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Drug seizures in J&K declines sharply since 2021: MHA

Lowest narcotics seizures in 2025; opium-based drugs down nearly 90% since 2021 New Delhi, Feb 3:Ministry of Home Affairs on Tuesday informed the

Fresh snowfall in J&K higher reaches, rain lashes plains

MeT predicts cloudy weather till Feb 6, light snowfall on Feb 7 Jammu Tawi, Feb 3:Fresh snowfall was reported in the higher reaches of the Kashmi

Omar to introduce Bills on decriminalisation, leprosy rights

Jammu Tawi, Feb 3:Chief Minister Omar Abdullah will introduce two bills-one for decriminalising certain offences to further enhance trust-based g

Speaker disallows Lones amendments on Art 370, Statehood

Jammu Tawi, Feb 3:Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Abdul Rahim Rather on Monday announced that he had rejected the amendments submitted by Peo

NLU for Jammu echoed in Assembly, Kashmiri leaders counter

Citing SMVDIME, Sakina Itoo backs NLU setup in Kashmir Jammu Tawi, Feb 3:The demand for setting up a National Law University in Jammu echoed in

MPharm: Option entry allowed from February 7

After objections from farmers, MLAs, Centre halts 3 Railway projects in Kashmir

Jammu Tawi, Feb 3:The Centre on Tuesday said that three proposed railway projects in Kashmir have been put on hold following objections from loca

Bengaluru hosts global summit on Diamond Open Access

PMGSY-I has connected 2132 habitations in J&K

New Delhi, Feb 3:The Government of India on Tuesday informed Parliament that Jammu and Kashmir has made significant progress in achieving univers

C-CAMP One Health AMR Challenge 2025 winners announced

Minority education body set up in Uttarakhand

Karnataka Chief Minister loses cool multiple times in Assembly

50 Mobile Veterinary Units operational in J&K

Jammu Tawi, Feb 3:The Government of India on Monday informed the Parliament that 50 Mobile Veterinary Units (MVUs) have been made operational in

London firm GI Outsourcing opens GCC in Hyderabad, plans to hire 200 people by 2028

Why the BJP struggles in Tamil Nadu

Tamil religiosity functions outside the ideological framework of the Sangh Parivar

J&K considers single-window online system for tourism licenses

Jammu Tawi, Feb 3:The Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday said it is considering introducing a single-window, online system for registration

Proposed railway line project for Nuh kept in abeyance, reveals RTI reply

Two constables suspended for negligence

Rs 70 Cr of marriage aid awaits Treasury clearance

Jammu Tawi, Feb 3:The government on Tuesday acknowledged that payments under the Marriage Assistance Scheme are pending for thousands of approved

Man duped of 1.21 crore in alleged cyber fraud

Municipal Polls: Cong Aspirants Express Angst After Denial of Ticket

In most places the rebels have withdrawn. PCC president Goud has given clear instructions to rebels that they will be suspended, said a party lea

Apparel industry hopes for revival in orders post tariff cut

12,993 Candidates in Fray for Feb 11 Civic Polls After 6,701 Withdraw

Following scrutiny of the papers, the State Election Commission will finalise symbols for independent candidates.

Funds Stuck: Lal Darwaza Temple Expansion in Limbo

Built by locals on 140 square yards, the 120-year-old temple urgently needs expansion to handle the massive crowds during the Bonalu festival, wh

Natco Pharma gets U.S. FDA tentative nod for generic of Janssens cancer drug

NMDC Q3 net dips 8% to 1,747 cr., revenue rises 16%

Osmania University Distance Education: Applications Invited for MBA, MCA Entrance Exams

The last date is February 18 without a late fee. Officials said that the tentative examination date is on February 22.

SIVE Declares Short-Term Vocational Course Results; 83.83% Pass

College principals and students can access the results through the officials website sive.telangana.gov.in

Manipur set to get Y Khemchand Singh as CM, Kuki leader Nemcha Kipgen and a Naga leader as deputy CMs

The BJP has announced its leadership for Manipur. Y Khemchand Singh will be the Chief Minister. Nemcha Kipgen has been named Deputy Chief Ministe

Manipur Assembly must be dissolved: Congress leader files plea in High Court

Manipur Congress president moves HC against the unconstitutional acts of GovernorAjay Kumar Bhalla; says the February 9, 2025, order effectively

JNTU Assures PhD Scholars: Old Rules Apply, No Retrospective Changes to Norms

Any guidelines circulated without formal approval of the competent authorities, they were told, should not be treated as valid.

