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Offline Is the New Intimate

From curated social gatherings to idea-led salons, a new wave of real-world communities is redefining how people meet, connect and belongwithout pressure, promises or profiles

3 Feb 2026 7:25 pm
Closure of Srinagars Jama Masjid on Shab-E-Barat Draws Strong Criticism

Authorities have previously cited the 2017 killing of Deputy Superintendent of Police Muhammad Ayub Pandith outside the mosque on the night of ShabeQadr, the night which as per Islamic belief is when the first verses of the Quran were revealed to its Prophet Muhammad as justification for heightened restrictions. He was on June 22 that year caught by an unruly mob, stripped and then beaten to death.

3 Feb 2026 7:09 pm
Spice Lounge Food Works to Celebrate 50 Years of Ilaiyaraaja with Landmark Event

The large-scale event will be held on 28 March 2026 at Gachibowli Stadium, Hyderabad

3 Feb 2026 7:01 pm
Yumnam Khemchand Singh Set to Be Manipur CM

Central observer Tarun Chugh felicitated Singh with a traditional patka in Delhi, with BJP Manipur State President and Northeast in-charge Sambit Patra present at the event.

3 Feb 2026 7:00 pm
ICC T20 World Cup 2026: PakistanIndia Clash Sparks Governance Debate

The IndiaPakistan rivalry has long been one of crickets most anticipated spectacles. Yet political tensions have repeatedly disrupted bilateral cricketing ties

3 Feb 2026 6:58 pm
NC, BJP Spar Over Law University; Harassment of Kashmiris Ignite Protests

The issue of harassment was first raised by NC MLA Mubarak Gul and PDPs Waheed U Rehman Parra, who urged the government to take immediate steps to halt what they described as a dangerous and escalating trend

3 Feb 2026 6:42 pm
The Next Phase of Japanese Dining in India: Temaki & Nikkei

The new menu fuels the evolution of Japanese dining in the country at one of Indias most considered contemporary izakayas.

3 Feb 2026 6:39 pm
Paris Prosecutors Raid X Offices in Child Abuse, Deepfake Probe

The investigation was opened in January last year by the prosecutors' cybercrime unit, the statement said.

3 Feb 2026 6:31 pm
2026 Grammy Awards: Bad Bunny's Success Signals Resilience of Latinos

The Recording Academy is evolving with thousands of new voters from diverse backgrounds, highlighted by Bad Bunny's win and increased recognition of artists of color at the Grammys.

3 Feb 2026 6:26 pm
A Swimming Pool for Pet Dogs With Attached Cafe Opened in Mysuru

The idea of starting a swimming pool for pet dogs struck Abhilash Mohith when his pet dog Zuzu , a Beagle, had no place in Mysuru to allow it to have swimming

3 Feb 2026 6:21 pm
Trump and Petro's White House Meeting: What to Expect After Tensions

Analysts believe summit could enhance collaboration on drug trafficking as leaders tackle urgent national concerns.

3 Feb 2026 6:11 pm
Omar Abdullah Lambasts Politicisation of IndiaPakistan Cricket Clash

Abdullah argued that the distinction between athletic competition and political rivalry has all but vanished, especially when India and Pakistan meet on the field

3 Feb 2026 6:08 pm
Indiscriminate Use Of Drugs Driving Antibiotic Resistance In India, Govt Tells RS

Govt is aware of resistance observed in infections such as pneumonia/urinary tract infections.

3 Feb 2026 6:02 pm
Jammu And Kashmir: Encounter Breaks Out In Udhampur

An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in a remote forest area in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday.

3 Feb 2026 5:53 pm
Arms Production Surge: Small EU Countries Send Drones to Ukraine War

Smaller EU nations like Cyprus are enhancing defense capabilities amid the Ukraine war.

