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According to East Coast Railway (ECoR) officials, the incident occurred at around 8.51 am while the train was passing through Jakhapura Yard. One AC coach and two general coaches derailed within the yard limits

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said he advised Prime Minister Narendra Modi not to attend the House during the Budget Session after receiving information that some Congress MPs could carry out an inappropriate act

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee called the states Rs 4.06 lakh crore interim budget pro-people and fiscally disciplined, prioritising welfare for women, youth, and workers, while criticising the Union Budget as directionless and rudderless

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor welcomed recent high-level interactions between India and the US, expressing Washingtons readiness to further elevate bilateral relations. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Washington

The Lower House witnessed dramatic scenes as women Members of Parliament (MPs) from Opposition parties marched towards the treasury benches holding banners ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modis scheduled reply to the discussion on the Motion of Thanks on the Presidents address

UP CM Yogi Adityanath orders deaths from Chinese manja to be treated as murder and strict action against offenders, following a fatal incident in Lucknow

India and the US are set to finalise a trade agreement, aiming to double bilateral trade to USD 500 billion by 2030, protect sensitive sectors like agriculture and dairy, and benefit MSMEs, farmers, and manufacturers

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) sent a letter to the airline on Tuesday, warning that regulatory action could be taken against Air India and its Boeing 787 fleet if a full response is not provided within a week

Three terrorists were killed in separate counter-terror operations in Jammu and Kashmirs Udhampur and Kishtwar districts ahead of Home Minister Amit Shahs visit. While the BJP praised the security forces, the National Conference reiterated its demand for statehood, and the Congress questioned the governments claims of normalcy in the region

The Rajya Sabha saw a stormy start to Thursdays session, with uproar over the denial of permission for Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi to speak. Opposition accused the government of gagging the LoP, while Leader of House J.P. Nadda and Union Minister Kiren Rijiju defended procedures and blamed the Opposition

The modular Bailey bridges will play a critical role in the rapid restoration of damaged road connectivity, facilitating civilian movement and enabling the smooth conduct of relief and rehabilitation operations in affected areas

Three minor sisters died in Ghaziabad early Wednesday after allegedly jumping from the balcony of their ninth-floor apartment. Police said preliminary findings point to possible addiction to a Korean online task-based love game, which the sisters had reportedly been playing since the COVID-19 period

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, was killed on Tuesday in an armed attack at his residence in Zintan, western Libya, according to Xinhua. Reports said masked gunmen disabled surveillance cameras before engaging in a direct confrontation. His political team has called for an international investigation into killing

Australian scientists have developed a novel strategy to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria by designing antibodies that target a sugar found only on bacterial cells. In laboratory tests, the antibody successfully cleared a normally fatal bacterial infection in mice by binding to pseudaminic acid and triggering the immune system to destroy

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping held a video call on Wednesday, during which Putin praised the expanding economic cooperation between the two countries. The talks come as Xi continues engagements with Western leaders seeking closer ties with China, even as Beijing maintains trade links with Russia despite pressure

Robotics firm DroidUp has unveiled Moya, billed as the worlds first fully biomimetic embodied AI robot, in Shanghai. Standing 5.5 feet tall and weighing 32 kg, the humanoid can walk naturally, maintain eye contact and display subtle facial expressions. Designed to perceive, reason and act in the physical world

A major traffic gridlock hit the Mumbai-Pune Expressway after a tanker carrying highly inflammable propylene gas overturned near the Khandala Ghat section on Tuesday evening. Gas leakage from the damaged tanker forced authorities to shut down the Mumbai-bound carriageway and adopt extreme safety measures to avert a possible explosion

NCP-SP chief Sharad Pawar met Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar and her sons in Baramati, days after his remarks hinted at hurdles in a possible merger between the two NCP factions. Emphasising family solidarity following the death of Ajit Pawar in a plane crash, Sharad said supporting each other was the current priority

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday alleged that PM Modi avoided political responsibility during the 2020 India-China conflict, citing claims from former Army chief MM Naravanes unreleased memoir. Gandhi said the book suggests the PM left critical decisions to the Army chief during the Ladakh crisis

BMC has notified new Cleanliness and Sanitation Bylaws, 2025, imposing fines ranging from Rs 200 to Rs 25,000 for offences such as spitting, littering, poor waste segregation and illegal dumping of construction debris. With penalties covering 21 violations, the move aims to improve civic hygiene

As India prepares to host the 2026 T20 World Cup, memories of the 1996 ODI World Cup resurface a tournament marked by controversy, solidarity and unforgettable moments. Australia and West Indies forfeited matches in Sri Lanka over security concerns, while Asian nations stood united in support of the hosts

Relatives said the women, rescued on Tuesday, were kept isolated after allegedly disturbing neighbours by throwing stones. The room from which they were rescued was found littered with several hundred empty plastic water bottles and emitted a foul smell

Following the seizure, the police registered a case under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act and arrested Mohammad Changez Haji Abdul Rauf Sheikh (36) and Atish Ganesh Kumare (28), both residents of Valsad in Gujarat

Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the India-US trade deal, saying it threatens Indian farmers and benefits US agriculture. He also raised concerns over inequality, social justice, and unemployment under the current government

Gaurav Jha, Group General Manager, IRCTC West Zone, Mumbai, said the specially curated Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train, comprising both AC and non-AC coaches, has been designed to provide pilgrims and tourists with a comfortable and well-organised travel experience

The airline said that it has completed precautionary re-inspections of the Fuel Control Switch (FCS) on all Boeing 787 aircraft in its operational fleet, the airline said on Wednesday

Indias agriculture and dairy sectors are protected under the India-US trade deal, ensuring farmer livelihoods and food security, while exports gain improved access to the US market

The Supreme Court asked the Centre to reconsider climate activist Sonam Wangchuks detention under the NSA, citing his poor health. Wangchuk, accused of inciting Leh protests in 2025, and his wife argue the detention is illegal and violates his rights

The race for Malegaon mayor and deputy mayor intensifies as multiple corporators file nominations, with elections scheduled for February 7 following a closely fought civic poll

Manipur had been under Presidents Rule since February 13 last year, four days after then-Chief Minister N. Biren Singh resigned amid prolonged ethnic violence

A Thane court has acquitted three men accused in a 2017 explosives conspiracy case after ruling that the prosecution failed to prove their involvement. The court cited the absence of eyewitnesses and no clear link between the accused and explosives found in an unused SUV in Mumbra, granting them the benefit of doubt

Urging the top court to save democracy and intervene to ensure fair special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls by the Election Commission keeping in mind the fact that people alive have been declared dead by the poll panel

The February 7-8 visit would be Prime Minister Modi`s third to Malaysia, and the first after the elevation of the India-Malaysia bilateral relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in August 2024

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said the government will consider renaming the Ladki Bahin scheme after late Deputy CM Ajit Pawar. The demand was raised by NCP MLC Amol Mitkari, calling Pawar a beloved leader among women across the state

Night temperatures in Srinagar showed marginal improvement on Wednesday, settling at 3 degrees Celsius, while Gulmarg remained severely cold at minus 8 degrees Celsius, the Meteorological Department said

Israeli fire in Gaza killed at least 17 Palestinians, most of them women and children, hospital officials said Wednesday, while Israel said militant gunfire had injured an Israeli soldier

Budget Sessions 2026: Union Minister Piyush Goyal told Parliament that India and the US are complementary economies and the bilateral trade deal protects sensitive sectors like agriculture and dairy. He said lower tariffs will boost exports, MSMEs and manufacturing while advancing Indias Viksit Bharat 2047 vision

The meeting took place at Vidya Pratishthan, an educational institute in the Pawar familys hometown of Baramati, and lasted around one-and-a-half hours. There was no official word on the agenda, though sources indicated the discussions may have focused on the possible merger of the two NCP factions

Delhi woke up to dense fog on Wednesday, affecting visibility and disrupting vehicular movement across the city. The IMD issued a yellow alert, warning of dense fog conditions during the morning and forenoon

A senior police officer said preliminary investigations indicate the three sisters were hooked on a Korean task-based interactive love game, and their parents had raised concerns about their excessive mobile phone use in recent days

Tamil Nadu is likely to witness light rainfall in southern and delta districts, while early-morning fog may affect visibility in western, and north-western regions. Most other parts of the state, including Puducherry, will remain dry with a slight rise in daytime temperatures

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has reached the Supreme Court for a crucial hearing on petitions challenging the Election Commissions Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. She sought permission to argue in person amid tight security

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy reviewed the progress of AIIMS Bibinagar in Telangana, stating that Ayush treatment services will be available once the hospital becomes fully operational. He said most new buildings and the emergency block are nearly complete and highlighted the institutes super-speciality status and improved connectivity

Tremors were felt in parts of Kolkata on Tuesday following a series of earthquakes in neighbouring regions, including Myanmar and Bangladesh, according to the National Centre for Seismology. Residents reported shaking of household items and sudden jerks

The joint operation involves troops from CIF Delta, the White Knight Corps, the Jammu and Kashmir Police, and the CRPF

Parliament witnessed chaos during the Motion of Thanks debate as eight opposition MPs were suspended and Rahul Gandhi accused the government of blocking his speech on national security and Ladakh standoff issues

Russia fired nearly 450 drones and 70 missiles targeting multiple Ukrainian regions, including key power infrastructure, just a day before crucial US-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed expanding bilateral and Quad cooperation, focusing on critical minerals, trade opportunities, and Indo-Pacific security during talks in Washington

Former chemistry professor Shubhada Rohit Kawale continues to teach and mentor underprivileged Std XII students in Sangamner years after retirement. Through free classes, counselling, and emotional support, she helps rural students overcome academic stress and financial barriers to succeed in Maharashtra State Board examinations

Sweden-based Candelas electric hydrofoiling ferry P-12 has completed a record 160-nautical-mile journey from Gothenburg to Oslo, marking the longest electric sea voyage by a passenger vessel. Using submerged hydrofoil wings to lift its hull above water, the ferry cuts drag significantly and reduces energy consumption by nearly 80 per cent