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Counting underway for Zilla Parishad, Panchayat Samiti polls in Maharashtra

Mumbai: Counting of votes for elections to 12 Zilla Parishads and 125 Panchayat Samitis in Maharashtra began on Monday morning. The elections, or

Bomb scare at over 10 Delhi schools; search ops underway

New Delhi: At least 10 schools in the national capital received bomb threat emails on Monday, triggering massive security movement, the Delhi Fir

SIR in Hyderabad: Fill these forms to stay hassle-free

Hyderabad: In phase III of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), Telangana districts, including Hyderabad, are going to witness the exercise, and

Manipurs Ukhrul tense after night of arson

Deputy Chief Minister Losii Dikho is scheduled to visit the volatile Litan area in a bid to douse the fire

Watch: Japanese PM Takaichis historic win in parliamentary election

Japans Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi secured a historic landslide victory in the February 8 parliamentary elections, with the Liberal Democratic

Bennehalla flood control project launched to help 37 villages in two north Karnataka districts

During the monsoon, flash floods occur in villages on the banks of the Bennehalla stream, causing immense damage in 37 villages of Dharwad and Ga

Minor girl dies of suspected acid ingestion in Delhi; police probe mother's contradictory statements

Police said the final opinion will be given after receiving the results of histopathological examination and chemical analysis from the forensic

Safety-first mindset accelerates transition of high-end technologies in mass-market vehicles: Techarc report

The report also highlighted that despite stagnant demand in entry-level mass-market segments for much of the year, the launch calendar remained a

Beyond Money: Scams erode trust in Indian- American community

New Jersey: In a modest hall in Maywood, New Jersey, seniors, students, and families gathered to confront a growing menace that has quietly resha

Curtains Down on Campaigning to Municipal Polls in Telangana Today

The polling will be conducted on February 11 from 7 am to 5 pm. The counting of votes would be conducted on February 13 from 8 am

Rupee rises 21 paise to 90.44 against the U.S. dollar

A retreating dollar index and a positive trend in domestic equities further supported investor sentiments

Karnataka proposes teacher recruitment rules prioritising competitive exam scores, fuels fears of encouraging coaching centres

A teacher aspirant alleged that the government has created an environment where it is impossible to get a job without coaching

Italy enjoys a record-breaking day at the Winter Olympics by claiming six medals

Italy won 11 medals the last time it hosted the Games, in Turin in 2006

ICC, PCB Talks May Resolve India-Pakistan T20 WC Match Row Soon

Reports said the dispute could be resolved through mutual consultation within 24 hours

PM Modi to interact with students on Pariksha Pe Charcha today

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with students in the second episode of his popular programme Pariksha Pe Charcha on Monday,

Bomb scare at over 10 Delhi schools; search operations underway

According to the Delhi Fire Services, emergency calls were received from multiple educational institutions across different parts of the city in

Sweden's defence firm SAAB seeks Indian Air Force induction for its Gripen fighter jet

Sweden's SAAB offers India a groundbreaking aerospace industry. This includes advanced design, production, and maintenance. The Gripen E fighter

Pakistan vs India T20 World Cup match: Will it happen? Heres what PCB and BCB are demanding now and how ICC has responded

India vs India T20 World Cup news: The ICC met with the PCB and BCB regarding Pakistan's boycott of the T20 World Cup match against India. The me

Kanpur tobacco merchant's son crashes Rs 10-crore Lamborghini into several vehicles and pedestrians, several injured

A speeding Lamborghini, reportedly driven by the son of a wealthy tobacco merchant, crashed into vehicles and pedestrians in Kanpur's VIP road, c

Anand Mahindra's Monday Motivation is Dr Shubha V Iyengar, a Padma Shri scientist known for giving 'Drishti' to planes

Anand Mahindra's Monday Motivation: This Monday, tech titan Anand Mahindra shared the story of Dr Shubha V Iyengar, a Padma Shri scientist who ha

Do you have a habit of using your phone while driving? Check this to avoid big legal trouble and fines up to $1200 in multiple states; key details inside

Using or touching a mobile phone while driving is illegal across Australian states and territories, with fines exceeding $1200 in some areas. Eve

Valentine Special: Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharmas love story; From a shampoo ad to a life away from the spotlight

Virat Kohli love story: Cricket star Virat Kohli and actress Anushka Sharma's journey captivates many. Their relationship began during a 2013 ad

417 Chennai schools impartcleanliness coachingto students

Assessing cleanliness-related behavioural change programmes in schools is a new criterion in the 10th edition of Swachh Survekshan

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

IIT-Delhi, Germany team makes device to sort current by handedness

If some engineering challenges can be overcome, the technology could lead to low-power computing and new forms of magnetic memory

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

Easy money in China drives metals rally as real economy struggles

While overseas experience has proven invaluable in other economies, it appeared to play a diminished role in India's contemporary tech ecosystem

Indices trade firm in early trade; breadth strong

Barring FMCG index the lone laggard, all the sectoral indices on the NSE were traded in green.

