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Amazon plans to use AI to speed up TV and film production

The Studio, which launched last August, points to its hit series, House of David, as an example of how AI could be used in the future

Mridangist Thiruvaarur Bakthavathsalam traces his six-decade journey in rhythm

The musician talks about how music and the town of Tiruvarur have given a purpose to his life.

Kolkata book fair ends on a happy note with footfall touching 32 lakh

Instagram down for more than 10,000 US users

Instagram was down for more than 10,000 users in the U.S. on Wednesday, according to outage tracking website Downdetector.com

A bad day: Sacked Washington Post staff, including Shashi Tharoors son, pen sombre notes after layoffs

The Washington Post laid off one-third of its staff on Wednesday, eliminating its sports section, several foreign bureaus and its books coverage

Googles quarterly results paint a picture of an internet powerhouse getting stronger in AI age

Googles latest quarterly report provided further evidence that its internet empire is withstanding an artificial intelligence shakeup

US remains 'committed' to Ukraine talks as 'productive' first day wraps up in Abu Dhabi: Marco Rubio

Job stress drives 31-year-old techie to suicide in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: A software engineer allegedly died by suicide on Wednesday as he was unable to cope with the requirements of his job, police said. The

NCW forms panel to probe sexual assault on minor girl during Medaram Jatara

Hyderabad: The National Commission for Women has constituted an inquiry committee to inquire into the alleged sexual assault of a 13-year-old gir

Al Falah University Chairman Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui held in fraud case

New Delhi: The Delhi Police Crime Branch has arrested Al Falah University Chairman Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui in connection with alleged financial and

US judge limits ICE warrantless arrests in Oregon

Portland: US immigration agents in Oregon must stop arresting people without warrants unless theres a likelihood of escape, a federal judge ruled

Breast, cervical cancers rising steadily; deaths also climbing, govt data shows

Delhi Police arrests Al Falah University's chairman in forgery case

The action came after the ED had initiated proceedings in the matter

Delhi Police arrest Al Falah University chairman in alleged fraud case

Al Falah University chairman Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui has been arrested by Delhi Police in a fraud and irregularities case following UGC complaints.

Sankashti Chaturthi 2026: Moonrise time, rituals and the correct way to observe the fast for Lord Ganeshas blessings

Dwijapriya Sankashti Chaturthi, observed on February 5, 2026, is a significant day for devotees of Lord Ganesha. This sacred occasion involves fa

Olympic snowboarder Mark McMorris crashes in training ahead of Milano Cortina 2026

Canadian snowboarding star Mark McMorris was stretchered off the course after a severe crash during big air training in Italy. The Olympic bronze

India Refused to be 'Bullied' on Trade Deal, Was Ready to Wait: Report

Doval reportedly told the US side that New Delhi would not be pressured into a deal and could wait until the end of Trumps second term in 2029 if

Economically weak nations not taken seriously on world stage: Ex NITI Aayog member

NITI Aayog ex-vice-chair Rajiv Kumar emphasizes that a strong economy is the bedrock of India's foreign policy. He states that India must acceler

Food court gutted in fire accident in Balapur

The fire-fighters suspect that electrical short circuit could be one of the causes for the accident

Bill Gates says he regrets every minute with Epstein

A Gates spokesperson issued a similar denial after the fresh cache of millions of files related to the investigation into Epstein

New York City joins UN health network after Trump withdrew US from WHO

New York City has joined the World Health Organization's global outbreak response network, defying President Trump's withdrawal of the U.S. from

Iran unveils new underground missile base amid tensions with US

Tehran: Irans Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has unveiled a new underground missile base amid tensions with the United States, according

New Czech government of populist PM Babi survives parliamentary no-confidence vote

The controversy revolved around President Petr Pavel's refusal to appoint a government Minister representing the right-wing Motorists for Themsel

Iran confirms nuclear talks with US in Muscat amid tense diplomacy

Nuclear talks between Iran and the United States are set for Friday morning in Muscat. This marks a resumption of indirect negotiations. Iran ins

I Regret, I Apologise: Bill Gates On Time Spent With Jeffrey Epstein

Bill Gates has voiced regret over every minute he spent with Jeffrey Epstein, even as the Microsoft co-founder's former wife Melinda said he stil

The Quiet Evolution of Varun Tej and Lavanya Tripathis Love Story

They finally got married at a Tuscan ceremony in 2023.

