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New Zealands Christchurch mosque killer appeals conviction

Brenton Tarrant, an Australian former gym instructor, admitted carrying out New Zealands deadliest modern-day mass shooting before being sentence

Japans Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi may struggle to soothe voters and markets

In its best result since its founding in 1955, Ms. Takaichis conservative Liberal Democratic Party won a two-thirds majority in Sundays (February

Affordable 5G phone shipments soar in India in 2025

New Delhi: The affordable 5G smartphone shipments surged over 1,900 per cent in India in 2025 (year-on-year), steered by aggressive pricing, enha

Delhi's air quality deteriorates, AQI level at 206 in 'poor' category

A day earlier, the AQI was 196 in the moderate category on February 7 it stood at 213

Parliament Budget Session Day 9 LIVE: Both Houses to begin discussion on Union Budget 2026-27

Opposition MPs are likely to demand a discussion on the framework of the Trade Agreement between India and the United States

604 held for drunk driving in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: As many as 604 people were arrested for drunk driving in Hyderabad during a special drive over the weekend February 6 and 7. Out of al

Czech prime minister in favour of social media ban for under-15s

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis said on Sunday he was in favour of banning the use of social media by children under 15

Its just the beginning; I played some different tennis in these matches: Dhakshineswar

Dhakshineswar boasts an impressive 4-0 record, with three of those wins coming against the Netherlands in Bengaluru

Shivaratri Festival: Massive Traffic Jam at Srisailam Ghat Road

As the annual brahmotsavam started from Sunday, a large number of devotees thronged the temple mostly in cars resulting in traffic jams on the gh

SpaceX shifts focus from Mars to Moon, Elon Musk says

Elon Musk has blown through several previous estimates on when he could feasibly put man on the Red Planet

Election climate warms up in Jhapa as former Kathmandu mayor challenges deposed PM Oli

Oli has won parliamentary elections from Jhapa district six times out of seven in the past. In the last election, he defeated Nepali Congress can

India, Egypt officials discuss 'entire gamut of bilateral strategic partnership' at Cairo

India and Egypt held their 14th Foreign Office consultation in Cairo. Both nations reviewed their strategic partnership and explored avenues for

Parliament Session: Both Houses to Begin Discussion on Budget 2026-27

Opposition MPs are also expected to demand a discussion on the framework of the proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) between India and the Un

Anand Mahindra spots a rare dinosaur-era rock in the middle of Mumbai in Andheri, found only in the US and Ireland

Mumbai's bustling Andheri hides a 66-million-year-old volcanic rock formation, Gilbert Hill, a geological wonder previously unknown to many, incl

Bad Bunny celebrates Puerto Rico in joyous Super Bowl halftime show

Anticipation was high for the 31-year-olds set, amid rampant speculation about whether he would use his platform to renew his criticism of Presid

Puducherrys French War Memorial: A Tribute to Fallen WWI Soldiers

The monument remains property of France and is maintained by the French government, whose officials visit annually to lay wreaths at its base

Brutal attack blinds Dalit man in Uttar Pradeshs Bhadohi

Bhadohi: A Dalit youth was brutally assaulted here and lost eyesight in one eye after an attacker allegedly pierced a motorcycle key when an argu

Arguments to begin in key US social media addiction trial

Defendants at the trial are Alphabet and Meta, the tech giants behind YouTube and Instagram

Question and answer: on Parliament, parliamentary norms

Parliament must function as the forum to debate contentious issues

Head Coach Gautam Gambhir Hosts Special Dinner At His Residence For Team India

For India, Mohammed Siraj (3/29), Axar Patel (2/24), and Arshdeep Singh (2/18) picked wickets.

