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Lowering age of consent will undermine child safety: Govt

The Union government has rejected the Supreme Court's suggestion to introduce a Romeo-Juliet clause for genuine adolescent relationships under th

Satya Sai District Emerging As Aerospace, Aviation Hub

Global firms eye investments near Devanahalli Airport and Kodikonda industrial zone

J&K: NIA raids Government Medical College Anantnag

An NIA team along with officials of the Jammu & Kashmir Police and CRPF personnel visited GMC Anantnag and checked the official documents of Adee

AP CM Naidu to launch Quantum Valley today, signalling tech leap for India

AP government expects that the project will attract investments from leading technology companies as well as global research institutions, enabli

CM congratulates Indian team on U-19 ICC World Cup win

Corporation signs MoU to maintain infrastructure

Teacher To Undergo Fresh Disability Test

The writ petitioner contended that she was validly selected under the PwD quota based on a disability certificate and that the subsequent reducti

Statewide firefighting training programme for security guards to be held on Monday

Manipur Hills Erupt As Kuki-Zo MLAs Join Govt

In Churachandpur, a rally was jointly organised by the Kuki Women Organisation for Human Rights and the Womens Wing of the Indigenous Tribal Lead

Trump Posts, Then Deletes, Racist Clip Of Obamas As Monkeys

The White House initially rejected fake outrage over the video shared on Trump's Truth Social account late Thursday night, only to then blame the

India negotiating new FTAs

FTA: India is actively participating in regional and plurilateral platforms to support diversified and sustainable supply chains, including the I

India, Malaysia to set up multi-layer chip collaboration during PM Modi's trip

Combining India's design expertise and fabrication incentives with Malaysia's mature chip assembly, testing, and packaging ecosystem, the collabo

Delay in land acquisition stalls work on Orathur reservoir for three years

Only 68% of the work has been completed; the 55.84-crore project that was initiated in 2020 to mitigate flood risk in southern suburbs and augmen

Dairy, sugar kept out of New Zealand FTA

India-NZ FTA: Major exclusions include dairy products; vegetable products; sugar and sugar confectionery; and animal, vegetable or microbial fats

ALERT Being awards presented in Coimbatore

Imports from China fall across sectors in FY25; mobile phone exports surge

India's imports from China saw a significant decline in 2024-25 across key sectors like fertilisers, chemicals, and iron and steel. Notably, mobi

Amaravati works progressing

Ponguru Narayana inspected several construction sites in the capital area, including the ministers bungalows under construction at Rayapudi.

Build-own-transfer to be priority for highway projects in FY27: Nitin Gadkari

The government plans to boost highway construction via public-private partnerships, prioritizing the build-own-transfer model and asset monetizat

Pvt, more than govt, colleges gain from NEET PG cut-off drop

NEET PG cut-off reduction to zero in 2023 disproportionately benefited private medical colleges, especially for clinical specialties. General cat

ED submits charge sheet in RG Kar financial irregularities case

The alleged financial irregularities came to the forefront following the rape and murder of a PGT doctor on the hospital premises in August 2024.

PM MITRA parks get infra boost

Expenditure of 564.72 crore has been incurred so far on the seven PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) parks, the textile min

20,000 Emigration clearances issued to J&K workers

New Delhi, Feb 6:More than 20,000 emigration clearances have been issued to workers from Jammu and Kashmir for overseas employment during the pas

64 faculty posts vacant at AIIMS Jammu

New Delhi, Feb 6:Sixty-four faculty posts are lying vacant at AIIMS Jammu, the Centre informed the Lok Sabha on Thursday. In a written reply to a

Telangana plans to offer emergency services on Mee Seva WhatsApp

Through the WhatsApp platform, applicants can raise queries, apply for services, make payments and check application status via messaging, which

351 Jan Aushadhi Kendras functional in J&K, 3 in Ladakh

New Delhi, Feb 6:The Centre on Thursday informed the Parliament that 351 Jan Aushadhi Kendras, under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pari

Working With India In Fight Against Drugs, Says US

In a major collaboration with Indian law enforcement in the war on drugs, US authorities have cracked down on online drug-traffickers linked to t

Everything you need to know about ICC T20 World Cup 2026

The T20 World Cup begins today, February 7, and concludes on March 8. India and Sri Lanka are co-hosting the tournament. Twenty teams are partici

Who is Zubayar Al-Bakoush? Why the US took him into custody, where hes from, and what he is accused of

A key participant in the deadly 2012 Benghazi attack, Zubayar Al-Bakoush, has been taken into U.S. custody and will face charges including murder

Word of the day: Hootenanny

Hootenanny is a simple word that can mean a small object or a fun music gathering. It became popular in the 1930s with folk musicians like Pete S

CM promises roadmap for regularisation of daily wagers in J&K

Jammu Tawi, Feb 6:Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said that a structured and phased roadmap for regularisation of daily wagers will be ann

No power tariff hike for 3 Yrs

Jammu Tawi, Feb 6:The government on Friday said that there has been no change, hike or revision in electricity tariff for the past 3-years except

