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Watch: IndiaU.S. trade deal: Tariffs cut, markets open

India and the United States have released an interim framework for a reciprocal trade agreement, signaling progress toward a full bilateral trade pact. The deal outlines tariff cuts, improved market access, supply-chain cooperation and major purchase commitments. Heres a clear breakdown of what was announced, which sectors gain, and what comes next in IndiaU.S. trade talks.

7 Feb 2026 1:56 pm
NTR Police register case against former YSRCP Minister Jogi Ramesh

Based on a complaint, the Ibrahimpatnam police registered a case against the former Minister on February 7

7 Feb 2026 1:52 pm
BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj urges youth to see themselves as shilpkars of Viksit Bharat

The New Delhi MP asks them to move from digital literacy to financial literacy by starting small, now

7 Feb 2026 1:41 pm
Apple plans to allow external voice-controlled AI chatbots in CarPlay: Report

The change represents a strategic shift for Apple, which, until now, has only allowed its own Siri assistant as a voice-control option

7 Feb 2026 1:41 pm
Govt. action against Maoists ended fear in Chhattisgarhs Bastar, new dawn of development rising: President Murmu

President also appealed to those who have renounced violence and joined the mainstream to trust the Constitution and democracy and not be misled by those seeking to divert them from the path of peace

7 Feb 2026 1:37 pm
Symposium on Inspiring Women to Live Fulfilling Lives in Mysuru on February 13

A special focus of the symposium will be on women returning to work after a career break, with sessions and takeaways that address confidence-building, readiness and reintegration support

7 Feb 2026 1:33 pm
Qualcomm announces a major needle movement in chip design in India

The milestone was showcased at the Qualcomm Bengaluru facility during the visit of Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister of Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & IT.

7 Feb 2026 1:28 pm
Blueprint ready for comprehensive development of Malpe Beach, says Udupi DC

T. K. Swaroopa directs officials to invite tenders for development, management of and organising adventure sports at Kadike beach in Udupi taluk

7 Feb 2026 1:19 pm
Om Birla launches e-Vidhan app at Bihar Assembly; CM Nitish Kumar skips event

The function was attended by Assembly Speaker Prem Kumar, Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh, and Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, among others

7 Feb 2026 1:18 pm
Delhi Police detains sub-contractor in biker death case

Investigations revealed that the sub-contractor, Rajesh Prajapati, was informed of the accident hours earlier but failed to take any action, officials said

7 Feb 2026 12:54 pm
Meghalaya coal mine blast: Search on for missing people at the site

The explosion occurred on February 5, 2026 at the mine in the Thangsku area of Umsngat village, prompting authorities to begin large-scale search and rescue operations involving multiple agencies, the police said

7 Feb 2026 12:53 pm
Sabarimala gold theft case: SIT questions Congress MP and UDF convenor Adoor Prakash

Officials say Adoor Prakash has emerged as a subject of interest in the investigation after photographs of him with the prime accused Unnikrishnan Potti surfaced in public domain

7 Feb 2026 12:52 pm
Why reading the newspaper should be part of classroom activity

The benefits of using newspapers in the classroom are manifold, and has the potential to transform students into avid readers

7 Feb 2026 12:48 pm
Watch: Islamabad terror attack: 31 dead in Shiite mosque blast

A suicide blast struck a Shiite mosque in Islamabad during Friday prayers on February 6, 2026, killing at least 31 people and injuring 169. The Islamic State claimed responsibility. Security sources said the attacker detonated himself at the gate after a brief gunfight. The attack is the deadliest in Pakistans capital since 2008.

7 Feb 2026 12:46 pm
2026 Winter Olympics: Sofia Goggia lights the cauldron in Cortina after helping Italy secure Olympic hosting rights

Retired Olympic skiing champions Alberto Tomba and Deborah Compagnoni performed the honours simultaneously in Milan

7 Feb 2026 12:40 pm
Manipurs Churachandpur limps back to normalcy after two days of protests

The demonstrations were largely confined to the stretch between Tuibong and Kangvai in Churachandpur town, unlike earlier instances when disturbances had spread across the district headquarters, police said

7 Feb 2026 12:38 pm
Who can vote in Bangladesh? Voter eligibility rules explained

A significant reform for the upcoming Bangladesh general election is the implementation of postal voting for expatriates

7 Feb 2026 12:35 pm
U-19 World Cup: BCCI announces 7.5 crore cash prize for title-winning India squad

The way our team defeated England in the finals, and how they remained undefeated in the tournament, we are all proud, said BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia

7 Feb 2026 12:34 pm
Kashmir minimum temperature rises; snowfall in higher reaches brings down day temperature

Gulmarg ski resort in north Kashmir's Baramulla district recorded a low of minus 6.5 degrees Celsius, making it the coldest place in the valley

7 Feb 2026 12:32 pm
President Murmu emphasises on making digital financial literacy part of school curriculum

Indias fintech story should be remembered not only as a tale of technology, but also as one of gender justice, she said

7 Feb 2026 12:23 pm
Explained: What the end of the New START treaty means for the world

For the first time in decades, the world has entered a moment with no binding limits on the two largest nuclear arsenals on the planet. The New START treaty between the United States and Russia has expired, ending the last remaining agreement that capped strategic nuclear weapons and allowed for mutual inspections and transparency. What replaces it, if anything, remains unclear. In this explainer, we break down what the end of New START really means, why this treaty mattered far beyond Washingto

7 Feb 2026 12:04 pm
BJP names Ritu Tawde as Mumbai Mayor candidate, Shiv Sena picks Sanjay Ghadi for deputy post

Sanjay Ghadi will serve for 15 months; with this, the Shiv Sena intends to give an opportunity to four of its corporators

