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Anand Mahindra Flags New Yorks Deep Freeze with Striking Photograph

Mahindras post captures a city imprisoned by an unrelenting cold snap as extreme cold warnings are issued.

PM Modi holds talks with Malaysian counterpart to boost bilateral ties

The two sides are expected to ink a number of agreements that will provide for cooperation in several key sectors including semiconductor

Word of the day: Ramshackle

Ramshackle is a word for things that look old and unstable. It describes buildings, vehicles, and objects in poor condition. The term suggests ne

Blood bath for smaller Banks..': Hagerty, Bessent take aim at Dodd-Frank over Community Bank strain

Watch: PM Modis ceremonial welcome in Malaysia

PM Modi in Malaysia LIVE: Prime Minister holds bilateral talks with PM Anwar Ibrahim

The talks are expected to result in multiple agreements aimed at expanding cooperation across various sectors

China conducted 'secret nuclear test' days after Galwan clash, says US

The US has accused China of conducting a secret nuclear explosive test in June 2020, shortly after the deadly Galwan Valley clashes. This allegat

Spartacus: House of Ashur Season 2 renewal and Season 1 ending explained: Here's all details

Spartacus: House of Ashur Season 2 renewal and Season 1 ending explained after the Starz series ended on February 6. The explainer covers renewal

PM Modi holds talks with Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held extensive discussions with Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim, aiming to strengthen defense and security coope

Building collapse in Kota leaves 2 dead, many feared trapped

Jaipur: At least two people were killed, and several others feared trapped when a three-storey building collapsed in Rajasthans Kota on Saturday

Washington Post publisher Will Lewis steps down after mass layoffs

Washington: Washington Post publisher Will Lewis said Saturday that hes stepping down, three days after the troubled newspaper said that it was l

Army Chief Reviews J&K Counter-Terror Ops, Advanced Tech Plans

The Army said the army chief commended all ranks for their unwavering dedication, professionalism and steadfast commitment to duty

China carried out covert nuclear test days after Galwan clash in June 2020: US

The US has accused China of a covert nuclear test on June 22, 2020, shortly after the deadly Galwan Valley clash. This allegation, coupled with t

How is India tackling mental health crisis? | Explained

What has the Budget allocated for mental health institutions? Will it be enough to tackle an emergency?

PM Modi Live News Updates: India and Malaysia share a special relationship, says Modi after talks with Malaysian PM

Trump aims to hold first meeting of new Board of Peace in Washington later in February

The meeting, proposed for February 19, would include both world leaders who accepted Mr. Trump's invitation in January to join the board as well

Rajasthan RBSE Board Exams 2026: Class 12 Exam Timings Revised, Check Updated Schedule Here

RBSE Class 12 Board Exam New Timings 2026: The board revised the exam timings after the number of enrolled students exceeded the capacity of seve

Indias private sector may soon be given its most challenging assignment yetbuild the countrys fth-generation ghter

India may turn to private companies to manufacture the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), marking a shift from the usual practice of assigni

PM Modi Accorded Ceremonial Welcome in Malaysia

The reception followed his arrival in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, when Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim personally welcomed him at the airpor

Gazas Rafah Crossing reopens, but movement remains minimal

Khan Younis: When the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt finally reopened this week, Palestinian officials heralded it as a window of h

We Will Pay, Return Our Mother: US News Anchor Appeals To Kidnappers

Savannah Guthrie told the potential kidnappers of her mother Nancy Guthrie on Saturday that the family is prepared to pay for her safe return, as

J-K: Army chief reviews counter-terror ops, deliberates on infusion of advanced tech

Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi reviewed counter-terrorism operations and security in Jammu's forward areas. Discussions included enhancing op

Neo Nazi, 'Blood' Swastika Fan: Man Behind Attack On Indian Students In Russia

During a frenzied attack in a medical university's dormitory that housed foreign students in Russia, the 15-year-old attacker shouted nationalist

Gaza's Rafah border crossing reopened but few people have crossed

Over the first four days of operations, just 36 Palestinians requiring medical care were allowed to leave for Egypt, plus 62 companions, accordin

