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Why have the new UGC regulations been stayed? | Explained

Why have there been protests? How have the regulations defined caste-based discrimination? Why were new regulations introduced? What was the main

Union Budget 2026-27: Centre must fulfil promises to Kerala, including AIIMS, says Tharoor

The Congress MP also said unemployment was another major concern facing the country and hoped the budget would include measures to tackle it.

LA Olympic chief deeply regrets flirty Maxwell emails in Epstein files

Casey Wasserman says his 2003 email exchanges with Ghislaine Maxwell who is serving a 20-year sentence for trafficking underage girls for Epstei

Pakistan: 15 soldiers, 92 militants killed in Balochistan operations

Islamabad: At least 15 Pakistani soldiers and 92 militants were killed in multiple counter-terrorism operations carried out by security forces in

FM Nirmala Sitharaman leaves for Rashtrapati Bhavan with 'Digital Bahi-Khata' ahead of Union Budget presentation

Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget for FY 2026-27. This marks her ninth consecutive budget. The Finance Minister carried her tradition

Indias only Chinatown in Kolkata, fading away

The Chinese community in Kolkata now has only about 2,000 people, down from about 50,000 in the 1960s. In the SIR process in West Bengal 389 of 4

They said they weren't close to Epstein. New documents show otherwise.

New documents expose Jeffrey Epstein's deep ties to the world's wealthiest and most powerful. These revelations contradict years of denials from

Jumbling system introduced for Telangana inter practical exams

Hyderabad: The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education (TG BIE) is set to introduce the jumbling system for the upcoming inter practical exams

Police on Alert as Intelligence Flags Possible BRS Protests Across Telangana

Anticipating law and order issues following the SIT summons to ex-CM K. Chandrashekar Rao, police have asked field officers to take precautionary

IND U19 vs PAK U19 Live Streaming: When and where to watch India U19 vs Pakistan U19 World Cup 2026 match for free

India U19 vs Pakistan U19 Live Streaming: India faces Pakistan in a crucial ICC U19 World Cup Super Six match on Sunday. A win will secure India'

Union Budget 2026: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrives at Kartavya Bhawan

Trump says US is 'starting to talk to Cuba' as he moves to cut its oil supplies

Amidst escalating geopolitical tensions, President Donald Trump has announced that the U.S. is initiating conversations with Cuba. This comes as

Breaking News Live Updates: Trump says US deal will shift Indias oil buys from Iran to Venezuela

Israel to Partially Reopen Gaza's Rafah Crossing

The reopening comes amid ongoing violence in the Palestinian territory, with Gaza's civil defence agency reporting dozens killed in Israeli attac

India Will Buy Venezuelan Oil Instead Of Iran: Trump Makes Big Claim

Donald Trump claimed that India has made a deal to buy Venezuelan oil, as opposed to purchasing it from Iran.

Sunetra Pawar took oath without Sharad Pawars knowledge: NCP (SP)

Mumbai: NCP (SP) Maharashtra President Shashikant Shinde has claimed his party chief Sharad Pawar and other leaders had no prior knowledge about

Navjot Kaur Sidhu quits Congress, launches attack on Punjab chief Raja Warring

Navjot Kaur Sidhu has quit the Congress party. She leveled serious accusations against Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring. Sidhu a

Delhi air stays 'Very Poor'; IMD issues yellow alert for thunderstorms

Delhi's air quality is in the 'very poor' category today. Isolated thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds are expected. Many airports acros

Pastel Perfection: Styling Secrets from TV Actresses

TV actresses embrace pastels for their versatility, elegance, and timeless appeal, effortlessly blending softness with strong fashion statements

Chinese Man Dies After Intensive Work, Receives Work-Related Text Hours After Death

The social media users were shocked when Gao's phone received a work-related message hours after his death.

