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UK man steals GBP 28,000 from mother with dementia, spends it on Lego

Martyn Walker stole more than Rs 35,00,000 from his mother with dementia to pay for his Lego obsession; the Norwich Crown Court was informed that Walker had tried to help with managing his mothers finances after she was placed in a care facility in 2022.

1 Feb 2026 7:54 am
New tales of the tiles

Veteran mahjong players and teachers share their views on Bombays current craze for the game

1 Feb 2026 7:24 am
Children of the Sun god

From early Vedic times, the sun is also tied to humanity and death. Surya has two sons who frame the human condition

1 Feb 2026 6:46 am
Smokin Lobo live

Uhm, Lobo Lobo, any reason why youre dressed with this coloured headgear?

1 Feb 2026 6:44 am
SIT formed to probe fake birth certificate racket in Maharashtra

Maharashtra has formed an SIT led by senior officer Yashasvi Yadav to probe a fake birth certificate racket exploiting the Civil Registration System (CRS) portal in Yavatmal and Jalgaon districts. Forged documents sold via digital means pose risks to national security, IDs, and government schemes

31 Jan 2026 10:48 pm
Indias first collaborative animal welfare funding circle launched in Mumbai

Indias first collaborative Animal Welfare Funding Circle was launched at the India Animal Welfare Forum in Mumbai, backed by Rs 14 crore from philanthropies. The event highlighted that animal welfare gets only 1.5 per cent of CSR funds

31 Jan 2026 10:18 pm
NCP (SP)-NCP merger talks may hit hurdles after Ajit Pawars death: Sharad Pawar

Ajit Pawar, who was one of the sitting deputy chief ministers of Maharashtra, was killed when the Learjet 45 he was travelling in crashed in Baramati on Wednesday. The merger discussions, led by Ajit Pawar and NCP (SP) state chief Jayant Patil, had been underway for the past four months

31 Jan 2026 9:49 pm
CPI MP writes to PM, opposes Economic Survey calling for re-examination of RTI

CPI MP P. Kumar has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi opposing the Economic Surveys call to re-examine the RTI Act, warning that any dilution would weaken transparency and democratic accountability and could erode public trust

31 Jan 2026 7:55 pm
Zero tolerance for terrorism must be universal : S Jaishankar at India-Arab meet

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar called for zero tolerance toward terrorism and stronger global cooperation while addressing the 2nd India-Arab Foreign Ministers Meeting, highlighting shared security concerns and regional challenges including Gaza

31 Jan 2026 7:14 pm
Modi reaffirms support for Palestine at Arab Foreign Ministers gathering

Prime Minister Modi received Arab foreign ministers ahead of the second India-Arab Foreign Ministers Meeting, emphasizing deeper cooperation in trade, energy, and technology, and reaffirming support for Palestine. Indias EAM Jaishankar also held talks with Omans foreign minister on trade and critical minerals

31 Jan 2026 6:30 pm
57 terrorists killed in Balochistan after coordinated attacks across 12 location

Pakistans security forces killed 57 terrorists after attacks across 12 locations in Balochistan, which also left 10 security personnel dead. The assaults targeted police, Frontier Corps and civilians, including a family near Gwadar, and authorities are investigating links to TTP

31 Jan 2026 5:04 pm
Another Karnataka cop caught accepting bribe, second in a day

Karnataka Lokayukta officials arrested two police officers in separate bribery cases, catching a Tumakuru PSI and a Bengaluru inspector red-handed while accepting bribes. Both have been booked under the Prevention of Corruption Act

31 Jan 2026 4:25 pm
Rights group says 17 Hindus killed in Bangladesh since December

At least 16 houses belonging to Hindu minorities were set on fire and 17 people were killed in targeted attacks across Bangladesh since December 2025, the Rights & Risks Analysis Group has alleged, accusing authorities of downplaying the communal nature of the violence

31 Jan 2026 4:17 pm
Ayodhya Ram temple project nears completion, cost estimated at Rs 1,900 crore

Construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya will be completed by April 30, with the project cost estimated at Rs 1,900 crore, Ram Temple Construction Committee chairman Nripendra Mishra said. Contractors L&T and Tata Consultancy will exit after completion, with maintenance teams staying on-site under a three year warranty

31 Jan 2026 3:58 pm
Huge cache of Epstein documents reveals emails with wealthy and powerful figures

A massive new release of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents by the US Justice Department has revealed details of the convicted sex offenders communications with influential political and business figures, including Steve Bannon, Elon Musk and Howard Lutnick

31 Jan 2026 2:44 pm
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 12, including women and children

At least 12 Palestinians, including women and children, were killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza City and Khan Younis, hospital officials said. The deaths are among the highest since an Oct. 10 ceasefire, with Gazas Health Ministry reporting over 500 killed since it began. Israels military has not commented

31 Jan 2026 2:00 pm
Delhi shivers at 6.7 degrees Celsius while air quality stays in `poor` zone

Data from various weather stations showed wide variation across the city. Palam recorded a minimum of 8.1 degrees Celsius, while Lodi Road saw 7.1 degrees Celsius

