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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
'Aaradhya has papa's eyes': Aishwarya Rai shares rare photo of Abhishek Bachchan, fans revisit rare clips of Bachchan family flaunting PDA

Aishwarya Rai shared an old photo of Abhishek Bachchan, with fans noticing that their daughter Aaradhya has eyes similar to her father, while also revisiting rare clips of the Bachchan family showing affectionate moments.

7 Feb 2026 8:32 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
Mirzapur movie to hit theatres on September 4, full cast revealed; Sachiv Ji Jitendra from Panchayat joins cast

The makers have announced that the Mirzapur movie will hit theaters on September 4, 2026, and revealed the full cast lineup. Munna Bhaiya, Guddu Bhaiya, and Kaleen Bhaiya are returning, while the biggest surprise is Jitendra Kumar's addition to the cast, leaving netizens joking about if Sachiv Ji dropped his MBA from Panchayat to enter Mirzapur.

5 Feb 2026 6:09 pm
Are Talwiinder, Disha Patani in dating situationship? Singer says, 'I fall in love every day, still figuring it out'

Punjabi singer Talwiinder spoke about dating rumours with Disha Patani. He said the speculation caught them off guard and stressed that he does not want to give in to pressure or rumours.

5 Feb 2026 6:03 pm
Dhurandhar 2 OTT rights fetch massive valuation ahead of release

Dhurandhar: The Revenge has fetched a massive valuation for its OTT rights months before its theatrical release. It has earned the highest ever price for a Hindi movie, say the experts.

5 Feb 2026 5:04 pm
Nick Jonas cries recalling daughter Malti Marie's birth: 'She was purple, had six blood transfusions'

Nick Jonas got emotional while remembering how the couple navigated the challenges of early parenthood after the premature birth of their daughter Malti Marie.

5 Feb 2026 4:58 pm
Border 2, Mardaani 3 box office collection: How these new releases performed on weekdays

Sunny Deol's Border 2 and Rani Mukherji's Mardaani 3 have continued to keep the cash registers ringing at the Indian box office on the weekdays too.

5 Feb 2026 4:56 pm
India and Pakistan economies reflect contrasting pictures of growth, poverty

A new report underscores the sharp contrast between India and Pakistan's post-Covid economic paths. While Pakistan's brief 6 per cent growth rebound in 2022 faded, with IMF projecting just 0.5 per cent growth in 2023, India sustained over 6 per cent growth and emerged as the world's fastest-growing major economy.

5 Feb 2026 4:53 pm
Alphabet's revenues exceed $400 billion, Gemini AI app hits over 750 million users: Pichai

Sundar Pichai highlighted increased user engagement following the launch of Gemini 3 and outlined Alphabet's planned 2026 capital expenditure of $175185 billion to support expanding AI infrastructure. Google Cloud revenues surged 48 per cent, YouTube crossed $60 billion in annual revenue, and paid subscriptions reached over 325 million.

5 Feb 2026 4:51 pm
Adani Energy 1st Indian firm to deliver 1 crore electricity smart meters across discoms

As India's leading AMISP (Advanced Metering Infrastructure Service Provider), AESL has a mandate to install 2.5 crore smart meters across five states. At 25,000 per day, its pace of installation is highest in the industry, said the company.

5 Feb 2026 4:50 pm
'Don't hold your party hostage to Abodh Balak': Nadda's sharp rebuke to Kharge in RS clash

Addressing the IndiaUS trade deal row, Nadda clarified that Union Minister Piyush Goyal had made a suo motu statement, adding that detailed contours of the agreement would be presented once finalised.

5 Feb 2026 4:49 pm
Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement with India delivering huge results: Australian envoy

Australia's High Commissioner to India, Philip Green, said the IndiaAustralia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) is already delivering significant results, strengthening business ties between the two countries.

5 Feb 2026 4:47 pm
Requested PM not to come to House due to information about inappropriate incident by Cong MPs: Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said he asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi not to attend the House after inputs that some Congress MPs might create an inappropriate situation during the Motion of Thanks.

5 Feb 2026 4:46 pm
Bangalore Metro travel to cost 5 pc dearer from Feb 9; check revised pricing

Under the revised structure, the minimum fare will rise from Rs 10 to Rs 11, while the maximum fare will increase from Rs 90 to Rs 95, with a marginal hike of Rs 1 to Rs 5 across 10 fare zones on the 96.10-km network.

5 Feb 2026 4:44 pm
Sensex, Nifty end lower weighed down by metal, IT stocks

At the closing bell, the Sensex lost 503 points, or 0.60 per cent to settle at 83,313. The Nifty declined 113 points, or 0.52 per cent, to close at 25,642. The broader markets posted strong losses as Nifty Midcap 100 index lost 0.28 per cent, while the NSE Smallcap 100 shed 1.29 per cent.

5 Feb 2026 4:32 pm
Trade Faster with Pocketful Scalper - All-in-One Screen for Charts, Orders, Positions & Option Chain

Pocketful Scalper can also be used with MTF. This feature allows traders to buy shares worth more than their available capital, with a portion funded by the broker.

5 Feb 2026 3:38 pm
Sharath Chandra Macha: Making Enterprise IT Systems Better with ServiceNow

Sharath Chandra Macha says systems should work the way people think. If you need training just to do simple stuff, something's wrong

5 Feb 2026 3:33 pm