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India To Remove Non-tariff Barriers On Agri And Dairy Imports

Recognizing the importance of working together to resolve long-standing concerns, India also agrees to address long-standing non-tariff barriers to the trade in U.S. food and agricultural products, the statement said

8 Feb 2026 5:06 pm
Kiwis Hold Nerve To Silence Afghans

Having beaten the Kiwis on their memorable run to the semifinals in the previous edition, Afghanistan had fuelled expectations of another thriller

8 Feb 2026 4:56 pm
RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Urges People To Detect, Report Infiltrators To Police

Mohan Bhagwat urged people not to give infiltrators any employment and to be more vigilant.

8 Feb 2026 4:41 pm
Top 10 Most Religious Countries In The World

Egypt, this nation home to the worlds most famous pyramids of giza and longest river in the world nile, takes over the 6th position with its residential count of 113 million population

8 Feb 2026 4:15 pm
Assam CM's Deleted 'Point-Blank Shot' Video Sparks Outrage

The now-deleted video showed Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma purportedly taking aim with a rifle and firing a shot at two people one wearing a skull cap and the other with a beard, with point-blank shot as the caption

8 Feb 2026 4:09 pm
Adequate Safeguards for India in Trade Agreement with US: Goyal

The minister added that Indian goods will have a competitive advantage in the American market due to the 18 per cent tariff, as competitor nations such as China face tariffs as high as 35 per cent, while other countries are subject to levies of over 19 per cent.

8 Feb 2026 3:50 pm
Gaurav Gogoi Refutes Assam CM's Allegations Against His Wife

Earlier today, Himanta Biswa Sarma slammed Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi over his wife, Elizabeth Colburn Gogoi's, alleged links to Pakistani national Ali Tauqeer Sheikh

8 Feb 2026 3:45 pm
US Ambassador Sergio Gor Meet Mukesh Ambani, Nita Ambani at India-US T20 WC Clash

The sighting highlighted growing interest in cricket in the United States and the increasing engagement of global personalities in high-profile fixtures involving emerging cricket nations such as the USA

8 Feb 2026 3:10 pm
SIT Leaking Information In Sabarimala Gold Loss Case At Behest Of LDF Govt: Adoor Prakash

Prakash said he appeared before the SIT as directed, after finding time, and answered all the questions put to him

8 Feb 2026 3:05 pm
Three Indians Included in ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 Team of the Tournament

Sooryavanshi rewrote multiple records during his 175 in the final, as he also became the batter to hit the most sixes in a single Under-19 World Cup innings

8 Feb 2026 2:57 pm
Uniform Civil Code Should Be Framed With Consensus, Shouldn't Create Divisions: Bhagwat

On the long-pending demand for Bharat Ratna for Hindutva ideologue V D Savarkar, Bhagwat said the award's prestige will rise if conferred on him

8 Feb 2026 2:53 pm
FSL Director Rubbishes Rumours After Fire at Nampally Forensic Lab

Shikha Goyal clarifies no key evidence was destroyed, says all crucial case materials were already submitted to courts

8 Feb 2026 2:51 pm
New Zealand Beat Afghanistan by Five Wickets in T20 World Cup

Opting to bat, Gulbadin Naib (63) smashed a fine fifty as Afghanistan posted a 182 for six

8 Feb 2026 2:46 pm
Lack Of Access To Cost-Effective Indian Vaccines Straining Pakistan's Economy : Pak Minister

Pakistan has traditionally procured cheap vaccines for immunisation and other requirements through GAVI, which used to come from India.

8 Feb 2026 2:23 pm
Veteran Nepali Actor Sunil Thapa Dies At 68

Manoj Bajpayee & Priyanka Chopra Jonas pay tributes to once co-actor Sunil Thapa

8 Feb 2026 1:54 pm
India Will Have to Align With US Economic Actions on Third Countries

This provision seeks to align Indias security and economic policies with those of the United States, and therefore requires great caution, finds GTRI

8 Feb 2026 1:37 pm
India's Russian Oil Buy To Dwindle, Some Irreplaceable Imports To Continue For Now

Indian refiners have been informally advised to begin scaling back buys from Moscow, says sources

8 Feb 2026 1:32 pm
Gavaskar Predicts Abhishek Sharma Show Against Namibia

Street-smart batting, bold predictions, and captains class all the buzz from Indias winning start, only on Star Sports & JioHotstar.

8 Feb 2026 1:28 pm
Rooftops Could Turn Into Landing Pads as India Eyes Air Taxis to Beat Traffic

The report, titled Navigating the Future of Advanced Air Mobility in India, was launched by Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu

8 Feb 2026 1:24 pm
Sehwag Hails Suryakumar Yadavs Knock as One of His Best

Speaking on JioHotstars 'Haier Match Centre Live', JioStar expert Virender Sehwag hailed Suryakumar Yadav's knock while also praising the USA bowlers:

8 Feb 2026 1:21 pm
Very Excited to Invite India to Join Pax Silica, Says Top USofficial

Helberg said that while the Pax Silica was launched in December, and by January, the US had already had a meeting of the minds around India joining Pax Silica.

