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US refiners struggle to absorb sudden surge in Venezuelan crude oil imports

Were all facing this issue where theres more to place and not enough takers, one of the traders said, citing reluctance from U.S. refiners to buy

Punjab Police Bust Arms Smuggling Racket, 3 Held

Amritsar: Punjab Police have dismantled an illegal arms smuggling module with the arrest of three operatives and the recovery of seven sophistica

Naravane Memoir Row: Risks of Militarising Politics & Politicising the Soldier

The proverbial sword-arm of the sovereign simply cannot succumb to partisan passions.

The 24/7 Open House: How a Virtual Assistant for Real Estate Catches Your Night Leads

Heres a story that happens every single night. You wake up, grab your phone, and see three new Zillow alerts. All from 2 AM. All from buyers read

Nexus Select Trust raises 700 crore in 10-year retail REIT sustainability bond

IFC, a World Bank Group member, invests 250 crore as anchor investor in the bond issuance

Italy to Investigate as Restored Angel Painting Looks Like PM Meloni

The diocese of Rome and the Italian Culture Ministry both launched investigations into the recent renovations at the Basilica of San Lorenzo in L

Sai Pallavi Is in Discussions, Not Finalised Yet for Kalki 2

Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan in pivotal roles and is one of the most ambitious pan-India projects in the making.

Andhra Pradesh aims to emerge as IT, GCC capital, says senior official

The government hopes that through the road shows, it is able to connect with the IT and GCC players, showcase the state's opportunities, core str

Chhattisgarh Youth Loses Life After Alleged Stabbing by Girlfriend

Roshni allegedly stabbed Kamta suspecting him of seeing another woman, authorities say

SC Asks CBI, ED To Conduct Fair, Prompt Probes Against ADAG, Firms In Banking Fraud Cases

NEW DELHI, Feb 4: The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the CBI and the ED to conduct a fair, prompt and dispassionate probe into alleged massi

Fadnavis not party to NCP merger talks, has no right to comment: Sharad Pawar

CM Fadnavis said if the merger talks were really in progress, then Ajit Pawar would have shared details with him

Road Safety Pledge Website Launched at Telangana Secretariat

The Minister emphasised that road safety is a shared responsibility and that sustained awareness can significantly reduce road accidents and fata

Mahesh Babu opens up about his favourite Hyderabadi dish

Hyderabad: Superstar Mahesh Babu is currently busy working on a big film with top director SS Rajamouli. Amid all the buzz around his new look an

J&K Assembly Adjourned For 15 Minutes Amid Uproar Over LoPs Reported Remarks On Pir Panjal

Jammu, Feb 4: Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather on Wednesday adjourned the House for 15 minutes following an uproar over repo

Pawan Kalyan to Take Nephew Ram Charans Release Slot in March

The makers are planning a summer release and have now zeroed in on March 26 as the release date.

Complete dictatorship of PM Modi and central government: Congress leader Madhu Goud Yaskhi on LS row

Congress leader Madhu Goud Yaskhi strongly condemned the central government for preventing Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi from speaking. He labelled

They could have bought a car, but chose love: Indian techie couple spends lakhs to reunite with their golden retriever in Australia

Pet relocation to Australia: A Hyderabad couple, Divya and John, reunited with their beloved golden retriever, Sky, in Australia after a challeng

Dr Agarwals Health Care logs Q3 PAT at Rs 44 cr

CHENNAI, Feb 4: Dr Agarwals Health Care Ltd on Wednesday reported a 54.5 per cent jump in its consolidated profit after tax at Rs 44 crore for th

What is Korean lover game that turned fatal for Ghaziabad sisters and is it similar to Blue Whale Challenge that set 50 tasks over 50 days?

Deadly Korean Lover Game App: Three minor sisters addicted to a Korean task-based gaming app, popularly known as Korean lover game, died by suici

Northern Japan hit by deadly snowfall; warnings issued as heavy snow forecast for the weekend

Japan's chief government spokesperson warned that, although the weather was getting warmer, more danger could lie ahead because snow would start

M&M secures order to supply 35,000 Scorpio Pik Ups to Indonesias Agrinas

MUMBAI, Feb 4: Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd (M&M) on Wednesday said it has secured an order to supply 35,000 units of its light commercial vehicle Sco

CASA BACARD unveils its first Tropical Edition in Goa, celebrating music, culture and collective expression

Signature Global posts Rs 45cr loss in Q3 on lower income

NEW DELHI, Feb 4: Realty firm Signature Global has posted a consolidated net loss of Rs 45.33 crore in the quarter ended December on lower income

Manipur set to get a new CM: Who is Yumnam Khemchand Singh?

