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16 Dead, Several Others Feared Trapped After Blast in Illegal Coal Mine

The explosion is suspected to have occurred during coal mining activities at the site, which is believed to be an illegal operation.

Kotamreddy Brothers Launch Development Works in Nellore Rural

He described the alliance government as a responsible administration that stands by its word and assured that the government would always stand b

I Dont Regret Calling Myself Mohammad Deepak: Man Who Confronted Bajrang Dal

I raised my voice against those spreading hatred, but an FIR was filed against me instead, Deepak told The Quint.

16 Labourers Killed, 1 Injured After Blast In Illegal Meghalaya Coal Mine

Sixteen labourers died and one was injured after an explosion trapped them deep inside a suspected illegal coal mine at a village in Meghalaya's

The 2 Common Habits Behind 40% Of Preventable Cancers: New WHO Global Report

A World Health Organization study published in Nature Medicine identifies that 38% of global cancer cases are linked to 30 preventable risk facto

The 20 Games, Apps, Characters Ghaziabad Sisters Listed In Chilling Note For Father

Three minor sisters allegedly jumped to death from their ninth-floor flat in Ghaziabad on Wednesday. They left behind a diary and a list of their

Gym Owner Mohammad Deepak Refuses Rs 2 Lakh Reward By Jharkhand Govt

Give it to someone in need, says Deepak Kumar- the gym owner from Kotdwar who become famous on social media

Key Parties Contesting Bangladesh Elections 2026

With Sheikh Hasinas Awami League barred from contesting, the political battlefield has opened to new contenders.

'Rahul Gandhi Called Ravneet Bittu Gaddar Because He Is Sikh: PM Modi's Big Charge

Launching a volley against Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi over his raitor remark against a BJP MP, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said

Vizag school girl wins fourth consecutive national speech championship title

Zelenskyy says 55,000 Ukrainian soldiers have died fighting Russias invasion

KYIV, Ukraine, February 5, 2026 (AP) Fighting against Russias 4-year-old invasion has cost the lives of 55,000 Ukrainian soldiers, according to

Bowring Institute office bearers receive threat; case registered

What is happening in Venezuela? The U.S. invasion and its consequences

In thiswebinar on The Venezuela Crisis, Srinivasan Ramani, Deputy National Editor, and Stanly Johny, International Affairs Editor explored the or

Watch: I advised PM Modi not to come: Speaker Om Birla condemns unprecedented disorder in Lok Sabha

Four arrested for murdering advocate in Moinabad over property dispute

Two books on Vachana literature to be released in Hubballi on Sunday

Vachanasahitya Mandara Foundation is organising the event at Anubhava Mantapa, Veeramma Farm House, near railway bridge, on Gadag Road

Drowned In Liquor: PM Modi's Barb At AAP's Delhi Government In Rajya Sabha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi slammed Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party today, saying its government in Delhi had drowned in liquor.

Skip The Lift: 6 Staircase Exercises To Boost Your Fitness While At Work

Turn your office stairs into a lowcost, powerful workout to boost heart health, strength, and energy during the workday

BJP's Sujata Patil elected mayor of Navi Mumbai; Dashrath Bhagat new deputy mayor

Sujata Patil and Dashrath Bhagat of the Bharatiya Janata Party have been elected Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation. The

Jayalalithaas residence Veda Nilayam will be auctioned if tax dues not paid: I-T department tells Madras HC

The department makes the submission in response to a writ petition filed by her niece J. Deepa challenging the demand for income tax and wealth t

Why is crypto crashing today? Bitcoin price (BTC USD), Ethereum, XRP, Solana and Avalanche fall as market loses $900 billion

Crypto crashing as Bitcoin BTC USD price falls today: The crypto market is witnessing a significant downturn. Prices have plummeted, with Bitcoin

AP Chambers submits pre-budget suggestions to Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav

Major suggestions include a dedicated escrow account mechanism for disbursing industrial incentives and one-time VAT dispute resolution scheme to

IIMK LIVE extends NIDHI-SSP seed funding to three start-ups

India to host Billie Jean King Cup

Along with hosts India, teams from Indonesia, the South Korea, Mongolia, New Zealand, and Thailand will compete for the two coveted promotion spo

Universal Health Coverage Gets Boost From Integrative Medicine, Says Minister

Integrating Ayush with modern medicine in public health can help boost Universal Health Coverage, said Anupriya Patel, Minister of State for Heal

Retired teacher found dead in Salem

At least 16 labourers killed in blast at illegal coal mine in Meghalaya; several feared trapped

The police have sought assistance from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) to carry out rescue operations at the site. The SDRF team are yet

Meet Eileen Gu, 22-year-old Winter Olympian who earns $23 million a year, but just $100,000 from her sport

Eileen Gu has emerged as one of the highest-earning female athletes in the world, ranking just behind top tennis icons in Forbes 2025 list. Despi