3 Feb 2026 5:52 pm
Anna Lezhneva Visits Bhadrakali Temple in Warangal

Deputy CM Pawan Kalyans wife performs special pujas, receives temple prasadam

3 Feb 2026 5:52 pm
T20WC Boycott: Broadcasters May Move Court Against PCB

There is a possibility that the ICC will withhold the entire annual revenue share of Pakistan, which is around USD 35 million and pay the broadcasters from that purse

3 Feb 2026 5:50 pm
Pooja Bedi Praises Jr NTR

Recollecting acting in Telugu movies in the past, she made a special mention of movie Shakti, in which Jr NTR played the lead

3 Feb 2026 5:47 pm
AP Ministers Accuse YSRCP of Turning Blind Eye to Tirumala Laddu Adulteration

AP Cabinet clears probe panel to identify masterminds; ministers allege silence and complicity of previous YSRCP regime.

3 Feb 2026 5:21 pm
Telangana Municipal Polls: Nitin Nabin's Maiden Rally On Feb 4

This is Nabin's maiden visit to Telangana after assuming the BJP president's post last month.

3 Feb 2026 5:13 pm
Kim Kardashian, Lewis Hamilton's Arrival In Paris Sparks Dating Rumours

Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton made a joint appearance in Paris, fuelling speculation about a romance brewing.

3 Feb 2026 5:00 pm
8 MPs Sent Out for Remainder of Budget Session

Action was taken for hrowing papers on the chair following uproar in the House over Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's insistence on mentioning a specific reference about the standoff with China in eastern Ladakh in 2020

3 Feb 2026 4:42 pm
Indian Newspaper Society Voices Concern Over Shortfall Of Newsprint

Need for the expansion in dedicated newsprint manufacturing capacity : Indian Newspaper Society

3 Feb 2026 4:41 pm
Spain's Prime Minister Proposes Social Media Ban for Users Under 16

Australia teenage social media ban, France Portugal similar actions, government measures for child safety, digital space for minors protection, legislation struggles in Spain

3 Feb 2026 4:36 pm
Stock Markets Cheer India-US Trade Deal: Sensex, Nifty Surge 2.5 Pc

The 50-share NSE Nifty zoomed 639.15 points or 2.55 per cent to settle at 25,727.55. During the day, it surged 1,252.8 points or 4.99 per cent to 26,341.20.

3 Feb 2026 4:28 pm
Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project: Tunnel Breakthrough At Palghar

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw witnessed the breakthrough near Saphale village virtually from New Delhi through a video link.

3 Feb 2026 4:17 pm
7,400 Naxals Arrested Since 2019, LWE Violence Down 88 pc From 2010: Govt Tells LS

Left Wing Extremism (LWE), which has been a serious challenge to internal security, has been significantly curbed in recent times and restricted to only a few pockets, Rai said.

3 Feb 2026 4:16 pm
Tesla India Offers EMI, Exchange Incentive To Boost Sales

Tesla Model Y at a monthly installment starting from Rs 49,000.

3 Feb 2026 3:53 pm
AP Cabinet Orders Probe Panel Into Tirumala Laddu Adulteration Case

Commission to examine gaps in SIT investigation, charge sheet, and submitted findings to identify key conspirators.

3 Feb 2026 3:37 pm
Russia Says India Has Not Said It Will Halt Oil Purchases

Trump has said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had promised he would stop buying Russian oil as part of a deal to ease tariffs

3 Feb 2026 3:34 pm
NASA Eyes March Launch for Moon Rocket After Fuel Leaks Found in Test

They will re-enter quarantine approximately two weeks before the new launch window, which is crucial for the upcoming lunar mission.

3 Feb 2026 3:34 pm
PM Buckled Under Pressure, Farmers' Hard Work Sold Out : Rahul Gandhi

it is for the first time in history that the Leader of Opposition has not been allowed to speak on the president's address, says Rahul Gandhi

3 Feb 2026 3:33 pm
Karnataka Govt Moves Assembly Resolution to Repeal VB-G RAM G Act , Reinstate MGNREGA

BJP members led by Leader of Opposition R Ashoka immediately took strong objection to the move

3 Feb 2026 3:28 pm
Elon Musk Criticizes Christopher Nolan Over The Odyssey Casting Choices

The film had received some criticism in the earlier year on the historical inaccuracies of the costumes, with some historians and critics taking objection to the gladiator-style leather armor rather than the actual Bronze Age dendra style armor which the lead actor Matt Damon wears, revealed in the first looks and teasers of the film

3 Feb 2026 3:28 pm
Johnny Depp Looks Unrecognisable as Scrooge on Ebenezer Set

Ebenezer would mark a comeback for Depp who had withdrawn from big budget films after the infamous Depp Vs Heard defamation case in 2019

3 Feb 2026 3:24 pm
Sabalenka Stays Top-Ranked on Women's Tour Despite Loss, Djokovic up to Third on Men's tour

On the WTA Tour, Aryna Sabalenka maintained her top ranking despite her loss in the final to Elena Rybakina, Rybakina moved up two places to third in the rankings, with Iga Swiatek in between at No. 2.