Engineering student dies by suicide at Hyderabad campus

Hyderabad: In a tragic incident that was reported at the SVKM NMIMS Hyderabad campus located in Jadcherla, a first-year engineering student died

A classroom at a Grama Sabha meeting in Iyyappanthangal

Arunachal: CM Pema Khandu announces feasibility study for Anini Advanced Landing Ground

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu announced major development plans for Dibang Valley district. A feasibility study will assess an Adv

Budget 2026 To Focus On Defence, Capex, Infrastructure, Fiscal Discipline

As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman gears up to table the Union Budget 2026-27 in Parliament on February 1, economists say the emphasis this y

Time And Tide obliges in Dr. S.C. Jain Sprinters Championship

Farmers Look To Budget 2026-27 For Relief And Guarantees

New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) When Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman rises to present her ninth consecutive budget on Sunday, February 1, farmers ac

HYDRAA asks shops in Hyderabad to meet fire safety norms in 1 month

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Protection Agency (HYDRAA) on Saturday, January 31, announced a pause on sealing of shops d

Why ITC Investors Should Closely Follow Nirmala Sitharaman's Speech Today

Nearly Rs 1 lakh crore has evaporated from the ITC's market value in a month as the stock plunged close to 20 per cent after the sharp cigarette

Whats ailing Indias battery scheme for EVs? | Explained

Why is there a lack of momentum? How will it affect the domestic battery manufacturing ecosystem?

Trump says US will have 'very substantial' response if Canada enacts trade deal with China

Tariff: Trump last week said he would impose a 100% tariffs on Canada if it follows through on a trade deal with China.

After Supreme Court rap and ministry reminders, 65 medical colleges still off NMC records on intern stipends: RTI

Union Budget 2026 LIVE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to present her ninth Budget today

The Budget is expected to unveil measures to sustain growth momentum, maintain fiscal discipline, and contain reforms that could buffer the econo

What Is Muyu? China Turns Buddhist Wooden Fish Into Cute Toys For Stress Relief

The Pucky Knock Knock series is based on the character Pucky, who was created by Hong Kong artist Pucci for the brand in 2018.

Don't See That Happening: Piyush Goyal On Merger Of NCP Factions

Senior leaders of the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party maintained a guarded silence on the prospects of merger of the rival factions of

'No cops until they ask...': Trump pulls DHS back from protest hotspots in Democratic-led cities

Traffic restrictions in Hyderabad for birth anniversary of Sikh Guru

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad traffic police has announce traffic restrictions in view of a procession during 396th birth anniversary of Sikh Guru Sri

Powerful storm starts hitting East Coast, including parts unaccustomed to heavy snow

US storms: About 240 million people were under cold weather advisories and winter storm warnings, a forecaster said. The frigid cold was expected

Future of work: Indias youth under the new Codes

The four Labour Codes aim to promote formalisation of employment and improve ease of doing business; gap in coverage of benefits is a major chall

UK man steals GBP 28,000 from mother with dementia, spends it on Lego

Martyn Walker stole more than Rs 35,00,000 from his mother with dementia to pay for his Lego obsession; the Norwich Crown Court was informed that

Firing outside film maker Rohit Shettys Mumbai residence, probe launched

According to initial reports, four rounds were fired at the building by unidentified persons, the official said, adding that there were no report

Sydney man charged after allegedly exploiting young actors and children by posing as Disney casting agent

A Sydney man has been charged with multiple offences, including stalking and procuring a child for prostitution, after allegedly impersonating a

Weather Today Delhi, Ghaziabad, Gurgaon, Noida: IMD issues rain and yellow alert for NCR region, check latest forecast

Weather Today: Delhi is under a yellow alert for Sunday with forecasts of rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds due to a western distu

Iran Is Talking To Us; We'll See If We Can Do Something: Trump

Trump added that US allies in region were not being told of plans for possible strikes due to security reasons

FM Sitharaman to present Union Budget 2026-27 in Parliament today

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for 202627, marking a historic moment as it is being delivered on a

