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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

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

Vehicles handed over to Puttaparthi police

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

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.

Kerala leaves two posts of non-Muslims vacant in reconstituted State Waqf Board

The State government reportedly chose to leave the posts vacant to signal that it is not in a hurry to implement the provisions of the Act that w

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

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

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

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

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin inaugurates projects across State

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

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

CBFC says it cannot certify movies that undermine social harmony

It files a counter affidavit before the Madras High Court defending its decision to deny certification to Lakshmi-Lawrence Kadhal

'Black spot...' | Any mishap could have happened: Om Birla says he advised PM Modi not to come to House

Cloudeva.ai Debuts as a Cloud Decision Intelligence Offering Public Preview Now Open

Cloudeva.ai , a cloud intelligence platform that differentiates itself through multi-cloud capabilities & an intelligent advisory bot, offici

Pramerica Life Insurance Unveils Next Chapter of 'This Is My Climb' Campaign, Spotlights Brand's Journey of Trust and Strength

Pramerica Life Insurance , one of India’s fastest-growing life insurance companies today announced the latest edition of its flagship campa

BTC crash today: Why is Bitcoin down today by 8% and will crypto currency go below $71,000 or rise again? Here's what should investors do

BTC crash today has raised market concern after Bitcoin fell by nearly 8% and slipped near $71,000. The fall followed global tech stock losses an

Chilling Delhi crime: Man beaten for stopping harassment, raising womens safety fears

India exports first fuel to Europe since ban on Russian crude-derived products

India has begun exporting jet fuel to Europe again. Reliance Industries sent a cargo to Italy after a European Union ban on Russian oil products.

Is Main Hoon Na 2 finally happening? SRKs next film update out

Mumbai: After the much-awaited action drama King, all eyes are on Shah Rukh Khans next big-screen project. The wait may soon be over, as fresh re

Apple Plans To Launch Store in Hyderabad, Begins Hiring

Apple has listed job openings on its careers portal for roles such as Senior Manager, Genius, and Store Leader for Hyderabad

I dont find your question serious: Bessent vs Rep Lynchs fiery clash over Trumps crypto policy

MP village enforces social boycott against 10 families over religion

Ten Muslim families of Ghoti-Nandora village in the Balaghat district of Madhya Pradesh have allegedly been facing social boycott following a res

Quote of the day by Robin Williams: A woman would never make a nuclear bomb. They would never

Quote of the day: Todays Quote of the Day spotlights a remark by the late actor-comedian that uses humour to reflect on power, violence and emoti

Camellia Panjabi fights to save Veeraswamy, Britains oldest Indian restaurant

Veeraswamy, open for 99 years, is fighting a legal battle with the Crown Estate over the termination of its lease. Camellia Panjabi tells us why

Narayana inspects progress of Amaravati project works

Our Flight Is Booked, We Are Going There: Suryakumar On India's T20WC Match Against Pak

The World Cup begins on Saturday and India will take on USA in its opening match on the same evening

Supreme Court orders West Bengal to pay DA arrears to employees for 20082019

The court ordered the state to release 25 per cent of the outstanding dues by March 6 and set up a committee to determine the total payable amoun

Our flight is booked, we are going there: Suryakumar Yadav on India's T20WC match against Pak

India's cricket team is set to travel to Colombo for their ICC T20 World Cup match against Pakistan. Captain Suryakumar Yadav stated the team's f

Rupee rises 14 paise to close at 90.33 against U.S. dollar

At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 90.52 and touched an early high of 90.06 and a low of 90.53 against the greenback

Six-laning works on NH 66 in Kerala enter final phase, 492 km opened for traffic, says Minister

Kerala Public Works Minister says some defects had occurred at some places during the construction work, and following the States request the Nat

CTET Admit Card 2026 out at ctet.nic.in: check steps to download and more

The CTET 2026 admit card for the February 8 examination has been released on ctet.nic.in. Candidates must download their hall ticket from the off

Centre and states working on GST e-way bill revamp, official says

The central government is working with states to improve the e-way bill system. This reform aims to make logistics smoother and reduce trade cost

Indias higher education sector emerges as global real estate giant: Report

Hyderabad: Indias higher-education sector is emerging as one of the worlds largest institutional real estate opportunities over the next decade,

SC empowers UPSC to flag delay in DGP selection, gives 4 weeks for Telangana

New Delhi: Taking serious note of the inordinate delay by several states in sending proposals for appointment of Director General of Police, the

Amit Shah launches Bharat Taxi, says Sarathi hi malik as govt unveils cooperative cab service

Bharat Taxi makes a grand entry as India's premier government-supported ride-hailing service! Embracing a cooperative ownership approach, it empo

Amit Shah Unveils 'Bharat Taxi': Indias First Cooperative Ride-Hailing

The platform has a zero-commission model and plans to expand to all states and Union Territories in three years, sharing profits with drivers.