Woman arrested for murdering elderly woman in Dundigal

Word of the day - Poppycock

Poppycock is a funny English word that means nonsense. Many people think it is British, but it actually started in America. The word came from an

Possible lower and middle Palaeolithic sites found

February 25 last date to apply for new private unaided junior colleges in Andhra Pradesh

BIE invites online applications for the academic year 202627 for establishment of 32 colleges in 26 identified mandals and six colleges in two mu

Three-day Dubai Property Show in Hubballi from today

Tiruchengode Municipal councillors demand action against TVK functionary

The Washington Post 'Bloodbath': $100 Million Losses And Trump 2.0 Shadow

A 'bad day', 'perplexing', 'absolute bloodbath', 'bizarre decision', 'setback for journalism'... the reactions to the Jeff Bezos-owned Washington

Karnataka minister MB Patil welcomes talks on Bengaluru-Mumbai rail link, seeks implementation

Earlier this week on January 3, Patil wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other union ministers, including Nirmala Sitharaman, Ashwini Vais

Three arrested, over 16 kg ganja seized in separate raids across Telangana

Top news of the day: PM Modi targets opposition in Rajya Sabha, Goyal says joint statement on India-U.S. trade deal soon, and more

The major news headlines of the day and more

India will travel to Colombo for T20 World Cup match despite Pakistan boycott

The Pakistan government directed its team to boycott the February 15 Group A contest to show solidarity with Bangladesh, who were replaced by Sco

World Cup T20 boycott row: India ready to face Pakistan, says Captain Suryakumar Yadav

ICC has given the fixture. Our flight is booked and we are going there (to Colombo), says Suryakumar

Odisha Launches WhatsApp Bot To Streamline Revenue Services

Speaking at the launch, Majhi said the initiative is aimed at simplifying public service delivery and saving citizens time by bringing government

'Modi teri kabr khudegi': This is not merely a slogan but shows deep hatred towards me, says PM

During a spirited session in Parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed dissenting voices by showcasing the impressive economic strides I

Parliament Budget Session Day 4 Live | Congress Has No Ideas, No Vision, No Plan: PM Modi's Big Attack

Parliament Budget Session2026 Day 4 Live Updates: PM Modi on Thursday said that India is signing future-ready trade deals with several countries,

'Congress hates Sikhs': PM Modi slams Rahul Gandhi's 'traitor' remark

Amazon Q4 earnings today: heres what will decide Amazon stock movements today?

Amazon Q4 earnings today: Amazon is expected to report $211.5 billion in Q4 revenue, a potential all-time quarterly record. That single number wi

17 Men DNA-Tested Over Pregnant Mumbai Woman's Rape. Father Was A Match

Mumbai Father Rapes Daughter, Caught After DNA Test: A 20-year-old Mumbai woman - who is unable to hear and cannot speak - was raped and impregna

Explainer: What We Know About Nigeria Attacks That Left Over 160 Dead

The situation has prompted international attention and support.

'I eat 2kg of gaalis daily': In light moment during RS speech, PM Modi reveals 'health secret'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a strong speech in Rajya Sabha criticising the Congress for decades of misgovernance and alleged deep hatr

China says expiration of U.S.-Russia arms treaty regrettable

China regrets the expiration of the New START Treaty, as the treaty is of great significance to maintaining global strategic stability, Chinese F

Beyond Optics, Mamata's SC Theatrics Are a Masterclass in Political Rhetoric

One can't dismiss Mamatas SC foray merely as a piece of political theatre aimed at her Bengal electorate.

No Surge In Missing Persons Cases, Says Delhi Police

Delhi Police attributed recoveries to initiatives such as 'Operation Milap' and the use of technology, including AI-based facial recognition syst

Three journalists arrested for trying to extort money from officer

SSB HC Admit Card 2026 (OUT) Live: Physical Efficiency, Standard Tests On Feb 9

SSB HC Admit Card 2026 OUT: Selected candidates will be placed in Level-4 of the pay matrix, with a basic pay of Rs 25,500 - 81,100 per month.

Himachal Pradesh CM announces ban on mobile phones in all schools from March 1

CM Sukhu gave details on strict enforcement measures, stating that any student found in possession of a phone would face a fine of 500 and the co

Farmers now getting loans in 5 minutes through e-KCC: Adityanath

Yogi Adityanath said the cooperative sector has also undergone major reforms under the vision of Sahkar se Samriddhi, with digitisation, e-govern

'Khamenei should be very worried': Trump's direct threat to Iranian Leader ahead of nuke talks

Shivalinge Gowda blames BJP for provoking him to speak rudely, regrets remarks

Ukraine, Russia swap prisoners, U.S. says 'work remains' to end war

As talks were underway, large swathes of the Ukrainian capital were still without heating in sub-zero temperatures, after successive Russian stri

What Is Functional Fatigue? 5 Signs And Symptoms To Watch Out For

Functional fatigue, on average, affects 46.6% of the Indian population. Here are the signs and symptoms to watch out for.