Hyderabad: Prashant Bhushan links SIR to Hindu Rashtra agenda

Hyderabad: Senior Supreme Court advocate Prashant Bhushan on Saturday, January 31, alleged that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral

Iran Is Negotiating, We'll See If We Can Do Something: Trump

President Donald Trump on Saturday said Iran was negotiating with the United States, even as the Islamic republic's army chief warned Washington

US Judge Orders Release Of 5-Year-Old Boy, Father Detained In Minnesota Raid

A federal judge has ordered the release of Adrian Conejo Arias and his five-year-old son, Liam Conejo Ramos, whom immigration officers detained d

India, Arab League back two-state solution for Palestine

New Delhi: India and the Arab League nations on Saturday, January 31, laid out a broader vision for deeper two-way ties, pitched for a sovereign

Fixing nutraceutical industry with AI; JJG Aero raises $30M in Series B

The Nutrify team built an AI platform atop a comprehensive, audited data stack tailored for the nutraceutical industry. This platform combines in

Andhra Ex Minister Arrested, Home Attacked Over Remarks Against Chandrababu Naidu

Clashes broke out between supporters of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) on Saturday, leading t

NASA's James Webb Telescope Reveals Helix Nebula In Stunning Detail, Showing How Dying Stars Seed Future Planets

Previous Spitzer studies have indicated the formation of complex molecules in the Helix Nebula.

New tales of the tiles

Veteran mahjong players and teachers share their views on Bombays current craze for the game

India Backs Palestinians, Trump's Gaza Peace Plan: PM Modi To Arab Ministers

The Prime Minister outlined his vision for the India-Arab partnership in the years ahead and reaffirmed India's commitment to further deepen coop

Stay Away from Protests in Democratic-Led Cities Unless Asked for: Trump to DHS

Cities must protect their own state and local properties, Trump wrote

'Your story isn't over': Stanley Richards named head of NYC Corrections under Mamdani administration

Iran port explosion kills one as Hormuz drill looms

Dubai: An explosion tore through an apartment building Saturday, January 31, in Irans port city of Bandar Abbas, killing a 4-year-old girl as loc

Over 34,000 pilgrims visit Char Dham winter seats in Uttarakhand since shrine closure

Uttarakhand's winter pilgrimage is gaining momentum, with over 34,000 pilgrims visiting the winter seats of Char Dham shrines since their closure

Union Budget 2026-27: Confident it will be very good, says Piyush Goyal

The government, he said, has been very conscious of the importance of the MSMEs

YSRCPs Ambati Rambabu arrested in AP over derogatory remarks on CM

Guntur: Andhra Pradesh Police on Saturday arrested senior YSRCP leader and former minister Ambati Rambabu here, following his alleged derogatory

BLA launches Op Herof 2.0, 12 security personnel dead

From Banking To FASTag: Key Financial Changes From February 1

Key changes from February 2026: FASTag KYC verification will be removed; banks will verify vehicle details at activation. Check the list

Budget: What is expected on debt, military, infrastructure?

Budget 2026: The government is likely to aim for a fiscal deficit at 4.2% of GDP for 2026-27, down from 4.4% this fiscal year. Gross borrowing is

India, Arab League nations back 2-state solution to Palestine issue

India and Arab League nations have agreed to deepen ties, advocating for a sovereign Palestine state alongside Israel and emphasizing UN Charter

Keir Starmer Urges Ex-Prince Andrew To Testify Over Epstein Links

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Saturday that the former Prince Andrew should testify before a US congressional committee, following

Meanings in metal: the creative works of sculptor Rohan Sonavane

In this photo essay, we showcase a range of artworks from the iconic Jehangir Art Gallery in Mumbai.

