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Redmi Pad 2 Pro 5G review: When a tablet focuses on what actually matters

Redmi Pad 2 Pro 5G is a well-rounded mid-range tablet that prioritises a large, smooth display, excellent battery life, and reliable everyday performance, making it easy to live with over the long term.

9 Feb 2026 5:29 pm
Mardaani 3 crosses lifetime business of Mardaani in just 10 days

Mardaani 3 has done superb business at the Indian box office in the second weekend and beaten the lifetime business record of Rani Mukherji's Mardaani in just 10 days.

9 Feb 2026 5:00 pm
Akshay Kumar prepones Bhooth Bangla release; Salman Khan's Battle of Galwan to clash with Kartik Aaryan's Naagzilla

Akshay Kumar has advanced Bhooth Bangla's release to April 10, 2026, amid strong audience buzz. The move avoids a clash with Salman Khan's Battle of Galwan, which is delayed due to pending approvals.

9 Feb 2026 4:55 pm
'Didn't ask for blessings': Usha Uthup on 'Rambha Ho' rehash in Dhurandhar

Usha Uthup has reacted to the rehashed version of her iconic song Rambha Ho in Dhurandhar, saying she is delighted to see the track make a powerful comeback.

9 Feb 2026 4:52 pm
Tobacco baron's son involved in high-speed Lamborghini crash in Kanpur, several injured; probe on

Police detained the driver for questioning and are conducting medical tests amid allegations that he was under the influence of alcohol. The vehicle was seized, and a case has been registered based on a victim's complaint.

9 Feb 2026 4:48 pm
PM Modi announces special economic package of $175 million for Seychelles

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a special economic package worth $175 million for Seychelles to support projects across key sectors including social housing, e-mobility, vocational training, health, defence and maritime security.

9 Feb 2026 4:47 pm
'America is rooting for you!': Donald Trump's rallying cry for Team USA at the T20 World Cup

The USA have been put in the Group A alongside big cricketing giants - India and Pakistan. Now after match against India, USA will next play against Pakistan.

9 Feb 2026 4:42 pm
Sensex, Nifty post strong gains amid positive cues on India-US trade deal

At the closing bell, the Sensex gained 485 points, or 0.58 per cent, to settle at 84,065. The Nifty surged 173 points, or 0.68 per cent, to close at 25,867.

9 Feb 2026 4:42 pm
Karnataka BJP welcomes temporary hold on Metro fare hike, targets Cong govt

The Karnataka BJP welcomed the Centre's move to put the Bengaluru Metro fare hike on hold, crediting Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar for swift intervention and accusing the Congress-led state government of burdening commuters.

9 Feb 2026 4:41 pm
'Lay down arms, join mainstream of development': Amit Shah renews appeal to Maoists in Bastar

Addressing tribals at the Bastar Pandum festival in Jagdalpur, Amit Shah highlighted major development initiatives, assured dignified rehabilitation for those who surrender, and warned of strict action against violence.

9 Feb 2026 4:39 pm
Sharad Pawar unwell, rushed to Pune hospital from Baramati

National Congress Party (SP) national president Sharad Pawar was rushed to a hospital in Pune from Baramati Monday afternoon. His wife. Pratibha Pawar, his daughter, and Baramati MP Supriya Sule accompanied him to the Ruby Hall Clinic in the city.

9 Feb 2026 4:36 pm
SC cautions against further adjournments in petition challenging Wangchuk's detention

The Supreme Court warned against further adjournments in the habeas corpus plea challenging the NSA detention of Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk, stressing the urgency of such matters.

9 Feb 2026 4:35 pm
Border 2 17-day box office collection: Sunny Deol starrer inches closer to Rs 350 crore mark

Border 2 starring Sunny Deol and Varun Dhawan has continued to keep the bells ringing at the Indian box office in its third week and it has inched closer to Rs 350 crore mark in 17 days.

9 Feb 2026 2:56 pm
NSA Ajit Doval's Canada visit derails ISI-backed Khalistan revival plans

NSA Ajit Doval's recent visit to Canada and talks with his Canadian counterpart Nathalie Drouin have marked a reset in IndiaCanada ties and dealt a setback to alleged ISI-backed efforts to revive the Khalistan movement.

