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Jeffrey Epstein's sphere of influence among businessmen, politicians and academics also reached India, with the disgraced financier spending years cultivating a relationship with a scion of the nation's wealthiest family.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday named Ritu Tawde as its candidate for the post of Mayor of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).

Kamal Dhyani fell to his death in a construction pit in Delhi's Janakpuri while he was on his way home to celebrate his parent's wedding anniversary.

A South Korean cryptocurrency exchange apologised on Saturday after mistakenly transferring more than $40 billion worth of bitcoin to users, which briefly prompted a selloff on the platform.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is embarking on a state visit to Malaysia on February 7 and 8. On his third visit to Malaysia and first since the two nations raised their relationship to the level of a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in August 2024.

BJP's Ritu Tawde has been appointed as the Mumbai Mayor, making it the first time in 25 years that the post has been held by a party other than the Shiv Sena.

A total of 17,990 Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs) have been opened across the country till December 31, Union Health Minister JP Nadda informed the Parliament on Friday.

China has developed a high-power microwave system that could one day be used to disrupt satellite networks such as SpaceX's Starlink.

The US and Iran on Friday were trying to reach a diplomatic solution to disputes between the two nations that have led to heightened tensions in the Middle East, and warnings from President Donald Trump that military options are at his disposal

In a shocking reminder of how social media addiction and the craze for reel-making can turn deadly, a young woman in Uttar Pradesh's Banda district lost her life while attempting to film a video.

Amid reports of large-scale crow deaths and growing fears over a possible outbreak of avian influenza, the Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries has issued a comprehensive advisory.

Mahatma Gandhi University, Nalgonda, has announced TS ICET 2026 registrations starting February 12 for MBA and MCA admissions in Telangana, with a deadline of March 16, 2026.

Sri Lanka Cricket warns that missing the Pakistan-India match will cause financial losses and harm the tournament's image, urging Pakistan to reconsider the boycott.

Ricardo Amper, CEO of Incode Technologies, highlighted Gen Z's unbiased mindset and character as key assets in tech hiring.

Modern men are embracing smarter, holistic fitness trends, from HYROX and digital wearables to functional training, biohacking, HIIT, and mind-body practices like Pilates

Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India. As much as Pakistan debates this simple fact, the most hard-hitting acceptance has come from one of its most trusted allies and the biggest superpower, the United States.

PNB Recruitment 2026: Punjab National Bank invites applications for 5,138 Apprentice posts starting February 8, 2026. Training lasts 12 months with a stipend of up to Rs 15,000. Apply by February 24, 2026.

The Directorate General of Shipping said it has initiated a multi-agency response to locate Odisha sailor Sarthak Mohapatra who went missing from a vessel at sea on February 3.

What began as a casual search for porn online quickly turned into a nightmare when a man realised the couple in the video was him and his girlfriend.

Four tourists, including three women, from Karnataka were found hanging in their room at a dharmshala in Bihar's Nalanda district on Friday, a police official said.

The incident, which was captured on camera, shows 3-4 bouncers kicking and punching both men during the fight. One man fell to the ground, but the bouncers continued to hit him even after he was down.

Pakistan vs Netherlands LIVE Score Updates: The highly-anticipated T20 World Cup 2026 is here with Pakistan taking on Netherlands in the opening match in Colombo.

An Indian-origin businessman on trial in London was on Friday found guilty of intentionally spiking the drink of a woman with a dangerous drug at a nightclub two years ago.

Commuters across India may face travel disruptions on Saturday, as drivers working for ride-hailing apps such as Ola, Uber and Rapido are on a coordinated nationwide strike.

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order reaffirming the national emergency with respect to Iran and establishing a mechanism to impose additional tariffs on countries that continue to do business with Tehran, the White House said.

UPSC Current Affairs: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin a two-day official visit to Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, marking a key step in advancing India-Malaysia relations

WADA is looking into allegations that ski jumpers inject paraffin or hyaluronic acid to enlarge their penises, which affects suit size and jump performance.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi produced a whirlwind knock of 80-ball 175 against England in the U19 World Cup final. But, he still can't make his senior India debut yet.

When NDTV tracked Prajapati down at his modest rented home in Karma Colony, Indore, his voice was calmer, but the fatigue remained.

U.S. and Ukrainian negotiators have discussed an ambitious March goal for Russia and Ukraine to agree on a peace deal, though that timeline is likely to slip given a lack of agreement on the key issue of territory.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the new interimtrade framework announced by Washington and New Delhi, calling it a reflection of growing depth, trust and dynamism of our partnership.

The so-called Islamic State (ISIS) on Friday claimed responsibility for an attack by a suicide bomber on a Shi'ite Muslim mosque in Islamabad that killed at least 31 people.

In a significant recalibration of one of the world's most consequential economic relationships, the United States and India on Saturday announced a framework for an Interim Agreement on reciprocal and mutually beneficial trade

Foreign national Rory Porter praised Delhi Metro's efficiency, cleanliness, and affordability in a viral video, calling it better than London's Underground transit system.

US President Donald Trump's racist social media post featuring former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, as primates in a jungle was deleted Friday after a backlash from both Republicans and Democrats.

Islamabad reeled on Friday after a devastating suicide bombing ripped through a crowded mosque in the capital, killing at least 69 people and injuring more than 170 others in one of the deadliest attacks in recent years.

US President Donald Trump moved Friday to lift an additional 25 percent tariff he imposed on goods from India over its purchases of Russian oil -- a step to implement a trade deal announced this week.

A man married three women over the past six years and allegedly deserted them after harassing them for dowry, police said on Friday.

A federal jury has ordered Uber to pay $8.5 million to a woman who says one of its drivers raped her during a 2023 trip.

The US Department of Homeland Security said on Friday it is seeking to deport a 5-year-old Ecuadorean boy who was detained in Minnesota last month.

Elon Musk's Vegas Loop, a network of underground tunnels to ferry passengers in Teslas, was under fresh scrutiny this week from Nevada lawmakers who raised concern about alleged workplace safety and environmental violations.

Purnea MP Pappu Yadav was arrested by the Patna Police from his residence on Friday in connection with a case dating back to 1995.

At least 69 people were killed, and 169 were injured after a suicide bomber detonated himself inside a shrine in Pakistan's capital, Islamabad.

Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday said the economy is in a better place than the sweet spot it was in two months back, which was described by him as the goldilocks period.

In a major collaboration with Indian law enforcement in the war on drugs, US authorities have cracked down on online drug-traffickers linked to the country who are allegedly responsible for six overdose deaths in the US.

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 because he is suffering from severe vision loss, clinical depression and prison constraints.

Seven Maoists, including top leader Prabhakar, were killed in encounters with police in eastern Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district, while a police jawan also succumbed to the injuries suffered during a gunfight, officials said on Saturday.

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

A private ambulance abandoned a deceased patient's body midway and forced his relatives to carry it home in a make-shift cloth stretcher in Maharashtra's Palghar district, officials said on Friday.

The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) on Friday claimed that a pit into which a motorcyclist allegedly fell, resulting in his death, was secured with green mesh and the area had been barricaded.