Yumnam Khemchand Singh is a prominent face in Manipur and belongs to the Meitei community.

Aarti Industries Delivers Robust Sequential Growth in Q3 FY26 Amid Global Volatility; Advances Portfolio Integration and Balanced Growth Strategy

West Bengal CM reaches SC ahead of hearing on pleas against SIR

New Delhi: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday, February 4, reached the Supreme Court ahead of a crucial hearing on the petit

ICC T20 World Cup full squads: 20 teams across four groups unveil their crew

The ICC Men's T20 World Cup squads are now finalized. Twenty teams are set to compete. India, the defending champions, will be led by captain Sur

T.N. Higher Education Minister skips Anna University convocation

Governor R.N. Ravi is set to participate in the event; sources said Minister Govi. Chezhiaans decision was inevitable

J&K: Security Forces Planning Final Assault On Holed-Up Terrorists In Udhampur

JAMMU, Feb 4: Security forces are preparing to launch a final assault on two Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorists holed up inside a natural cave in

Speak as per rules: Rijiju slams Rahul Gandhis letter

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has responded to Rahul Gandhi's letter regarding speaking in Parliament. Rijiju stated that Gandhi mu

Supreme Court Listing Change Pushes Mamata vs ECI Case Down the Days Board

Supreme Court delays Mamata Banerjee's case against ECI, altering the day's hearing schedule.

Shivamogga Masterplan 2041 submitted to Karnataka government for approval

SUDA Chairperson H.S. Sundaresh stated that the last master plan was prepared in 2010

Rahul Gandhi calls Ravneet Bittu traitor,' sparks spat outside Parliament

A verbal spat erupted between Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu outside Parliament. Gandhi called Bittu a trait

Govt Is Scared: Priyanka Claims Naravane Book Reveals Govts Character In Crisis

New Delhi, Feb 4: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday alleged that the government is not allowing Rahul Gandhi to speak in Parliam

Public Invited to Name Endangered Asian Elephant Calf at Smithsonian Zoo

Before the calf makes her public debut, she will spend up to a month off-exhibit bonding with Nhi Linh, their herd members and keepers behind the

X hits back after France summons Elon Musk, raids offices in deepfake probe

French authorities conducted a search on Tuesday at X's French premises as part of an investigation, which began in January 2025, over allegation

Union budget 2026-27, Economic Survey, India-EU trade agreement and more: The week in 5 charts

The Union Budget for the financial year 2026-27 was presented in Parliament, the Economic Survey looking back over the last year was published, a

T.N. CM Stalin condemns suspension of eight Lok Sabha MPs

He demanded that the suspension of the MPs seven from the Congress and one from the CPI(M) for the rest of the Budget session, be revoked immed

Sigachi CEO granted bail by Telangana High Court in fatal factory fire case that killed 40

Sigachi Industries Chief Executive Amit Raj Sinha has been granted bail by the Telangana High Court. This development is linked to a case investi

Federal Reserve governor Miran steps down from White House post

The move underscores the intrigue around the Fed and its upcoming personnel changes

Google-parent Alphabet plans major India expansion as US tightens visa rules: Report

Alphabet currently employs around 14,000 in India, out of a global workforce of roughly 190,000, according to the report

Fresh Migrant Relief Registration Not Justified Amid Improved Situation In Valley: CM Omar Abdullah

JAMMU, Feb 4: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that fresh cases for registration under Kashmir migrant relief ass

Mumbai-Pune Expressway: Traffic Paralysed After Gas Tanker Overturns

The highway traffic police have appealed to motorists to avoid travelling on the expressway as far as possible until normal traffic movement is r

Kerala Assembly passes resolution against continuing neglect of State by Centre

Resolution seeks Centres urgent attention to demands made by Kerala, including an AIIMS and approval for high-speed rail corridor that were ignor

T20 World Cup: Jacob Bethell stars as England warms up in style for WC by routing Sri Lanka 3-0 in series

England concluded their T20 World Cup preparations with a dominant 3-0 series victory over Sri Lanka. Young spinner Jacob Bethell emerged as the

If You Loved Mismatched, You'll Obsess Over These OTT Series

Mismatched gave us relatable youth drama, messy relationships, and tech campus vibes. If you binged Rishi and Dimple's story, these series delive

