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WFI Chief Calls for India to Boycott Pakistan After T20 WC Decision

This came after Pakistan decided to boycott its group-stage match against India in the ICC World T20 World Cup, scheduled for February 15

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

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

Epstein row: Elon Musk denies links, rejects creepy island and Lolita Express claims

In the latest release, the documents show Musks email correspondence with Epstein

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 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

UGC NET December 2025 Result To Be Out Soon: Check Steps To Download Scorecard

UGC NET exams were held from December 31, 2025, to January 7, 2026. The exam assesses eligibility for Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fel

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.

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

4 arrested over firing at filmmaker Rohit Shettys home; suspected Bishnoi gang link emerges

They were brought to Mumbai, where a court remanded them in police custody till February 5

'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

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

Delhi, Noida, Gurugram weather: Delhi-NCR wakes up to dense fog and reduced visibility, airport issues travel advisory. Check IMD's latest forecast

Delhi, Noida, Gurugram weather: Delhi-NCR was enveloped in thick smog on Monday, which sharply reduced visibility across the city. The dense fog

'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

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

Grammys 2026: Anoushka Shankar skips ceremony despite two nominations for 'Daybreak' and 'We Return to Light', says Being here in India

Grammys 2026: Anoushka Shankar, daughter of the legendary Ravi Shankar, has earned two nominations this year for her album Daybreak and Chapter I

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

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

China's factory activity expansion accelerates in January, private PMI shows

China's factory activity grew faster in January. Export orders bounced back, and production increased. Hiring reached a three-month high. This pr

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

Here is a select list of stories to start the day

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

Marriage Is Not Emergency: Boss Tells Employee To Work Before Engagement, Internet Reacts

The employee mentioned in the post that they had informed managers two months in advance about their marriage plans.

Kennedy Centre To Be Closed For 2 Years For Renovation, Orders Trump

President Donald Trump said Sunday he will move to close Washington's Kennedy Center performing arts center for two years starting in July for co

Delhi witness colder start to February, maximum temperature at 24.6 degrees Celsius

Meanwhile, Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh see fresh snowfall, rains; night temperatures rise across North

4.6-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Kashmir

SRINAGAR, Feb 2: A 4.6-magnitude earthquake shook Jammu and Kashmirs Baramulla district early Monday, officials said. The tremor occurred at 5.35

4.6-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Kashmir

A 4.6-magnitude earthquake shook Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district early Monday, officials said.

Pakistan has a lot to learn

Leaders of our neighbouring country should pay attention to what their young people are trying to tell them

Morning brief podcast: Capital pains: Budget 2026's loud silences

We must ensure that tourists arent fleeced

In her post, she alleged that she was scammed shortly after landing in Mumbai and also shared the registration number of the taxi

Hum hain na, PM Modi assures followers of Guru Ravidas

PM Modi addressed the followers at Dera Sachkhand Ballan soon after naming Adampur airport after the social reformer on his birth anniversary, la

Union Budget 2026: An economic Dhurandhar

Several hits in this budget puts ease at front and centre; focus on dispute resolution and domestic strengthening; there is no change in slab rat

Trump Says He Hopes for Iran Deal after Khamenei Warns of Regional War

Asked about Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's warning, Trump told reporters: Of course he is going to say that

'Cuba's a failing nation...': Trump indicates talks underway for deal with Cuba

Union Budget 2026: A quiet budget with loud intent

Budget 2026 signals trust over control; the most important reform is the comprehensive simplification and liberalisation of the Customs and tax a

Top US, Israeli Generals Hold Closed-Door Talks meet at Pentagon

The United States has ramped up its naval presence and hiked its air defences in the Middle East after President Donald Trump repeatedly threaten

Grammys 2026 Winners List Live Updates: Ariana Grande, FKA twigs, Yungblud and first-time winners light up the night

At Least 200 Feared Dead in Congo Landslide: Govt

The Rubaya mine produces 15 to 30 percent of the world's supply of coltan, a key component in the production of electronics such as laptops and m

Alcaraz beats Djokovic to lift Australian Open title

The Spaniard becomes youngest man to complete career Grand Slam Melbourne, Feb 1: Carlos Alcaraz is the youngest man ever to complete a career Gr

Gukesh draws as Abdusattorov stretches lead

Tata Steel Masters Wijk Aan Zee (The Netherlands), Feb 1: World Champion D Gukesh played out a draw with Hans Moke Niemann in the 12th and penult

ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Pakistan Boycotts Match vs India. What Happens Now?

T20 World Cup 2026: Pakistan's boycott of the match against India marks the beginning of another geopolitical saga.

Singapore-based Hindus celebrates Thaipusam

SINGAPORE, Feb 1 : A Singapore minister was among the thousands of Hindu devotees who took part in the Thaipusam celebration on Sunday, according

Teenagers charged in Louisiana parade shootings that injured child, four others

The suspects, ages 19 and 15, are charged with attempted murder, obstructing justice and reckless discharge of a firearm, the East Feliciana Pari

LG Ladakh releases Balbirs poem Begampura Ki Paribhasha

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 1: The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, released a Hindi poem titled Begampura Ki Paribhasha, sc

U19 World Cup: All-rounder Kanishk stars in Pakistan rout as India reach semis

BULAWAYO, Feb 1: Young Kanishk Chouhan showed his all-round prowess as India comfortably outclassed arch-rivals Pakistan by 58 runs in a Super Si

Jammu & Kashmirs Future Lies in Nationalist Governance

Sunil Sharma writetomlapadder@gmail.com Jammu & Kashmir is undergoing a redefinition of its political culture: it is now seen more as a functiona

Surge Forward of Dogri Language

Dr Kasturi Lal The Dogri language is surging forward, surely but slowly, despite its being one of the recognized Indian languages and the mother

J&Ks MAP Wealth: A Pathway to a Sustainable Bio-Economy

Dr Dharam C. Attri dharam@iust.ac.in The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) possesses a silent, yet immensely powerful, competitive edge

Washington scolds Cuba after crowds heckle U.S. diplomat

U.S. Charge dAffaires Mike Hammer posted a video describing alleged harassment following a meeting with local church leaders

Elected govt in Manipur soon? NDA MLAs from hill state summoned to Delhi

U.K. wants closer EU defence ties with potential bid to join new SAFE fund

Asked if Britain would seek to join a new version of SAFE, Mr. Starmer said Europe needed to do more to rearm

Prominent Venezuelan activist released after over four years in jail

To cries of Freedom! Freedom! Freedom! and applause from Catholic faithful, the 43-year-old dissident was taken to the forecourt of a Caracas chu