Musk vows to put data centres in space, run them on solar power but experts have their doubts

Musk says he wants to put as many as a million satellites into orbit to form vast, solar-powered data centres in space

UP Man, 100, Gets Acquitted In Four Decades Old Murder Case

The Allahabad High Court has acquitted a nearly 100-year-old murder accused, noting more than four decades have passed since he challenged his li

US Drug Enforcement Administration seizes 200+ domains linked to India-based online drug network, over four arrested

The DEA has seized over 200 website domains. These were linked to an India-based criminal group. The group allegedly ran illegal online pharmacie

RBI MPC 2026: Central bank to keep repo rate unchanged amid currency volatility and bond yield pressures, as per SBI report

The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee is expected to hold interest rates steady. Global economic uncertainty and domestic bond yi

Bloodbath At The Washington Post: Shashi Tharoor's Son Among 300 Axed

In one of the most sweeping newsroom purges in recent American media history, The Washington Post has laid off more than 300 journalists and staf

T20 World Cup: England's 'Bazballers' aim to take on subcontinent spin challenge under Brook's inspiring leadership

England's T20 World Cup campaign receives a significant boost following a dominant white-ball series win in Sri Lanka under new captain Harry Bro

Mumbai-Pune Expressway traffic jam update: Industrialist Sudhir Mehta stuck in 8-hour snarl escapes by chopper as thousands remain stranded for over 30 hours

An industralist Sudhir Mehta who was stuck for eight hours in the massive jam on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway was rescued using a helicopter. In a

You Can't Buy Respect: Pak Faces Domestic Backlash After India-US Trade Deal

India's newly concluded trade agreement with the United States has triggered a sharp backlash within Pakistan, where critics say months of high-p

This startup is bringing the benefits of AI to retail stock market investors

Mumbai-based InvestorAi has built its own specialised AI stock picking platform to help retail investors navigate through the turbulent world of

'This Is Disturbing': Plastic Found In Elephant Dung Raises Pollution Concerns

A viral video reveals plastic waste inside elephant dung in Karnataka's Brahmagiri hills, raising concerns about pollution impacting wildlife hab

Tata-Airbus aircraft: PM Modi expected to officiate at first C295 rollout from Vadodara facility

India's defence capabilities are set to receive a significant boost. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will officiate the delivery of the first 'Made

'Very emotional...': Melania meets freed Gaza hostages Keith and Aviva featured in her documentary

New Delhi Is Free: Moscow On India Stopping Russia Oil Trade Under US Deal

Russia said India is free to buy oil from any country after US President Donald Trump claimed India has agreed to stop buying Russian oil as part

The Paradox of Originality: Why Copying Makes You More Creative

Originality is usually described as a lightning strike, a rare gift, a sudden arrival of something never seen before. But the attached note offer

Trump, Xi discuss Iran in wide-ranging call as U.S. presses China, others to break from Tehran

The two leaders discussed major summits that both nations will host in the coming year that could present opportunities for them to meet

Epstein files rife with uncensored nudes, victim names despite redaction

Nude photos. The names and faces of sexual abuse victims. Bank account and Social Security numbers in full view. All of these things appeared in

US-Taiwan relations are 'rock solid,' president Ching-te says after Trump-Xi call

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te asserts that ties with the United States remain strong. He confirmed that cooperation programs will continue with

HC takes suo motu note of over 1.08 lakh missing persons cases in UP

Lucknow: The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court on Wednesday took suo motu cognisance of the alarming number of missing persons in Uttar P