9 Feb 2026 2:31 pm
'Absolutely terrible': Trump attacks Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show, calls it 'one of the worst ever

US President Donald Trump strongly criticised Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show, calling it absolutely terrible and one of the worst ever. Posting on Truth Social during the event, Trump attacked the music, choreography and language used in the performance, saying it failed to reflect America's values and standards.

9 Feb 2026 2:30 pm
US trade deal boosts India's target of $250 billion engineering exports by 2030

The interim US-India trade deal framework has strengthened India's push to achieve $120 billion in engineering exports in FY2025-26 and its longer-term goal of $250 billion by 2030, according to the Engineering Export Promotion Council of India (EEPC). The deal includes reduced US tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent and preferential tariff rate quotas for automotive parts, improving market access and competitiveness for Indian exporters, particularly MSMEs.

8 Feb 2026 11:45 am
Dalai Lama's office rejects reports linking Tibetan spiritual leader to Jeffrey Epstein

The office of the Dalai Lama has firmly denied reports linking the Tibetan spiritual leader to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The clarification came after media reports claimed the Dalai Lama's name appeared multiple times in documents released by the US Department of Justice as part of the Epstein case. The Dalai Lama's office stated that he never met Epstein nor authorised any interaction with him

8 Feb 2026 11:44 am
Delhi's air quality improves slightly to 'moderate' category, smog persists in several areas

Saturday's 'poor' AQI levels, though smog continued to persist across several areas. Pollution hotspots such as Mundka, Pusa, Narela and Rohini remained in the 'poor' category, while locations like Sri Aurobindo Marg, IGI Airport and Lodhi Road recorded comparatively cleaner air. The IMD has forecast misty conditions along with temperatures ranging between 10C and 23C, which may continue to impact visibility and air quality.

8 Feb 2026 11:44 am
PM Modi introduces IMPACT India-Malaysia partnership, announces first Indian consulate in Malaysia

India will soon open its first consulate in Malaysia, Prime Minister Modi announced. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated that the consulate will strengthen India-Malaysia cooperation and enhance engagement with the Indian community in Malaysia.

7 Feb 2026 10:15 pm
Nelson Dilipkumar's Rajinikanth-Kamal Haasan film promo shoot starts Saturday; expect a humorous teaser

One of the most-anticipated collaborations between Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth is once again making headlines, with fresh buzz suggesting that the announcement promo shoot for their upcoming film is set to begin on February 7. The project has already generated immense excitement.

7 Feb 2026 10:13 pm
CM Siddaramaiah targets Rs 10,000 crore chit fund transactions via MSIL, ensures secure investments

In Kerala, transactions in this sector amount to Rs 47,000 crore. In Karnataka, only Rs 500 crore of business is happening, and the institution has a goal to increase this amount to Rs 10,000 crore in the coming days, CM Siddaramaiah stated.

7 Feb 2026 10:11 pm
Home Minister Amit Shah assures J&K tourism continues to attract visitors post-Pahalgam attack

Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that tourist interest in Jammu and Kashmir remains strong despite last year's Pahalgam attack that killed 26 people. He emphasised the need for aggressive promotion of J&K's destinations and assured that the BJP-led Centre will support new tourism initiatives.

7 Feb 2026 10:10 pm
NC misleading people as there is no provision for 'special status' for J&K in Indian Constitution: BJP

Leader of Opposition and senior BJP leader Sunil Sharma on Saturday asserted in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly that there is no provision for any special status for the Union Territory in the Constitution of India.

7 Feb 2026 10:09 pm
Sunil Thapa dies of cardiac arrest; Priyanka Chopra pens heartfelt note, writes, 'You kept me together when I lost my dad'

According to several media reports, Sunil Thapa returned from a shoot and went to sleep. He was found unconscious the next morning. On arrival at the hospital, he was declared dead. The cause of death is reported to be cardiac arrest.

7 Feb 2026 10:08 pm
Mardaani 3 success bash: Rekha flaunts sindoor, hugs Ahaan Panday; Rani Mukerji, Fatima Sana Shaikh review film

Rani hosted a special screening of Mardaani 3, which was attended by several prominent industry names, including legendary actor Rekha, Huma Qureshi, Saqib Saleem, Ahaan Panday, Aneet Padda, Keerthy Suresh, and Rani's Mardaani 2 co-star Vishal Jethwa.

