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Evening news wrap: India to gain edge in US market, says Goyal; 2 arrested in Surajkund swing collapse case; & more

Indian exporters gain a competitive edge in the US market with reduced tariffs, while a tragic accident at the Surajkund Mela claimed an inspecto

Anti-Naxal strategy yielding results, menace will be eradicated by March 31, says Shah as he chairs LWE review meet in Chhattisgarh

The meeting held at a hotel in Nava Raipur Atal Nagar was attended by Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sha

Bangladesh seeks UN help to probe killing of uprising leader

Congress slams Assam CMs point-blank shot at minorities video

New Delhi: The Congress on Sunday, February 8, hit out at the BJP over a purported video posted on the X handle of the ruling partys Assam unit,

French police arrest five over crypto-linked magistrate kidnapping

French authorities have been dealing with a string of kidnappings and extortion attempts targeting the families of wealthy individuals dealing in

Watch: NDA will come third in upcoming TN election, says Manickam Tagore

Dr Jitendra Lays Foundation Of Indias First Quantum Centre At Amravati, Hails Futuristic Leap

AMARAVATI, Feb 8 : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievanc

Congs support base on ventilator, arrogance on accelerator: Naqvi

Lucknow, Feb 8: Former Union minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Sunday took a jibe at the Congress, saying its support base is on a ventilator, yet

Gaurav, wife have deeper connection with Pak agent, claims Assam CM

Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday alleged that Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi, his British wife Elizabeth Colburn and Pakist

T20 WORLD CUP | Seifert, Phillips counterattack in style to take New Zealand home

Chasing Afghanistans total of 182 made possible by Naibs 63 the duos 74-run partnership lays the platform for the Black Caps to overhaul the ta

Musks Starlink entry into Paks satellite internet market delayed over security concerns

ISLAMABAD, Feb 8: The licence to Starlink to enter Pakistans satellite internet market is delayed over data security concerns, the ongoing Musk-T

Russian airstrike on Ukrainian city kills 1 as US pushes June deadline for peace deal

KYIV, Feb 8: A Russian airstrike on a residential area in eastern Ukraine killed one person and wounded two, officials said on Sunday, after Ukra

500 students graduate from Anwar-ul-Uloom College in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: As many as 500 students graduated from Anwar-ul-Uloom College in Hyderabad on Sunday, February 8. The graduation ceremony was conducte

Police arrest ride operator, staff in Surajkund swing collapse case

Inspector Jagdish Prasad, 58, died while attempting to rescue those trapped in the swing, officials said. He had joined the Haryana Armed Police

Jonathan Nolan Praises His Brother's Upcoming Film The Odyssey

When asked further by the reporter on whether he has seen the full cut of the film, he replied that Im not sure Im supposed to say that but, yes,

Editorial: When Assam CM points a gun at minorities, the hate has real consequences

The Assam Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has come under heavy criticism for posting a video on X that showed Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma tak

Exit poll shows Japan PM Takaichi's ruling bloc on path to win majority in lower house vote

The huge jump from the pre-election share could allow Ms. Takaichi to make progress on a right-wing agenda that aims to boost Japans economy and

Religious conversion, infiltration and low birth rate are reasons behind population imbalance: Mohan Bhagwat

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat highlighted population imbalance, citing religious conversion, infiltration, and low birth rates. He suggested families c

T20 World Cup 2026 | Bethell, Brooks fifties power England to 184/7 against Nepal

Batting first, England saw Jacob Bethell (55 off 35 balls) and Harry Brook (53 off 32 balls) make significant contributions with the bat after op

No directive yet to reverse metro fare hike: Bangalore Metro Rail Corp

Bengaluru Metro fares will rise from Monday. BMRCL has not received orders to halt the fare hike. BJP MP Tejasvi Surya stated Union Minister Mano

Yash Pips Rajinikanth To Get Top Billing In Telugu States?

Yashs phenomenal success with KGF and KGF 2 has played a crucial role in boosting his market.

