterate call for re-rerouting S67

Readers Write: V. Vairamuthu is joint secretary of Britannia Nagar Residents Welfare Association points out that effecting the suggested changes

Union Budget again shortchanged Telangana: KTR

Hyderabad: BRS working president KT Rama Rao on Sunday, February 1, alleged that Telangana has once again been denied its rightful share in the l

Earthquake Of 4.6 Magnitude Strikes Andaman And Nicobar Islands

An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 struck the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Monday at about 3.30 am, a statement by the National Center of Seismolog

Epstein suspected of running global honeytrap linked to Russian intelligence

Jeffrey Epstein is suspected of operating a global honeytrap racket allegedly linked to Russian intelligence, according to a media report. Newly

'Deflecting': India Rejects Pakistan's 'Frivolous' Claims On Balochistan Attacks

India has rejected Pakistan's aseless allegations linking the recent attacks in Balochistan, which killed dozens, with India.

Iran warns of regional war as Trump threatens military action

Irans Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned that any US attack would trigger a regional war, as President Donald Trump threatened military

High-speed rail corridors to power Telanganas economic growth: Kishan Reddy

Hyderabad: Union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy hailed the three high-speed rail corridors between Hyderabad and other cities announ

Launch of PRO Wing, AI-powered voice assistant at EPFO in Tiruppur

Mamata Banerjee to meet CEC in Delhi today on SIR issue

New Delhi: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will be meeting the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), Gyanesh Kumar, at the Election Commi

Suns magnetic interior mapped for first time

A new study has reconstructed a 3D image of the Suns internal magnetic field using decades of satellite data, allowing scientists to track how so

Union Budget 2026: No changes in income tax rates, slabs

Union Budget 2026 focuses on compliance reforms, higher education and health spending, women-led initiatives and medical tourism, while keeping i

New study reveals Roman era medicine used human excrement

A new study has found dark-brown flakes inside a Roman glass medicinal vial, offering the first direct evidence that human excrement was used to

Trump hopeful of Iran deal after Tehran warns of regional war

Trump Iran war: In a diplomatic gambit, US President Donald Trump is optimistic about reaching a consensus with Iran, while the Islamic Republic'

Ex-UK Ambassador Peter Mandelson Quits Labour Party Amid Scrutiny Over Epstein Links

Former British ambassador to Washington Peter Mandelson quit the Labour Party Sunday, seeking to avoid causing it further embarrassment after new

STT hike jolts traders; Boost for electronics components manufacturing

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced significant increases to securities transaction tax rates. The Budget increased the outlay for the

Russian Drone Hits Bus in Ukraine, Kills 15 Ahead of Peace Talks

The strike came days after U.S. President Donald Trump said the Kremlin had agreed to temporarily halt the targeting of the Ukrainian capital and

Russian Drone Hits Bus in Ukraines Dnipro, Kills 15 Ahead of Peace Talks

The strike came days after U.S. President Donald Trump said the Kremlin had agreed to temporarily halt the targeting of the Ukrainian capital and

Epstein files photos: Justice Dept official plays down filing more charges

A top Justice Department official played down the possibility of additional criminal charges arising from the Jeffrey Epstein files, saying Sunda

Bihar Board Class 12 Exams 2026 Begin Today; Over 13 Lakh Students Will Appear

The Bihar School Examination Board begins Class 12 exams today for over 13 lakh students across 1761 centers with strict rules to ensure fairness

Pak Great Tells Cameron Green To Deal With It Amid Illegal Action Debate

Australia all-rounder Cameron Green seemingly accused Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq of 'illegal action'. But, Australia haven't lodged an official

Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Are Getting Married on Monday

Vijay and Rashmika, who have acted in Geetha Govindam and Dear Comrade in the past, got engaged in October 2025.

Gavaskar's Blunt Message To ICC After Pakistan's India Boycott At T20 WC

The Pakistan government has decided that its national cricket team will participate in the T20 World Cup 2026, but the side will boycott its matc

Earthquake of 4.6-magnitude shakes Kashmir

There were no reports of any damage due to the earthquake so far

Jammu & Kashmir earthquake: 4.7 magnitude quake jolts Baramulla

A moderate 4.7 magnitude earthquake jolted Baramulla in Jammu and Kashmir early Monday, February 2, 2026. The tremor occurred at 5:35 a.m. IST at

Morning Digest: Nirmala Sitharaman presents Budget structured along three duties; files expose alleged links between Epstein, Anil Ambani and Delhi leadership, and more

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Pakistan Busts Child Exploitation Network; 600+ Abuse Videos Seized

Authorities said Mahmood allegedly posed as a girl on social media platforms to lure underage boys and later blackmailed them using sexually expl

Federal courts undercut Trump's mass deportation campaign

US deportations: In case after case, federal judges have found that the Trump administration has been ignoring long-standing legal interpretation

Amid Samson's Lean Patch, Wife Shares Cryptic Have To Be Accepted Story

Sanju Samson had a poor outing in the five-match T20I series against New Zealand, which served as the final dress rehearsal for T20 World Cup.

PM Modi Meets Sant Niranjan Dass at Dera Sachkhand Ballan

PM Modi visited the Dera Sachkhand Ballan, a Ravidassia dera based in the village of Ballan near Jalandhar in Punjab

Of Course He Will Say That: Trump On Khamenei's 'Regional War' Threat

US President Donald Trump on Sunday said he was hopeful of agreeing a deal with Iran after the country's supreme leader warned that any US attack

NASA Finds Ammonia Compounds On The Surface Of Jupiter's Moon Europa

NASA's Galileo mission launched in 1989 and was operated by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California.

Pak Forces Kill 145 In Balochistan In 2-Day Battle After 'Coordinated' Attacks

Pakistani security forces killed 145 militants in a 40-hour battle launched as a series of coordinated gun and bomb attacks across Balochistan le