AAI Conducts Pre-Feasibility Study for Proposed Airport Sites at Kuppam, Srikakulam, Ongole

The Andhra Pradesh government has requested AAI to conduct pre-feasibility study for Tadepalligudem site for which requisite details along with s

Salman Khan ji kya pehen te hai...: Watch how Dabangg star reacted to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwats fashion remark

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat highlighted Salman Khan's influence on college students' fashion choices during a centenary event. This sparked widesprea

Gold rises above $5,000 as dip-buyers return to market after volatile week

Spot gold climbed as much as 1.7 per cent in early trading, and was also supported by a landslide election victory for incumbent Japanese Prime M

Kamindu Heroics Steer Sri Lanka Past Ireland in T20 World Cup

Former champions Sri Lanka are co-hosting the 20 nation showpiece alongside defending champions India.

Word of the day: Providence

Providence signifies guidance, protection, and foresight, suggesting events are shaped by a higher power or destiny rather than mere chance. It e

February special days: What day is today? Full list of Valentines week dates

February Special Days: February celebrates a spectrum of emotions, from Valentine's Week's romance to Anti-Valentine's Week's self-love and indep

Himantas claims against Gaurav baseless, CM unstable: Congress

Guwahati: The opposition Congress on Sunday, February 8, slammed Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over what it called baseless claims abo

JEE Mains result 2026 Date: Check when scorecards will be released on jeemain.nta.ac.in, steps to download, how to calculate final score, use it and more

NTA JEE Main 2026 Exam Result: The results of JEE Main 2026 will be released on the official website jeemain.nta.ac.in this month. The results of

New Zealand set to build LNG import facility to boost energy security

New Zealand is moving to secure its energy future as the government plans an LNG import facility in Taranaki. This facility will ensure a reliabl

Oberoi Realty wins Mumbai 11-acre land deal for 5,400 crore

Oberois bid surpassed a competing offer backed by Brookfield Asset Management.

SpaceX shifts focus from Mars to Moon, Musk says

Space X has found massive success as a NASA contractor, but critics have for years panned Elon Musks Mars colonisation plans as overambitious

Three found dead inside car near Delhi flyover; probe on

All three have been identified and a probe is on to ascertain the cause of death, the police said

4 Major Ports under Construction in Andhra Pradesh: Centre

The Centre has launched several schemes, missions and initiatives for the development, expansion and upgradation of ports across the country

New Zealand mosque shooter seeks to withdraw guilty pleas

Wellington: The man who killed 51 Muslim worshippers at two mosques in New Zealands deadliest mass shooting told an appeals court Monday, Februar

AINRC-BJP Govt. did nothing in 5 years, says CPI (M)

Speaking to reporters, CPI (M) politburo member K. Balakrishnan said grant of full Statehood for Puducherry remained merely an announcement

After UK And Israel, Centre Blocks Another Bhagwant Mann Foreign Trip

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's visit to the Czech Republic and the Netherlands has been cancelled after the Central government held his po

Pak Willing To End 'India Boycott' In T20 World Cup, But Has 3 Demands

Pakistan had earlier decided to boycott the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 clash against arch-rivals India, despite being warned by the ICC regardin

Pariksha Pe Charcha LIVE Updates: PM Modi To Interact With Students At 10 AM

PM Modis Pariksha Pe Charcha2026 episode 2 on Feb 9 LIVE Updates: PM Narendra Modi will interact with students today at 10 am as Pariksha Pe Char

Hong Kong Tycoon Jimmy Lai Sentenced To 20 Years Under National Security Law

Jimmy Lai, the pro-democracy former Hong Kong media tycoon and a fierce critic of Beijing, was sentenced to 20 years in prison in one of the most

Israel security cabinet approves steps to tighten control over West Bank

Jerusalem: Israels security cabinet on Sunday, February 8, approved measures that aim to deepen Israeli control over the occupied West Bank and w

Outrage over NEET students death: Protest held at Jantar Mantar

New Delhi: A major protest was held at Jantar Mantar on Sunday as students, activists and concerned citizens gathered to demand accountability an

Peak XVs Rajan Anandan on Frugal and Local AI, Exits and More

Israeli president Isaac Herzog says 'we shall overcome this evil' at Bondi Beach

Israel's President Isaac Herzog said Monday people of all faiths will overcome this evil as he laid a wreath to commemorate victims of a shooting