7 Feb 2026 10:08 pm
Six killed as truck mows down passengers on Yamuna Expressway in Mathura

The incident occurred at around 2.45 a.m. near Milestone 88 under the jurisdiction of the Surir Police Station. According to preliminary reports, the victims were travelling from Delhi to Kanpur in a bus when the accident took place.

7 Feb 2026 8:33 pm
AI-enabled stethoscopes may revolutionize early detection of tuberculosis

AI-enabled digital stethoscopes have demonstrated promising accuracy and feasibility for detecting lung and cardiovascular abnormalities, with promising results in early TB studies. Training and validation in diverse, high-burden settings are essential to explore the potential of this tool further, said corresponding author Madhukar Pai from McGill University, Canada, along with researchers from the UAE, Germany, and Switzerland.

7 Feb 2026 8:33 pm
India-US Trade Deal: US goods, including agro-products, fresh and processed fruits, alcohol, and medicines to attract zero tariffs in India

India plans to buy $500 billion worth of US goods including energy products, aircraft and parts, precious metals, technology products, and coking coal ver the next five years, according to a joint statement issued on 7 February 2026.

7 Feb 2026 8:32 pm
Operation Sindoor: Amit Shah salutes BSF's bravery, lauds force as India's border shield

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday praised the Border Security Force for its courage and sacrifices during Operation Sindoor, saying the force has always stood as the nation's first line of defence in the most challenging times. He highlighted the destruction of Pakistani posts and terror launch pads, honoured fallen martyrs, and announced major welfare and modernization initiatives for BSF personnel.

7 Feb 2026 12:13 pm
Thiruvalla spa sexual assault case: probe widens to police amid 'quotation' allegations

Preliminary findings indicate that some personnel attached to the Thiruvalla police station allegedly collected regular monthly payments from spa establishments. Investigators are also probing whether police officers were frequent visitors to several spas in the area, including the one where the assault occurred, and whether the accused received unlawful assistance.

7 Feb 2026 12:13 pm
U.S. Justice Department files detail Epstein's links to Anil Ambani?

Jeffrey Epstein maintained contact with Indian businessman Anil Ambani between 2017 and 2019, according to documents released by the US Justice Department. The messages show the two discussed global affairs, business and personal matters, and made plans to meet, including a confirmed meeting at Epstein's New York home in 2019. Epstein also showed interest in the Ambani family, ordering books about the business dynasty.

7 Feb 2026 12:12 pm
'Bright future is here': Virat Kohli, Gautam Gambhir praise India's U-19 World Cup champions

Sooryavanshi and Ayush Mhatre built a strong partnership, scoring 142 runs together, with skipper Mhatre contributing 53 off 51 balls. Sooryavanshi then took charge, scoring 175 runs off 80 balls, which included 15 fours and 15 sixes. He reached his century in just 55 balls and his 150 in 71. Late innings support from Kanishk Chouhan, who made 37 off 20, helped India to a total of 411/9.

7 Feb 2026 12:12 pm
'Cheap & vulgar': Gaurav Khanna's wife Akanksha Chamola gets cosy, shares intimate dance with Kunwar Amar and Ali Hasan; faces backlash

BB19 winner Gaurav Khanna's wife, Akanksha Chamola, went viral for an intimate dance video from Dil Dhokha Aur Desire with co-stars Ali Hasan and Kunwar Amar, following which many drew comparisons to AP Dhillon and Tara Sutaria's situation.

7 Feb 2026 12:11 pm
Cracks in Alliance: Coalition Partner Congress Trains Guns on Omar Abdullah Government

Despite being part of the ruling alliance, J&K Congress president Tariq Hamid Karra launched a sharp attack on the Omar Abdullah government in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, flagging the omission of statehood restoration from the Lieutenant Governor's address and raising humanitarian concerns.

7 Feb 2026 12:11 pm
US to cut tariffs to 18% under interim trade pact, opening $30 trillion market for India, says Piyush Goyal

As part of this framework, the US will slash reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent, providing a huge market opportunity in key sectors such as textiles and apparel, leather and footwear, plastic and rubber products, organic chemicals, home decor, artisanal products, and select machinery in the world's largest economy.

7 Feb 2026 11:55 am
Toxic: A fairytale for Grownups beats Yash's KGF: Chapter 2 record

Producer and distributor Dil Raju is said to have acquired the rights of Yash's Toxic: A fairytale for Grownups for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. He has shelled out Rs 120 crore on the same.