Three people, including father and son, killed in luxury car crash in MP

The deceased, including father and son, were on motorcycle to distribute wedding invitation cards, Rewa police said

US accuses China of secret nuclear test in 2020; Beijing rejects charge

The allegation was raised days after the New START treaty expired, with Washington urging broader arms control that includes China as Beijing dis

Chocolate Day 2026 Wishes: Best 50+ messages, quotes, images to share with your loves ones

Happy Chocolate Day 2026 Wishes: Chocolate Day offers a delightful way to celebrate relationships, with heartfelt wishes and messages emphasizing

India To Remove Non-tariff Barriers On Agri And Dairy Imports

Recognizing the importance of working together to resolve long-standing concerns, India also agrees to address long-standing non-tariff barriers

Destination Santiniketan for Assam initiative to celebrate poets

Monkobita will showcase the creations of Bhupen Hazarika and Navakanta Barua at West Bengals Visva-Bharati University, established by Nobel laure

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Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi wins big in election, media projections show

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's party is projected for a significant win in snap elections. This victory could impact relations with Chin

India-U.S. trade deal: Piyush Goyal rejects claims India yielded to U.S. demands

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has rejected claims that India gave in to U.S. duty-free demand to reduce steep tariffs.

CM Himanta attacks Congress' Gaurav Gogoi over alleged Pakistan links, says 'National security issue'

India's housing mkt strong, steady after growth post covid: Pirojsha Godrej

Pirojsha exuded confidence that the company would easily achieve its Rs 32,500 crore target of sales bookings for this fiscal

Anaganaga Oka Raju OTT: Netflix release date and streaming info

Hyderabad: Anaganaga Oka Raju is a Telugu comedy-drama film starring Naveen Polishetty and Meenakshi Chaudhary. Directed by Maari, the movie was

Ukraine imposes sanctions on foreign suppliers of components for Russian missiles

According to two decrees published by the Ukrainian presidency, targets of the sanctions include several Chinese companies as well as companies f

PM Modi, Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim review partnership, pledge to boost trade, collaboration

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Urges People To Detect, Report Infiltrators To Police

Mohan Bhagwat urged people not to give infiltrators any employment and to be more vigilant.

Frances former culture minister resigns over Epstein-linked tax fraud probe

PARIS, Feb 8: Frances former Culture Minister Jack Lang has resigned as head of a Paris cultural centre over alleged past financial links to conv

Irans top diplomat strikes hard line on US talks, saying Tehrans power comes from saying no

DUBAI, Feb 8:Irans top diplomat insisted on Sunday that Tehrans strength came from its ability to say no to the great powers, striking a maximali

T.N. Deputy CM Udhayanidhi inaugurates Mudhalvar Thirumana Maaligai in Chennai

Mr. Udhayanidhi said the State government had earlier constructed marriage halls in the names of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and former Chief Minister M. K

Suspect in shooting of senior Russian general has been detained, Russia says

MOSCOW, Feb 8: Russias Federal Security Service said on Sunday that the man suspected of shooting a deputy chief of Russias military intelligence

India underspends on big-ticket schemes, spends just 41% of allocations in nine months

Government schemes are seeing slow fund utilisation. In the first nine months of the fiscal year, only 40% of the budgeted funds were spent. Revi

'No other option but to negotiate', says Iran's FM Abbas Araqchi on nuclear talks with US

Bengaluru-Mumbai premium train service to start soon: Vaishnaw

Bengaluru: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday, February 7, said that a premium train service from Bengaluru to Mumbai will start soon.

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max, iPhone 18 Pro may drop Dynamic Island, get battery and processor upgrades

Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro series is generating buzz with leaked details. Expect a new display layout with Face ID under the screen. Battery

Mumbai stamp duty revenue hits 14-year January high despite dip in registrations

The 2% growth in stamp duty revenue reflects a shift toward higher-value transactions, with homes priced above 5 crore accounting for 7% of total

India-U.S. trade deal: Anand Sharma dares Piyush Goyal to cancel UPA-era pacts

Former Commerce Minister Anand Sharma justified the decision to import edible oils such as palm oil, citing data to argue that imports were requi

Starlink's launch in Pakistan delayed over security concerns

Pakistan is delaying Starlink's entry into its satellite internet market. Data security concerns are a major hurdle. Officials worry about data b

