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While details of the ceremony remain secret, the theme of harmony runs through it, threading together different elements from the financial hub of Milan to the snow-capped mountains of Cortina dAmpezzo
The programme supports divyang women through financial assistance, a statement issued by the Adani Group stated
While slamming the NDA government in Bihar under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Tejashwi Yadav charged that it was running on false praise and complete negligence
Rajasthan had 85 types of minerals and each district had its own unique stone identity, CM said
Palk Bay and Gulf of Mannar now represent the largest viable dugong population in India
Healthcare delivery systems contribute substantially to carbon emissions through resource-intense operations and high energy use, the conference found
Dating apps are deploying AI features to learn more about their users and their desires, even as those looking for connection try to differentiate between human and chatbot matches
It demands appointment of a PRC Commissioner, announcement of Interim Relief and a clear roadmap for settling pending arrears
The ongoing human-animal conflict in Andhra Pradesh, where a sub-adult male tiger killed 20 heads of cattle in East Godavari and Eluru districts, has upended the livelihoods of many tobacco growers, dairy farmers and agricultural workers. Nellore Sravani writes about the panic prevailing among the people and the Forest departments race to find out why an apparently healthy tiger is killing livestock in human habitats
Visakhapatnam will host a slate of major maritime events in February, bringing global navies to Indias east coast
Organ donation from live donors and harvested from brain-dead patients is often mired in controversies and misconceptions. Aathira Haridas meets some of the organ recipients and donors to understand the complex emotional and medical aspects of the life-saving process, which is slowly gaining ground in the State
The Lighthouse Bar at The Park returns to a familiar address in the city with quiet confidence and sharp flavours
From grape farms on Hyderabads fringes to paddy fields deep in the countryside, Telanganas agriculture is being sustained by workers from other States. Farmers, activists and government officials say the migrants have become indispensable to farm operations here even as local youth step away from fieldwork. K. Shiva Shankertraces the forces reshaping farm labour in the State
The bench delivered its verdict on an appeal challenging a March last year order of the Chhattisgarh High Court that had refused to quash the proceedings arising out of the FIR registered in Bilaspur district in February 2025
Love Bites and Pugmarks in Kabini dwells on the stormy relationship between wildlife filmmaker Dhruv Thimayya and Mira Ponappa, who runs a quaint homestay in Kabini, as well as focuses on larger conservation issues like human-animal conflict, eco-tourism and poaching
Indian History, Thali by Thali, an initiative of the Historically Tempered Collective, allows experts to talk about a number of things food touches on, including gender, class, caste and hierarchies
Here is a select list of stories to start the day
The action followed a raid conducted shortly after midnight at Safal Nirvana Greens near Sanand, where a Mumbai-based man had organised a party to mark his brother-in-laws 25th wedding anniversary, officials said
Chinese kite string is completely banned and its continued availability is a matter of serious concern. All police officials across the State should launch intensive raid operations, Mr. Adityanath said
A Bench of Chief Justice D.K. Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia said Regulation 18 of the Graduate Medical Education Regulation, 2023 was against the Constitution for being manifestly unreasonable and arbitrary.
Odisha government has been directed to file an affidavit on actions taken to contain illegal mining activities within three weeks
Clearly defined timelines for audits; Audit is to be done on financial year basis in place of calendar year; and Broadcasters can depute their representative during audit to ensure transparency and credibility of the audit process, among the main features of the regulations
A physical altercation at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) on February 3, 2026, occurred after M.A. History student Adarsh Kumar reported being attacked for sharing a protest poster on new UGC regulations. While the FIR does not explicitly connect the violence to the UGC issue, he claims it stemmed from a WhatsApp debate on the topic
Its very hard to work as CM of a UT with Assembly. I appeal to the Prime Minister to as a gift to this nation abolish this system from the Constitution. Either it should be a State or a UT without Assembly. Its like tying the hand of government from behind and is a fraud with the mandate of people, said Mr. Abdullah
The party appointed Meghachandra as the new Congress Legislature Party Leader with K. Ranjit Singh as his deputy
Senior Congress leader and legislator Tariq Hameed Karra said frequent visits by Amit Shah were an indication of the fact that things were not normal in J&K
In the womens 75kg category, Lovlina pips Ukraines Olha Pylypchuk 5:0; In the mens 70kg section, Hitesh wins Canadas Vincent Santoriello 5:0
While Pawan Malik gets a chance in the goal, defender and drag-flicker Amandeep Lakra has earned a call-up after an impressive outing in the Hockey India League, where he was adjudged the Player of the Tournament.
Riyas stars with a brace for the seven-time champion while Ajsal and Viknesh score one apiece; Harjit being sent off in the 72nd minute compounds the opponents woes: Abhisheks double seals the fate of Railways in the first last-four encounter; final to be played on Sunday
Vikram Rathour being a good addition to our side, Shanaka said while addressing a captains day event alongside seven other skippers from participating teams
Development and employment in NCR, home to eight crore people, must be balanced with the need for clean air, says Central pollution panel official Tarun Kumar Pithode
Leader of OppositionSuvenduAdhikari called court verdict a defeat for Mamata Banerjee and major win for government employees
1,100 students certified in Artificial Intelligence and 900 in Coding & Programming
The GCC implemented the project at 19.81 cr. The plaza in Nungambakkam features play areas and walkway for persons with disabilities. Shop owners expect the number of visitors to increase
Cummins was ruled out of the marquee event with a back strain and Hazlewood will miss a couple of matches in the group phase because of an Achilles niggle

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