Evening news wrap: Modi attacks opposition in Rajya Sabha as MPs stage walkout; LS Speaker says he asked PM to skip House & more

T20 World Cup: Rajput hopeful of a creditable show by UAE

PM Narendra Modi Rajya Sabha Speech Key Highlights: Trade deals, economic strength & youth power

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's economic resurgence. He detailed the nation's journey from a lower economic rank to a leading gl

Suspended UP headmaster reinstated after students reject namaz claims

Mathura: Jan Mohammed, a headmaster in Uttar Pradeshs Mathura district, who was suspended following allegations by right-wing organisations that

When Madras Checks meet African memory: inside the Siddi womens kavand quilt tradition

Threads of Confluence, a travelling exhibition, stitches the story of African migration to India with an Indian fabric that went to Africa and be

Did You Know: Water might not be wet heres the surprising science behind it!

Did You Know: Water is made up of HO molecules that are polar, meaning they have a slightly positive side and a slightly negative side. This pola

Watch: What are the Epstein files and why has this triggered a political controversy in India?

On January 30, the U.S. Department of Justice released over three million pages of documents related to the investigation into Jeffrey Epsteins s

UK PM Apologises to Epstein Victims Over Mandelson's Ambassador Role

Starmer admitted he was misled by Mandelson's portrayal of their relationship and expressed regret for his appointment decision.

Are Talwiinder, Disha Patani in dating situationship? Singer says, 'I fall in love every day, still figuring it out'

Punjabi singer Talwiinder spoke about dating rumours with Disha Patani. He said the speculation caught them off guard and stressed that he does n

Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University signs MoU with SSC NASSCOM

Pentagon asked to probe SpaceX for potential Chinese ownership

The senators warned that any Chinese ownership could trigger U.S. rules governing foreign ownership, control or influence, known as FOCI, given t

Tiruchi Railway Division plans to relay the roads in Railway Colony

According to initial estimates, it would cost about 2 crore to rebuild all the important roads in the residential area; Tiruchi Divisional Railwa

Over 3,800 Indian Nationals Deported From US In 2025: Govt Tells Parliament

The government is in constant dialogue with the US government regarding the need for humane treatment of Indian nationals during such deportation

XRP price hits multi-month low will the altcoin fall to $1? Key support levels investors should watch amid crypto market crash

XRP price crash today: XRP has fallen to multi-month lows, mirroring a wider crypto market downturn. Analysts cite derivative selling and global

Meta stock price is down today: Why Meta stock is falling despite strong earnings? Is AI spending taking its toll now?

Meta Platforms Inc. (META) shares plummeted 3.28% to $668.99 on February 5, 2026. The sell-off centers on a staggering $115 billion to $135 billi

Can you undo an early Social Security claim? Options, deadlines and costly tradeoffs

Many Americans claim Social Security early and later regret it because payments are lower. The Social Security Administration allows limited ways

UT, District, Block-Level Committees Formed To Implement NDLM In J&K

JAMMU, Feb 5: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has accorded sanction for the constitution of UT-level, district-level and block-level committees

President Zelenskyy says 55,000 Ukrainian soldiers have died fighting Russia's invasion

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy revealed 55,000 Ukrainian soldiers have died in the ongoing war. Meanwhile, U.S.-brokered talks between Russia and

New wooden car to be made for Rockfort temple at Tiruchi

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

6 natural hair oils to fight baldness and boost regrowth

Certain botanical oils like Rosemary, Pumpkin Seed, and Castor oil are proving to be powerful allies in the fight against thinning hair. By block

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

No such meeting: MEA denies report on DovalRubio meet

India's Ministry of External Affairs has denied reports of a meeting between National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and US Secretary of State Marco

'Infiltrators, Congress and a jibe at Kharge': Top quotes from PM Modi's reply to motion of thanks in Rajya Sabha

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,

Govt Forms Internal Committee To Examine Issues Of PM Package Engineers

JAMMU, Feb 5: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has constituted an internal committee to examine service-related matters of PM Package Engineers w

Australia One of the Most Dangerous Teams in Modern Cricket: Ian Bishop

Australia eye a second ICC Mens T20 World Cup title, kicking off their ICC Mens T20 World Cup

Has Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie been kidnapped? Trump deploys federal law enforcement to search

Nancy Guthrie, 84, mother of NBC Today anchor Savannah Guthrie, has been reported missing from her Arizona residence. She was last seen Saturday

Agreement signed on creation of Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority

The tripartite agreement was signed in the presence of Nagaland CM Nephiu Rio, by MHA, the Nagaland Government, and the Eastern Nagaland Peoples

Parkinsons treatment may be more effective if targeting cognition-action network in brain: Study

New Delhi, Feb 5: A study has suggested that treatments for Parkinsons disease could potentially be doubly efficacious by targeting a brain netwo