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FIR over scuffle in BHU campus as UGC issue take centre stage

A physical altercation at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) on February 3, 2026, occurred after M.A. History student Adarsh Kumar reported being attacked for sharing a protest poster on new UGC regulations. While the FIR does not explicitly connect the violence to the UGC issue, he claims it stemmed from a WhatsApp debate on the topic

6 Feb 2026 3:30 am
UT with Assembly model should be done away with from Constitution: J&K CM Omar Abdullah

Its very hard to work as CM of a UT with Assembly. I appeal to the Prime Minister to as a gift to this nation abolish this system from the Constitution. Either it should be a State or a UT without Assembly. Its like tying the hand of government from behind and is a fraud with the mandate of people, said Mr. Abdullah

6 Feb 2026 3:14 am
Congress appoints former CM Okram Ibobi Singh as its Manipur unit chief

The party appointed Meghachandra as the new Congress Legislature Party Leader with K. Ranjit Singh as his deputy

6 Feb 2026 3:02 am
Amit Shah embarks on two-day J&K visit

Senior Congress leader and legislator Tariq Hameed Karra said frequent visits by Amit Shah were an indication of the fact that things were not normal in J&K

6 Feb 2026 3:02 am
6 Feb 2026 2:09 am
BOXAM Elite 2026: Lovlina starts with win, Hitesh marches on

In the womens 75kg category, Lovlina pips Ukraines Olha Pylypchuk 5:0; In the mens 70kg section, Hitesh wins Canadas Vincent Santoriello 5:0

6 Feb 2026 2:06 am
Hockey India names 24-member squad for Pro League

While Pawan Malik gets a chance in the goal, defender and drag-flicker Amandeep Lakra has earned a call-up after an impressive outing in the Hockey India League, where he was adjudged the Player of the Tournament.

6 Feb 2026 2:04 am
Four-star Kerala demolishes Punjab, sets up summit clash with Services

Riyas stars with a brace for the seven-time champion while Ajsal and Viknesh score one apiece; Harjit being sent off in the 72nd minute compounds the opponents woes: Abhisheks double seals the fate of Railways in the first last-four encounter; final to be played on Sunday

6 Feb 2026 1:53 am
The free press dies in broad daylight

The fate ofThe Washington Postserves as a cautionary tale

6 Feb 2026 1:39 am
He always wanted us to attack: Shanaka on Rathour

Vikram Rathour being a good addition to our side, Shanaka said while addressing a captains day event alongside seven other skippers from participating teams

6 Feb 2026 1:37 am
Reduction in air pollution isnt a victory, but a positive sign

Development and employment in NCR, home to eight crore people, must be balanced with the need for clean air, says Central pollution panel official Tarun Kumar Pithode

6 Feb 2026 1:25 am
Samsung Innovation Campus certifies 2,000 youth in Karnataka

1,100 students certified in Artificial Intelligence and 900 in Coding & Programming

6 Feb 2026 12:55 am
CM Stalin inaugurates citys secondpedestrian plaza on Khader Nawaz Khan Road

The GCC implemented the project at 19.81 cr. The plaza in Nungambakkam features play areas and walkway for persons with disabilities. Shop owners expect the number of visitors to increase

6 Feb 2026 12:55 am
We've been able to build depth in squad: Australia captain Marsh on absence of Cummins, Hazlewood

Cummins was ruled out of the marquee event with a back strain and Hazlewood will miss a couple of matches in the group phase because of an Achilles niggle

6 Feb 2026 12:52 am
India game not in our control, it's government's decision: Pakistan skipper Salman Agha

Salman Agha said in the event of India and Pakistan clashing in the knockouts, his team will again abide by the decision taken by the Pakistan government

6 Feb 2026 12:42 am
I wanted a new challenge and a new opportunity to make an impact in a new league: David Harte

The Irish shot-stopper, who rates Tamil Nadu Dragons teammate Prince Deep highly, talks about the evolution of goalkeeping, the value of experience and enjoying the pressure moments

6 Feb 2026 12:31 am
TMCgovt. hikes monthly aid for women, unveils scheme for unemployed

4.06-lakh-croreinterim budget tabled ahead of West Bengal Assembly election; under BanglarYubaSathi, monthly allowance of 1,500 will be given to jobless youth;BJPterms it a deception

6 Feb 2026 12:20 am
Maoist killed, C-60 commando injured in encounter in Gadchiroli; two Maoist camps destroyed

The operation involving 14 C-60 units under SDPO Bhamragd began near Phodewada village on Gadchiroli-Narayanpur border after specific intelligence was received on Tuesday (February 3, 2026) evening about the presence of ultras of company number 10 of the outlawed Communist Party of India (Maoist), an official said

6 Feb 2026 12:20 am
The fading of Indias environmental jurisprudence

The higher judiciary appears to be aiding a watering down of environmental protection

6 Feb 2026 12:17 am
More money for defence, now fix the process

A defence Budget has to be seen as tool that powers growth

6 Feb 2026 12:09 am
Intent and outcome: On Indias climate budget for 2026-27

India must match its climate ambitions with higher allocations

6 Feb 2026 12:01 am
More, and less: On Budget 2026 and health-care spending

The health-care component of Budget 2026 is a mixed bag

5 Feb 2026 11:56 pm
Between 2019 and 2025, nearly 28% of road accident victims in Karnataka were pedestrians: CJ Vibhu Bakhru

e-DAR, an online system aimed at faster, more efficient reporting and processing of road accident cases, was inaugurated in Karnataka

5 Feb 2026 11:55 pm
Indias strategic future lies in universities, innovation hubs, says IGCAR former Director

Young Researchers Conclave features Young Scientists sessions and live demonstrations and advanced rocket kit launches

5 Feb 2026 11:42 pm