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RANJI TROPHY | Assured batting helps Uttarakhand tighten its grip on the contest

CRICKET | Jharkhand sorely missed the impact of Anukul Roy, its highest wicket-taker this season; the visitor rode on the knocks of opener Avneesh Sudha, skipper Kunal Chandela and all-rounder J. Suchith

7 Feb 2026 5:57 pm
Ranji Trophy | Avasthi and Deshpande help Mumbai wrest back control over Karnataka

The two fast bowlers take four wickets apiece as the host restricts the visitor to 173; Agarwal (92) wages a lone battle; Akash and Musheer lead the home teams charge in the second essay as it ends day two at 189 for two

7 Feb 2026 5:51 pm
Patriotic excitement behind remarks against Colonel Qureshi: M.P. Minister

I have said this many times earlier, and I am reiterating it today that I did not intend to insult any woman officer, the Indian Army or any section of society, says Madhya Pradesh Minister Vijay Shah

7 Feb 2026 5:46 pm
PCB writes to ICC to invoke 'force majeure', global body asks for justification

As per an ICC director, the PCB has approached the ICC for deliberations, days after they had officially written to the ICC about wanting to invoke the Force Majeure clause and cited the governments tweet

7 Feb 2026 5:43 pm
Thiruvananthapuram airport records highest-ever passenger traffic in January

The airport handled 4,50,090 passengers2,27,275 international passengers and 2,22,815 domestic passengersduring the month; the daily average passenger traffic crossed the 15,000 mark

7 Feb 2026 5:37 pm
PM Modi hails C. Sadanandan MP for his Rajya Sabha speech

Mr. Sadanandans maiden speech in the Rajya Sabha had made news a few days ago when he displayed his prosthetic limbs on the desk in front of him

7 Feb 2026 5:21 pm
Kin link elderly man's death to Indore water contamination tragedy; residents claim toll now 33

He was admitted to a private hospital on January 9 after he complained of vomiting and diarrhoea due to contaminated drinking water, the deceased's daughter-in-law said

7 Feb 2026 5:19 pm
T20 World Cup 2026 | Hetmyer's 22-ball fifty powers West Indies to 182/5 after slow start

The left-hander turned the game on its head with clean, calculated power-hitting, smashing six sixes and two fours in a 36-ball 64 to transform the tempo after the two-time champions had crawled early on.

7 Feb 2026 5:08 pm
Delhi High Court restrains misuse of actor Vivek Oberoi's name, image

In an interim order on a lawsuit by Oberoi, Justice Tushar Rao Gedela held that, considering his well-known, popular and well-accepted personality, irreparable loss would be caused to him if no relief was given at this stage

7 Feb 2026 5:05 pm
Meghalaya coal mine blast: Death toll rises to 27 as two more bodies recovered

So far, two accused, Forme Chyrmang (36) of Jalaphet Pordung village and Shamehi War (42) of Sutnga Pohwailong village, have been arrested in connection with the incident, the police said.

7 Feb 2026 5:00 pm
Education must evolve beyond degrees and exam-centric models, say experts at Development Dialogue in Hubballi

Speakers at the session on education at Development Dialogue 2026 in Hubballi explored how education must equip learners with skills, adaptability, curiosity, and real-world readiness in an era shaped by rapid technological change and artificial intelligence

7 Feb 2026 4:43 pm
Russia to interrogate two suspects over attempted killing of general, report says

After interrogation, the suspects will be charged, the newspaper reported, without confirming whether the suspects had been detained. Russia has not officially reported the detention of the suspects

7 Feb 2026 4:30 pm
Rapido, Ola, Uber strike affects transportation in Andhra Pradesh

Many autos, bikes and taxis were seen parked at bus and railway stations and other public places in Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Guntur and other cities

7 Feb 2026 4:29 pm
India-U.S. deal: BJP slams Jairam Ramesh's remarks, says Congress always opposes India's economic growth

Congress cannot digest that under PM Narendra Modi India has sealed both the 'Mother of all Deals' with the EU and now the 'Father of all Deals' with the USA, said BJP national spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari

7 Feb 2026 4:28 pm
Governments fostering political interests in guise of caste, religion: Mayawati

Pointing towards the U.P. Assembly elections, the BSP chief said that very little time is left, and this important State-level meeting has been called to provide ecessary guidance to party members in the interest of the movement.

