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New wooden car to be made for Rockfort temple at Tiruchi

DakshinaChitras LangFest 2026 makes space for the pluralities of voices in history

Through its panel discussions and artistic performances lined up for the two-day event, the fest aims to combat the idea of a single historical t

Nava Delivers Strong Q3 FY26 Results with 84% QoQ Profit Growth; Receives US$ 50Mn Through Buyback Proceeds from Nava Global

Hyderabad to witness one last cold spell

Hyderabad: Temperatures are expected to drop from Wednesday night, February 4, as the city braces for the final cold spell. According to weather

In Focus Podcast | India-US trade deal: What does India gain from it?

In this episode of In Focus, we dive into President Trumps newly announced trade deal with India, featuring expert guests who unpack its implicat

Five-day work week for Kerala govt. employees: online meeting on Friday

Service organisations have reserved their reactions in apprehension that the new work pattern will eventually affect their current entitlements,

Surging Coimbatore conclave to chart citys next decade of growth

Odisha: 3 coaches of Chennai-New Jalpaiguri Express train derails in Jajpur

According to East Coast Railway (ECoR) officials, the incident occurred at around 8.51 am while the train was passing through Jakhapura Yard. One

Aashaan movie review: A patchily-written ode to cinema and strugglers

Aashaan, unfolding through a film-within-a-film structure, certainly comes from someone who understands the struggle of making it, but that very

Tamil Nadu Cabinet clears 34,000 crore investments, 55,000 jobs expected

The projects, cleared at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister MK Stalin, include Hyundais expansion plans and investments in electronics, automoti

Something must have snapped within him: Lucky Ali on Arijit Singhs retirement

Mumbai: Something must have snapped within him that forced Arijit Singh to take a stand, says musician Lucky Ali about the popular singers decisi

Bharti Airtel profit more than halves to 6,631 crore in Q3

The company's consolidated profit, attributed to the owners of the parent, was 14,781.2 crore in the year-ago period, according to a regulatory f

`Advised PM Modi not to attend Lok Sabha over possible inappropriate act`

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said he advised Prime Minister Narendra Modi not to attend the House during the Budget Session after receiving informa

Amit Shah launches 'Bharat Taxi', Indias first cooperative-led ride-hailing platform

Service launched in Delhi-NCR and Gujarat, to expand across all states and Union Territories within two years

Centre releases Rs 259.36 crore for Telangana Gram Panchayats

Hyderabad: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Thursday, February 5, revealed that the Central government has released

Durai Vaiko urges Centre to develop Manapparai SIPCOT industrial park as a semi-conductor manufacturing hub

Odisha vendor threatened by Hindutva mob, forced to chant Jai Shri Ram

A Muslim vendor was harassed by an angry right-wing aligned mob and forced to chant the religious slogan, Jai Shri Ram, in Odisha. A video of the

Kei Ishikawa interview: On adapting Kazuo Ishiguros A Pale View of the Hills for a modern audience

From Nagasaki to England, the Japanese filmmaker explains the choices behind adapting Ishiguros most elusive novel

New World Order Tilting Towards India: PM Modi

PM tells Rajya Sabha India is sealing future-ready trade deals, emerging as Global Souths voice amid strong growth and low inflation; Opposition

Stock markets snap 3-day rally; Sensex tumbles 504 points

MUMBAI, Feb 5: Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Thursday, snapping a three-day rally, amid a weak trend in global stock markets.

Masimagam festival from February 21

Vizhinjam port sets new operational benchmarks in January, 2026

Port registers its highest monthly container throughput of 1,23,092 Twenty-foot Equivalent Units in January. It handles 62 vessels, the maximum p

West Bengal CM criticises Union Budget, calls state Budget welfare-focused

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee called the states Rs 4.06 lakh crore interim budget pro-people and fiscally disciplined, prioritising welfare for

Work begins on widening of Nagapattinam-Gudalur Road in Tiruvarur

Over one-third of cancers worldwide may be preventable, analysis shows

The authors stress that sustained and efficient investment in prevention, appropriate to regional risk patterns supported by surveillance systems

