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Kerala Assembly disrupted amid Sabarimala gold theft row

Kerala Assembly proceedings were adjourned early on February 5 amid protests by the Congress-led UDF over the Sabarimala gold theft case. Opposition MLAs disrupted Question Hour, raising slogans and demanding action against those allegedly involved.

5 Feb 2026 3:23 pm
Three days after preying on a calf, Tadoba tiger resorts to fresh kill near Rajamahendravaram city

The forest officials have alerted the locals not to attend their farm work to avoid any untoward incidents

5 Feb 2026 3:15 pm
India, Gulf Cooperation Council ink terms of reference for starting FTA talks

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal presided over the signing ceremony of the ToRs

5 Feb 2026 3:05 pm
If Kerala CM has any shame, he must refer Sabarimala gold theft case to CBI, says BJP State chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Rajeev Chandrasekhar alleges a conspiracy to sabotage the investigation and weaken the case

5 Feb 2026 3:03 pm
Ensuring energy security for 1.4 billion people India's top priority: MEA after U.S. claim on Russian oil purchase

Diversifying our energy sourcing in keeping with objective market conditions and evolving international dynamics is at the core of our strategy to ensure this, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said

5 Feb 2026 2:55 pm
ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026: When and where to watch live

A total of 35 matches for T20 World Cup will be held across Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai

5 Feb 2026 2:53 pm
5 Feb 2026 2:51 pm
Watch: Tribeny Rai on the making of Nepalese film Shape of Momo

The film Shape of Momo had premiered at the Busan International Film Festival in South Korea in November 2025 where it won the Taipei Film Commission Award and the Songwon Vision Award. Sikkim-based filmmaker Tribeny Rai talks about the making of the movie, which is a commentary on stereotypical gender roles and the toll it takes on women who resist such expectations.

5 Feb 2026 2:51 pm
West Bengal Govt. moves resolution in Assembly over 'hardships' due to SIR; Speaker rejects

Speaker Biman Banerjee contended that since the matter was pending before the Supreme Court, the Assembly could not deliberate on it

5 Feb 2026 2:49 pm
Satire | The Board of Friendship is here

My inbox is flooded with applications from well-known oligarchs, crony capitalists andcrorepatipoliticians

5 Feb 2026 2:48 pm
Delay in Jana Nayagan release frustrates Tamil film industry

Other Pongal releases namely Parasakthi andVaa Vaathiyar couldnt keep the money flowing at the box office. Only Thalaivar Thambi Thalamaiyil unexpectedly became a run-away hit, providing some respite to the exhibitors.

5 Feb 2026 2:45 pm
T.N. government constitutes district-level committees to abolish police orderly system, Madras High Court told

Justices S.M. Subramaniam and C. Kumarappan of Madras High Court take on file a Government Order issued on January 21, 2026

5 Feb 2026 2:35 pm
ED launches probe against Nedumparambil Credit Syndicate Group in Kerala under PMLA

Preliminary findings revealed that several depositors across Kerala were persuaded to invest substantial sums, which were neither repaid nor yielded the promised returns

5 Feb 2026 2:33 pm
Karnataka Food Commission Chairperson recommends action against four personnel, fair price shop over irregularities

The lapses included discrepancies in food stock records and improper maintenance of registers

5 Feb 2026 2:20 pm
Assam mahouts get Australian tips on handling elephants humanely

Northeastern India was the first stop for the teams five-step training module covering seven Asian countries employing about 5,000 captive elephants

5 Feb 2026 2:18 pm
Study maps future glacial lakes

A team of researchers from IIT Guwahati flags 493 high-risk sites in the Eastern Himalayas

5 Feb 2026 2:14 pm
Deepak death case: Shimjitha released in police custody

Police sources say she will be taken to Kannur district soon for collecting further evidence on her bus journey in Payyannur

5 Feb 2026 2:09 pm
India-U.S. trade deal: Both sides likely to finalise and sign joint statement in 4-5 days, Piyush Goyal says

Legal agreement, which will allow India to also reduce tariffs, is expected by mid-March, the Commerce Minister said

5 Feb 2026 1:54 pm
Elephant tramples mahout to death at Kottoor rehabilitation centre in Kerala

The elephant, named Manu, reportedly crushed its first mahout, Vishnu, to death during the morning bathing session

5 Feb 2026 1:28 pm
Jammu & Kashmir Govt to allot land to calamity-hit landless families on lease basis: CM Omar Abdullah

More than 6,400 families hit by flash floods and landslides in Udhampur district have been provided financial assistance, CM Omar Abdulla said

5 Feb 2026 1:28 pm
Imran Khan's sons accuse Pakistan's Sharif government of deliberately refusing visa to meet their father

Imran Khan was arrested and jailed in August 2023 in multiple cases and is currently lodged in the Adiala Jail at Rawalpindi after his conviction in one of them