US tariff cut to boost India's medical devices exports

India's medical device exports are set for a major boost. The US has reduced tariffs on Indian goods significantly. This move makes Indian produc

TPCC chief condoles death of former Manthani MLA

Owaisi questions Indias China policy amid Ladakh tension

Interior Designer Loses Rs 18.5 Lakh to Fraud, Bank Freezes Account

When she tried contacting the company, calls and messages went unanswered. On approaching her bank, she was informed the application was fake and

CBSE Releases Class 10 and 12 Admit Cards Ahead of Feb 17 Exams

The CBSE has clarified that students will not be permitted to enter examination centres without the original admit card issued by the school.

India-US trade deal: Textile, jewellery, engg companies expect order book to swell

Indian exporters expect a 20% rise in overseas shipments over the next five to six years. This growth is driven by a US tariff cut on Indian good

Bird Watchers Spot 70 Species at Zoo Walk

The event was part of the zoos ongoing conservation initiatives.

US-India trade deal: Rice output to prop up export dreams

India's record rice harvest is set to boost exports to the United States. A US duty cut will make Indian rice more competitive against rivals. Th

SCPCR Lauds Bharosas Child Protection Efforts

38 POCSO convictions in 2025; commission praises victim-centric approach

Goyal: New Trade Deal with US Will Open Huge Opportunities for Poor, Farmers, and Youth

Goyal said the trade deal was in the final stages

PMLA court closes ED probe in MCX-SX case

A Mumbai court has closed the Enforcement Directorate's money-laundering case linked to MCX-SX. This decision benefits Jignesh Shah and former Se

What is Anthropics new legal AI tool and why investors are dumping software stocks

Anthropic new AI tool: Anthropic has launched a new AI tool for legal tasks. This has caused significant concern among investors. Shares of compa

APLAs Estimates Committee Reviews Nellore Budget Allocations

The Estimates committee chairman underlined that the funds must be spent where they are most needed to deliver tangible benefits to the poor. Mem

Looking over your shoulder can lead to a pain in the neck

Pakistans ill-advised move might backfire, but its a nice reminder that they have a half-share in crickets biggest payday.

Girl, 14, Survives Night Alone In Forest After Kidnapping, Attempted Rape

A disturbing incident has been reported from Odisha's Kandhamal district, where a 14-year-old girl allegedly survived a night alone in a forest a

16th Finance Commission points to regressive free power benefits in Tamil Nadu

Power subsidies flow disproportionately to higher consumption households. Over 2.3 crore consumers enjoy free electricity up to 100 units bimonth

HC grants interim relief on GST levy on corporate guarantees

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has provided interim relief to Panacea Biotec. The court has stayed any coercive action regarding Goods and Ser

U.S. Navy shoots down Iranian drone after it approached USS Abraham Lincoln in Arabian Sea

A US fighter jet shot down an Iranian drone in the Arabian Sea. The drone aggressively approached the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier. No Am

Word of the Day: Ambivalence

Ambivalence is the state of experiencing conflicting emotions at the same time. It often emerges during decisions, life changes, or complex relat

Three arrested for kidnapping man over online betting dispute

Two booked for poaching wild boar

SC/ST Entrepreneurs Urge Govt to Release Pending Incentives

KVPS expressed hope that timely government action would protect the dignity of SC/ST entrepreneurs and prevent thousands of families from slippin

U.S. tariff reduction expected to accelerate Karnatakas export-led growth, says trade community

Gold And Silver Gain On US Rate Cut Speculations

The dollar faces further weakness in 2026 as the Federal Reserve looks set to cut interest rates again under Fed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh, MUFG

At NDA meet, PM Modi stresses parliamentary discipline and active role for MPs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received congratulations from NDA MPs for securing trade agreements with 39 nations. The party also welcomed its new

WPL-4: Capitals storm into a fourth straight final

Openers Lee and Shafali get the Delhi team off to a blazing start in its chase of 169; Jemimah and Wolvaardt chip in; Mooneys effort in vain

Denied salary for 15 months following kidney transplant: former IMD official

Meteorological department authorities say documents called for under RTI Act not traceable

Drunk Husband Arrested for Killing Wife

Accused fled to Kurnool after incident; a special police team nabbed him

BRS Is Bhu Rakshasula Samithi: Bandi Sanjay

Sanjay warned voters that electing the BRS would lead to the loss of their personal properties: Reports

Explosives found at site in residential area in Bengaluru

Eight Congress MPs suspended from Lok Sabha as dispute over Rahul Gandhi quoting ex-Army chief escalates

Eight Congress MPs were suspended from the Lok Sabha for the remainder of the budget session after tearing and flinging papers. The suspension fo

New Licence to Guide AI Data

Community-led dataset initiatives have been growing, including the Telugu language dataset developed by VISWAM.AI and Swecha

Railways Halts 3 Rail Projects To Protect Apple Orchards In Kashmir

The Centre has put off three proposed railway projects in Kashmir to save apple orchards that were being impacted due to the proposed rail lines.