18-month-old toddler sent back to ICE detention without meds, lawsuit alleges

A toddler suffered a severe respiratory illness and was hospitalized while detained by immigration officials. After her release from the hospital

Neglected killer: Kala-azar surge in Kenya leaves record deaths, missed diagnoses

A deadly kala-azar outbreak is claiming lives in Kenya's arid regions, with cases more than doubling in 2025. Misdiagnoses and a lack of treatmen

Bengal SIR: ECI clarifies validity of permanent resident certificates

Kolkata: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday clarified that permanent resident certificates issued by elected public representativ

Echoes Within: Four creators showcase evolving landscape of contemporary Indian art

In this photo essay, we showcase a range of artworks from a four-artist exhibition at Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath.

Suryakumar Reveals Coach Gambhir's Message After Batting Collapse vs USA

Having shown how to bat on a slightly difficult surface, Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav didn't hesitate to admit that the batting unit could hav

Australia's opposition coalition reunites after split over hate laws

Australia's conservative opposition coalition has reunited after a month-long split. The National Party severed ties with the Liberal Party over

Kota Building Collapse: Death Toll Rises to Two as Several Injured

Kota Divisional Commissioner Anil Kumar Agrawal stated that the incident occurred at a site where new construction was underway, and the structur

Police arrest protesters at Minneapolis federal building on 1-month anniversary of woman's death

Renee Good was killed on January 7 as she was driving away from immigration officers in a Minneapolis neighbourhood

Owaisi questions Centre on impact of US Trade Deal on farmers: 'What happened to Make in India?'

Telangana HC reiterates earlier orders on ex-officio voting in municipal polls

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court advised the state government to implement the guidelines earlier issued by the court with regard to ex-offici

Moolamppilly package: revenue officials dismiss need for monthly meetings

Revenue officials say there was no decision to hold monthly meetings of the MPMC. Evictee groups, however, point to earlier meeting minutes and c

Four Indian students injured in attack in Russia; Embassy responds

New Delhi: At least four Indian students sustained injuries in an attack in Russias Ufa, prompting immediate intervention by Indian diplomatic au

Polling opens in Thai general election

No party is forecast to win an outright majority, and coalition negotiations are expected to follow the results.

Kim expected to issue major policy goals at North Korea party congress in late February

North Korea's ruling Workers' Party will convene a major conference in late February, where leader Kim Jong Un is expected to unveil his domestic

Inside Deepflow Technologies; The many acts of Anu Vaidyanathan

Lastly, the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics have officially begun. Participating from India this year are alpine skier Arif Khan and cross-country

Why building climate-ready roads now is critical for our future

Smart, data-driven decisions are what will help us build roads that can actually stand up to the climate challenges ahead. The climate crisis is

From Bernabeu to the Big Stage: How Mohammad Siraj's Plans Changed Overnight

Mohammad Siraj was unexpectedly called into the T20 World Cup after an injury, replacing a planned trip to Madrid.

8-Point Safety Framework Issued After Delhi Biker's Death In Janakpuri

The Chief Minister flagged serious lapses in safety arrangements at excavation sites and warned that officers and contractors will be held accoun

Difficult Decisions Taken: Washington Post CEO Resigns After Mass Layoffs

Washington Post publisher and CEO Will Lewis is leaving the newspaper, it announced on Saturday after carrying out widespread layoffs this week.

Trumps commerce secretary Howard Lutnick had years of contact with Epstein: Records

New documents reveal Howard Lutnick, a top commerce official, interacted with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein for over a decade. This contradicts Lu

Telangana HC holds natural justice can be set aside in matters of national security

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has ruled that the principles of natural justice need not apply in cases involving national security, rejecti

Trump intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard disputes claims she delayed complaint release

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard denied claims of blocking a whistleblower complaint, stating she acted immediately upon notificat

Flu A (H3N2) leads surge as multiple respiratory viruses co-circulate in Delhi-NCR

Dr Arjun Dang, CEO of Dr. Dang's Lab, identified Influenza A (H3N2), Metapneumovirus, Coronaviruses, and Influenza B as the primary agents circul

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Kerala minister visits nurse who survived Nipah infection twice