5 Feb 2026 1:27 pm
U.S. shuts down over 200 illegal online pharmacies tied to India-based TCO

The Drug Enforcement Administration launched searches on January 27 across the U.S., leading to the arrest of four individuals along with the issuance of five Immediate Suspension Orders

5 Feb 2026 1:24 pm
25 ITMS cameras capturing traffic violations on Mysuru-Bengaluru highway

However, more than 90% of the penalties imposed on motorists for violating traffic rules are yet to be paid

5 Feb 2026 1:19 pm
Kerala Assembly passes resolution demanding withdrawal of VB-G RAM G Act and restoration of MGNREGS

Resolution passed amid Opposition protests in the House over Sabarimala gold theft issue

5 Feb 2026 1:17 pm
Supreme Court agrees to hear in March PIL against poll freebies promises by political parties

The plea urged the court to declare that the promise of irrational freebies from public funds before elections unduly influences the voters, disturbs the level-playing field and vitiates the purity of the poll process

5 Feb 2026 1:15 pm
Silver, gold futures tumble 10% as strong U.S. dollar, Fed jitters spark selloff

In the international market, silver and gold futures mirrored the downward movement seen in the domestic trade

5 Feb 2026 1:08 pm
Industrialist takes helicopter after being stuck for 8 hours on Mumbai-Pune Expressway

Reacting to the prolonged traffic disruption, Sudhir Mehta said such incidents highlight the need for better emergency preparedness on high-speed corridors like the Mumbai-Pune Expressway.

5 Feb 2026 12:58 pm
Supreme Court stays Madras HC's interim order halting T.N. govt provision to appoint Vice-Chancellors

Since we are setting aside primarily on technical grounds, our order should have no bearing on the merits of the case, the Bench said

5 Feb 2026 12:56 pm
Lok Sabha passes motion of thanks on President's address without PM's customary reply

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla put the Opposition amendments to the Motion of Thanks to vote, which were rejected; Congress recalls Manmohan Singh was prevented from speaking on 2004 Presidents address

5 Feb 2026 12:47 pm
Sabarimala gold loss case: Kerala court grants statutory bail to prime accused Unnikrishnan Potti

Bail was granted as SIT probing the case failed to file a chargesheet within 90 days of Pottis arrest, making him eligible for statutory bail

5 Feb 2026 12:43 pm
The Housemaid: Sydney Sweeney-Amanda Seyfrieds film to release digitally in India soon

The film, directed by Paul Feid, was released in theatres in India on January 1

5 Feb 2026 12:42 pm
50,000 crore investment being made in Energy Sector: Bihar Energy Minister Bijendra Prasad Yadav

BSPGCL signs Power Purchase Agreement for electricity supply from Kajra solar with battery storage

5 Feb 2026 12:33 pm
Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party moves SC challenging Bihar elections, seeks fresh polls

The matter is likely to come up for hearing on Friday (February 6, 2026) before a Bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi

5 Feb 2026 12:30 pm
Kerala Assembly: Ruckus over Sabarimala gold theft row rocks House again; Speaker cuts short days business

Assembly adopts resolution demanding that Union government repeal VB-G RAM G and restore MGNREGS

5 Feb 2026 12:25 pm
Nvidia's AI chip sale to ByteDance hinges on conditions set by Trump administration

Before the chips could go to China, a U.S. third-party lab also is required to test the chips to ensure they meet specifications

5 Feb 2026 12:23 pm
Concerned that FTA may cut access to medicines in India, rest of the developing world: Mdecins Sans Frontires writes to EU

The group also said that some provisions which are part of the negotiation seeks to limit, and in some cases completely block, generic competition

5 Feb 2026 12:21 pm
Netflix co-CEO faces grilling by US Senate panel over Warner Bros deal

U.S. senators grilled Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos on Tuesday at a hearing over his companys proposed $82.7 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery

5 Feb 2026 12:19 pm
International Fleet Review 2026 to Showcase Indias Naval Diplomacy and Maritime Partnerships

The Indian Navy is set to host the International Fleet Review 2026 (IFR) at Visakhapatnam

5 Feb 2026 12:19 pm
Why Osaka should be on your travel list in 2026

This culturally rich city also attracts with its street food, gourmet dining, plethora of shops and most importantly, its vibe

5 Feb 2026 12:13 pm
Sentimental Value, Sirat and Hamnet headline Red Lorry Film Festivals international showcase

Fresh from major Oscar and BAFTA recognition, Sentimental Value, Sirat and Hamnet will lead the Red Lorry Film Festivals Global Awards Showcase, bringing some of the most acclaimed international films of the year to Mumbai in March 2026.

5 Feb 2026 12:06 pm
SMU Launches New Master of Science in Business AI to Build Singapores AI-Ready Business Leadership Talent

Aligned with national priorities, the programme addresses a growing demandfor leaders whocan translate AI into business strategy

5 Feb 2026 12:05 pm