'I am completely depressed': Tej Pratap Yadav rejects 'blessed with child' claim

Tej Pratap Yadav has denied social media rumors of fathering a child, Anushka Yadav. He accused RJD leaders Sanjay Yadav, Sunil Singh, former MLA

Is US Going To Attack Iran? What We Know So Far

Iran has called on the United States to espect Tehran amid the threat of war with the United States, saying the country does not understand the

Velocity commits Rs 100 Cr to expand AI-led shipping platform

Velocity Shipping formerly known as Shipfast will receive the investment over the next two years, funded through internal accruals and revenue

Naveen Polishettys Anaganaga Oka Raju OTT Release Date

Directed by Maari, the movie was released during the Sankranthi season and opened to mixed reviews from all quarters.

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai sentenced to total of 20 years in national security trial

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai has received a 20-year jail sentence. He was convicted on charges of colluding with foreign forces and publishin

Venezuela Frees Opposition Members Amid Pressure and Amnesty Talks

Their releases come as the government of acting President Delcy Rodrguez faces mounting pressure to free hundreds of people whose detentions mont

Laws Shouldn't Create Discord Between Religions, Should Unify Them: Court

The Kerala High Court has said that statutes, rules and regulations should not become instruments for creating discord or disharmony between reli

Elephant runs amok at temple, mahout injured

The tusker, Chamapuzha Unnikrishnan, ran amok around 8.15 p.m. when it was being brought to the temple to be paraded during the Athazha seeveli r

Vypeen-Munambam road turns a death trap

According to the MLA, a total of 1,432 accidents were reported from the stretch from 2021 to 2025

Kudos to BEST for assisting students sitting for exams

Additionally, students will be allowed to board buses through the front door throughout the examination period to ensure easier access

Centre-left candidate Seguro beats far-right to Portugals presidency

With more than 99% of the ballots counted,Antonio Jose Seguro had won 66.8% of the vote to Andre Venturas 33.2%

Canada still not done with winter as relentless cold, dangerous wind chills and mixed weather grip the country

Canada is battling a severe winter. Extreme cold and dangerous wind chills are widespread. Snow, freezing rain, and fog are affecting many region

'Passing relay to future generations': NASAs SpaceX Crew-12 arrives in Florida ahead of ISS launch

Study Reveals Why Some Auroras Have Breathtaking Wave Patterns

Increased solar wind and coronal mass ejections can lead to more intense and dynamic auroras.

History-sheeter booked for cheating and criminal intimidation

As per the police, Ayub Khan, a rowdy-sheeter, lured the victim into a business partnership in 2024, and asked him to invest 4.70 lakh

NEET UG 2026 registration on neet.nta.nic.in: Aadhaar-based eKYC, live photo capture and other key details every candidate must know. Check how to apply, dates, application fees and more

NEET UG 2026: NEET UG 2026 registration is now open on its official website neet.nta.nic.in with key rules. Aadhaar-based eKYC and live photo cap

Bhatti tears into BRS on penultimate day of electioneering

SpaceX shifts focus to build a self-growing city on Moon, shifts focus from Mars, Elon Musk says

SpaceX founder Elon Musk announced a shift in focus as the company will now prioritize building a self-growing city on the Moon. This move is exp

SC to hear Mamata Banerjees plea against Bengal SIR today

New Delhi: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday, February 9, the plea filed by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee challenging

Hyderabad police commissioner presents awards to 1,446 personnel, introduces Extra Mile recognition

Khandu: Dont Drag Dalai Lama Into Epstein Claims

Khandu made the statement over reports claiming that Dalai Lama's name appeared in Epstein files

Meet D4NP, a tech-for-good startup enabling non-profit organisations with digital tools

The New Delhi-based startup not only empowers non-profits with tech grants but is also helping them build capability in GenAI.