Nasdaq big crash today: Nasdaq falls over 400 points, wipes out $1.1 trillion as AI stocks tumble why AI shares are falling

Nasdaq big crash today: Nasdaq falls over 400 points as AI stocks tumble. The Nasdaq Composite crashed 422.49 points today. This 1.79% drop took

Boyfriend Blocks Her Calls And Messages, Woman Stabs Him To Death

A shocking and sensational murder has shaken Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur after a young woman allegedly stabbed her boyfriend to death during a heated

GHMC Trains Staff for Urban Health Watch

Commissioner R. V. Karnan, who participated in the programme, spoke about the critical role of MSUs as the frontline defence in safeguarding publ

From gunboat to diplomacy: Trump pushes for Iran nuclear deal

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has directed the commencement of negotiations with Washington concerning the nuclear issue. This directive was

Case against West Bengal SIR: Mamata Banerjee likely to appear in person in Supreme Court on February 4

A batch of petitions challenging the constitutionality of the SIR process and the mass exclusion of electors from the voters list of the State is

Guns Down for Poll Peace

Police issue advisories under Arms Act; weapons surrendered across districts

HYDRAA Launches Fire Safety Drive Across City

Following the recent Nampally fire accident that claimed five lives, including two children, HYDRAA inspected and seized nine business premises a

Civil Servant Blackmailed Into Whitewashing Illegal Land Deals

Information collected during illegal surveillance was used to facilitate multi-crore land scams through the Dharani portal and secure high-value

From Peerenting to Letting Go: 15 Modern Family Quotes that perfectly cherish the love and chaos in families

Modern Family quotes: Spanning 11 seasons and more than 250 episodes, the series followed the everyday victories, missteps and emotional mileston

Madras HCrejects plea for sanction to usefiberglass-reinforcedboats for travel toKatchatheevuislet

Italian Church Investigates As Reconstructed Angel Painting Resembles Meloni

A cherub in a Roman church bears a striking resemblance to Italian Prime Minister Giorgio Meloni, sparking a scandal. Italian newspapers publishe

India-U.S. deal: Agri, seafood exporters relieved, farmers agitated over possible import of U.S. crops

Lower tariffs to help seafood exporters recover ground, says industry group; SKM says allowing 0% import tariffs on U.S. goods is a surrender to

Shot Down Iranian Drone That Aggressively Approached Aircraft Carrier: US

A US stealth warplane shot down an Iranian drone that aggressively approached an American aircraft carrier as it sailed in the Arabian Sea on Tue

AIIMS Bibinagar Building to be Ready by 2026-End

He also assured that he would request railway officials to stop more trains at Bibinagar station and said MMTS Phase-II would be extended up to Y

Aussie Consul General Calls for Deeper Engagement With Andhra Pradesh

The interaction assumed significance in the backdrop of the recent Australia visit of AP minister N. Lokesh which has added momentum to strengthe

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CM raises concern over Indo-US trade deal

Snake Bite Scare at Mahabubabad Girls College Turns Out to Be a False Alarm

Parents and student unions alleged that the fact a student could easily mistake a thread for a snake highlighted poor lighting and maintenance in

Stepping down from election work in six constituencies due to personal reasons: Annamalai

Will take up whatever work the party gave him during the Assembly election, he says

'You lied to us': Hawley explodes at NIH Director over Wuhan lab funding, secret China ties and more

White Tiger Sharan Dies At Kakatiya Zoo, Activists Cry Foul Over Hasty Funeral

Zoo officials attributed the death to natural causes, highlighting that the tiger has outlived the average species lifespan of 14 years: Reports

Civic Polls: BJP a Divided House

Senior leaders allege Rs 5 lakh poll ticket scam and internal sabotage in Jagtial

More People Take Help From Mental Health Helpline

One of these callers in his late 30s, who was struggling to clear the loan, sought guidance to come out of the issue

India-China bilateral trade reached $155 billion in 2025: Envoy

India and China's trade reached a record USD 155 billion in 2025, growing over 12 percent. This marks a significant improvement in bilateral ties

Tiger Sighted in Suburbs of Rajamahendravaram Causing Concern to Local Residents, Motorists

The minister advised the people to be cautious and not to go to the farms alone

Pope Leo XIV Hit by Crisis as Traditionalists Plan Unsanctioned Bishop Consecrations

Tensions are escalating between the Vatican and traditionalist Catholics as the Society of St. Pius X announces its intention to consecrate new b