Toll on partially opened e-ways like Delhi-Mumbai to be same as that of other NHs

Commuters using partially operational expressways like Delhi-Mumbai will now pay the same toll as normal national highways. This relief, effectiv

UK Court Rejects Nirav Modi's Plea To Delay Trial Over Vision Loss, Depression

The High Court in London on Friday rejected fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi's plea to delay his trial in the Bank of India unpaid loan case

Opposition tears into hopeless, bureaucratic, anti-people Budget

LoP terms it NC-centric, Lone says drafted by bureaucrats Parra dismisses it vague, BJP MLAs call it fraud & old wine in new bottle Jammu Tawi, F

Govt to form panel to align tax, accounting rules and cut India Inc compliance burden

A joint panel will be formed by the corporate affairs ministry and CBDT by March-end. This initiative aims to align tax computation rules with ac

Two employees of software firm arrested for swindling off 29 lakh

7 Maoists, Including Top Leader, Killed In Encounters In Maharashtra

Seven Maoists, including top leader Prabhakar, were killed in encounters with police in eastern Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district, while a police

J&K: Omar Abdullah pitches Rs 1.13 lakh crore budget as growth & welfare roadmap

The CM proposed two dedicated emergency and accident hospitals along the Line of Control, one each in Uri in Kashmir and in Poonch in Jammu, to s

BSF destroyed 118 Pak posts, 3 terror launch pads along JK frontier: HM

Visits Gurnam and Bobiya Border Out Posts in Hiranagar sector Pays tributes to SI Imtiaz Ahmad, Constable Deepak Chingakham Lays foundation stone

ICC T20 World Cup: India open title defence vs USA, eyeing balance between aggression and maturity

Suryakumar Yadav acknowledges the pressure of playing at home but emphasizes giving fans entertainment. He dismisses notions of easy opponents, h

Panaiyur residents oppose as TVK cadre gather at party headquarters to collect poll papers

Omar unveils Rs 11,3767 Cr budget for 202627

6 free gas cylinders for AAY families Fee waiver for students Scholarships for 6,000 orphans Upgradation of healthcare services in GMCs and borde

BTC USD price: Bitcoin reclaims $70,000 level after brutal crash since FTX collapse in 2022 - here' what's happening in the crypto market today

BTC USD Bitcoin price today: Bitcoin experienced a dramatic rebound, soaring back to $70,000 after a sharp 13% plunge on Thursday, its steepest d

50 lakh bought FASTag Annual Pass; 50% rise in short trips

Over 50 lakh highway car users have embraced the FASTag Annual Pass in six months, facilitating 26.5 crore toll payments. This scheme has spurred

India Eyes Defence, Trade Cooperation During PM Modi's Visit To Malaysia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Malaysia from February 7-8 and hold bilateral talks with his counterpart Anwar Ibrahim.

Shah calls for zero infiltration, elimination of Pak terrorists in Jammu

Chairs high-level security review meeting in Jammu Calls for choking terrorists supply lines Lauds security agencies for maintaining peace in J&K

NIA raids GMC Anantnag in connection with Delhi blast investigation

Srinagar, Feb 6: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday conducted searches at the Government Medical College (GMC), Anantnag, in Jammu

Change of phase: opportunity knocks for Indias young hockey talent

The mens team needs an injection of fresh blood in the run-up to the 2028 Olympics. The packed calendar in 2026 may prove a blessing in disguise

Avery Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. to Showcase Next-Gen Drug Delivery & CDMO Solutions at Vitafoods India 2026

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 6: Avery Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., a specialty pharmaceutical company and leading innovator in advanced o

Chennai Corporation conducts training programme for desilting stormwater drains

Pahalgam shadow on Omars budget: Special hospitals for shelling-prone zones

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah presented a Rs 1.27-lakh crore budget for 2026-27, addressing challenges from recent attacks and f

Army Chief assess operational preparedness

Jammu Tawi, Feb 6: Army chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi on Friday visited the headquarters of White Knight Corps, also known as XVI Corps, here and ass

Startup, sports push needed to engage J&K youths: Amit Shah

Union home minister Amit Shah is on a three-day visit to J&K and arrived in the winter capital of Jammu on Thursday night where he was received b

Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings for Saturday, February 7, 2026

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Word of the Day: Obnoxious

Obnoxious is a descriptive adjective used to label people, behaviors, or situations that are deeply unpleasant or irritating. Unlike mild annoyan

Pocket Money for Wildlife: Focus High School Students Adopt Rhino

She informed that the zoo was currently home to five rhinoceroses named Suraj, Saraswathi, Sai Vijay, Nanda and Prema.

