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India Free To Buy Oil From Any Country: Russia Says New Delhi's Energy Purchases Are Its Own Call

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia was not the only supplier of oil and petroleum products to India and never had been.

4 Feb 2026 10:26 pm
Gold Loan Scam: PNB Manager Accused Of Stealing Customers' Gold Worth Rs 6.5 Crore

The scam surfaced after tampering was detected in gold packets in the bank's strong room, with police finding fake jewellery in 73 packets and 3 underweight ones

4 Feb 2026 8:58 pm
The Flat That Froze In Time: A Diary, A Game, And The Lost Lives Of Three Sisters

Three minor sisters, aged 16, 14, and 12, jumped to their deaths from their Ghaziabad home in the early hours of Wednesday

4 Feb 2026 7:53 pm
'No Issues Were Identified': Air India After Fuel Control Switch Re-inspections Of Boeing 787 Fleet

Air India completed precautionary fuel control switch checks on its Boeing 787 fleet after a London Heathrow to Bengaluru incident.

4 Feb 2026 7:45 pm
Terrorist Killed In Encounter With Security Forces In J&K's Kishtwar

One terrorist was killed in an encounter during Operation Trashi-I in Kishtwar by the Army, Counter Insurgency Force Delta, Jammu and Kashmir Police and CRPF.

4 Feb 2026 7:35 pm
Era Of Hit-And-Run Politics Over: Himanta Sarma To Sue Congress Leaders Over Land Grab Allegations

Assam Chief Minister says allegations are malicious and politically motivated, challenges Gogoi to prove charges in court.

4 Feb 2026 6:46 pm
Yumnam Khemchand Singh Takes Oath As Manipur Chief Minister After President's Rule Ends

BJP's Yumnam Khemchand Singh was chosen as the new Chief Minister of Manipur after leaders from both the Meitei and Kuki communities have come together to form the government.

4 Feb 2026 6:39 pm
From Taekwondo Black Belt To Manipur CM: The Rise Of Yumnam Khemchand Singh

Y. Khemchand Singh was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Manipur on Wednesday, marking the end of nearly a year of Presidents rule in the conflict-affected state.

4 Feb 2026 6:30 pm
Bengalurus 5-Year Construction Rule May Hit 68,000 Vacant BDA Plots With New Fines

The BDA had earlier planned to revise penalties by 10%, in line with guideline rates but due to low compliance, officials are now considering a slab-based penalty system

4 Feb 2026 6:23 pm
Ghaziabad Sisters Who Fell To Death Were Out Of School, Thought They Were 'Korean Princesses': Cops

Police said it was evident from notes found in their room that the siblings were highly obsessed with Korean culture and thought they were Korean princesses and not Indians

4 Feb 2026 5:52 pm
Gujarat Teacher Jailed For 3 Years For Slapping Class 9 Student, Leaving Her Partially Deaf

The court noted that the 14-year-old girl suffered a perforation of her left eardrum, leading to longstanding hearing impairment and ongoing medical issues.

4 Feb 2026 5:08 pm
News18 Evening Digest: Ruckus Over Nishikant Dubey's Remark, Ghaziabad Suicide Puts Spotlight on Korean Game & Others

We are also covering: 'India Didn't Nominate Trump For Nobel But Got Better Deal': Pakistan's US Outreach Under Fire At Home; BJP's Yumnam Singh To Take Oath As Manipur CM

4 Feb 2026 4:55 pm
Kathmandu-Istanbul Flight With 236 Passengers On Board Makes Emergency Landing At Kolkata Airport

Turkish Airlines flight from Kathmandu to Istanbul made an emergency landing at Kolkata airport after a possible right engine fire. The aircraft landed safely with 236 passengers.

4 Feb 2026 4:43 pm
'India Didn't Nominate Trump For Nobel But Got Better Deal': Pakistan's US Outreach Under Fire At Home

On social media platforms, users accused the ruling establishment of prioritising personal power and regime stability over Pakistans long-term economic interests

4 Feb 2026 3:57 pm
BJP's Yumnam Khemchand Singh To Take Oath As Manipur CM Today After President's Rule Revoked

Yumnam Khemchand Singh was named the new BJP Chief Minister of Manipur on February 3 after months of President's Rule in the state due to the Meitei-Kuki conflict.

4 Feb 2026 3:45 pm
Ghaziabad Sisters Death Brings Back The Big Question - How Deadly Games Are Putting Children At Risk, How To Stop

In Ghaziabad, three sisters locked themselves in a room to complete a game task. They ultimately died by suicide.