31 Jan 2026 1:43 pm
Higher excise duty on cigarettes, health cess on pan masala effective February 1

The Centre will impose additional excise duty on tobacco products and a health cess on pan masala from February 1, replacing the existing GST compensation cess regime. They will also have to disclose with excise authorities the number of machines and their capacities and can also claim abatement in excise duty

31 Jan 2026 1:23 pm
US approves USD 6.67 billion arms sales to Israel, USD 9 billion to Saudi Arabia

The sales also were announced as President Donald Trump pushes ahead with his ceasefire plan for Gaza that is intended to end the Israel-Hamas conflict and reconstruct and redevelop the Palestinian territory after two years of war left it devastated, with tens of thousands dead.

31 Jan 2026 9:54 am
Protesters call nationwide strike against Donald Trumps immigration policies

The demonstrations are taking place amid widespread outrage over the killing Alex Pretti, an intensive care nurse who was shot multiple times after he used his cellphone to record Border Patrol officers conducting an immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis

31 Jan 2026 9:51 am
Encounter resumes in Kishtwar as forces re-establish contact with terrorists

Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma visited Kishtwar to review the counter-terrorism grid as the ongoing anti-terror operation to neutralise a group of three Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists holed up in the district continues

31 Jan 2026 9:48 am
NCB busts inter-state drug trafficking racket in Mysuru, four arrested

Four accused have been arrested in the matter belonging to Rajasthan`s Jalore, whereas further investigation to identify other members of the drug cartel is underway

31 Jan 2026 9:44 am
Union Home Minister Amit Shah unveils Rs 1,715 crore projects in Assam

The HM laid the foundation stone for the Rs 284 crore second legislative assembly complex and MLA hostel as a part of the governments efforts to establish Dibrugarh as the second administrative hub

31 Jan 2026 9:37 am
West Bengal governor visits gutted godowns, flags failure of authorities

The devastating fire reduced to ashes two godowns and a manufacturing unit of a momo company at Anandapur in South 24 Parganas district, close to the city

31 Jan 2026 9:35 am
PM did not want Mahatma Gandhi-linked law to continue: Congress

Party launches a 45-day nationwide MGNREGA Bachao Sangram Yatra campaign, demanding the repeal of the VB-G RAM G Act

31 Jan 2026 9:32 am
US to return three ancient bronze sculptures to India after provenance review

The sculptures are Shiva Nataraja belonging to the Chola period, circa 990; Somaskanda of the Chola period, 12th century; and Saint Sundarar with Paravai of the Vijayanagar period, 16th century.

31 Jan 2026 9:29 am
Realistic human hand 3D-printed using new low-cost method

CRAFT transforms a common liquid resin called cyclooctene into complex solid objects by projecting varying patterns of light through a commercial 3D printer

31 Jan 2026 9:27 am
Cannabis-infused drinks may help people cut back on alcohol, study finds

Those who used cannabis beverages were more likely to say they substituted cannabis for alcohol (58.6 per cent). In addition, they reported consuming fewer alcoholic drinks after starting cannabis beverages and also reported binge drinking alcohol less frequently compared to before

31 Jan 2026 9:25 am
Hyundai begins testing humanoid robots at US manufacturing plants

In early January, Hyundai announced its plans to deploy a scalable platform capable of integrating up to 30,000 of its Atlas humanoid robots per year by 2028 to automate repetitive factory work

31 Jan 2026 9:23 am
Donald Trump sues IRS and Treasury for USD 10 billion over tax data leak

The suit, filed in a Florida federal court on Thursday, also saw Eric Trump, Donald Trump Jr and the Trump organisation as plaintiffs

31 Jan 2026 8:58 am
Sunetra Pawar likely to become Maharashtras first woman deputy chief minister

NCP rallies behind late Dadas wife Sunetra Pawar; CM Devendra Fadnavis says Mahayuti will back NCPs decision; there is growing buzz about a possible merger of the two rival Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) factions a move that could significantly alter the states political landscape

31 Jan 2026 7:51 am
Mumbai: 21 railway buildings earn Shunya tag for energy self-sufficiency

Twenty one facilities recognised for achieving energy self-sufficiency on Central Railway network; these buildings generate their own electricity, primarily through solar power, meeting their annual energy needs without relying on external supply

31 Jan 2026 7:44 am
Mumbai Diary: Saturday Dossier

The city - sliced, diced and served with a dash of sauce

31 Jan 2026 7:39 am
Mumbai: Did a seat belt kill a 27-year-old engineer in Borivali crash?

Police suspect vital safety device caused neck injury that killed computer engineer in Jan 25 Borivali crash; according to the police, he reportedly lost control of the vehicle, which rammed into the corner of a road divider.