Govt shuts down 158 stone crushers hot mix plants

Jammu Tawi, Feb 6: The Jammu and Kashmir government has ordered the closure of 158 stone crushers and hot mix plants between January 1, 2021 and

Obesity Is Not Just About Food: Bariatric Surgeon Explains the Role of Hormones & Metabolism

New Delhi [India], February 6: Obesity Is Not Just About Food: Bariatric Surgeon Explains the Role of Hormones & Metabolism - Based on the recent

T20 World Cup | Indias top-order is explosive

Pulses prices jump up to 20%; tur, urad return to MSP levels

Pulse prices are climbing after a year of falling. Tur, chana, and urad have seen significant increases. Tur and urad have reached minimum suppor

Kishan Reddy Slams CM Over 4 PC Muslim Quota Pledge

Union minister alleges move to raise reservations for Muslims to 14 per cent

Delhi HC refers Voicemonks patent case against Googles Gemini, Android to mediation

The Delhi High Court has sent a patent infringement case filed by Voicemonk Inc against Google LLC to mediation. Voicemonk alleges that Google's

Cant have any excuses in India; important to score runs whenever you bat: Devdutt Padikkal

Padikkal has made heaps of runs in domestic cricket, but has just four international caps to show for his efforts. Yet, his drive to excel is una

DC reviews current status of implementation of PM Surya Muft Bijli Yojana

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 6: To review the implementation status of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, the Deputy Commissioner (DC)

Medical oncologist gets MASCC scholarship

Nellore District Science Centre curator bags award for promoting education in rural areas

A T-Rx in the medicine cabinet: Trump's 'e-Drugstore' opens for business

President Trump launched TrumpRx.gov, a website designed to help Americans purchase prescription drugs directly from manufacturers or pharmacies.

Big Bang Thought of the Day by Nobel Laureate Peter Higgs, The Big Bang made the universe explode into existence. The Higgs boson made it stay. How Peter Higgs God Particle settled decades of competing universe theories

Big Bang Thought of the Day by Nobel Laureate Peter Higgs, The Big Bang made the universe explode into existence. The Higgs boson made it stay. T

Uttar Pradesh MP seeks 45-day leave for care of elderly parents

A Member of Parliament has proposed mandatory 45-day leave for employees. This leave would be for caring for parents aged over 60. The proposal a

File better affidavit on filling vacancies in Minorities Commission: Delhi HC to Centre

A Bench of Chief Justice D.K. Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia said the previous status report filed by the Under-Secretary of the Ministry of M

T20 World Cup | I want to make my uncle Dennis Lillee proud: Italy pacer Thomas Draca

UP parties look to caste their net wide before next year's polls

Uttar Pradesh politics is increasingly driven by caste ahead of the 2027 elections. Recent controversies and administrative decisions are acceler

Meghalaya Mine Blast: Death toll rises to 18; two arrested

Meghalaya Police has apprehended two individuals connected to a blast at an unauthorized coal mine. The incident in East Jaintia Hills district t

NSG conducts jungle hostage rescue drill in Visakhapatnam

Violence, shutdown in Kuki areas over MLAs joining Manipur government

Fresh violence erupted in Manipur's Kuki-inhabited areas after Kuki-Zo legislators joined the government. Protests turned violent in Churachandpu

Nagpur land row: MADC in Supreme Court over HC order to return 10.29 crore to Wipro

Maharashtra Airport Development Co has moved the Supreme Court. It challenges a Bombay High Court order. The court directed MADC to refund Wipro

U-19 World Cup triumph was fitting response to Asia Cup final loss, says selection panel chairman Sharath

Man dies, two injured when car rams RTC bus at Simhachalam

3 convicted in Hampi gang rape and murder case

Bank managers alert stops 50-lakh digital arrest scam

Retired nurse narrowly escapes cyber fraud as criminals posing as officials threaten arrest; police urge public to stay vigilant

Hyderabad doctor Dr Suhail Anjum enters Indian Book of World Records

Hyderabad: Renowned neurosurgeon Dr Suhail Anjum has been recognised by the Indian Book of World Records for accomplishing a highly complex and h

Mumbai Open | Tagger rallies to knock outSemenistaja, meetsFangranin the semifinals

Book launch directed against CPI(M): Ragesh

Engineers should evince interest in defence research, says NITI Aayog member

The Centre has significantly increased the allocation for defence sector to ensure that Indias defence capabilities remain globally competitive,

Raise public issues in Assembly, not on roads: Speaker

Ayyanna Patrudu favours no work, no wage rule for MLAs, reflects on present day politics at literary event

Hyderabad Game for Launch of Bharat Taxi to Stabilise Fares, Address Driver Grievances

They said the new platform could address both driver grievances and customer complaints over fluctuating fares.

Andhra Pradesh set for Mahashivaratri Brahmotsavams in Srikalahasti

District collector Venkateswar said emphasis would be on sanitation, drinking water, health services, fire safety and transport facilities. Medic

Audi India opens second showroom in Hyderabad

Audi has opened a new showroom in Hyderabad. This marks a significant expansion for the German luxury car maker in India. The state-of-the-art fa

Kishan Reddy Hails 260 Crore Central Aid For Panchayats

Over the past decade, the Modi government has disbursed more than 11,000 crore to Telanganas grassroots institutions, said Kishan Reddy

NCW Rules Out Gangrape at Medaram, Says It Was Rumour

Commission teams field inquiry says viral claim originated from unverified video