4 Feb 2026 3:45 pm
ED Saw 94.82% Conviction Rate In Money Laundering Cases, Govt Tells Parliament

Of the 58 cases in which judgment has been passed, 55 saw conviction, minister of state for finance Pankaj Chaudhary said

4 Feb 2026 3:27 pm
MP Ecological Crisis: 200 Rivers, Including Narmada, On The Brink Of 'Death'

Once known as the birthplace of rivers, MP now faces a water crisis. Over 200 rivers, including the Narmada, are under threat from pollution and mining, raising global alarms

4 Feb 2026 3:07 pm
Lucknow Principal Suspends Students Over Extra Plate Of Chow Mein At Farewell Party

Students were suspended after repeatedly taking chow mein at a farewell party. The decision sparked controversy, forcing the administration to step in with a clarification

4 Feb 2026 3:05 pm
Kerala Lottery Results Today Live: DhanaLekshmi DL-38 Winning Numbers (04/02/2026) Full List

Kerala Lottery Result Today Live Updates: Here's full list of winning numbers for DhanaLekshmi DL-38 lottery for Wednesday, February 4.

4 Feb 2026 2:58 pm
Madhya Pradesh Anganwadi Worker Uses Her Body To Save Children From Bees, Dies In Brave Rescue

The children were playing outside the Anganwadi centre when a large swam of bees suddenly attacked them.

4 Feb 2026 2:53 pm
'If There's A Traitor, It's You': BJP Blasts Rahul Gandhi Over 'Traitor' Remark On Ravneet Bittu

A political row erupted after Rahul Gandhi called Ravneet Singh Bittu a traitor outside Parliament, prompting sharp retaliation from Bittu and condemnation by BJP leaders.

4 Feb 2026 2:45 pm
They Started A Startup Making T-Shirts, A Year Later, Its Rs 10 Lakh A Month

Within months, brands unique value proposition gained traction. Customers praised the t-shirts for their durability and fit, compared to fast fashion and ill-fitting imports.

4 Feb 2026 2:43 pm
SC Issues Notice On Mamata Banerjees Plea Against Electoral Roll Revision In Bengal

A Bench led by the Chief Justice took up multiple petitions, including one filed by the West Bengal government

4 Feb 2026 2:30 pm
When AI-171 Crashed Due To Fuel Switch Fault, Why Did AI-132 Fly With The Same Issue?

On February 1, a fuel control switch-related anomaly was detected on Air India flight AI-132 operating from London to Bengaluru

4 Feb 2026 2:18 pm
Happy For Sunetra: Sharad Pawar Backs Ajit Pawars Wife, Slams Fadnavis On NCP Merger Talk

Sharad Pawar criticised Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis for speaking about a possible merger of the two NCP factions.

4 Feb 2026 2:10 pm
News18 Afternoon Digest: Rahul Gandhi, Ravneet Singh Bittu's Face Off; Mamata In SC & Others

We are also covering: Pakistanis mocking Shehbaz Sharif, Asim Munir after India-US trade deal; Russia's comment on India-US trade deal, among others.

4 Feb 2026 2:04 pm
'Justice Crying Behind Closed Doors': Mamata Banerjee Appears In Supreme Court, Slams EC Over SIR

Banerjee today appeared in-person before the apex court against the SIR excercise in West Bengal.

4 Feb 2026 1:56 pm
HAL Out, Three Private Firms In Fray For Fifth-Gen Fighter Jets; First Prototype Expected In 3-4 Years

The Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft is Indias indigenous fifth-generation stealth fighter project aimed at meeting the long-term combat needs of the Indian Air Force.

4 Feb 2026 1:41 pm
Ghaziabad Man, Whose Daughters Fell To Death In High-Rise Society, Had 5 Children From 2 Marriages

The father of the three Ghaziabad sisters who died after jumping from their ninth-floor apartment had two wives who were sisters. All family members lived in the same flat.

4 Feb 2026 1:32 pm
Bengaluru Braces For Power Cut For Next Five Days, Check List Of Affected Areas

BESCOM announces power outage in Bengaluru till February 9 for urgent maintenance, affecting several areas like Kavalbyrasandra, Sultan Palya, Divya Shanti and more.

4 Feb 2026 1:26 pm
'I Felt Something Might Go Wrong': Eyewitness Recounts Moment How The Ghaziabad Sisters Fell To Death

Arun, an eyewitness from Bharat Society in Ghaziabad, saw three teen girls fall to their deaths from a balcony.

