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The party will hold a legislature party meeting tomorrow in the Vidhan Bhavan in Mumbai at 2 pm tomorrow to finalise her name. This will be followed by Sunetra Pawar's oath ceremony in the evening, the sources said

Iran is prepared for the resumption of talks with the United States, but they should be fair and not include Iran's defence capabilities, Iran's chief diplomat said on Friday, as regional powers work to prevent military conflict between the two foes.

Speaking at the NDTV Tamil Nadu Summit, Palaniswami said the DMK had promised voters that it would exempt the state from NEET after coming to power, but failed to deliver on that assurance.

The US has declassified details of the Cold War-era JUMPSEAT spy satellite programme, revealing how the spacecraft played a key role in monitoring Soviet military activity from space between 1971 and 2006.

The spokespersons of four major parties had a fierce debate today on what could be the X factor in the Tamil Nadu assembly election. At the NDTV Tamil Nadu Summit, convenor of the state BJP's coordination committee, H Raja, fired the first shot.

A groundbreaking Nature study from University College London reveals how gut immune cells (macrophages) help toxic proteins spread Parkinsons disease from the gut to the brain.

A driver lost control of his SUV at a high speed in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur on Friday morning, hitting an electricity pole and plunging an entire locality into darkness for some time.

The Supreme Court on Friday held that access to menstrual hygiene is an integral part of a girl childs right to life, dignity, health and education, and issued a comprehensive set of mandatory directions to all states.

The dog reportedly attacked without provocation, biting her on the neck. When a man rushed to her rescue, the dog turned on him as well.

Superstar Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party will form the government in Tamil Nadu, a senior leader has asserted, ruling out concerns that the Karur stampede and the Jana Nayagan controversy would impact the party's election prospects.

Kerala's repeated success in containing Nipah virus outbreaks, without a vaccine or specific treatment, stems from rapid detection, robust contact tracing, strong surveillance and community engagement.

A comment by former Punjab chief minister Rajinder Kaur Bhattal in a podcast has created ripples in Punjab's politics. Bhattal alleged that while she was chief minister, some officials asked her to orchestrate bomb blasts to stay in power.

Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Lausanne, Lugano, Bern (all in Switzerland), followed by New York, Reykjavik, Honolulu, and San Francisco are the highest-cost cities worldwide in 2026.

Currency traders and investors keep a close track of Budget announcements to calculate government spending.

Bank of Baroda Recruitment 2026: The application process began on January 30, and eligible candidates can submit their forms till February 19.

Dark roast coffee beans are heated to a higher temperature for a longer period than light roast beans. These variations in roasting affect the colour, density, and moisture content of the beans.

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Friday said his stand on certain issues may have been seen as pro-BJP by the media, but he has only seen it as pro-government or pro-India.

The Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights ultra-processed foods as a public health concern linked to chronic diseases, obesity, and health inequalities, urging timely policy action.

The government has imposed a minimum import price on three key penicillin ingredients for one year, aiming to support domestic manufacturers and secure India's antibiotic supply chain.

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday threatening to impose additional tariffs on countries that sell oil to Cuba, further increasing pressure on the communist-led island.

A manufacturing mistake turned a cheerful horse toy into a sad-faced sensation, resonating with China's overworked and frustrated young professionals, and becoming an unlikely viral hit.

The Barmer district administration has withdrawn the Republic Day honour given to Dinesh Manju, the main accused in a deepfake video case involving Bayana MLA Ritu Banawat.

The Congress adds a secular sheen to the DMK-led alliance, said Congress MP Karti Chidambaram, admitting that the party is not in any position to face elections alone in Tamil Nadu.

The risk of transmission of Nipah virus remains low, and there is no need for any travel or trade restrictions, said the World Health Organisation, noting that it is closely monitoring the deadly virus cases in India.

An important point to note here is that there is no official confirmation that the arrears would be paid. The government has clarified that it would ormally be expected to roll out the revised pay retrospectively.

Mumbai Police arrested a taxi driver for allegedly cheating an American woman by charging her Rs 18,000 for a taxi ride of just 400 metres near the Mumbai International Airport.

With the introduction of Squadron 921 and its new ambitious ships, the Israeli Navy now has the capability to move troops and equipment quickly.

Government-run menopause clinics have been launched in Maharashtra and will soon be established in Kerala to support women during menopause with medical care, counselling and health screenings.

Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales's life's work rests on a proposition that feels almost subversive in 2026: that most people, given the right framework, want to collaborate in good faith.

The scandal concerns Mirjana Pajkovic, Director General for the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights, and Dejan Vuksic, former Director of the National Security Agency.

Forecasters warn the system could trigger life-threatening conditions, including coastal flooding, dangerous travel conditions, and widespread power outages.

US President Donald Trump is set to announce his pick to chair the Federal Reserve on Friday morning, setting up a key shift in the central bank's leadership.

The 'Dravidian model' - one of several flashpoints between Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK and the BJP-AIADMK opposition ahead of the April election is built on a socio-economic welfare philosophy that began in the 1920s, the state's IT Minister said.

Weeks after toppling Venezuela's leader, US President Donald Trump is turning to a similar playbook on Iran, sending what he calls an armada near its shores and warning an unpopular government.

Tomato or tamatar is a functional superfood that can boost overall health. Here is how it nourishes the body and why you should consume it daily.

Sources said that apart from Sharad Pawar, there are three more frontrunners who are likely to lead the merged NCP - Ajit Pawar's wife Sunetra Pawar, Supriya Sule, and Praful Patel.

FMGE December 2025 Result Out: A total of 43,933 candidates appeared for the screening test, of whom 10,264 have qualified.

Odisha JEE 2026 Registration: OJEE 2026 will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode on May 4, 5, 7, 8 and 9 at designated examination centres.

Iran threatened Thursday to instantly strike US bases and aircraft carriers in response to any attack, after US President Donald Trump warned time was running out for Tehran and the EU blacklisted its Revolutionary Guards as a terror group.

The post describes how both the animals reached dangerously close to the edge of the gorge. A single misstep could have sent both animals plunging to their deaths.

Air India on Thursday announced a fresh expansion of its fleet, placing an order for 30 Boeing narrowbody aircraft and converting part of its existing Airbus order to long-range jets.

Called the Piprahwa Relics, these are an exceptional collection that embodies the legacy of Lord Buddha and signifies a pivotal moment in the journey of cultural repatriation.

Japan Credit Rating Agency has initiated ratings of three Portfolio companies Adani Ports and SEZ, Adani Green Energy Ltd and Adani Energy Solutions Ltd assigning long-term foreign currency credit ratings with a Stable' outlook to all three.

Despite fears, Nipah virus is unlikely to spark a global pandemic like Covid-19 due to low human-to-human transmission. Highly contagious diseases such as measles or vector-borne viruses like dengue pose higher pandemic or epidemic risks. Here's why.

Free diagnosis and multi-drug treatment at public health hospitals is ensuring that India remains leprosy-free, said the government on Friday.

On February 1st, 2026, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget in Parliament.

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has claimed that advanced AI models may already possess or are rapidly approaching the knowledge required to help create and deploy biological weapons.

The Karnataka Education Department has issued a circular on Thursday ordering granting of provision of menstrual leave facility for women government employees in the state.

Personnel of the Goa Police were attacked by a mob in Madhya Pradesh's Alirajpur district when a police team had gone to arrest an accused.

A flight from Bangladesh capital Dhaka landed at the Jinnah International Airport in Pakistan's Karachi on Thursday, restoring non-stop air connectivity between the two countries after 14 years.