Siddaramaiah will be CM till Congress decides otherwise: Karnataka Home Minister

Mysuru: Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Saturday, February 8, said Siddaramaiah will be the chief minister of the state, until the Cong

PM Modi meets Indian-origin leaders in Kuala Lumpur during Malaysia visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met with Malaysia's Indian-origin Ministers, Members of Parliament and Senators in Kuala Lumpur and apprec

India now negotiates trade deals from position of strength: Piyush Goyal

The India of today is negotiating trade deals from a position of strength and confidence that it can offer a future market of USD 35 trillion, Co

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Anti-Naxal Strategy Yielding Results, Menace Will Be Eradicated By March 31, Says Shah

Raipur, Feb 8: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said that security-centric strategy, infrastructure development, and disruption of Maoist

Top 10 Most Religious Countries In The World

Egypt, this nation home to the worlds most famous pyramids of giza and longest river in the world nile, takes over the 6th position with its resi

Private Aircraft Crashes In Karnataka, Occupants Eject Out, Suffer Injuries

Two people, including the pilot, had a narrow escape when a private mini aircraft crashed into an open field in the district on Sunday afternoon,

Modi meets top Malaysian business leaders, hails their role in Indian growth story

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with top Malaysian business leaders. They expressed strong interest in India's economic growth. Discussions focu

No case evidence destroyed in forensic lab fire: Shikha Goel on imp cases

Hyderabad: A day after the fire accident at the Telangana Forensic Science Laboratory office in Nampally, Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB)

Vikrant Massey reacts to media confusion over Ramayana role

Hyderabad: Actor Vikrant Massey recently addressed the rumours that he was replaced by Raghav Juyal in the much-awaited film Ramayana. These rumo

Trade deal with US safeguards Indias interests, says Piyush Goyal

India's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal stated that the trade agreement with the US includes safeguards for farmers and domestic industries. He hi

Happy Chocolate Day 2026 Valentine Week: Check out the list of world's top 5 most expensive chocolates

Chocolate Day arrives tomorrow. The global chocolate industry features luxurious creations. These chocolates use rare ingredients and meticulous

Colder Than Alaska: Anand Mahindra Shares Harsh New York Cold Experience

According to him, the photo shows a car parked in the same spot, still covered in snow. He said that this scene shows the current situation in Ne

Agencies hired by govt selectively targeting booths where SP won elections: Akhilesh Yadav slams SIR

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has accused the government of misusing the Special Intensive Revision exercise. He claims professional agenc

Meghalaya police told to hunt down financiers of illegal coal trade

The crackdown in East Jaintia Hills was ordered ahead of the High Court of Meghalayas summons to the administrative and police chiefs of the dist

Why women gig workers are protesting in Delhi | The Hindu Spotlight

The Gig & Platform Service Workers Union (GIPSWU) protested on February 3, 2026, demanding an end to unregulated algorithmic control and for a wo

Adequate Safeguards for India in Trade Agreement with US: Goyal

The minister added that Indian goods will have a competitive advantage in the American market due to the 18 per cent tariff, as competitor nation

Suspect in shooting of senior Russian general has been detained, Moscow says

The Federal Security Service (FSB) said a Russian citizen, Lyubomir Korba, was detained in Dubai on suspicion of carrying out the shooting

Private mini aircraft crashes in Karnataka, both occupants eject out

A private mini aircraft crashed into an open field in Vijayapura district on Sunday afternoon. Both occupants, including the pilot, ejected safel

Watch: Trade deal is surrender to U.S. corporates, says Samyukt Kisan Morcha

Samyukt Kisan Morcha has demanded Commerce Minister Piyush Goyals resignation, calling the IndiaU.S. trade deal a surrender to American agri-corp

Worse Than C Grade Cinema: Gaurav On Himantas Allegations About His Pak Links

Guwahati, Feb 8: Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi on Sunday dismissed CM Himanta Biswa Sarmas allegations about his Pakistani connections as

Gaurav Gogoi Refutes Assam CM's Allegations Against His Wife

Earlier today, Himanta Biswa Sarma slammed Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi over his wife, Elizabeth Colburn Gogoi's, alleged links to Pakistani national

Nutritionist reacts to Kriti Sanons sleep routine, and its eye-opening.