4 Feb 2026 1:23 pm
Nagawara Was Named Long Before Flyovers And the Story Is Wild And Curious

Over time, Nagawara became a meeting point of communities. Temples, dargahs, and burial grounds grew around the village, reflecting how faith markers often doubled as landmarks.

4 Feb 2026 1:06 pm
Energy Security Is Govts Top Priority: Piyush Goyal In Parliament Amid US Trade Deal Debate

Addressing concerns over trade and strategic interests, the minister said Indias sensitivities in key sectors had been safeguarded.

4 Feb 2026 12:54 pm
Ghaziabad Suicides: What Is The 'Korean Love' Game The Sisters Were Addicted To?

The triple suicide in Ghaziabad has raised serious concerns about the Korean Love Game, which appears to be an online, task-based romantic game inspired by virtual dating themes

4 Feb 2026 12:52 pm
PM Modi Is Likely To Visit Israel This Month, Say Sources | Exclusive

For New Delhi, the visit is important to show that India is an active stakeholder and shaping outcomes through technology, security cooperation, and economic stability

4 Feb 2026 12:50 pm
Bengaluru Metro Pink Line Gets More Coaches: Travel Time Could Reduce Soon

More coaches mean the ability to run longer trains and increase frequency, especially during peak hours when overcrowding pushes many commuters back onto the roads.

4 Feb 2026 12:45 pm
'Read My Diary': Suicide Of 3 Ghaziabad Sisters Puts Spotlight On Korean Game App

Ghaziabad Police recovered scribbled notes, a suicide message, and photographs scattered inside the room of three sisters who jumped from the ninth floor of their building.

4 Feb 2026 12:33 pm
14YearOld Bhopal Boy Dies By Suicide After Parents Stop Him From Playing Games On Phone

Police said no suicide note was recovered from the spot. The boys mobile phone has been seized for examination.

4 Feb 2026 12:28 pm
These Bengaluru Colleges Could Turn Costlier Soon: Heres How Much Fees May Rise

University sources say fee hikes may become unavoidable if government grants stop once the colleges become constituent units.

4 Feb 2026 12:15 pm
Raghav Chadha Vs Airlines In Rajya Sabha: Demand For Hourly Delay Pay Wins Cheers, But Sparks Fare Hike Fears

Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha raised concerns about airlines charging heavy fees for extra baggage while not offering compensation when flights get delayed or cancelled.

4 Feb 2026 11:53 am
Students Fall Ill After Worm-Infested Rice Served At Vijayapura Residential School In Karnataka

Parents and students alleged that the issue has been continuing for nearly six months.

4 Feb 2026 11:52 am
Spam Overload: 96% WhatsApp Users In India Say They Receive Unsolicited Messages Every Day

According to a LocalCircles survey, 54 per cent users reported getting between one and three such messages daily, while 30 per cent said they receive four to seven messages daily.

4 Feb 2026 11:52 am
Ghaziabad Triple Suicide Brings Focus On Task-Based Online Games. Here's How To Stay Safe

Its not force but psychological grooming that keeps these games running. The tasks start small, like watching a video late at night or waking up early, and slowly become harmful

4 Feb 2026 11:29 am
Once-In-A-Lifetime Case: 10kg Tumour Removed From 35-Year-Old Woman In Bihar

Doctors in Samastipur removed a massive 10-kg tumour from a 35-year-old woman after a risky 4 hour surgery. After months of failed treatment, the operation finally saved her life

4 Feb 2026 11:28 am
Drunk Husband Shaves Wifes Head In Domestic Abuse Case In Karnataka

he husband allegedly dragged his wife, assaulted her and forcefully shaved her head. Police said the act was carried out to demean her and prevent her from attracting attention.

4 Feb 2026 11:27 am
India Map Will Be The Highlight At Rs 20-Lakh National Unity Square In Ayodhya

The existing Sardar Patel Nagar junction will be redeveloped as National Unity Square, creating an educational space highlighting Indias unity and diversity

4 Feb 2026 11:00 am
'They Had Been Playing It For 2 Years': Father Of Ghaziabad Girls Blames Online Game Influence

Three minor sisters who died after jumping from a building in Ghaziabad may have been influenced by a task-based game that allegedly listed suicide as its goal, their father said.

4 Feb 2026 10:53 am
Air India Dubai-Delhi Flight Cancelled After Radar System Snag In Boeing 787 Dreamliner

A fault was detected in the aircrafts radar system, prompting the airline to cancel the flight as a safety precaution.

4 Feb 2026 10:50 am