Kozhikode: Kerala Minister Veena George on Saturday visited a health worker who survived Nipah virus infection twice. George visited Tito, a nurs

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi's alleged Pakistan links: Assam Govt to transfer probe to MHA

Addressing a press conference in Guwahati, Sarma said the SIT had collected sensitive material from multiple sources, but that further investigat

Faheem Ashraf holds nerve as Pakistan scrape through

Colombo, Feb 7: All-rounder Faheem Ashraf emerged as the hero for Pakistan, hammering 29 off 11 balls in a stunning late assault to snatch a dram

'Facing difficult times...': Greenland FM says US talks are positive but outcome remains uncertain

Netanyahu to Meet Trump as US-Iran Talks Resume and Tensions Rise

The U.S. and the Islamic Republic of Iran held indirect talks on Friday in Oman that appeared to return to the starting point on how to approach

Morning Digest: Farmers body seeks Goyals resignation over U.S. trade deal; West Bengal CEO seeks one-week extension for SIR deadline; and more

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India Gains In-Orbit Spying Capability, Can Now Snoop On Enemy Satellites

In a significant milestone for India's growing private space sector, Ahmedabad-based Azista Industries Private Limited through its aerospace vert

Japan election: PM Sanae Takaichi eyes sweeping win amidst fiscal and China tensions

Japanese voters are heading to the polls in an election anticipated to deliver Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi a significant victory. Despite recor

PCB seeks force majeure relief, ICC asks justification

New Delhi, Feb 7: The ICC has sought an explanation from Pakistan on how the Force Majeure clause can be invoked to justify the teams refusal to

New Zealand eye early points against tricky Afghanistan

Match starts at 11 am Chennai, Feb 7: An underwhelming New Zealand will be hoping to rediscover their explosive game against a dangerous Afghanis

At least 51 kidnapped, 3 killed in Nigeria attacks

Violence grips Nigeria's Kaduna State. Over three days, 51 people were kidnapped and three killed in four villages. Attacks occurred in the south

We will pay, Savannah Guthrie says in desperate video plea to potential kidnappers of her mother

Savannah Guthrie has told the potential kidnappers of her mother Nancy Guthrie that the family is prepared to pay for her safe return

Israel says Netanyahu will meet with Trump on Wednesday about Iran talks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu heads to Washington to meet U.S. President Donald Trump. Discussions will focus on American talks with

Formidable England face Nepal

Match starts at 3:00 pm Mumbai, Feb 7: An embattled Harry Brook will hope England hit the top gear and the focus shifts from the incident at a We

Home favourites Sri Lanka wary of Ireland challenge

Match starts at 7 pm Colombo, Feb 7: An undercooked Sri Lanka would look to put behind a disappointing preparation and dish out a solid effort wh

Dhakshineswar steps up again as India draw level in Davis Cup tie

Bengaluru, Feb 7: Fast emerging as a vital cog in Indias Davis Cup plans, Dhakshineswar Suresh once again rose to the occasion, outgunning Dutch

Japan Votes in Test for PM Takaichi as Snow Weighs on Turnout

Takaichi, who became prime minister in October after being selected LDP leader, sought a mandate from voters in a rare winter election as she rid

Nexstar-Tegna $6.2 bn television deal wins Trumps support despite conservative pushback

President Donald Trump endorsed Nexstar Media Group's $6.2 billion purchase of Tegna, reversing earlier criticism. Trump stated the deal would in

Iran says missile programme never negotiable as hopes rise for US talks

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi hopes for renewed talks with the United States soon. He stressed Iran's missile program is non-negotiable

Thailand votes in three-way race as risk of instability looms

Thailand votes today in a crucial general election. A tight three-way contest is underway with no single party predicted to win a majority. This

'We will pay,' US TV host Savannah Guthrie says in plea for mother's return

Television host Savannah Guthrie's family will pay for her mother Nancy Guthrie's safe return. Nancy Guthrie, 84, was presumed abducted in Arizon

Haiti's presidential council dissolves after rocky tenure as unelected US-backed ruler remains

Haiti's presidential council has dissolved after a tumultuous two-year tenure. Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aime is set to continue leading th