AI data centres and water consumption | Green Humour by Rohan Chakravarty

US ready to further elevate ties with India, says Sergio Gor

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor welcomed recent high-level interactions between India and the US, expressing Washingtons readiness to further e

HYDRAA undertakes development of Kamuni and Turka lakes

Hyderabad: Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) Commissioner AV Ranganath on Wednesday, February 4, inspected several

School assembly news headlines for Feb 6: Top national, international, sports, business update and thought of the day

Today's school assembly news brings you the latest updates. Amit Shah launched Bharat Taxi, a new cooperative cab service. Prime Minister Modi is

Union Minister Amit Shah launches Bharat Taxi, first cooperative-led ride-hailing platform

In three years, Bharat Taxi will be rolled out across the country, from Kashmir to Kanniyakumari and Dwarka to Kamakhya, Cooperation Minister Ami

Vijay Kumar on Landlord and the need for an Ambedkarite movement in Kannada cinema

After facing a series of setbacks, actor Vijay Kumar has reinvented himself as a director, scoring hits with Salaga and Bheema. Now, with Landlor

Power shutdown on February 7

Madras Port & Dock Employees Union objects to Chennai ports proposed equity stake in Bharat Container Line

Compelling ChPA to invest 5 per cent equity in BCL will adversely affect its financial viability and may push the Port back into a cycle of fisca

LIC Q3 profit rises 17% to 12,958 crore

During the quarter, the net premium income of the insurer rose to 1,25,613 crore from 1,06,891 crore in the same period a year ago, LIC said in a

Time to reopen closed tourist spots in J&K, will discuss with Shah: CM Abdullah

I believe the time has now come to reopen them. From the government's side, discussions with the Government of India on this issue are ongoing, s

Will European wine finally get cheaper in India? Inside the EUIndia trade deal

As import duties ease under the long-awaited EUIndia trade deal, wine producers and importers weigh in. With Indias complex state taxes, currency

Malaysia Bans E-Waste Imports, Pledges Crackdown on Illegal Dumping

The ban reflects a broader regional trend as Southeast Asian countries tighten controls on hazardous waste imports.

Live: Prime Ministers reply to Motion of Thanks on Presidents address in Rajya Sabha

Dhurandhar 2 OTT rights fetch massive valuation ahead of release

Dhurandhar: The Revenge has fetched a massive valuation for its OTT rights months before its theatrical release. It has earned the highest ever p

Tirumala laddu adulteration a grave offence, says A.P. CM

One-Man Committee to examine findings of investigating agencies and fix accountability and recommend action

Congress To Go Solo In West Bengal Polls, Contest All 294 Seats

Forming an alliance in the state in the past had demoralised Congress workers at the grassroots level, says West Bengal Pradesh Congress Committe

UPSC CSE 2026 latest rules for serving civil servants: What has changed?

The UPSC has tightened eligibility rules for the Civil Services Examination, barring selected candidates to the IAS and IFS from reappearing, whi

Live: PM Modi Begins His Speech In Rajya Sabha Amid Protests

Parliament Budget Session2026 Day 4 Live Updates: The Opposition parties will hold a key meet at Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge's office at 1

Kadapa Youth Dies While Performing Bike Stunts for Reels

Accident sparks concern as reckless social media stunts put lives at risk in the city

CS Consults NITI Aayog For Stronger Food Safety Regime In J&K

JAMMU, Feb 5: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today held high-level consultative meeting with Member, NITI Aayog, Dr. V.K. Paul, along with senior

Adulterated Ghee Was Supplied to Srisailam Temple Along With Tirumala Devasthanam: SIT

From May 2022 to March 2023, adulterated ghee was delivered to Srisailam by Rajesh Corporation, which procured ghee from Bhole Baba Dairy, that s

Learning crisis isnt student failure, its pedagogical failure and its fixable

Teachers are not indifferent; they are constrained. Yet even within limitations, certain practices make a difference; slowing instructional pace

Nick Jonas cries recalling daughter Malti Marie's birth: 'She was purple, had six blood transfusions'

Nick Jonas got emotional while remembering how the couple navigated the challenges of early parenthood after the premature birth of their daughte

Govt schools in India down by nearly 18,000 over last five years: Data

Over the past five years, government schools in India have declined to 18,727, while private unaided schools have astonishingly risen by 8,475 in

RBI MPC Meet Feb 2026: Date, time, expectations, when and where to watch the live speech of Governer Sanjay Malhotra

RBI MPC Meet Feb 2026 Date & time: The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee is meeting to decide on interest rates. Markets, borrowe

Kremlin regrets end of nuclear weapons treaty with U.S.