Had concrete info that Cong MPs could carry out unexpected act, asked PM not to come to LS: Birla

New Delhi, Feb 5: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday said he had concrete information that many Congress MPs could carry out an unexpected ac

Interpreting Indias climate budget for 202627: Big promises, cautious steps

In this episode of The Climate Economy, we break down what Indias Union Budget 202627 really means for the countrys climate and energy transition

India Rejects Claim It Will Halt Russian Oil Imports

These remarks come as External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is in the United States for the Critical Minerals Ministerial hosted by US Secretary

Asked PM not to come to Lok Sabha over Congress plans: Om Birla

New Delhi: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday, February 5, said he had concrete information that many Congress MPs could carry out an unexpec

BioAsia 2026 to Convene Worlds Leading Science, AI, Industry Pioneers in Hyderabad

The State government is reaffirming Telanganas long-term commitment to positioning Hyderabad among the worlds top five life sciences hubs

Kerala to urge Centre to fast-track approval for Thiruvananthapuram Outer Ring Road project to aid Vizhinjam operations

Request in the wake of full-fledged commercial operation of Vizhinjam international seaport

Tamil Nadu Cabinet approves investment proposals worth34,237 crore

With an intention to take the blue economy to the next level and to provide opportunities for fishermen, an initiative is underway in shipbuildin

This new restaurant reimagines Hyderabads neighbourhood adda culture on a rooftop

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A cautionary tale for anyone who has ever been told Just WhatsApp me, and believed it

Does This Video Show Former Indonesian Prez Joko Widodo at Tirumala Temple? No!

The Embassy of Indonesia in New Delhi categorically denied the claim.

'BCCI has nothing to say, will go with whatever ICC says': Rajeev Shukla responds to Sharif's statement on Pakistan's boycott of IND-PAK T20 WC match

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated his nation's stance of not playing the ICC T20 World Cup Group Stage clash against India. B

Watch: Pregnant Mrunal Thakur seen shooting with Varun Dhawan

Mumbai: Actors Mrunal Thakur and Varun Dhawan are currently busy shooting for their upcoming romantic comedy Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai. The fi

The lamp must walk with care: Shashi Tharoors poetic defiance after a fractured leg from parliament fall and a helpful hand from Akhilesh Yadav

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor is recovering from a confirmed fracture after a fall on the Parliament stairs, where he was assisted by Akhilesh Yadav

Congress MPs Might Try Something: Speaker Says Asked PM To Skip Lok Sabha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's reply to the Motion of Thanks on the President's address was cancelled in view of an alarm that the Congress had p

How a small pagdi-making unit in Mathura district supports local livelihoods

In a narrow residential pocket near the Billa Mandir area of the Mathura district, a small home-based unit quietly produces pagdis

Statin Muscle Pain: What You Should Know About This Side Effect Of Cholesterol-Lowering Medicine

While statins are generally safe, several individuals experience some unwanted symptoms, including muscle pain, which range from mild aches to, v

259.36 crore released to Telanganas Gram Panchayats

J&K Cong Chief Seeks Clear Statehood Timeline, Proposes Panel For Return Of Kashmiri Pandits

Jammu, Feb 5: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee president Tariq Hameed Karra on Thursday demanded that the centre spell out a clear ti

Darshan Mekani Shah traces Bengals textile memory through shibori and kantha for an upcoming Chennai exhibition

Spanning journeys between Japan and Bengal, Darshan Mekani Shahs upcoming exhibition with Silkworm Boutique showcases how craft practices evolve

SC Modifies 2017 Order, Anurag Thakur Can Now Participate In BCCI Affairs

The SC bench passed the order on an application filed by Anurag Thakur seeking modification of the 2017 order.

Etawah: Inside a long-running sports goods enterprise serving local players

For over three decades, sports goods trader S.P. Gupta of Etawah district has run a business shaped by routine travel, steady learning

Telangana minister drives auto rickshaw ahead of municipal polls

Hyderabad: Telangana Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar on Thursday, February 5, drove an autorickshaw in Siddipet district while campaigning fo

Bye-Bye Social Media Managers: X User Claims Claude Planned 30 Days Of Content In 2 Hours

Vipin Gautam said that he personally used Claude to handle the full process of designing, editing, and scheduling 30 days of social media content

'PM hiding behind Speaker': Opposition's sharp retort to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla's remark on Modi speech, Congress 'plot'

Home interiors materials platform Material Depot raises $10M co-led by Accel and Stellaris Venture Partners

The fresh capital will be deployed to strengthen Material Depots technology backbone across supply chain, inventory planning, and in-store assist

