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Iran army reports fire at Tehran barracks, says blaze contained, no injuries

Iranian Army blamed an electrical fault for the fire

7 Feb 2026 2:57 am
T20 World Cup | Playing on home soil brings a lot of motivation and responsibility: Suryakumar

The India captain also hinted that Kishan, who opened the innings during Wednesdays warm-up match against South Africa, is likely to continue at the top of the order alongside Abhishek

7 Feb 2026 2:49 am
Bihar MP Pappu Yadav arrested in 1995 forgery case after late-night drama

High drama unfolded at Pappu Yadavs house in Mandiri locality when a police team arrived to execute a warrant issued by an MP/MLA court in the case registered under section 467 (forgery of documents) of the Indian Penal Code

7 Feb 2026 2:15 am
Amit Shah calls for hi-tech solutions to secure J&K border amid UAV threat

Emerging challenges driven by advanced technology must be countered with equally advanced technological solutions. The challenges faced some years ago are completely different from those faced today, says Union Home Minister Amit Shah

7 Feb 2026 2:08 am
Election Commission directives ignored, disabled people made to wait in queue for SIR hearings in Bengal

Despite Election Commission exemptions, disabled persons report long waits, inadequatefacilitiesand distress during SIRhearing

7 Feb 2026 2:05 am
India trashes Pakistan's allegations of Indian link to Islamabad bombing

It is unfortunate that, instead of seriously addressing the problems plaguing its social fabric, Pakistan should choose to delude itself by blaming others for its home-grown ills, the Ministry of External Affairs said

7 Feb 2026 1:57 am
Tripura council poll: no alliance call yet by BJP, ally IPFT keen on tie-up

Move comes close on the heels of a statement by CM Manik Saha, who hinted at independently contesting the election to the tribal district council

7 Feb 2026 1:44 am
Focus on inclusive growth: Omar tables 1.27-lakh-cr. budget

Opposition parties expressed their unhappiness over the budget and said it offers no healing or hope

7 Feb 2026 1:41 am
Iran rules out U.S. demand to end uranium enrichment during Oman talks, diplomat says

Irans missile capabilities were not discussed during the talks, said a regional diplomat, briefed by Tehran

7 Feb 2026 1:39 am
Distressing regularity: On Meghalayas rat-hole mines

Illegal mining should become socially expensive and operationally prohibitive

7 Feb 2026 1:26 am
Hop-on, hop-off the state of climate governance

There is an illusion of progress in climate negotiations, with more process and less action

7 Feb 2026 1:17 am
The India-EU trade deal is also a strategic turning point

The economic deal opens up avenues for India and the EU to stabilise the international order

7 Feb 2026 1:05 am
Over the years, DMK and Congress have forged a mutually complementary electoral tie-up

In the 2024 Lok Sabha election, even though the national party lagged behind the Dravidian party in terms of vote share in contested seats, the margin was less than one percentage point; the narrow gap in vote shares indicates that all the parties in the alliance benefit from one another

7 Feb 2026 1:00 am
Distressing regularity: On Manipurs rat-hole mines

Illegal mining should become socially expensive and operationally prohibitive

7 Feb 2026 12:56 am
Change of phase: opportunity knocks for Indias young hockey talent

The mens team needs an injection of fresh blood in the run-up to the 2028 Olympics. The packed calendar in 2026 may prove a blessing in disguise head coach Craig Fulton can use it as a base to experiment, giving lesser-known faces exposure, and trigger a smooth transition

7 Feb 2026 12:16 am
Cant have any excuses in India; important to score runs whenever you bat: Devdutt Padikkal

Padikkal has made heaps of runs in domestic cricket, but has just four international caps to show for his efforts. Yet, his drive to excel is unaffected. In this conversation, the 25-year-old talks about his batting evolution, the challenges of adapting to three formats, up-skilling in a cramped calendar, dealing with the competition for places, and his near- and long-term goals

7 Feb 2026 12:06 am
File better affidavit on filling vacancies in Minorities Commission: Delhi HC to Centre

A Bench of Chief Justice D.K. Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia said the previous status report filed by the Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Minority Affairs was absolutely bald and vague

6 Feb 2026 11:50 pm
Bank managers alert stops 50-lakh digital arrest scam

Retired nurse narrowly escapes cyber fraud as criminals posing as officials threaten arrest; police urge public to stay vigilant

6 Feb 2026 11:36 pm
Engineers should evince interest in defence research, says NITI Aayog member

The Centre has significantly increased the allocation for defence sector to ensure that Indias defence capabilities remain globally competitive, says Saraswat

6 Feb 2026 11:29 pm
Raise public issues in Assembly, not on roads: Speaker

Ayyanna Patrudu favours no work, no wage rule for MLAs, reflects on present day politics at literary event

6 Feb 2026 11:29 pm
Meghalaya coal mine blast: CM Conrad Sangma promises strict action against those responsible

Two teams of the State Disaster Response Force, one Special Rescue Team, and three teams of the NDRF are working at the site.

6 Feb 2026 11:08 pm
Top Maoist leader Prabhakar, six others killed in Gadchiroli operations

One C-60 jawan died during operation, another injured; the police have so far recovered three AK-47 rifles, one SLR and one .303 rifle from the location

6 Feb 2026 11:04 pm
Municipal Minister approves construction of 177 houses at Velampeta in Visakhapatnam

Narayana approves housing proposal after consultations with Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu; funding decision to be taken shortly

6 Feb 2026 11:02 pm