The Kremlin said that it could neither confirm nor deny reports that French President Emmanuel Macrons top diplomat had visited Moscow this week

M. Murali, senior Congress leader and former Mavelikara MLA, passes away

He represented the constituency in the Assembly four times. He was a member of the first Senate of MG University

Taiwan detects 12 Chinese sorties, 7 Naval vessels near its waters

TAIPEI, Feb 5: Taiwans Ministry of National Defense (MND) reported detecting 12 sorties of Chinese military aircraft and seven naval vessels oper

Budget Session: Opposition planned to target treasury benches, says minister

The Lower House witnessed dramatic scenes as women Members of Parliament (MPs) from Opposition parties marched towards the treasury benches holdi

India and Pakistan economies reflect contrasting pictures of growth, poverty

A new report underscores the sharp contrast between India and Pakistan's post-Covid economic paths. While Pakistan's brief 6 per cent growth rebo

Stock markets snap three-day rally; Sensex tumbles 504 points

The 30-share BSE Sensex further dropped 503.76 points or 0.60% to settle at 83,313.93 and 50-share NSE Nifty declined 133.20 points or 0.52% to e

Alphabet's revenues exceed $400 billion, Gemini AI app hits over 750 million users: Pichai

Sundar Pichai highlighted increased user engagement following the launch of Gemini 3 and outlined Alphabet's planned 2026 capital expenditure of

Vehicles handed over to Puttaparthi police

Adani Energy 1st Indian firm to deliver 1 crore electricity smart meters across discoms

As India's leading AMISP (Advanced Metering Infrastructure Service Provider), AESL has a mandate to install 2.5 crore smart meters across five st

'Don't hold your party hostage to Abodh Balak': Nadda's sharp rebuke to Kharge in RS clash

Addressing the IndiaUS trade deal row, Nadda clarified that Union Minister Piyush Goyal had made a suo motu statement, adding that detailed conto

Why is gold price down again and will it go below $4,917 or make a comeback? Gold fall, analysts insights and market outlook explained. Here's what should investors do now

Why is gold price down again and will it go below $4,917 or make a comeback? Gold prices fell with silver as the dollar strengthened. Market sell

6 smallest countries in the world you can explore in one day

For many travellers in Hyderabad, an international holiday usually means detailed planning and long itineraries. But what if you could explore an

Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement with India delivering huge results: Australian envoy

Australia's High Commissioner to India, Philip Green, said the IndiaAustralia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) is already deliveri

Requested PM not to come to House due to information about inappropriate incident by Cong MPs: Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said he asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi not to attend the House after inputs that some Congress MPs might create an

Chennai leads air cargo growth as India traffic rises 6%

The growth was driven by mobile phones and machinery shipments

Why discipline feels hard before it finally feels natural

Discipline feels uncomfortable before it becomes automatic. Learn why resistance is part of growth and how consistency rewires habits over time.

BCCI, Government Have Decided: Suryakumar's Clear Stand On Pak Tantrum

Suryakumar Yadav said on Thursday that India are ready to play in the T20 World Cup 2026 group stage match against Pakistan amid the ongoing 'boy

Bangalore Metro travel to cost 5 pc dearer from Feb 9; check revised pricing

Under the revised structure, the minimum fare will rise from Rs 10 to Rs 11, while the maximum fare will increase from Rs 90 to Rs 95, with a mar

Closely monitoring situation in Iran; no reports of any Indian being killed during protests: Govt.

Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh says the Indian Embassy in Tehran continues to be in regular contact with the Indian n

Pak To Boycott T20 World Cup Knockout Match vs India? Skipper's Big Reply

Pakistan will seek advice from their government if they reach the knockout phase of the T20 World Cup and meet arch-rivals India, captain Salman

Chief Minister Stalin unveils statue of Kalaivanar N.S. Krishnan at Chennai after relocation

After the actor died in 1957, the statue was first installed on G.N. Chetty Road-Thirumalai Pillai Road junction in 1969

Bengal interim budget pro-people, reflects fiscal discipline; Union Budget directionless: Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee unveiled a pro-people interim budget. She stated the budget prioritizes citizens' welfare and demonstr

Differently abled man ends life in Hyderabad for not getting married

Hyderabad: A 40-year-old man died by suicide in Hyderabads Kukatpally on Wednesday, February 4, allegedly due to depression over his inability to

Vijayawada: PG Medical Student Dies Under Suspicious Circumstances

A third-year PG student in the anesthesiology department and a native of Ananthapur district, she had complained of uneasiness after having egg f

SETL Sees Strong Q3, 9M FY26 Growth on Integrated Engineering Push

The company is enhancing its capabilities through acquisitions and innovative products like shell-and-tube glass-lined heat exchangers.

Samsung launches Galaxy A07 5G phone for mid segment buyers

The Galaxy A07 5G runs on the latest One UI 8.0 based on Android 16, and will get six years of security updates and six years of OS upgrades

AIADMK Slams TN Min Over Remarks On Migrant Workers; Nothing Derogatory, Says DMK

The minister only highlighted their plight on how the BJP ruled states treated their people : DMK spokesperson T K S Elangovan

Meghalaya 'illegal' coal mine blast: Labourers trapped, several feared dead; rescue operations underway

'Unprecedented': Lok Sabha passes Motion of Thanks on President's address without PM's speech; first since 2004

LG Attends Idol Installation Ceremony Of Swami Satyamitranand Giri Ji Maharaj At Haridwar

Haridwar, Feb 5: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday attended the Idol Installation Ceremony of Swami Satyamitranand Giri Ji Maharaj at H

Anurag Thakur free to participate in BCCI affairs, SC says; modifies 2017 order

On January 2, 2027, the court had directed Mr. Thakur to forthwith cease and desist from being associated with the working of BCCI

Janardhan Reddy hits back at YSRCP for its protest over RLIS

The Minister said that Mr. Jagan Mohan Reddy did not even spend 2 lakh crore for Rayalaseema even as 12 lakh crore was allocated in the Budget du

Sensex, Nifty end lower weighed down by metal, IT stocks

At the closing bell, the Sensex lost 503 points, or 0.60 per cent to settle at 83,313. The Nifty declined 113 points, or 0.52 per cent, to close

T20 WC 2026: BCCI Has Nothing To Say, Will Go With Whatever ICC Decides, Says Shukla

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif reiterated the country's decision to boycott its T20 World Cup match against India, saying the country has taken a cle

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin inaugurates projects across State

They Were On Their Phones Until Midnight: Father Of Girls Who Jumped To Death

Shedding more light on his daughters' mindset before they allegedly jumped to their deaths, the father of the three girls in Ghaziabad has said t

Fibr AI raises $5.7M in Accel-led seed round

Founded by Ankur Goyal and Pritam Roy, Fibr AI aims to turn each web page into an autonomous system that can tailor content in real time based on

YSRCP indulges in hate politics: Kondru Muralimohan

He said that Opposition party was trying to divert the attention of the people with regard to use of adulterated ghee for the preparation of Tiru

Opposition plotted attack on treasury benches in Lok Sabha, says Giriraj Singh

Union minister Giriraj Singh alleged opposition MPs planned an attack on treasury bench members in the Lok Sabha. This followed a protest by oppo

PM Modi hiding behind speaker, 'lie' that there were plans to hurt him: Priyanka Gandhi

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra alleged Prime Minister Narendra Modi hid behind Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. She stated claims of a plot to harm the PM were