7 Feb 2026 11:55 am
Amit Shah Orders Zero Infiltration, Calls for Elimination of Terrorists in J&K

Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level security review meeting in Jammu and directed security forces to eliminate all Pakistani terrorists active in Jammu and Kashmir while ensuring zero infiltration across the LoC and International Border.

7 Feb 2026 11:53 am
Heavy snowfall disrupts life across J&K; flights cancelled, highway shut

Normal life across Jammu and Kashmir was thrown out of gear after heavy snowfall and incessant rain affected all 20 districts, leading to the cancellation of flights at Srinagar Airport and the suspension of traffic on the JammuSrinagar National Highway.

23 Jan 2026 8:46 pm
First terrorist of 2026 killed in J&K's Billawar area of Kathua district during joint operation

Security forces eliminated a Pakistani terrorist affiliated with Jaish-e-Mohammad in a joint operation in the Billawar area of Kathua district, marking the first terrorist killing of 2026 in Jammu and Kashmir.

23 Jan 2026 8:37 pm
Anil Ravipudi says he will always remain indebted to his first hero Nandamuri Kalyan Ram

Anil Ravipudi, who is basking in on the success of Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu, says that he will always remain indebted to his first hero Nandamuri Kalyan Ram

23 Jan 2026 8:10 pm
Dhurandhar 49 days box office collection: Ranveer Singh's film inches closer to Rs 900 crore mark

Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar has made fantastic collection at the Indian box office in its seventh week, taking its 49-day domestic total collection to closer to Rs 900 crore net mark.

23 Jan 2026 8:00 pm
Road deaths continue unabated in J&K: 3,688 killed in last 3.5 years, most accidents occur between 3-9PM

At least 3,688 people have lost their lives in more than 20,000 road accidents in Jammu and Kashmir over the last three and a half years, with most crashes occurring between 3 pm and 9 pm due to rash driving and speeding.

23 Jan 2026 12:00 pm
Freight train reaches Anantnag: 42-wagon rice rake boosts Kashmir food supply

Indian Railways has achieved a major logistics milestone as the first full-length freight train carrying rice reached Anantnag Goods Terminal in south Kashmir within 24 hours of departure. The 42-BCN wagon rake operated in coordination with the Food Corporation of India.

23 Jan 2026 11:43 am
10 soldiers killed as Army vehicle plunges into gorge in J&K's Doda

At least 10 Army soldiers were killed and 11 others injured when an armoured vehicle carrying troops for an anti-terror operation skidded off the BhaderwahChamba interstate road and plunged into a deep gorge in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir.

23 Jan 2026 10:59 am
Sunny Deol's Border 2 to release in 4,800 cinema halls with 17,000 shows; can it beat Gadar 2

Sunny Deol's Border 2 is scheduled for grand release in 4800 cinema halls with 17,000 per day in the domestic market. The movie has record breaking advance booking for its opening day.

22 Jan 2026 3:18 pm
O Romeo trailer review: This is what audience and critics are saying

The trailer of directed by Vishal Bhardawaj's O Romeo starring Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri has received positive response from the audience and critics. Here's a look at the early reviews.

22 Jan 2026 3:08 pm
Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu crosses $4.2 million mark at overseas box office

Megastar Chiranjeevi's Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu has crossed $4.2 million at overseas box office in 10 days. The movie has fetched a huge benefit share for its international distributors.

22 Jan 2026 3:04 pm
Jana Nayagan might face huge delay due to impending TN Assembly election

If Jana Nayagan is not released on 6th or 13th February, the movie might face a big delay due to impending TN Assembly election announcement by Election Commission, say the experts.

22 Jan 2026 3:03 pm
No fresh MBBS counselling possible in J&K; SMVDIME students face uncertain future

Even as Chief Minister Omar Abdullah assured relocation of SMVDIME medical students to other colleges, JKBOPEE has said it lacks the authority to conduct fresh MBBS counselling beyond the MCC schedule.

22 Jan 2026 12:31 am
LoC tension ahead of Republic Day: Pakistan violates ceasefire, IED recovered in Shopian

Ahead of Republic Day, Pakistan violated the ceasefire along the LoC in North Kashmir's Keran sector, prompting a strong retaliation by the Indian Army. In a major security boost, forces recovered and defused a six-kg IED in Shopian.

22 Jan 2026 12:10 am