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UPSC Issues Civil Services Examination 2026 Notification; 933 Vacancies Announced

UPSC clarified that the final number of vacancies may change based on inputs from Cadre Controlling Authorities.

4 Feb 2026 5:27 pm
Amazon, IIT Roorkee Partner to Develop Packaging from Agricultural Waste

Research collaboration develops strong, durable paper mailers from agricultural waste to reduce reliance on virgin wood pulp and address stubble-burning challenges

4 Feb 2026 5:17 pm
Health Insurance Today: Balancing Rising Costs and Real Coverage

There is no way to predict when a person may have to undergo expensive medical tests or get hospitalised for an emergency

4 Feb 2026 5:12 pm
Fixed Charges for New Electricity Connections from Thursday

TGERC issues new guidelines, replaces distance-based pole and line charges with slab-wise fixed fees

4 Feb 2026 5:12 pm
What It Takes to Digitise Institutions Without Disrupting Daily Operations

Successful digitisation in education focuses on gradual implementation, starting with key areas like attendance and fee management to minimize disruption.

4 Feb 2026 5:07 pm
U19 World Cup: Shinozada, Niazai Tons Power Afghanistan To 310/4 Against India

Faisal top-scored with 110 off 93 balls, while Niazai sparkled with an unbeaten 101-run knock off 86 deliveries as the Indian bowlers struggled to pick wickets at regular intervals

4 Feb 2026 5:03 pm
Top Hollywood Releases to Watch in Theaters This Year

2026 is going to be an exciting year at cinema, with a wide range of movies that are being exclusively offered to devour on the big screens

4 Feb 2026 5:01 pm
Italy Rules Out Operational Role for ICE at Olympics

This decision comes amid public outrage and protests against ICE's involvement in Italy.

4 Feb 2026 4:57 pm
Snooker Icon John Virgo Dies At Age 79

Virgo's death was announced by the World Snooker Tour on Wednesday

4 Feb 2026 4:48 pm
High Taxes On Cigarette May Fuel Illicit Trade, Hurt Tax Collection: Report

Increased tax will also lead to significant socio-economic impacts, says Artha Arbitrage Consulting report

4 Feb 2026 4:41 pm
GTA 6 Finally Locked for November 19 This Year

Once again Rockstar Games has decided to delay the release, this time aiming for the date of November 19th 2026, nearly 6 month later than the intended initial release

4 Feb 2026 4:40 pm
SIR Row: Didi Urges SC to Save Democracy; Alleges WB Targeted

A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi issued notices and sought replies by February 9 from the Election Commission and the chief electoral officer of West Bengal on her petition

4 Feb 2026 4:32 pm
Noted Sociologist Andre Beteille Passes Away At 91

Beteille was a Professor Emeritus of Sociology at the University of Delhi since 2003. He was known for his studies on the caste system and social inequalities in India.

4 Feb 2026 4:31 pm
Pope Warns of New Arms Race as US-Russia Treaty Nears Expiry

He stressed the importance of maintaining nuclear restrictions to avoid escalating tensions and fostering a climate of mutual trust among nations.

4 Feb 2026 4:27 pm
Why the Bhagavad Gita a Manual for Living, Explains Swami Swarupananda

Swami Swarupananda, Global Head of Chinmaya Mission, explains the vision behind Gita Panchamrit, dismantles myths around renunciation, and makes a compelling case for the Bhagavad Gita as a timeless guide for purposeful, peaceful living.

4 Feb 2026 4:24 pm
President's Rule Revoked in Manipur Ahead of Govt Formation

Manipur has been under President's rule since February 13, 2025. The 60-member assembly, which has tenure till 2027, was put on suspended animation after President's rule was imposed.

4 Feb 2026 4:19 pm
Gujarat Teacher Jailed for 3 Years for Slapping Student, Causing Hearing Loss

The incident occurred in January 2020 at a private school in Gandhinagar, where the teacher slapped the student multiple times for not completing her homework.