7 Feb 2026 4:24 pm
CMR University hosts 10th annual convocation in Bengaluru on February 7

Vice-Chancellor Professor (Dr.) H.B. Raghavendra presented the annual report while Chancellor Dr. Sabitha Ramamurthy administered the oath of integrity.

7 Feb 2026 4:10 pm
No plan to create new administrative units, priority to operationalise existing ones: CM Omar

Units already created have not been properly operationalised. It is our responsibility to operationalise them, to make them function properly and to put systems in place wherever gaps need to be filled, says Omar Abdullah

7 Feb 2026 4:05 pm
Indian Classical Music Festival in Bengaluru to conclude on February 8 with ensemble

The evening will open with a multi-instrumental classical ensemble featuring Apoorva Krishna (violin), Momin Khan (sarangi), Malvica Chopra (sitar), Rakshita Ramesh (veena), Vinod Shyam Anoor (mridanga and percussion), and Roopak Kallurkar (tabla)

7 Feb 2026 4:00 pm
LDFs Vikasana Munnetta Jadha to tour Ernakulam district from Feb 10-14

The jadha aims to highlight the development achievements of the LDF government over the past decade and underscore the need for a relentless fight against both majority and minority communalism

7 Feb 2026 3:59 pm
India-U.S. interim trade deal: Closely engaged with America for electronics and IP, Union Minister Vaishnaw says

The joint statement specifically mentions barriers related to the trade in U.S. medical devices, U.S. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) goods

7 Feb 2026 3:53 pm
Rahul Gandhi tried to harm Indo-China relations, alleges Shivamogga MP B.Y. Raghavendra

Prime Minister Narendra Modi could not respond to the debate on the motion of thanks to the President for the first time in the Lok Sabha due to the conduct of opposition party members, claims BJP MP

7 Feb 2026 3:50 pm
Ahead of T.N. Assembly election, suspension ofover 400 police personnel likely to be revoked

DGP and Head of Police Force (in charge) G. Venkatraman has directed senior police officers to review all suspension cases under their respective jurisdictions

7 Feb 2026 3:49 pm
T20 World Cup: Heart rates go up and down, but knew we could take down whatever runs in one over, says Faheem

Ashraf emerged as Pakistan's hero, hammering an unbeaten 29 off just 11 balls, including two fours and three sixes, in a stunning late assault that sealed a dramatic three-wicket victory

7 Feb 2026 3:42 pm
The Hindu Exclusive | Revisiting Bhaktavatsalams order on 1967 anti-Hindi agitation records

This video examines a controversial order issued by former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Bhaktavatsalam, who sought the destruction of 25 official records related to the anti-Hindi agitations. The Hindu has exclusively accessed these documents, shedding light on a critical chapter in Tamil Nadus political and social history.

7 Feb 2026 3:35 pm
Voters will not fall for DMKs fake promises this time: G.K. Vasan

Speaking to the media, he said that in 2021, the DMK came to power by deceiving the people of the State, but voters have understood the partys game plan and will be vigilant this time

7 Feb 2026 3:32 pm
Karnatakas Home Minister contradicts NCB, says no drugs seized in Mysuru

Dr. G. Parameshwara questions NCB claim following recent raid on Mysuru factory

7 Feb 2026 3:29 pm
7.85 lakh crore Defence Budget signals major push for modernisation, future-ready forces: V.K. Saraswat

NITI Aayog member Saraswat said the allocation marks a 15.19% increase over the FY 2025 -26 Budget Estimates, and accounts for 14.67% of total Central Government expenditure

7 Feb 2026 3:27 pm
Leopard spotted in residential area in Jaipur, forest dept launches search operation

On being alerted by the locals, forest department teams rushed to the spot and searched the surrounding areas, but the leopard could not be found

7 Feb 2026 3:23 pm
South Korean Crypto firm accidentally sends $44 billion in bitcoins to users

The exchange had planned to distribute small cash rewards of 2,000 Korean won ($1.37) or more to each user as part of a promotional event, but winners received at least 2,000 bitcoins each instead, says media reports

7 Feb 2026 3:17 pm