Detailing of Negotiations On: EAM Jaishankar on India-US Trade Deal

The Prime Minister and the US President had a conversation; some announcements came out of it. Thereafter, a detailing of the trade negotiations

Allahabad HC acquits nearly 100-year-old man over four decades

The Allahabad High Court has acquitted a nearly 100-year-old murder accused, noting more than four decades have passed since he challenged his li

Nuclear arms control pact ends today, Russia signals freedom to act

Moscow: The Russian Foreign Ministry has said that it assumes parties to the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) between Russia and t

A Bad Day: Ishaan Tharoor, Other Staff React to Washington Post Layoffs

In a post on X, Ishaan Tharoor said he was heartbroken over being laid off and expressed solidarity with his peers who faced the same fate

JD Vance or Marco Rubio? President Trump declines to take sides between the two in 2028 successor debate

President Donald Trump has avoided naming a successor for the 2028 Republican presidential race. He praised both Vice President JD Vance and Secr

Canada expected to scrap EV mandate in favor of new fuel efficiency system, CBC News reports

Canada's government is set to unveil a new automotive strategy. This plan will replace the current electric vehicle mandate with updated fuel eff

The story of a self-funded beauty brand; Tech leadership on subscription

PACs early years under Bonish Jain's leadership focused on careful expansion rather than rapid scale. While its core strength remained makeup too

CTET Admit Card 2026 to be released on ctet.nic.in soon: Check date, time, steps to download and other important details

CBSE CTET February 2026 Hall ticket: The CBSE will release the hall ticket for Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2026 soon on the official

The Drama Trailer Teases Cracks in Zendaya, Robert Pattinsons Seemingly Perfect Relationship

The two appear deeply in love, on the brink of a storybook future as they prepare for their wedding

Morning Digest: Dramatic protests in Lok Sabha prevent PMs reply to the motion of thanks; Every single genuine person must remain on electoral roll, CJI tells West Bengal CM in Supreme Court, and more

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Over 2.83 lakh cases of dog bites in Bihar in 2024-25: Economic Survey report

This was around 38,900 more than the previous year

Word of the Day: Lachrymose

Discover the word lachrymose, meaning tearful or overly sentimental. This word captures a deep sadness that hovers near tears. Originating from t

'A big, beautiful wall...': Noem hails border security, takes swipe at Biden immigration policies

After IndiaPakistan T20 World Cup boycott, Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan stood with Bangladesh

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed the nation's boycott of the T20 World Cup match against India. This decision follows careful del

Trump Suggests 'Softer Touch' Needed on Immigration

The fatal shootings of two protesters by federal officers in Minneapolis last month sparked widespread outrage in the United States and calls for

UPSC Notification 2026: Apply online for CSE and IFS at upsc.gov.in; check dates, fees and how to apply

UPSC Notification 2026 Apply Online Now: The Union Public Service Commission has released the notification for the Civil Services and Indian Fore

ECI to hold meet of all state poll chiefs on February 24

Trump says his unpredictable style gives him leverage. But it has a cost.

President Trump's unpredictable negotiating style, characterized by abrupt shifts and demands, is causing allies and adversaries to question his

End of U.S.-Russia nuclear pact a grave moment: UN chief

The New START agreement will end on February 5, formally releasing both Moscow and Washington from a raft of restrictions on their nuclear arsena

Surajkund Crafts Festival tickets on DMRCs Sarthi app

The Surajkund Mela attracts artisans, artists, and tourists from India and abroad every year

Tirupati laddoo controversy sparks political storm in Andhra, YSRCP moves NHRC over attacks on leaders

Tensions rise in Andhra Pradesh politics. The YSRCP has approached the National Human Rights Commission alleging law and order breakdown and huma

Interview | New I-T Act will help bring more clarity to processes, trigger higher compliance: CBDT chairman

Pawar visits Sunetra at home, reignites reunification buzz

Amid reports of a division in the family, Pawar, Sunetra, her sons Parth and Jay, and other relatives held a closed-door meeting in their hometow

Morning brief podcast: Tamil Nadu 2026: Can stardom trump strategy?

