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Manish Tewari | The Profound Challenges The Budget Ignored Fully

The Budgets microscopic interventions cannot mask its macroscopic failures. The investment rate (Gross Capital Formation) remains stuck at a mere

Top Maoist Swamy Killed in Encounter

Family members said the last rites are likely to be performed on February 8 or 9, after the body is handed over.

4 Indian Students Among Several Injured In Stabbing Attack In Russia

The Russian Federal Health Ministry said that four people injured in the attack are receiving medical care. One is in serious condition, while th

KTR: CM Is BJP Mole in Congress Garb

Targeting the Chief Ministers political language, Rama Rao criticised what he described as the use of offensive and abusive remarks in place of g

Charminar's Hidden Walls Signals Need for Boundary Mapping

Rajani explained that archaeological sites in India often overlap with agricultural fields, rural and urban settlements, a phenomenon she termed

Youth arrested for stalking, threatening college student in Triplicane

Cardinal Anthony Is First Telugu To Head Bishops Council

The election was held on Friday during the CBCI general assembly at St Johns Medical College, Bengaluru, the CBCI said in a communication issued

Hyderabad Hosts NSD's Silver Jubilee Festival

Bringing the 25th edition of Bharat Rang Mahotsav to Hyderabad is a momentous occasion for the citys vibrant theatre community, said K.L. Kaithwa

Minister opens memorial pillar for Mordhana dam in Vellore for completion of 25 years

Why is KCR Not in Jail Yet? Kishan Reddy Challenges Revanth on Kaleshwaram Promise

Speaking to reporters at the state BJP office, charged that both BRS president K. Chandrashekar Rao and Revanth Reddy lacked independent decision

Parts of Ambattur zone may face sewer issues

BRS Leader Alleges CM Resorting To Attention Diversion

Former minister and BRS leader G. Jagadish Reddy on Saturday alleged that Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy was resorting to attention diversion po

Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings for Sunday, February 8, 2026

Partly cloudy sky. Mist /hazy conditions very likely to prevail during night hours. Maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 31 C

Milk from Chennai Corporation cow sheds becomes a hit among residents

A GCC official says the main aim of running shelters is to reduce instances of man-animal conflict on the streets

Police Inspector killed, 13 injured after swing collapses at Surajkund Mela in Faridabad

Haryana Tourism Minister Arvind Sharma, who visited the accident spot, said that directions were issued for a thorough investigation of the entir

AP To Lead Indias Blue Economy Drive: Jitendra Singh

Union Budget 202627 has given concrete shape to this vision by placing fisheries, marine exports, coastal infrastructure, and ocean-based economi

India, US to increase trade in GPUs, goods used in data centre infra

Interim trade framework to ease import norms for ICT goods, support India's push to become a major AI data centre hub

Driver dies as truck plunges into sea at Chennai port

Piyush: Deal Opens $30 Trillion Market For Indian Exporters

The minister said several Indian goods, including agricultural products, would attract zero reciprocal tariffs in the US under the interim pact.

EFLU Hosts Japanese Fest

Punctuality, discipline, and politeness, EFLU ViceChancellor Prof. N. Nagaraju said at the inauguration, describing traits he linked to academic

Kanchi Silk Industry Loses Sheen

To prepare an ordinary silk saree, 700 grams of silk threads and 300 grams of zari are used.

ISL | Tough to catch up with teams that have a head start, says Chennaiyin FC coach Miranda

Stalin Praises Udhayanidhi for Grooming DMK Youth Wing Cadre

Addressing the DMKs south zone youth wing conference, Stalin said the event was the first of five such conferences planned by the party ahead of

Every child in conflict is one in need of protection

Decision on NCP Reunification Likely After Feb 10 Meeting

Earlier in the day, Mr. Mushrif said that while talks about a merger might be taking place at Ajit Pawars level, other NCP leaders were not fully

Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan harbours dream of playing in Kabul

Khan will captain the surprise 2024 T20 World Cup semi-finalists against New Zealand in their opening match of the 2026 edition in Chennai on Sun

Tunnel Boring Machine Noyyal Makes Breakthrough at Mandaveli

This marks the eighth TBM breakthrough reflecting steady progress in the implementation of Chennai Metro Phase 2.

Major fare hike to hit for 200 e-buses after Budget session to overcome revenue deficit

Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Feb 07: Facing huge revenue deficit since the past more than a year and a half, the Government of Jammu Kashmir has dec

GCC Expands Free Public Toilet Network to 474 Locations with 5,176 Seats

All the toilets under the project are free of charge and have been designed after field inspections in crowded and high-usage areas such as marke

FSL Fire: Critical Evidence Safe, Only Computer Lab Damaged, Says DGP

A police investigation had started into the fire and cautioned against unverified and unsubstantiated claims being made on social media with rega

2026 Winter Olympics a global event, athletes from over 90 countries will compete in 304 events

For the first time in history, the Winter Games will be diffuse: two emblematic cities Milan and Cortinaand an entire system of territories Lomba

T20 World Cup 2026: India Bank On Suryakumar Yadav & Siraj to Avoid Upset vs USA

T20 World Cup: At 77/6, India were heading to an upset. Thanks to Suryakumar Yadav and Mohammed Siraj, they didn't.