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Australian Open 2026 Final: King of Melbourne eyes record 11th title as he faces Alcaraz challenge; check head-to-head and Grand Slam records

Melbourne is set for a historic Australian Open 2026 final as 38-year-old Novak Djokovic faces 22-year-old Carlos Alcaraz. Djokovic seeks his 11t

'Washington Sundar has almost...': Suryakumar Yadav provides injury update on Indian all-rounder

Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav shared positive news about injured all-rounder Washington Sundar. Sundar has nearly resumed bowling and batting.

Judge Orders Release of 5-Year-Old Detained in Minnesota ICE Raid

The Ecuadorean boy and his father, who entered the United States legally as asylum applicants, were sent to a family detention facility in Dilley

Morning Digest: Nirmala Sitharaman to present her ninth straight Budget; Centre denies Epstein claim about U.S. role in PM Modis 2017 Israel visit, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day

If firm profits more from its scale, it has to bear more responsibility for environmental costs: Supreme Court

Observing that bigger operations signify a bigger footprint, the top court said a larger scale often means more resource use, more emissions and

Firing Reported Outside Rohit Shetty's Residence in Mumbai

Officials said an investigation is underway and all possible angles are being explored to identify those responsible for the firing.

Children of the Sun god

From early Vedic times, the sun is also tied to humanity and death. Surya has two sons who frame the human condition

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80 Killed in Different Ops Across Pakistan's Balochistan

Ten security personnel were also killed during the operations that came after 41 terrorists were killed in two different counter-terror measures

Epstein files lead to resignation in Slovakia and calls in Britain for former Prince to co-operate

Slovakia PM accepts the resignation of Miroslav Lajcak, former UNGA president; British PM suggests Prince Andrew should tell American investigato

About 60% of the backward taluks are concentrated in north Karnataka: Panel report

The most backward taluks are concentrated in Kalaburagi division, followed by Belagavi division

Four Shots Fired Outside Director Rohit Shetty's Mumbai Home, Probe On

It is not clear whether Rohit Shetty was inside his home when the incident took place.

Live: Union Budget 2026: Nirmala Sitharaman 9th Budget

In 2019, she did away with the colonial-era budget briefcase, opting instead for a Bahi Khataa traditional Indian ledger wrapped in red cloth

Nirmala Sitharaman To Present Her 9th Straight Budget Today: 10 Points

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her ninth Union Budget today. In fiscal 2027, the world's fastest-growing major economy is likel

Zero tolerance against terror: Delhi declaration slams Pahalgam

'India will continue to back Palestine': PM to Arab world

CJI hard-sells Indias business-friendly legal system in France

Budget 2026: Part B to spell out Indias long-term economic roadmap

Traditionally, Part A of the budget speech has carried the bulk of the policy announcements and economic details, while Part B was essentially fo

Budget 2026 Live Updates: FM Nirmala Sitharaman to Present 9th Union Budget at 11 am today

Union Budget 2026 Key Announcements, Budget 2026-27 Live Updates: Follow Union Budget 2026 live news from businessline for real-time updates on a

Rs 20 worth of acid can destroy an entire lifeglad SC has recognised the urgency

FADA delegation meets lead banks to strengthen dealer-bank collaboration

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 31: To discuss ways to enhance business growth and improve the ease of doing business between automobile deale

SBI donates Rs 2 lakh to CHC Chenani

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 31: State Bank of India (SBI), Chenani, District Udhampur today donated Rs. 2 lakh under Corporate Social Resp

PhysicsWallah opens new Centre in Poonch

Excelsior Correspondent POONCH, Jan 31: PhysicsWallah (PW) has launched a new PW Tuition Centre in Poonch and the Centre will offer academic supp

Mizoram delegation calls on Dr Jitendra, discusses State related issues

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Jan 31: A delegation from Mizoram, led by BJP State President and MLA Dr. K. Beichhua, called on Union Ministe

Sharda University honours 150 teachers with Transformational Teacher Awards

Excelsior Correspondent GREATER NOIDA, Jan 31: Sharda University today organized the 7th edition of the Transformational Teacher Award 2026, hono