Morning Digest: FBI finds no evidence of Epsteins sex trafficking for powerful men; India, Canada agree to work plan to guide bilateral cooperation on national security, and more

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Trump Wishes Japan PM Takaichi Great Success After Landslide Win

Congratulations to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and her Coalition on a LANDSLIDE Victory, Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform

AAP leaders accuse Congress Bajwa of making derogatory remark against Punjab Cabinet Minister

Congress leaders, however, rejected the charge and accused the AAP of attempting to twist facts and misuse the sensitive issue of Dalits for poli

Japan PM Takaichi Basks in Election Triumph

The Asia-Pacific region will be watching closely however to see if Takaichi ups the ante or lowers the temperature with China after enraging Beij

How authors Aanchal Malhotra, Rana Safvi weave stories with history

Hyderabad: History is often viewed from a very linear perspective when it comes to events that will, in all likelihood, be talked about for gener

'It's main street's turn...': Ann Wagner questions Scott Bessent on outdated securities laws

Trump hails Japan PM Takaichi's landslide victory; calls election win historic

Donald Trump congratulated Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on a landslide victory in the general election, calling the outcome historic. H

How can Indian carbon removal startups get a stamp of approval on their carbon credits?

India has seen a rising number of startups undertake carbon removal projects. However, the credibility of these projects hangs on the endorsement

Stock Market Live Updates 9 Feb 2026: Chennai Petroleum Corporation

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: The stock of Chennai Petroleum Corporation has been rallying since March 2025 after it found support at 450. Bu

BCCI Defers India-Pakistan T20 World Cup Decision to ICC

His remarks came after Pakistan announced it would not play its much-anticipated group-stage match against India, scheduled for February 15 in Co

Venezuela frees several opposition members after lengthy politically motivated detentions

Venezuela's government released several prominent opposition members, including allies of Maria Corina Machado, after lengthy detentions. This mo

Singles Inferno Season 5 Final Episodes 11 and 12 release time, what to expect, finale winner prediction, schedule and how to watch

Singles Inferno Season 5 final Episodes 11 and 12 release on February 10, 2026. Fans can watch the finale on Netflix at regional times worldwide.

At Least 9 Killed in Building Collapse in Lebanon

Rescue teams were continuing to dig through the rubble in search of an additional eight people believed to be missing

Breaking News Live: Delhi breathes slightly easier as winter fades, AQI hovers around 260

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Tell Me Lies Season 3 Episode 7 release time, schedule, what to expect and how to watch: When will new episode air? Global streaming timings worldwide

Tell Me Lies Season 3 Episode 7 releases on Hulu and Disney+ on February 10. Brees photography exhibition will test relationships, while Lucy wor

N Chandrasekaran gets into drivers seat for TCS AI ride

Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran is increasing his direct involvement with TCS to navigate the company through a critical period. This renewed

3 Doors Down lead singer Brad Arnold passes away at 47

Brad Arnold, lead singer, founding member, and original drummer of rock band 3 Doors Down, has died at the age of 47. Arnold passed away peaceful

Mariahs Oly act prompts questions of possible lip-syncing

The performance by pop star Mariah Carey at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics opening ceremony was the talk of the town but it also raised a few

Bwood lauds Bhagwats address at RSS centenary year event

Several prominent personalities from the Indian film and music industry attended the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sanghs (RSS) centenary year event in M

Court clears Shahids O Romeo

In a major relief for the makers of Shahid Kapoor starrer O Romeo, the Bombay City Civil Court has dismissed a legal challenge seeking to restrai

Soha Ali Khan calls Mumbai sidewalks death traps

Actress Soha Ali Khan has once again used social media to raise concern regarding the horrible conditions of the Mumbai roads. She revealed that

Predator: Badlands streaming release date, time and how to watch on Hulu and Disney+: Here's steelbook, physical media or 4K, Blu-Ray and DVD release details

Predator: Badlands streaming release date is February 12, 2026. Fans can watch it on Hulu and Disney+ simultaneously. The film lasts 107 minutes.

LG Ladakh releases book Contours of Change: BJP & the New Kashmir Paradigm

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 8: A book titled Contours of Change: BJP & the New Kashmir Paradigm authored by noted academician Dr Jeevan Dh

PM Modi leaves for India after concluding two-day visit to Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 8 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday left for home after concluding a two-day visit to Malaysia during which he held wide