Wealth quote of the day by Nobel Laureate Milton Friedman: The stock market is filled with individuals who know the price of everything, but the value of nothing How monetarism explains market cycles

Wealth quote of the day by Nobel Laureate Milton Friedman: The stock market is filled with individuals who know the price of everything, but the

DMK MP moves Bill seeking reservation in higher judiciary

DMK MP P Wilson in his private members bill argued that the current composition of the higher judiciary is not representative of the countrys soc

Army Chief hails soldiers for unwavering dedication, readiness

Felicitates x-serviceman with Veteran Achiever Award Poonch, Feb 07:Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Saturday lauded the high standards of p

Hospital Told to Conduct X-Rays in Two Shifts

Some patients informed the minister that X-rays were being taken only in one shift, causing inconvenience and delays.

Water from Indus wont flow to Pak anymore: Union JS Minister

Jaipur, Feb 07:Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil on Saturday said that water from the Indus River will not be allowed to flow to Pakistan, as th

50 Years On, St Mary's Classmates Reunite

The reunion, titled Milan, is being organised to trace and reconnect classmates from a time before alumni networks, social media groups or digita

27-storey landmark takes shape at Central Square, to be ready in 2027

CMRL officials say nearly 20% of the work has been completed; the 350-crore building will house a rooftop hotel, office spaces, retail outlets, a

NCBJP Face Off in J&K Assembly Over Special Status

LoP says Article 370 buried, Spl status has no Constitutional basis Jammu/Srinagar, Feb 07 (KNO): Pandemonium broke out in the Legislative Assemb

Assam cabinet decides to refer case of Gaurav Gogois Pakistan links to MHA

Guwahati: The Assam cabinet on Saturday, February 7, decided to refer the case of Congress MP Gaurav Gogois alleged Pakistan links to the Ministr

He Might Be Taking Excessive Interest, Congress MLA on CMs Son Meddling in Administration

Everything will be revealed but there won't be any explosion, said the Congress MLA in Mysuru in chat.

Budget Session 2026: Discussion on Budget begins in Assembly

JAMMU, FEBRUARY 07: Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Saturday began discussion on the Budget 2026-27 presented by Chief Minister, Omar A

ET NOW Global Business Summit get to host author, top economists, policymakers

New Delhi gears up for the ET NOW Global Business Summit 2026 on February 13-14, featuring prominent global leaders. Attendees will hear from dis

Andhra Pradesh Neta Natter | Jagan Finally Tries To Press The Matter

Take the case of Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, YSRC supremo and AP former chief minister who kept the media away at an arms length and more when in pow

Rs 1,534 Cr disbursed among displaced persons

Jammu Tawi,Feb 07:The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday said it has disbursed over Rs 1,534 crore to displaced persons from Pakistan-occup

Parvathipurams Unique Temple, Where Letters Are Worshipped

Savaras call this remarkable shrine Akshara Brahma Temple, symbolising their devotion to language and script, reflecting the tribes deep spiritua

Manipal Academy of Higher Education Felicitates Indian Blind Womens Cricket Team

The felicitation ceremony was organised in collaboration with Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled and the Cricket Association for the Blind in Ind

UP SIR: Asked to remove 86 Muslim names from electoral roll, claims BLO

Amid the Election Commission of Indias (ECI) Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process of the electoral rolls in Uttar Pradesh, a Booth Level Offi

Forgetting Hindu sentiments led to Partition: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

We said we respect all religions because we are Hindus. There are people who say this was wrong. Islam and Christianity still exist in India. The

Government Backing Needed to Revive Andhra Natyam: Artiste

Speaking at an event at Balotsav Bhavan to mark the release of a book on the ancient dance form authored by Swaranartana, a leading cultural inst

36,000 foreigners among 1.77 Cr tourists visited J&K in 2025

Jammu Tawi, Feb 07:Jammu and Kashmir received more than 1.77 crore tourists in 2025, including over 36,000 foreign visitors, the government infor

Cab driver drags traffic cop while fleeing drunken driving check in Kolathur

Budget allocates 30 crore for SMA treatment

Kerala actor allegedly harassed at hotel in Chennai

Video Shows Prisoner Tied To Tree, Thrashed By Cop In Madhya Pradesh

A chilling video allegedly shot inside a jail in Madhya Pradesh has exploded across social media, exposing what appears to be a shocking case of

Unnao rape case: Sengar moves SC for bail in death case of survivors father

New Delhi: Expelled Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar has moved the Supreme Court seeking bail in the custodial death case

Unauthorized Drug Rehab Centre sealed

KATHUA, FEBRUARY 07: The district administration Kathua today sealed a rehabilitation centre here at Ward No. 17, operating under the name and st

Man, 35, Puts Son In Mismatched Shoes, Discovers Shocking Vision Decline

Andy, 35, was already aware of his vision problems. He had been diagnosed with a genetic condition called retinal dystrophy in childhood.

