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EMotorad Enters Guinness World Records for Delivering Largest Electric Bicycles in Kuppam

Kuppam in Andhra Pradesh is a model constituency and one of the nations fastest developing cities advancing rapidly in infrastructure, industries and e-mobility initiatives

2 Feb 2026 5:44 pm
The Video Game That Transforms Gamers Into Scammers

In this first-person interactive live-action movie game, you are no longer a bystander but the lead protagonist who is going to lead the scamsters

2 Feb 2026 5:41 pm
Historic Grammy Win for Golden Sparks Celebrations in South Korea

'Golden' sparks debate on K-pop classification, but its Grammy win marks a key moment for South Korean pop culture after 'Parasite's' global success.

2 Feb 2026 5:36 pm
Fire Breaks Out In Coal-laden Goods Train At Odishas Turekela Station

Following the detection of the fire, an alert was immediately issued to railway authorities at Turekela. The train was halted at the station as a precautionary measure to prevent the fire from spreading to other wagons

2 Feb 2026 5:30 pm
Pak Forces Kill 22 More Terrorists in Balochistan, Death Toll Rises to 177

The counter terror operation was launched after militants belonging to ethnic Baloch groups carried out multiple attacks at several locations on Saturday

2 Feb 2026 5:23 pm
Rail Infra in Telangana Sees Unprecedented Growth with Six-Fold Rise in Budget Allocation

The average annual railway budget allocation for Telangana has risen sharply from Rs.886 crore during 200914 to Rs.5,454 crore in 202627

2 Feb 2026 5:22 pm
SIR-Affected Families, Mamata Meet CEC in Delhi

Meeting with Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, she emphasized the need for fair treatment and questioned the heavy police presence outside the meeting venue.

2 Feb 2026 5:20 pm
Your February Line-Up: Things to Do in Abu Dhabi

From Yas Island to Saadiyat and Fahid Island, the capitals February highlights span every corner of the emirate

2 Feb 2026 5:13 pm
Adrien Brody Set To Make His Broadway Debut

The Fear of 13 is based on the real life journey of Nick Yarris, a man who had spent more than twenty years on the death row in Pennsylvania after being wrongfully accused and convicted of rape and murder back in 1982

2 Feb 2026 5:12 pm
Iran President Approves U.S. Talks: Reports

This follows Trump's optimistic remarks on a potential agreement to prevent military escalation, indicating a new chapter in US-Iran relations.

2 Feb 2026 5:07 pm
Fire-Fighters Inspect 70 Establishments in ORR Limits to Ensure Safety Norms

The inspections were mainly focused on fire and life safety violations in buildings that pose imminent danger to fire and life safety of the inmates there by endangering their lives

2 Feb 2026 5:07 pm
Steven Spielberg Becomes An EGOT After His First Grammy Win

Spielberg had won the Emmy award 12 times for his work on TV series since 1996 -- A Pinky & The Brain Christmas and many more in the 2000s including Band of Brothers, Taken, etc. Spielberg was honored with the Academy Award three times, for Best Picure and Director (World War 2) Schindlers List in 1994 and Best Picture for Saving Private Ryan after a gap of 5 years. Spielberg won his maiden Tony award in the best musical category for A Strange Loop

2 Feb 2026 5:04 pm
Amjad Ali Khan and Sons Win Grammy for Dalai Lama Album

Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, Amaan Ali Bangash And Ayaan Ali Bangash Among The Only Indians To Win A Grammy This Year For Meditations:The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama

2 Feb 2026 5:01 pm
Gurrampode MRO in ACB Net in Nalgonda

The ACB officials recovered the tainted bribe amount of Rs.20,000 from the possession of Hakeen. The details of the complainant are withheld for security reasons

2 Feb 2026 4:58 pm
Bangladesh Court Hands 10-Year Sentence to Ex-PM Sheikh Hasina

Meanwhile, Azmina Siddiq has been sentenced to seven years in one case, and Sheikh Hasina's son, Radwan Mujib Siddiq (Bobby), has also been sentenced to seven years in prison

2 Feb 2026 4:57 pm
Premier League: Rodri Rages That Officials 'Don't Want' Manchester City To Win

City were cruising towards victory in north London at 2-0 up on Sunday, but the momentum swung in Spurs' favour after a goal by Dominic Solanke was allowed to stand despite the forward appearing to foul Marc Guehi before making contact with the ball

2 Feb 2026 4:42 pm
Madras HC Seeks EC Response on Ramadoss Plea for Mango Symbol

The court has ordered the Election Commission to provide clarification on the symbol's allocation process.