31 Jan 2026 7:33 am
Mumbai: BMC road repair worsens Kalina-Vakola flyover, traffic slows to a crawl

Dug-up spots on Kalina-Vakola flyover result in congestion; citizens call it recipe for disaster; earlier, the flyover had potholes, which riders had become accustomed to, but since the roadwork has started, regular commuters are getting confused

31 Jan 2026 7:19 am
Mumbai: How Gumbo the Labrador survived life without a lower jaw

Once abandoned, Gumbo the Labrador has overcome aggressive tumour to become the first documented dog in the world to survive complete removal of his lower jaw. He had to learn how to eat, drink, and live, and he now does all three

31 Jan 2026 7:13 am
The truth about Pawars dadagiri

The late deputy chief ministers perceived rudeness was understood by those who worked closely with him as behaviour arising from impatience with delays and intolerance towards inefficiency

31 Jan 2026 7:03 am
Congestion-free city roads is a basic expectation

Sawant Road, Veera Desai Road, and Duttaji Salvi Road, which routinely witnessed severe traffic snarls, were freed of illegal hawkers, abandoned vehicles and unauthorised parking of dumpers, tankers, and JCB machines

31 Jan 2026 6:59 am
Horoscope today, January 31: Check astrological predictions for all zodiac signs

Wondering what`s in store for you today? Well, we`ve got you covered. Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Virgo, Cancer, Leo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces

31 Jan 2026 2:51 am
Farmer kills leopard with sickle, spear as big cat attacks him and his son

A 60-year-old farmer in Gujarats Gir Somnath district killed a leopard with a sickle and spear to protect himself and his son after it attacked them. Both sustained injuries and were hospitalized. Forest officials have registered a case against the farmer and launched an investigation

30 Jan 2026 4:49 pm
11 killed, eight injured in road accident in South Africa`s KwaZulu-Natal

The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), citing ALS Paramedics, a local emergency service, said that 11 people, including one child, were declared dead at the scene after a truck collided with a minibus taxi, while eight others sustained critical injuries and were taken to the hospital for urgent medical treatment

30 Jan 2026 4:48 pm
Ajit Pawars family collects his ashes a day after cremation

Pawar (66), fondly known as Dada (elder brother), and four others were killed when the plane carrying them crashed barely 200 metres from the edge of the tabletop airstrip at Baramati on Wednesday morning

30 Jan 2026 4:45 pm
Assam tea to reach Europe duty-free under EU-India FTA : Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the EU-India free trade agreement will allow Assam tea exports to Europe at zero tariff, boosting the states global trade. He praised tea garden workers for establishing Assams international tea identity, highlighted recent laws granting them land ownership, and criticized Congress for neglecting their welfare

30 Jan 2026 4:44 pm
Youth attacked after viral video abusing Raj and Uddhav Thackeray emerges

The youth had posted a video online in which he used abusive language against MNS chief Raj Thackeray and his cousin and Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, hurling slurs at the leaders. After the video gained significant traction online, he was allegedly attacked by MNS and Shiv Sena supporters

30 Jan 2026 4:38 pm
Debt-to-GDP ratio to guide fiscal policy rather than fiscal deficit :Budget 2026

The upcoming Union Budget 2026 is expected to prioritise lowering Indias debt-to-GDP ratio over a fixed fiscal deficit target, aiming to bring debt down to around 50 percent by 2031 under the revised FRBM framework

30 Jan 2026 4:08 pm
IndiGo flight makes emergency landing in Ahmedabad after bomb threat

An IndiGo flight from Kuwait to Delhi made an emergency landing in Ahmedabad after a handwritten bomb and hijacking threat was found onboard. All 186 people were safely evacuated, and security agencies conducted a full anti-sabotage check of the aircraft

30 Jan 2026 3:52 pm
ED attaches assets valued at Rs 1,885 crore of Anil Ambani Group

The ED has attached Rs 1,885 crore worth of assets linked to Anil Ambanis Reliance Group in bank fraud cases, taking total attachments to about Rs 12,000 crore. The ED alleges large-scale diversion and evergreening of loans, misuse of public funds, and routing of money through connected parties, with investigations still ongoing

30 Jan 2026 3:23 pm
New UGC rules row: Bharat Bandh on February 1? All you need to know

In Lucknow, students under the banner of Chhatra Panchayat assembled at the Gandhi statue in Hazratganj, raising slogans such as UGC Roll Back and accusing the new regulations of being discriminatory

30 Jan 2026 2:34 pm
Healthcare sector urges digital boost and GST cuts on medical devices

Ahead of Union Budget 2026-27, healthcare experts call for lower GST on medical devices, stronger rural health infrastructure, public-private partnerships, and expanded digital health initiatives. Dr. Senthilnathan said that smart taxation and public-private partnerships are key to healthy India

30 Jan 2026 2:12 pm
India must focus on reforms, not just trade deals to grow exports: Report

Emkay Research warns that India cannot rely on trade deals alone amid global tariff tensions. Sustainable export growth will require supply-chain integration, structural reforms, logistics improvements, supportive tariffs, and increased FDI

30 Jan 2026 1:32 pm