7 Feb 2026 11:56 am
Reliance Consumer acquires majority stake in Australias Goodness Group Global

Under the agreement, RCPL will help promote Goodness Groups healthy beverages brands such as Nexba and PACE

7 Feb 2026 11:54 am
WHO confirms one Nipah virus death in Bangladesh, weeks after two cases in West Bengal

The WHO said that the risk of international disease spread is considered low and that it does not recommend any travel or trade restrictions based on current information

7 Feb 2026 11:49 am
Anthropics more than $20 billion funding to close as soon as next week: Report

Anthropic is ironing out the final details on a funding round likely to raise more than $20 billion and slated to close as soon as next week, Bloomberg News reported

7 Feb 2026 11:48 am
Senior IPS officer booked by Delhi police for illegal raids, confinement and extortion

According to the FIR, the senior IPS officer conducted several unauthorised raids, unlawfully detained a foreign national and attempted to extort 55 lakh rupees between November 26 and November 29

7 Feb 2026 11:46 am
PCB to consult government on Sri Lankas request to reconsider India match boycott: sources

Pakistan government has allowed the PCB to send the national team to the T20 World Cup but stopped it from playing against India

7 Feb 2026 11:44 am
Pappu Yadav's health deteriorates after arrest, shifted to Patna hospital

After police arrived to take him into custody at his Patna residence, Mr. Yadav expressed fear about his safety

7 Feb 2026 11:28 am
Former Byndoor MLA B. Appanna Hegde passes away

He had served as president of the managing committee of Kolluru Mookambika temple and Basruru Mahalingeshwara temple

7 Feb 2026 11:15 am
Why bitcoin is losing its luster after stratospheric rise

Bitcoin slumped to $60,033.01 on Friday before trimming losses, and is down around half from its October peak above $120,000

7 Feb 2026 11:14 am
T20 World Cup 2026: Pakistan opts to field against the Netherlands

Pakistan captain Salman said his team would want to use the fresh pitch first and take advantage of the moisture if any

7 Feb 2026 11:08 am
7 Feb 2026 10:56 am
T20 World Cup 2026: Jasprit Bumrah doubtful for opening match against USA

Indian team management is in no mood to take any risk with its most important fast bowler at the very start of a long campaign

7 Feb 2026 10:43 am
Pentagon to cut academic ties with Harvard, end military education programs

The Pentagon said the severance of ties would begin in the 2026-2027 school year, with military personnel attending classes able to finish their studies

7 Feb 2026 10:40 am
2026 Winter Olympics: Some athletes skip Milan's opening ceremony and march in the mountains

While signs bearing the names of Greece, Albania, Andorra, Saudi Arabia and Argentina were carried into the home of Serie A soccer titans AC Milan and Inter Milan, there were no athletes from those places around

7 Feb 2026 9:54 am
U.S. to remove additional 25% duty on Indian goods from February 7

According to an executive order issued by the White House, India has also committed to a framework with the U.S. to expand defence cooperation over the next 10 years

7 Feb 2026 9:45 am
Pricier iPhones? Global memory chip crunch puts spotlight on Apple

There are different levers that we can push, and who knows how successful theyll be, but theres just a range of options, Tim Cook said

7 Feb 2026 9:42 am
Will aim to deepen defence, economic ties with Malaysia, says PM Modi

The historic ties between India and Malaysia have seen steadfast progress in recent years, Mr. Modi said in a departure statement

7 Feb 2026 9:41 am
Justice Department will allow lawmakers to see unredacted versions of released Epstein files

The members of Congress will be able to review the files on computers at the Department of Justice

7 Feb 2026 9:38 am
Won't apologise, Trump says after his racist post about Obamas is deleted after backlash

Donald Trump's February 5 night post was blamed on a staffer after widespread backlash, from civil rights leaders to veteran Republican senators, for its treatment of the nation's first Black President and first lady

7 Feb 2026 9:28 am
Security concerns and skepticism are bursting the bubble of Moltbook, the viral AI social forum

Moltbook, a so-called social network built exclusively for AI agents, has generated buzz in the technology world and posts from the platform have set the internet ablaze with conversations about autonomous artificial intelligence

7 Feb 2026 9:21 am
Godavari phase 2&3pipes to be numbered, geo-tagged,monitoredvia app

The project initiated in September last year by Chief Minster A. Revanth Reddy, in addition to supplying drinking water, will be used in the rejuvenation of the Musi and filling up the Osmansagar and Himayatsagar reservoirs

7 Feb 2026 8:56 am
India-U.S. framework strengthens Make in India by opening new opportunities for farmers, says PM Modi

The Prime Minister said India and the United States share a commitment to promoting innovation and this framework will further deepen investment and technology partnerships between us

7 Feb 2026 8:49 am
Trump says U.S. talks with Iran very good, more negotiations expected

Iran expected to hold more negotiations with the United States, hailing a positive atmosphere during a day of talks in the Gulf sultanate

7 Feb 2026 8:39 am
Former U.S. VP Harris slams cover up after Trump deletes racist post

Donald Trump shared a social media post with a video, insulting the Obamas with a racist trope that caused outrage across the U.S. political spectrum

7 Feb 2026 8:20 am
Navjot Kaur Sidhu expelled from Congress, days after she quit party

Navjot Kaur Sidhu, wife of senior Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu, countered by launching a sharp attack, in an apparent dig at party leader Rahul Gandhi

7 Feb 2026 7:36 am