2 Feb 2026 4:28 pm
Democracy in the free world

According to experts these illegal migrations occur due to changes in global migration patterns, downfall of various economies, instability in the third-world and a change of perception by immigrants.

2 Feb 2026 4:20 pm
Kavitha Criticises KTR for Finding Fault with SIT Questioning KCR in Phone-Tapping Case

Rama Rao spoke as if it's a crime to summon KCR for examination but nobody is exempted from law: Kavitha

2 Feb 2026 4:04 pm
LGs Budget Speech Omits J&K Statehood Reference, Marking Shift from Last Year

The omission stands in sharp contrast to the Lt. Governors address during the previous budget session on March 3 last year, when he had explicitly acknowledged the demand for statehood

2 Feb 2026 4:01 pm
Spam Calls, Outward Migration, Wild Boar Menace Raised in Rajya Sabha

Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi urges action against unsolicited calls breaching the Do Not Call registry, calling on the Ministry of Telecommunications to protect citizens' privacy.

2 Feb 2026 3:56 pm
PCB Will Follow Pakistan Govt Decision on India Boycott: Report

A top source in the PCB said the Board will follow government instructions in case another game against the arch-foes gets lined up during the knockout stage of the tournament

2 Feb 2026 3:52 pm
Ambati Rambabu Remanded to 14 Days' Judicial Custody

Rambabu was arrested on Saturday in Guntur district in connection with his alleged derogatory remarks against Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu

2 Feb 2026 3:51 pm
Who Is Merging With Whom? Tatkare Questions NCP Merger Buzz

Following the unfortunate events involving Ajit Pawar, Tatkare reaffirmed the Nationalist Congress Party's strength and urged clarity from merger proponents.

2 Feb 2026 3:49 pm
Gavaskar, Harbhajan Slam Pakistan's Boycott of T20WC Match Against India

Pakistan's government decided against granting permission to its cricket team to play the high-profile game in Colombo and though no official reason has been given, it is being widely construed as a gesture of solidarity with Bangladesh

2 Feb 2026 3:46 pm
Rahul, Rajnath Clash in LS Over Gen Naravane's Unpublished Memoir

Gandhi's reply during the motion of thanks on the President's Address was interrupted by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh who raised concern about the fact that the Congress MP cannot quote from an unpublished book, which he said has not been authenticated

2 Feb 2026 3:13 pm
Actress Mrunal Thakur Opens Up About Breaking Up With Her Ex

She has previously been linked to cricketer Shreyas Iyer and actor Dhanush.

2 Feb 2026 2:58 pm
Winter Pleasant, Spring Far Behind In Telangana

Sangareddy recorded the lowest minimum on February 1 at 12.8C, while Hyderabad registered 15.8C, cooler than typical for this time of year

2 Feb 2026 2:46 pm
Telangana among 35 Locations Raided by CBI to Dismantle Financial Crime Networks

The CBI busted and dismantled a transnational cyber-enabled financial crime network being operated by the accused persons from New Delhi targeting US victims online

2 Feb 2026 2:41 pm
AVCG Industry Welcomes Centre's Decision On Content Creator Lbs In Schools And Colleges

Industry leaders described the plan as a timely boost for skill development and long-term growth

2 Feb 2026 2:40 pm
Anoushka Shankar, Shakti and Sounds of Kumbha Fail to Register Wins at Grammys

Shankar said she decided to skip the music's biggest night on Sunday and instead spend the time in India where she is touring.