4 Feb 2026 4:09 pm
Odisha's Malkangiri District Declared Naxal-free

The announcement comes days after Nabrangpur district was declared Maoist-free after nine red rebels surrendered in neighbouring Chhattisgarh.

4 Feb 2026 4:09 pm
Ancient Shoreline Traces in Jezero Crater Expand Mars's Habitability Timeline

The findings come in the background of data obtained by NASAs Perseverance rover that revealed evidence of wave-formed beaches and rocks, altered by subsurface water in a Martian crater that once held a vast lake

4 Feb 2026 4:08 pm
YSRCP Alleges Law and Order Collapse in AP; Lodges Complaint with NHRC

The YSRCP sought urgent intervention of NHRC to restore law and order and ensure accountability

4 Feb 2026 4:02 pm
Will Consider Renaming Ladki Bahin Scheme After Ajit Pawar : Devendra Fadnavis

The Ladki Bahin scheme, announced by late Ajit Pawar when he was the finance minister and it started in July 2024.

4 Feb 2026 4:01 pm
NGolo Kante Joins Turkish Club Fenerbahce After Transfer Delay

Kant joined from Saudi Pro League team Al-Ittihad

4 Feb 2026 3:56 pm
Asian Championship: Pistol Shooter Esha Singh Clinches Gold, Samrat Settles For Bronze

Esha came from behind to score 239.8 in the final, fending off challenges from two Chinese Taipei shooters -- Cheng Yen-Ching (235.4, silver) and Yu Ai-Wen (217.7, bronze) -- as well as compatriot Suruchi Singh, to claim her second individual senior Asian Championship gold

4 Feb 2026 3:42 pm
Extended Winter Likely to Continue in Telangana Till February 1112

Spring conditions to set in thereafter with warmer days and cooler nights

4 Feb 2026 3:42 pm
Toddler Swallows Hulk Toy; Doctors Remove Toy Via Endoscopy

Doctors pulls out the full size toy Hulk which was stuck in the child's stomach

4 Feb 2026 3:39 pm
Environment Cannot Be Sacrificed for Development, Says Gehlot

Khejri Bachao Andolan enters day three as Gehlot emphasizes its importance and urgent government action to protect khejri trees.

4 Feb 2026 3:23 pm
IndiGo to Adjust Long-haul Flight Schedule; To Suspend Copenhagen Services from Feb 17

The airline said its wide-body operation has faced external operational constraints such as continuously changing airspace constraints due to geopolitical circumstances, congestion at airports both in India and abroad

4 Feb 2026 3:22 pm
BJP National President Nitin Nabin Arrives in Telangana on First Official Visit

Welcomed at Hyderabad airport; to address public rally in Mahabubnagar and meet party cadre

4 Feb 2026 3:11 pm
Nvidia's Huang Dismisses Fears AI Will Replace Software Tools As Stock Selloff Deepens

The selloff, partly sparked by AI developer Anthropic's updated chatbot release last week that heightened fears of AI-driven disruption in the data and professional services industry, broadened on Wednesday, hitting software stocks in India, Japan and China

4 Feb 2026 3:09 pm
Iran Formally Allows Women To Ride Motorcycles

Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref signed a resolution on Tuesday aimed at clarifying the traffic code.

4 Feb 2026 3:07 pm
Dhurandhar Dominates Netflix, Smashes Global Records Ahead of Sequel

This digital success follows a powerhouse theatrical run where Dhurandhar collected Rs 1250 crore at the box office.

4 Feb 2026 3:05 pm
Dacoit Avoids Head-to-Head Clash With Dhurandhar 2 and Toxic

With the new release date confirmed, Dacoit is now set to hit cinemas on April 10, 2026

4 Feb 2026 3:02 pm
From Love To Thanks: The Many Flavours of Chocolate

Once a symbol of romance alone, chocolate is now widely used to convey appreciation and thanks.