8 Feb 2026 1:18 pm
T20 World Cup 2026: Afghanistan Post 182-6 Against New Zealand

Apart from Naib (63), Sediqullah Atal (29) and Rahmanullah Gurbaz (27) also chipped in with useful contributions.

8 Feb 2026 1:00 pm
Third Tigress Hirkani Released into the Wild at Sahyadri Tiger Reserve

The Sahyadri Tiger Reserve is an ambitious government project spanning 1,165 sq. km across the Satara, Sangli, and Kolhapur districts, known for its rich biodiversity and rare species

8 Feb 2026 12:53 pm
Malaysian PM, Like Several of Us in India, Is Big Fan of MGR: Modi

Malaysia has the second-largest Indian-origin community, mostly Tamils, in the world

8 Feb 2026 12:45 pm
OTT Release of The Raja Saab Faces Brutal Backlash

Soon after the digital release, screenshots and clips highlighting logic gaps, poor visual effects, and weak execution flooded social media

8 Feb 2026 12:23 pm
Manchester United Emerges as Serious Bidder for RCB and Rajasthan Royals

BCCI rules do not permit any team to enter into exclusivity talks with more than one franchise

8 Feb 2026 12:18 pm
Dr Abraham Mathai Condemns Massacre of 160 Muslims in Nigeria, Calls for Global Action

Harmony Foundation founder urges international intervention, accountability at ICC over Kwara State killings

8 Feb 2026 12:03 pm
Veteran French Politician Loses Culture Post Over Epstein Links

He offered to resign in a letter to French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, who told reporters he planned to launch the process to name an interim president for the IMA

8 Feb 2026 11:43 am
Couple Missing After Car Plunges into Sagar Left Canal in Nalgonda

Rescue operations under way; driver escapes unhurt

8 Feb 2026 11:40 am
Malaysian Eatery Ordered to Close After Leftover Food Washing Video

A passerby noticed workers washing chicken, mutton and bean curd behind the restaurant building, and took a video without them noticing

8 Feb 2026 11:39 am
SC Bail: Former Chhattisgarh minister Kawasi Lakhma to Stay in Odishas Malkangiri

One of the conditions imposed by the court was that Lakhma must live outside his home state and appear in court on trial dates

8 Feb 2026 11:28 am
Washington Post CEO Quits Amid Outrage Over Job Cuts

Lewis announced his departure in a two-paragraph email to the newspaper's staff, saying that after two years of transformation, now is the right time for me to step aside

8 Feb 2026 11:13 am
Farmers Protected; US Cuts Tariffs on Several Agri Products to 0%: Chouhan

He said Indian farmers interests have been fully protected in the trade deal and that no key crops, fruits, dairy products, or spices have been opened to American imports

8 Feb 2026 10:45 am
IND vs USA: Memes Flood Social Media

Fans turn Indias T20 World Cup win over USA into a meme fest, celebrating Suryas match-winning knock and a spirited American fightback.

8 Feb 2026 9:29 am
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.

8 Feb 2026 9:07 am
Brad Arnold, Lead Singer of Grammy-Nominated Rock Band 3 Doors Down, Dies at 47

The band said in a statement that Arnold passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, in his sleep after his courageous battle with cancer.

8 Feb 2026 8:46 am
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

8 Feb 2026 8:31 am
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 airport

8 Feb 2026 8:20 am
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 structure collapsed from top to bottom

8 Feb 2026 7:48 am
AP CM Naidu Not Giving Time for Tungabhadra Talks: Shivakumar

Speaking at the Raichur Utsav programme on Saturday, Shivakumar said local leaders have been urging him to stop the loss of Tungabhadra water

8 Feb 2026 7:15 am
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 discussions over Tehrans nuclear program

8 Feb 2026 7:06 am
US Sets June Deadline for Ukraine-Russia Peace Deal, Zelenskyy Says

If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, he added

8 Feb 2026 6:48 am
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 rides a wave of popularity

8 Feb 2026 6:34 am
8 Feb 2026 4:05 am
11 Held in Cybercrime Drive; 43 Lakh Returned to Victims

Four techies lose 1.2 crore to stock market scams in Cyberabad

8 Feb 2026 3:58 am
Will Have To Go By Party's Decision, Says DyCM

Congress MLC Yathindra, son of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday expressed confidence in his father completing full term in office and revealed the central party leadership has not entertained pressure on power sharing in Karnataka.

8 Feb 2026 3:40 am
Bharat Future City Land Acquisition Picks Up Pace

About 2,200 acres in Kothapalli within the mandal limits are being surveyed

8 Feb 2026 3:31 am
Death Of Midday Meal Cook In Bee Attack: Meghwal Samaj Demands Martyr Status For Deceased Kanchan Bai

The community members gathered at the district collectorate at Neemuch to demand to declare slain Kanchan as martyr and release a reward of Rs one crore to her family.

8 Feb 2026 3:19 am
Two Youths Arrested For Sexual Assault Of Minors In West Godavari

A Class X student died by suicide at a residential school in Pedavegi in Eluru

8 Feb 2026 3:09 am
Justice Will Be Ensured To Bereaved Family: SC Commission Chief

Jawahar visited the village on Saturday and consoled the bereaved family members. He interacted with the family and expressed deep sympathy over the incident.

8 Feb 2026 3:04 am