2 Feb 2026 2:27 pm
Maintaining Law, Order Paramount, No Violation Will be Tolerated: Naidu

The chief minister's remarks come in the wake of high drama over the weekend, which witnessed the arrest of senior YSRCP leader Ambati Ramababu in Guntur and also an alleged attack against opposition party leader Jogi Ramesh's house in Vijayawada

2 Feb 2026 2:18 pm
Gaza's Rafah Border Crossing With Egypt Reopens for Limited Traffic

An Egyptian official said 50 Palestinians would cross in each direction on the first day of the crossing's operation

2 Feb 2026 2:10 pm
India A Squad For T20 WC Warm-Up Matches Announced, Tilak Varma Returns

India A will play against the USA on February 2 in their first warm-up fixture of the T20 World Cup

2 Feb 2026 2:07 pm
Varanasi Creates History With Antarctica Shoot; First Indian Film to Do So?

Varanasi joins an elite global list, becoming only the fifth film in the world to capture visuals in Antarctica.

2 Feb 2026 2:05 pm
Sardaar Gabbar Singhs Link to Dhurandhar Title Track Reminds Pawan Kalyans Musical Taste

The renewed buzz also reopened conversations around Pawan Kalyans taste in music.

2 Feb 2026 2:01 pm
Odisha Crime Branch Arrests Man from AP in Cyber Fraud Case

The arrested accused has been identified as Vedgiri Srinivasrao (39), a native of Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh

2 Feb 2026 1:51 pm
Iran Summons EU Ambassadors to Protest Revolutionary Guard Being Listed as Terror Group

The EU listed the Guard as a terror group last week over its part in the bloody crackdown on nationwide protests in January

2 Feb 2026 1:50 pm
Trump Threatens Legal Action Against Grammy Host Over Epstein Comment

Since Epstein's gone, he needs a new island to hang out with Bill Clinton, Noah said after congratulating Billie Eilish for winning the Grammy

2 Feb 2026 1:36 pm
Jos Buttler Makes History, Becomes Most Capped Player For England

Jos Buttler surpassed legendary seamer James Anderson, who played 401 international matches for the Three Lions

2 Feb 2026 1:28 pm
Pretty Disgraceful: Shashi Tharoor After Pakistan Boycott T20 WC Tie Against India

Shashi Tharoor said cricket is being politicised and called it disgraceful after Pakistan's decision to boycott the T20 WC match against India

2 Feb 2026 1:21 pm
Mamata to Meet CEC Gyanesh Kumar Over SIR in West Bengal

She also alleged mistreatment of people from Bengal in the national capital Delhi and criticised the conduct of authorities

2 Feb 2026 1:17 pm
9.6 Lakh Passengers Affected Due to 6890 Flight Cancellations in Dec 2025

The primary causes for the disruption were over-optimisation of operations, inadequate regulatory preparedness along with deficiencies in system software support and shortcomings in management structure and operational control on the part of IndiGo: MoCA

2 Feb 2026 1:15 pm
Harmanpreet, Smriti, Divya Deshmukh Among Nominees For 2025 BBC Sports Awards

Pistol shooting sensation Suruchi Singh and track and field athlete Jyothi Yarraji are the other two nominations for the prestigious annual award for the year 2025

2 Feb 2026 1:14 pm
14 Migrant Workers Stranded in Dubai, Appeal to Jharkhand Govt for Safe Return

Team leader of the state migrant control cell, Shikha Lakra told reporters that they have been informed about the 14 migrant workers from Giridih, Hazaribag and Bokaro districts who have sent a video alleging that the private company has not paid wages and they are also being forced to work overtime

2 Feb 2026 1:11 pm
Shashwat Sachdev Is New Music Sensation, Says Abhishek Agarwal

The film stars Nikhil Siddhartha, Saiee Manjrekar, and veteran actor Anupam Kher in key roles.

2 Feb 2026 1:04 pm
All You Need To Know About Vijay Deverakonda-Rashmika Wedding

Fans of the power couple can look forward to seeing them share the screen once again in Ranabaali, to be released in theatres on September 11.

2 Feb 2026 1:00 pm
Will Consider Price Hike Due To Commodity Cost Escalation: Maruti Suzuki

Maruti Suzuki currently has 1.75 lakh pending orders due to production constraints, and in January alone, it received 2.78 lakh bookings

2 Feb 2026 12:57 pm
Billie Eilish Calls for Immigrants Rights in Grammys Song of the Year Speech

The song reached No. 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was also nominated for Record of the Year.

2 Feb 2026 12:56 pm
VenkateshPooja Hegde Film Rumours Untrue?

These rumours are false and baseless. There were not even any discussions, the source said.

2 Feb 2026 12:35 pm