Anti-Olympics protest in Milan turns violent as Italy probes suspected railway sabotage

An anti-Olympics protest in Milan turned violent late Saturday after clashes erupted between demonstrators and police. Thousands marched against

BNP's Tarique Rahman seeks votes for 'rebuilding Bangladesh' at Thakurgaon rally

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman urged voters to support the sheaf of paddy symbol for rebuilding Bangladesh, promising healthcare, employment, and de

NBC Today host Savannah Guthrie says ready to 'pay' to kidnappers of mom Nancy Guthrie as police are yet to identify any suspect

Savannah Guthrie, the longtime host of NBC's Today show was referring to a new message from someone who might have kidnapped Nancy Guthrie.

Punjab suspends two IAS officers over 6-year delay in Anganwadi smartphone procurement

Two senior IAS officers, Kamal Kishore Yadav and Jaspreet Singh, have been suspended by the Punjab government. The action follows a six-year dela

Super Bowl 2026: Super Bowl LX cheapest ticket available at $4,237 with fees

Super Bowl 2026: Every Super Bowl takes on the culture of its host city. South Beach in Miami. The French Quarter in New Orleans. Hollywood in Lo

Apple Watches, private plane trips, luxurious bags - Jeffrey Epstein had special gifts for celebrities whose names are in Epstein files. Check here

Epstein Files: Sometimes it was a Prada bag. Other times it was a flight on Mr. Epstein's jet, or a weekend at his island. Sometimes it was a don

Bollywood actor Nora Fatehi and singer Badshah performs before the start of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 cricket match

Bollywood actor Nora Fatehi and singer Badshah performs before the start of the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 cricket match between India and USA,

Armaan Malik: Success comes from balancing Bollywood,Indie

Singer Armaan Malik has shared his thoughts on Indias evolving music landscape, highlighting the growing significance of independent music alongs

Jammu & Kashmir in Union Budget 2026-27 From Stability to Strategic Growth

Ranbir Singh Pathania rspathaniamla@gmail.com In an era of global economic headwinds-tight monetary policies, fractured supply chains, and geopol

Jake Paul fianc: Who is Jutta Leerdam, the Olympic speedskater who has 12 world championship medals, millions of followers on Instagram

Jutta Leerdam has about 5 million followers on Instagram. Leerdam's trophy collection includes 12 world championship medals, with six golds.

Trust has become Indias strongest currency, says PM Modi in Malaysia; cites trade deals with EU, US

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India is seen as a trusted partner for growth and it was reflected in the rece

Out at 58, Thriving at 60

Maj Gen Ranjan Mahajan (Retd) I retired at 58 years of age after a thrilling 35+ years as an Indian Army Infantry officer, where every day tested

Kishtwar: Land of Sapphire and Saffron

Historical Settlements of Jammu Lalit Gupta lalitguptajammu@gmail.com Known as the Land of Sapphire and Saffron, Kishtwar lies beyond the rampart

J&Ks Forgotten Olympic Sport

Chethan Prabhakar chetanprabhakar@gmail.com Sporting excellence is never accidental. It is the outcome of sustained planning, professional coachi

The Era of Uncemented Knee Replacement

Dr Manuj Wadhwa manuj.wadhwa@gmail.com For decades, the story of knee replacement surgery has been written in bone cement-a dependable grout that

Cultural Spirit of J&K on display

The tableau of Jammu and Kashmir was one of main attractions of 77th Republic Day Excelsior Correspondent The tableau unfolded like a silken tape

When Marks Matter More Than Minds

Dr Anoop Singh dranoop8998@gmail.com As examination results are announced across India, the national conversation once again centres on percentag

The WhatsApp Office 247, Anywhere, Anytime

Adhiraj Verma anjalisanjay04@gmail.com A Time When Work Stayed at Work There was a time when office gates closed at 5 pm and, with them, work sta

How to Raise Happy Children?

True joy for children begins with inner balance and awareness in parents MAAsterG Most parents often wonder- How to raise happy children in today

Living in Gratitude

A Cure for Most Worries B L Razdan bl_razdan@yahoo.com If the only prayer you said in your whole life was, thank you, that would suffice. (Meiste