Rowdy sheeter on the run booked for cheating case in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: The Shahalibanda police have registered a case against two people, including a rowdy sheeter, Ayub Khan, involved in 79 cases. Along w

Six Stunning Looks That Define Palak Tiwaris Style Rise

Palak Tiwaris fashion journey blends elegance, youth, and quiet confidence, each look revealing a different side of her evolving style.

5 health benefits of eating chocolate: Why this sweet treat can be good for you

Chocolate Day 2026: Indulge in dark chocolate for surprising health perks. It is packed with antioxidants that fight cell damage. This delicious

Operation Prahar-2 Against Wanted Criminals From Feb 10: Punjab DGP

Chandigarh, Feb 8: The Punjab Police will launch Operation Prahar-2, a statewide drive against wanted criminals from Monday, said Director Genera

PDP Expresses Concern Over India-US Trade Deal; Fears Losses For J&Ks Agro, Horticulture Sector

Srinagar, Feb 8: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Sunday claimed the India-US trade deal would spell doom for the economy of Jammu and Kashm

Budgam Police Seize Drug Proceeds, Attach 50 Lakh Residential Property

Budgam, Feb 8: In a strong move against drug trafficking, Budgam Police have attached an immovable property valued at approximately 50 lakh in th

Three-day cyber safety programme ends in Srikalahasti college

Who is Santy Sharma? Singer-rapper criticizes Ghooskhor Pandat title

Hyderabad: Manoj Bajpayees upcoming Netflix film Ghooskhor Pandat has ignited a major controversy due to its title, which has been deemed offensi

2 held in digital arrest scam linked to 190 complaints, over Rs 100 cr fraud uncovered: Delhi Police

NEW DELHI, Feb 8: The Delhi Police has arrested two men in connection with a digital arrest scam linked to at least 190 cyber fraud complaints an

Feels like youre in Pakistan, not Dallas, US Congressman

NEW YORK, Feb 8:An American lawmaker has voiced concern over the Islamisation of areas in certain constituencies in the US state of Texas, saying

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Triumphs and tragedies: The extraordinary journey of EIR, eastern Indias first railway

NEW DELHI, Feb 8: On August 15, 1854, a five-coach train pulled by a British-made locomotive left Howrah at 8:30 am for Hooghly without any fanfa

Unnao rape: Sengar moves SC seeking bail in death case of survivors father

NEW DELHI, Feb 8: The Supreme Court is likely to hear on Monday expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengars plea seeking bail in the custodial deat

India and Malaysia connected by 'shared affection' for Tamil language, PM Modi says

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the strong connection between India and Malaysia through the Tamil language. He noted its vibrant presen

PM Modi, Malaysian counterpart welcome ongoing AITIGA review

PM Modi and Anwar welcomed the ongoing review of AITIGA to make it mutually beneficial, trade-facilitative, and relevant to current global tradin

UP rises to 3rd spot nationally in freezing cyber fraud funds; DGP pushes golden hour reporting

LUCKNOW, Feb 8: A 70-year-old retired bank employee in Lucknow was held under a six-hour digital arrest by cyber fraudsters posing as CBI officer

Big HRA boost on cards: Govt plans to expand 50% exemption to some metro cities

Salaried employees in major Indian cities may soon see significant tax relief. The government is planning to expand the list of cities eligible f

US Ambassador Sergio Gor Meet Mukesh Ambani, Nita Ambani at India-US T20 WC Clash

The sighting highlighted growing interest in cricket in the United States and the increasing engagement of global personalities in high-profile f

Cybersecurity breaches emerge as top risk for India Inc: Report

Cybersecurity breaches and attacks are the top risks for Indian companies. Changing customer demands and geopolitical events also pose significan

SIT Leaking Information In Sabarimala Gold Loss Case At Behest Of LDF Govt: Adoor Prakash

Prakash said he appeared before the SIT as directed, after finding time, and answered all the questions put to him

Top Hamas leader Khaled Meshal rejects disarmament or 'foreign rule'

A senior Hamas leader said Sunday that the Palestinian Islamist movement would not surrender its weapons nor accept foreign intervention in Gaza,