President Murmu performs pinda daan in Puri, visits Jagannath temple

Puri, Feb 4: President Droupadi Murmu performed the pinda daan ritual at the revered Sweta Ganga tank in Puri on Wednesday morning and then visit

Phone-tapping case: Former SIB officer Praneeth Rao demoted to Inspector rank

Praneeth Rao, a 2007 batch officer, was earlier suspended following his arrest in the case in 2024. With the cancellation of his accelerated prom

T20 World Cup: New Zealand head coach Rob Walter provide crucial injury update of Michael Bracewell

New Zealand's Michael Bracewell is making good progress from a calf injury and is on track to recover for the T20 World Cup. He could feature in

India vs Afghanistan U19 World Cup 2026 Live Streaming: When and where to watch semifinal, time, venue and squads

IND vs AFG U19 Live Streaming: India aims to maintain their undefeated streak in the U-19 World Cup semifinals against Afghanistan in Harare. The

U.S. Court convicts Indian national for groping passenger on U.S. flight; sentencing due in May

A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors

Watch: The Hindu Editorial | On the U.S.-India trade deal, Americas tariffs

The IndiaU.S. trade deal has boosted markets and brought relief to export-driven sectors after steep tariff cuts were announced. However, uncerta

T20 World Cup: Coach plots first South Africa WC win after Test triumph

South Africa's cricket coach Shukri Conrad is targeting a T20 World Cup victory. He has changed tactics from the successful Test team. The team h

'Parliament is temple of democracy, why fear debate?': Priyanka Gandhi

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra condemned the suspension of eight Lok Sabha MPs. She stated this action stifles dissent and debate in Parliament. Gandhi al

'Sorry, Papa. Korea is our life': Heartbreaking diary note of 3 sisters reveals tragic obsession with Korean games, leaving family in tears

Korean lover game: Three sisters in Ghaziabad died by suicide after jumping from their ninth-floor apartment. The girls, aged 16, 14, and 12, lef

'Love game': What is the Korean task-based app the Ghaziabad sisters were addicted to?

Three minor sisters, aged 16, 14, and 12, died after allegedly jumping from a ninth-floor balcony in Ghaziabad. Police are investigating the role

Car plunges into 100-foot gorge in Erodes Bargur hills, two injured

According to the police, the accident occurred around5.50 a.m.between two hairpin bends when the carlost controland rolled down the gorge

On rare earth supply, Trump looks beyond America

The United States is leading a collaborative effort with more than 50 countries to safeguard crucial mineral supplies necessary for cutting-edge

A Bengali artist duos socio-political cartoons face bans in India, though their accounts remain active

Previously, many cartoonists have faced bans in India and West Bengal for showcasing social issues through their artwork

Sai Pallavi's basic minimal makeup and styling look for everyday

Sai Pallavis beauty philosophy celebrates authenticity, natural skin, simple drapes, and unfussy hair making her everyday style relatable, gracef

T20 World Cup ticket sales' third stage begins; Check details

The BCCI has launched the third phase of ticket sales for the upcoming T20 World Cup, following two successful earlier windows. This provides fan

S S Rajamouli Rules Out Sequel for Varanasi, Yet Tollywood Banks on Franchises

Despite Rajamoulis clear creative stand, Tollywood continues to lean heavily towards sequels and franchises.

DSP Praneeth Rao Held in Phone-Tapping Case Demoted As Inspector

Praneeth Rao was arrested on March 12, 2024 and lodged in jail. A preliminary charge sheet also filed in the case, which is under further investi

Nvidia nears deal to invest $20 billion in OpenAI funding round, source says

Nvidia is nearing a deal to invest roughly $20 billion in OpenAI as part of its latest funding round, a person familiar with the matter told Reut

Winter Olympics 2026 Opening Ceremony Live Streaming: where to watch live, dates, key events, Indias participation and full sports list

2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony date time live streaming: The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics commence on February 6th, featuring athle

Shruti Haasans Kind Gesture Touches Hearts

Shruti Haasans thoughtful gesture and genuine empathy have drawn widespread praise, with many lauding the actor for her humanity beyond the spotl

India holds firm on agriculture, dairy in US trade talks : Explainer

India has safeguarded its agriculture and dairy sectors in the India-US trade deal. Agriculture is vital for India's rural economy, employing mil

Pawan Kalyans Wife Anna Lezhneva Visits Bhadrakali Temple

Temple authorities accorded her a warm welcome as she arrived along with a few women associates.