National Aluminium Company Ltd Spikes 1.76%, BSE Metal index Rises 1.48%

National Aluminium Company Ltd has added 3.65% over last one month compared to 9.09% gain in BSE Metal index and 0.72% rise in the SENSEX

INR extends gains amid weak dollar overseas; Positive cues from equities support

The Indian rupee is extending gains against the dollar in opening trades on Monday, tracking weakness in dollar overseas and positive cues from l

Bartronics India appoints Dr. Raja Krishna Murthy as Head - Agri Tech Business

The appointment aligns with Bartronics' strategic focus on Project Avio Agritech, its integrated agri-tech platform designed to create new, scala

Blue Cloud Softech Solutions announces strategic plan to invest up to USD 1 billion

For development of AI-powered data centers and digital cloud infrastructure across India

SpaceX prioritises lunar 'self-growing city' over Mars project, Musk says

SpaceX still intends to start on Musks long-held ambition of a city on Mars within five to seven years, he wrote on his X social media platform

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

Markets Open Higher on India-US Trade Deal Optimism

The Nifty 50 index opened at 25,888.70, gaining 195 points or 0.76 per cent, while the BSE Sensex opened at 84,177.51, up 597.11 points or 0.71 p

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

Gautam Gambhir Hosts Special Dinner for T20 World Cup Team in New Delhi

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

10 Delhi schools receive bomb threat, police and bomb disposal squad deployed

Panic gripped the national capital on Monday morning as at least ten schools, including three in South Delhi, received bomb threat calls. Authori

'Girls responsibility to...': Techie couple who were school sweethearts end in divorce after wife refuses to quit high-paying job to care for mother-in-law

A viral X post details a divorce stemming from a wife's refusal to quit her tech career to care for her mother-in-law. Despite the couple's share

'Want reconciliation with the truth up front': Venezuela frees opposition politicians Guanipa, Armas

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

Al-Nassr Hopeful Ronaldo Will Return For Asian Champions League Two

Al-Nassr takes on Arkadag of Turkmenistan with a place in the quarterfinals of the Asian Champions League Two on the line

Six killed in two separate road accidents in Karnataka

Among the deceased were Muniyamma and Venkatappa from Andhra Pradesh. More than 10 others were injured in the mishap and were admitted to a hospi

Valentine Special: Who is Dulquer Salmaans wife Amal Sufiya? When Sita Ramam star reached out to her on Facebook and the rest is Bollywood-style love story

Valentine Week Special: Dulquer Salmaan, known for his amazing performances in Indian cinema, is married to Amal Sufiya. The actor tied the knot

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

'Working to spread hatred against Muslims': Owaisi slams Assam CMs point-blank shot video

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 Debate 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

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

NSA Doval's Canada Visit Signals Reset In Ties, And Message To Khalistanis

India and Canada took a measured but significant step toward repairing strained bilateral ties, with National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval's

Quote of the day by The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari author Robin Sharma: 'Everything is created twice, first in...'

Quote of the day Robin Sharma: Robin Sharmas quote, Everything is created twice, first in the mind and then in reality, highlights the power of o

Tobacco Baron's 'Drunk' Son Goes On Rampage In Speeding 6-Crore Lamborghini

A speeding Lamborghini Aventador, allegedly being driven by the son of a tobacco tycoon KK Mishra, triggered chaos on the VIP Road in Uttar Prade

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

Even if Muslim, give them work, but not: Bhagwats three big messages at RSS centenary event

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

PCB Sets Conditions to Reconsider India Clash at T20 World Cup

Back-channel talks are ongoing, with ICC officials Imran Khwaja and Mubashir Usmani engaged in dialogue with the PCB to resolve the deadlock

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

Thought of the Day by Neil Armstrong: 'Shoot for the stars, but if you happen to miss, shoot for the moon instead'

Neil Armstrong, the first person to set foot on the Moon, once said you should shoot for the stars but if you happen to miss, you can shoot for t

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

Haaland Penalty Gives Man City Dramatic Win at Liverpool

Haaland said the result needed to be the start of a determined drive toward the title

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