Fire in Womens Hostel Triggers Panic in Musheerabad

One of the hostellers switched on the geyser and forgot to switch it off before going to attend coaching classes: Officials

Supreme Court reschedules hearing on Sonam Wangchuks detention to February 9

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuks wife argues that the detention violates fundamental rights, while government officials defend the action as nece

BMS College for Women hosts Jaanapada Jaatre celebrating folk traditions in Bengaluru

The programme featured folk music by Kambada Rangaiah, along with traditional games, cultural performances, and stalls showcasing rural artistry

Who Is Balaji Krishnamurthy? Meet Uber's New Indian-Origin CFO

Krishnamurthy, who has been with Uber for more than six years, is scheduled to take over the new role from February 16.

Cong MP Vivek Tankha Writes To Amit Shah, Seeks Release Of Sonam Wangchuk

New Delhi, Feb 5: Congress leader Vivek Tankha on Thursday asked Home Minister Amit Shah to review the detention of jailed climate activist Sonam

Word of the Day: Desuetude

Word of the Day: In journalistic reporting, where clarity and neutrality are paramount, desuetude helps distinguish between repeal, reform, and n

K-Dramas To 'Love Games': Korea-Linked Searches Soar Following Ghaziabad Deaths

Following the deaths of three sisters in Ghaziabad, India has witnessed a sharp rise in online searches related to Korean culture, ranging from c

Process To Revise MOP On Judicial Appointments Under Consideration: Govt

New Delhi, Feb 5: The government on Thursday informed the Rajya Sabha that the process to revise the Memorandum of Procedure (MOP) for appointmen

Will ICC Knock Out India if it Refuses To Play in Another Country: Nasser Hussain Backs Bangladesh

The International Cricket Council replaced Bangladesh with Scotland in the T20 World Cup after the former refused to play their matches in India

Hyderabad: Fire Breaks Out at Womens Hostel in Gandhinagar

Two inmates rescued as panic grips residents; firefighters bring blaze under control

Delhi to start double-decker buses this month: Check routes, fares, and other details

Delhi is bringing back double-decker buses this month for a special tourism service. These electric buses will connect major attractions like Pra

Russia Laughs Off Idea Epstein Was Russian Spy

The files show Epstein on multiple occasions talking about his desire to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin -- though there is no evidence the

Tax Cuts On Cancer Drugs, Higher Tobacco Tax Can Boost Public Health: AIIMS Study

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) exemption of lifesaving cancer drugs and higher taxation on tobacco products are the steps aimed at strengthenin

Quote of the day by Paulo Coelho: Be brave. Take risks. Nothing can...

Paulo Coelho's timeless quote, 'Be brave. Take risks. Nothing can substitute experience,' remains vital in today's world. It encourages embracing

Speaker Om Birla says he advised PM not to come to Lok Sabha, had definite information of Opposition protests

Om Birla also reprimanded the Opposition for their behaviour in his chamber as Congress members questioned BJP MP Nishikant Dubeys speech

Self-Immolation: Shashi Tharoor Blasts Washington Post Over Son's Ouster

A perplexed Shashi Tharoor questioned The Washington Post's decision to include his son Ishaan Tharoor, an international affairs analyst and writ

Supreme Court directs West Bengal govt to pay dearness allowance to its employees from 2008-2019

The Supreme Court has ordered the West Bengal government to pay dearness allowance to its employees. This payment covers the period from 2008 to

Calicut University Result 2026 Out For Bachelor's, Master's Programmes, Check Here

Calicut University Result 2026 Out: Candidates who appeared for the examinations can check their results by visiting the official website at resu

Top JK Players Ready to Shine in IPL 2026

The IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi has once again put the spotlight on the rising talent from Jammu and Kashmir. With record price tags and key pl

The Washington Post lays off hundreds of journalists, losing jobs amid financial crisis

The Washington Post has begun mass layoffs, cutting around one third of its staff in one of the most dramatic newsroom restructurings in its 145

Targeting Brain Network May Make Parkinson's Treatment More Effective: Study

A study has suggested that treatments for Parkinson's disease could potentially be doubly efficacious by targeting a brain network linking cognit

Human Rights Watch staff resign after Palestinian refugee report blocked

Two Human Rights Watch (HRW) employees, who constituted the entirety of the organisations Israel and Palestine team, resigned after senior member

CPI(M) interference delaying Sabarimala gold theft probe; no bar on questioning anyone, including Sonia Gandhi: Sunny Joseph

KPCC president says delay in probe was allowing the accused to exploit legal loopholes and secure bail

Trump, Xi Talk Iran and Taiwan ahead of possible april visit

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed the situation in Iran during a wideranging phone call