4 Feb 2026 2:40 pm
Khemchand Singh Stakes Claim to Form Govt in Manipur

An NDA team led by Singh met Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at the Lok Bhavan here and staked the claim to form a popular government, she said.

4 Feb 2026 2:37 pm
GHMC Executive Engineer Chinna Reddy in ACB Net

Hyderabad: An Executive Engineer, Chinna Reddy, was caught red-handed by the ACB while allegedly accepting a 15 lakh bribe from a complainant during a raid at GHMC Kukatpally office on Wednesday. More details are awaited.

4 Feb 2026 2:27 pm
Security Forces Neutralise Two Terrorists In J&K Gunfight

The militants, who had taken shelter inside a cave and were detected with the help of a camera-fitted drone, were eliminated.

4 Feb 2026 2:26 pm
Five Players To Watch At T20 World Cup 2026

The smash-and-bash nature of this cricket format makes it very likely to unearth a few stars of the future

4 Feb 2026 2:24 pm
Telangana DCA Raids Unlicensed Medical Device Manufacturing Unit; Stock Seized

Acting on credible information, the DCA officials conducted a raid and detected the unlicensed manufacturing unit

4 Feb 2026 2:21 pm
Varanasi: SS Rajamouli Reacts to James Cameron and Avatar Comparisons

He confirmed a grand worldwide release, including in IMAX theaters, on April 7, 2027.

4 Feb 2026 2:18 pm
Speaker Dismisses Disqualification Plea Against Jagtial MLA Sanjay Kumar

Telangana Assembly Speaker Prasad Kumar rules there is no evidence of defection; hearings on petitions against Kadiyam Srihari and Danam Nagender deferred to February 19

4 Feb 2026 2:06 pm
Property Dispute Leads to Woman Advocates Murder in Moinabad

Swapna was working as a practicing advocate at Chevella court: Police

4 Feb 2026 1:59 pm
It's Difficult, I Am Not Good With Stats: Dhoni On Why He Avoids Commentary Box

Dhoni has rarely aired his views on issues related to the game since retiring in 2020

4 Feb 2026 1:44 pm
Indian Devilz Tattooz Expands Footprint to Europe with Luxembourg Studio

The studio operates as a full-service hub, offering the same realism style that the brand focuses on in India.

4 Feb 2026 1:43 pm
The Bride Promises a Bold New Take on Frankenstein

Maggie Gyllenhaals upcoming film The Bride is partly based on Mary Shelleys novel and also draws inspiration from the 1935 classic Bride of Frankenstein

4 Feb 2026 1:36 pm
Stanford Students Pose as Jains to Avoid Mandatory Meal Plan, Essay Claims

The discussion began after an undergraduate's essay claimed that some students falsely identify as Jain to get an exemption from the university's compulsory meal plan, which costs around Rs 7.17 lakh for the 2025-26 academic year

4 Feb 2026 1:24 pm
SC Notice to Centre on Plea Challenging NBEMS's Decision to Reduce NEET PG Cut-off Percentile

According to the notice published by NBEMS, the NEET PG cutoff for the general category has been reduced to seven percentile from 50

4 Feb 2026 1:15 pm
Rome Introduces Trevi Fountain Access Fee To Curb Coin-Tossing Crowds

Charge for Trevi Fountain aims to ease overcrowding and raise conservation funds

4 Feb 2026 1:03 pm
Rahul Shows Naravane Memoir, Targets PM Over Ladakh Standoff

Gandhi held up Naravane's unpublished memoir and said he would like the youngsters in India to know that this 'book' exists despite the government claiming otherwise

4 Feb 2026 1:03 pm
Intel CEO Says Company Will Make GPUs, Popularized By Nvidia

Tan said the GPU effort will target data centers, where Nvidia has built a massive business in recent years, and that Demmers will report to Intel's data center chip chief Kevork Kechichian

4 Feb 2026 1:00 pm