20 Ward Secretaries Served Notices Over UFS Lapses

The Unified Family Survey is a key initiative aimed at collecting comprehensive household data for effective welfare delivery and urban planning.

Three held for land fraud using forged documents in Chennai

T20 World Cup: Faheem Ashraf saves Pakistan blushes against Netherlands

Pakistan secured a tense three-wicket victory against the Netherlands in the T20 World Cup curtain-raiser. Faheem Ashraf's explosive unbeaten 29

4 Indian Students Injured, Says Embassy, After Knife Attack In Russia College

Four Indian students were among several people who were injured in an attack in Russia's Ufa, the Indian embassy in Moscow said in a post on X.

JKBOSE notifies dates for re-evaluation, zerox-answer scripts

Jammu Tawi: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has announced opening/closing dates of the online links for submission of fo

Congress Joins Forces With Communists In Jangaon

The agreement was worked out under the leadership of District Congress Committee president Lakavath Dhanvanthi, who mediated between rival groups

Hyderabad: Malkajgiri police nabs 11 cybercriminals in one week

Hyderabad: Malkajgiri police successfully detected seven cybercrime cases in the past week, leading to the arrest of 11 offenders, the police sai

Netanyahu To Meet Trump In US On Monday To Discuss Negotiations With Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to meet U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday in Washington, where they will discuss neg

Rice Millers Urged to Focus on Value-Added Products

West Godavari district collector C. Nagarani said the government would extend support to rice millers interested in setting up value-added produc

3-storey building collapses in Rajasthans Kota; several feared trapped

Jaipur: A three-storey building collapsed in Rajasthans Kota on Saturday night, February 7, sparking fears that several people may be trapped und

India vs USA T20 World Cup: Suryakumar Yadav rescues India in 29-run win

India secured a 29-run victory against the United States in their T20 World Cup opener. Captain Suryakumar Yadav's unbeaten 84 guided India to 16

Anil Deshmukh Seeks Permanent Job for Widow of Ajit Pawars PSO

Videep Jadhav was among those killed in the aircraft crash at Baramati that also claimed the life of former Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.

Trump aims to hold first meeting of new Board of Peace in Washington this month

Washington: President Donald Trump plans to convene the first meeting of his Board of Peace this month in Washington to raise money for the recon

French Ex-Minister Offers Resignation From Paris Cultural Hub Over Epstein Links

Former French culture minister Jack Lang offered his resignation Saturday from his role as head of a prestigious Paris cultural centre over his l

Information has been weaponised: K.R. Meera

AP: Chief Secretary Asks DISCOMs to Fast-track RDSS Works

The Chief Secretary said that under the leadership of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar, the State gov

'Ugly sensorious regime!': Rep Hageman 'exposes' Europe's threat to US free speech at fiery hearing

International symposium on Parkinsons disease in Thiruvananthapuram

Sabari rail: govt. steps rekindle hopes among people along proposed corridor

The project is on the right track, with the State govt. deciding to bear 50% of the cost, including land acquisition expenses, and the Railway Mi

China Conducted Nuclear Tests A Week After Galwan Clash In 2020: US

China conducted secret nuclear explosive tests using a method to decrease the effectiveness of seismic monitoring, US Under Secretary of State Th

'Boeing Looking At India As Largest Parts Manufacturer': Minister On US Deal

US-based Boeing is a large buyer of aircraft parts from India and is looking at the country as its largest foreign original equipment manufacture

Social Media Monetisation Can Put F-1 Students at Risk, Experts Warn

An F-1 visa is issued for education purposes. Students are allowed to study full-time and can work only under specific conditions, such as on-cam

T.N. should give zero seats to NDA in Assembly election for providing nothing to the State: Stalin

Tamil Nadu has been ranked number one in the Centres ratings under DMK rule; despite this, the BJP-led Union govt. has not offered the poll-bound

T20 WC: Suryakumar, Siraj help India edge past USA by 29 runs

Mumbai: Skipper Suryakumar Yadav batting just like he does and Mohammed Sirajs incisive first spell headlined defending champions Indias scratchy

Surajkund Mela tragedies: Giant swing snaps mid-air, cop weeks away from retirement dies saving lives; gate collapses injuring more

Panic and chaos gripped the Surajkund Mela after a giant swing snapped mid-air and crashed to the ground, killing an on-duty police inspector who

West Bengal CEO urges ECI to extend SIR hearing by 7 days

The last date of hearing of Bengal SIR was February 7(today) and the due date for final roll publication was February 14. However, the final roll

3,617 govt. schools close in Karnataka between 2020-21 and 2025-26

Davis Cup: Big-serving Dhakshineswar helps India pull level against the Netherlands

Meghalaya mine blast toll rises to 25 in East Jaintia Hills

The blast took place inside an unauthorised mine in the Mynsyngat-Thangskai area, under the jurisdiction of the Umpleng police outpost.

PARD announces free competitive exam coaching for underprivileged students

DGGI arrests man for utilising fake GST input tax credit