3 Feb 2026 3:15 pm
Actor Rajinikanth Felicitates Sanitation Worker for Honesty

The top actor presented her with a shawl and a two sovereign gold chain with an Om dollar to her for returning 45 sovereigns of gold ornaments to the rightful owner recently.

3 Feb 2026 3:13 pm
Reel Sparks to Real Vows: Tollywood Stars Who Chose Love Marriages

These five couples skipped arranged marriages and went for pure love matches.

3 Feb 2026 3:07 pm
Amarnath is New HCA President

Citing the narrow margin and the allegations, the Ombudsman removed Jagan Mohan Rao and declared Amarnath as the new president of HCA, directing that he be allowed to take charge within a week and continue for the remainder of the term.

3 Feb 2026 2:59 pm
Hyderabad to Emerge As Railway Hub: Kishan Reddy

Of the 1,242 km of railway network in the state, 627 km has been covered by 'Kavach', he said. A research centre of 'Kavach' has been set up in Hyderabad.

3 Feb 2026 2:32 pm
Massive Solar Storm Triggers Rare Blood-Red Aurora Over Ladakh

Scientists warns for Increasing Solar Activity affecting Earths protective magnetic shield.

3 Feb 2026 2:25 pm
I-PAC Raids: SC Defers Hearing to Feb 10 on ED Plea Against Mamata Banerjee

The top court, while staying the FIRs filed in West Bengal against ED officials, also directed the state police to protect the CCTV footage of the raids.

3 Feb 2026 2:16 pm
Japanese Volleyball Player's Sliding Dogeza Apology Goes Viral

Dogeza is a traditional Japanese act of bowing so the forehead touches the floor, used to show extreme apology

3 Feb 2026 1:44 pm
Traffic Chaos on Durgam Cheruvu Cable Bridge as Bike Catches Fire

Motorists heading to their office from the bridge were mainly affected, forcing them to travel through interior lanes in Madhapur to reach their destinations

3 Feb 2026 1:40 pm
Woman Shaken as Instamart Delivery Agent Returns to Her House Late at Night

Things took a turn when around 8 pm a delivery executive called her saying the refund would be cut from his payout and asked her to pay him directly

3 Feb 2026 1:26 pm
Sajjanar Cautions Youth on Making Dangerous Reels

Responding to a reel made by a person by sleeping on the railway tracks and putting life at risk, he said on X, Doing such things with viral madness is not a dare. It is stupidity at its peak. Even if there is a difference of one second, lives will be lost in the air

3 Feb 2026 1:25 pm
China Expands Executions Of Myanmar Scam Centre Suspects As Part Of Sweeping Crackdown

The scam operations defrauded victims of more than 29 billion yuan (about $4.2 billion) and inflicted injuries on others, leading to deaths.

3 Feb 2026 1:15 pm
Jaafar Jackson Channels His Uncle Michael in New Michael Trailer

Following the success of biopics for icons like Elvis Presley and Freddie Mercury, Michael Jacksons story is finally joining the ranks of cinematic musical legends.

3 Feb 2026 1:03 pm
Groom Kills Friend Hours Before Wedding over Rs.1.5 Lakh Debt; Held

Investigations indicated that Chand had lent Rs 1.5 lakh to his friend Atiq Tamboli and was persistently demanding repayment

3 Feb 2026 1:00 pm
SC Gives Protection of Arrest for Two Weeks to Shaadi.com Founder in Fraud Case

The case stems from a Hyderabad woman's allegation that she was defrauded of Rs 11 lakh by a man who used a fake profile on shaadi.com and that the platform failed to properly verify user details

3 Feb 2026 12:43 pm