Wheres your respected dad: SC to Choksi Junior

Expect CJs of HCs to ensure speedy disposal of bail petitions: SC

After learning that issues relating to bail and pleas for suspension of sentence after conviction were pending in HCs for months and getting rout

Penn State's Gavin McKenna facing felony chargeshere's what led to felony assault charges for the hockey star

Top hockey prospect Gavin McKenna faces a felony aggravated assault charge in State College following an alleged bar incident on January 31st. Th

Paperwork underway to unlock IndiaUS trade deal potential soon: Piyush Goyal

Both sides would now work towards completing the technical details and finalising the paperwork for the trade deal so as to expeditiously unlock

India must boost capital markets so Indians grow with economy: Larry Fink, chief executive, BlackRock

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink urges India to prioritize domestic capital markets over foreign inflows for sustained economic participation. He highlig

India provides an unprecedented breadth of investment opportunity: Chip Kaye & Jeffrey Perlman, Warburg Pincus

Warburg Pincus: Outside US, India is the largest PE destination for the firm, having deployed more than $10 billion since 1996 in over 80 compani

Quote of the Day by Pablo Picasso: 'Art washes away from the soul'Top quotes by one of the most influential artists

Quote of the Day: Pablo Picasso believed art was essential for survival, not just decoration. His quote, Art washes away from the soul the dust o

Traders raise Jammu-focused demands ahead of J&K Budget

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 4: Ahead of the Jammu and Kashmir Governments second budget, the Traders Federation Ware House-Nehru Market to

CGC University Mohali hosts Sahityam 2026

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 4: CGC University, Mohali emerged as a vibrant hub of intellectual exchange and cultural celebration with the

Massive demonstrations held by LIC employees ahead of nationwide strike

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 4: In support of their demands, massive demonstrations were held today outside various offices of the Life Ins

A dozen people, including Israeli soldiers, charged with smuggling goods into Gaza

The indictment charged the accused, some of whom included army reservists, with smuggling cigarettes, iPhones and batteries into Gaza and assisti

Nishikant takes a page out of Rahuls book to attack Congress

Dubeys move was seen as BJPs bid to turn the heat on Congress, which has been attacking Modi over bits of the unpublished book authored by ex-Arm

PM Modi congratulates Yumnam Khemchand Singh on taking oath as Manipur Chief Minister

NEW DELHI, Feb 4 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended his congratulations to Yumnam Khemchand Singh on taking oath as the Chief M

Branded traitor by Rahul, Beants grandson hits back, calls Gandhi scion desh ke dushman

The exchange which took place at the main entrance of the Parliament building, where Rahul was standing in solidarity with the eight MPs who are

Jammu and Kashmir: Between Geography and Governance

Maj Gen Sanjeev Dogra (Retd) sanjeev662006@gmail.com On a winter morning in Poonch, the Pir Panjal rises in quiet authority. Snow rests gently on

The Social Logic of Blame

Dr. Ashwani Kumar ashwani.e17761@cumail.in Every society must find ways to explain failure. When effort does not translate into success, individu

Balochistan: the cost of denial

Pushp Saraf pushapsaraf@yahoo.com The spotlight has once again turned to Baloch nationalists waging an armed struggle for an independent and sove

Plight of In-Service Teachers

Editor, This refers to the news item published on 4 February, 2026 regarding the uncertainty faced by thousands of in-service teachers in Meghala

Bengal SIR row: Will rectify errors of logical discrepancy, says SC

A bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi said voters names should not be struck off the electoral rolls becaus

A Defining Moment for Urban Cleanliness

Solid Waste Management Rules 2026 Mir Iqbal These rules replace the earlier 2016 framework from advisory governance to enforceable accountability

Manipur gets Meitei CM with Kuki, Naga as deputies

Governor AK Bhalla also administered the oath of office to BJP's Konthoujam Govindas and Khuraijam Loken Singh of NPP as cabinet ministers at the