US files appeal in Google search case, court filing shows

A U.S. federal court judge ruled Google has a monopoly in the online search business, but rejected the toughest remedies

Thick fog blankets Delhi; air quality dips to very poor

The minimum temperature at Safdarjung, the city's base station, settled at 8.2 Celsius, 0.2 notch below the season's normal, according to data fr

Have you tried Mysurus famous Mylari Dosa in Bengaluru yet?

A legend from Mysuru, the Old Original Mylari Dosa, now has an outlet in Bengalurus Indiranagar.

Bangladeshs Hindu minority in fear as attacks rise and a national election nears

DHAKA, Bangladesh, February 4, 2026 (AP) Dipu Chandra Das, a 27-year-old Hindu garment worker, was accused in December by several Muslim colleag

Who is Deepak Chopra, the Indian-American mentioned in the Jeffrey Epstein files and what do the emails reveal? Here are the details

Deepak Chopra, a well-known Indian-American author and wellness expert, has found himself at the center of a controversy after his names appeared

Stock market advances in early deals on fresh foreign fund inflows, India-U.S. trade pact

From the Sensex firms, Mahindra&Mahindra, Power Grid, Reliance Industries, NTPC, ICICI Bank and ITC were among the biggest gainers

Congress Seeks Clarity on IndiaUS Trade Deal

The IndiaUS trade agreement, which reportedly reduces tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent, has triggered a political row

Varun Dhawan shares BTS of Border 2 director giving finishing touches to his look

Mumbai: Actor Varun Dhawan offered a behind-the-scenes glimpse from the sets of his latest release Border 2 as he shared moments of director Anur

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman dismisses Moltbook as likely fad, backs the tech behind it

Sam Altman delivered his remarks at the Cisco AI Summit in San Francisco, as tech leaders weighed in on the Reddit-like OpenAI site

Fadnavis has no right to comment in NCP merger talks, Sharad Pawar says

Sharad Pawar has asserted that Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis cannot comment on Nationalist Congress Party merger discussions. Pawa

Want a Physique Like Hrithik Roshan? Start Eating This Post-Workout Meal

Hrithik Roshan reveals his post-workout and daily diet, proving discipline, balance, and simple Indian foods can build strength, energy, and long

Passengers left stranded as flight bound for Mumbai cancelled

Chennai: Passengers were left stranded at the airport here as a private air carrier bound for Mumbai was cancelled ahead of its journey, airport

Indian national convicted for sexual assault during flight

New York: An Indian national has been convicted on charges of abusive sexual contact and assault onboard a flight. Varun Arora, 38 is present in

Family Heard Minor Sisters Jump From 9th Floor, Couldn't Break Door In Time

Three loud thuds woke up a Ghaziabad residential society on Wednesday morning when three sisters - 12, 14 and 16 years - jumped one by one from t

Kattunayakan poet Bindhu Irulam on winning Kerala Folklore Academys Yuvaprathibha award

Bindhu Irulam is known for her poems about the Kattunayakan tribe and their relationship with nature

T20 World Cup: MS Dhoni flags key hurdle for most dangerous team India

Cricket legend MS Dhoni believes India is a dangerous team for the T20 World Cup. He highlights their vast experience in the format. However, Dho

India Committed to No Longer Purchasing Russian Oil: White House

Leavitt added that Trump and his national security team are now dictating the commerce of Venezuela and those oil sales

3 Sisters End Life in Ghaziabad; Police Probing Addiction to Online Game

The preliminary investigation has revealed that the sisters were allegedly addicted to 'love game', an online task-based interactive game, and th

Cracking cachexia: how brainliver miscommunication drives severe weight loss in cancer

Until recently, the root cause of cachexia was identified as the inflammatory mediators produced either by the tumour itself or the body. However

RBI likely to hold repo rate, maintain neutral stance in upcoming MPC review: Nuvama Report

RBI Monetary Policy Committee 2026: The Reserve Bank of India is anticipated to hold its policy repo rate steady. A neutral stance is expected in

Rajya Sabha continues discussion on motion of thanks on President`s Address

Parliament witnessed chaos during the Motion of Thanks debate as eight opposition MPs were suspended and Rahul Gandhi accused the government of b

Russia launches massive drone and missile strike on Ukraine ahead of peace talks

Russia fired nearly 450 drones and 70 missiles targeting multiple Ukrainian regions, including key power infrastructure, just a day before crucia