U.S. accuses China of secret nuclear explosive tests
U.S. President Donald Trump had already hinted at similar accusations late last year, but without providing the same level of detail
A panchayat dream and a daughters murder
On January 29, a girls body was found in the Nizam Sagar distributary canal in Telanganas Nizamabad. The police say the girls father killed her, his firstborn, so that his wife could contest the panchayat election. Under Maharashtras rules, candidates with more than two children cannot contest local elections and the couple had three. Marri Ramu travels to Nizamabad and Nanded to trace the sequence of the tragedy
White House releases Joint Statement on India-U.S. interim trade deal
India will eliminate or reduce tariffs on all U.S. industrial goods and a wide range of U.S. food and agricultural products, including dried distillers grains (DDGs), red sorghum for animal feed, tree nuts, fresh and processed fruit, soybean oil, wine and spirits, and additional products, the statement said
Focus laid on integrating traditional architecture with modern practices at India Stonemart
Rajasthans stone and architecture were recognised worldwide because of their distinct qualities, Deputy CM Diya Kumari said
Trump signs order threatening tariffs on nations doing business with Iran
The order comes as tensions between Iran and the U.S. continue to simmer even as the two countries engaged in talks
Congress decision to go solo wont impact Left Fronts prospect in WB Assembly polls: Md Salim
The Congress party on February 5, 2026, announced that it will contest independently in all the 294 Assembly constituencies in West Bengal, ending speculation of any electoral understanding with the Left Front in the polls due in next few months
The Strangers: Chapter 3 movie review: About time to put this killer to pasture
All the back and forth, mincing machines, cleavers, dank basements, creep chords, jump scares and gore do not translate into even halfway decent thrills
Nitu, Preeti, Jadumani storm into semis as India confirm 19 medals in Spain
The Indian womens team, under the guidance of new head coach Santiago Nieva, has confirmed 12 medals, while the seven male boxers progressed to the semifinals
T20 World Cup: Avoiding outside noise best way, says Salman as Pakistan eye Super Eight
Pakistan, who won the title in 2009, are coming into the tournament in the wake of their decision to boycott the February 15 group game against arch-rivals India in solidarity with Bangladesh, who were replaced by Scotland after refusing to travel to India citing security concerns
Iran army reports fire at Tehran barracks, says blaze contained, no injuries
Iranian Army blamed an electrical fault for the fire
T20 World Cup | Playing on home soil brings a lot of motivation and responsibility: Suryakumar
The India captain also hinted that Kishan, who opened the innings during Wednesdays warm-up match against South Africa, is likely to continue at the top of the order alongside Abhishek
IIT-Madras Research Park, Unicorn Ventures launch 600-crore deep tech fund
Bihar MP Pappu Yadav arrested in 1995 forgery case after late-night drama
High drama unfolded at Pappu Yadavs house in Mandiri locality when a police team arrived to execute a warrant issued by an MP/MLA court in the case registered under section 467 (forgery of documents) of the Indian Penal Code
Amit Shah calls for hi-tech solutions to secure J&K border amid UAV threat
Emerging challenges driven by advanced technology must be countered with equally advanced technological solutions. The challenges faced some years ago are completely different from those faced today, says Union Home Minister Amit Shah
India trashes Pakistan's allegations of Indian link to Islamabad bombing
It is unfortunate that, instead of seriously addressing the problems plaguing its social fabric, Pakistan should choose to delude itself by blaming others for its home-grown ills, the Ministry of External Affairs said
Timely police action couldve saved his life, say Kamals kin
Tripura council poll: no alliance call yet by BJP, ally IPFT keen on tie-up
Move comes close on the heels of a statement by CM Manik Saha, who hinted at independently contesting the election to the tribal district council
DUs fee revenue jumps from 195 cr. to 292 cr.
Focus on inclusive growth: Omar tables 1.27-lakh-cr. budget
Opposition parties expressed their unhappiness over the budget and said it offers no healing or hope
Delhi court upholds criminal charges against Alka Lamba
Iran rules out U.S. demand to end uranium enrichment during Oman talks, diplomat says
Irans missile capabilities were not discussed during the talks, said a regional diplomat, briefed by Tehran
Bystanders cannot be picked up as part of mob: Delhi HC on Turkman Gate violence
Hop-on, hop-off the state of climate governance
There is an illusion of progress in climate negotiations, with more process and less action
The India-EU trade deal is also a strategic turning point
The economic deal opens up avenues for India and the EU to stabilise the international order
CM congratulates Indian team on U-19 ICC World Cup win
State government allocates 51.92 crore for proposed bronze museum at Egmore
ALERT Being awards presented in Coimbatore
Two employees of software firm arrested for swindling off 29 lakh
Panaiyur residents oppose as TVK cadre gather at party headquarters to collect poll papers
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 head coach Craig Fulton can use it as a base to experiment, giving lesser-known faces exposure, and trigger a smooth transition
T20 World Cup | Indias top-order is explosive
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 unaffected. In this conversation, the 25-year-old talks about his batting evolution, the challenges of adapting to three formats, up-skilling in a cramped calendar, dealing with the competition for places, and his near- and long-term goals
Medical oncologist gets MASCC scholarship
Nellore District Science Centre curator bags award for promoting education in rural areas
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 Minority Affairs was absolutely bald and vague
T20 World Cup | I want to make my uncle Dennis Lillee proud: Italy pacer Thomas Draca
NSG conducts jungle hostage rescue drill in Visakhapatnam
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
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, says Saraswat
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
Record win: India seal sixth Under-19 World Cup title
In a format as unpredictable as T20, fortune could outweigh familiarity: Netravalkar
Three of a family from Coimbatore arrested for cheating realtor of 2.5 crore
Meghalaya coal mine blast: CM Conrad Sangma promises strict action against those responsible
Two teams of the State Disaster Response Force, one Special Rescue Team, and three teams of the NDRF are working at the site.
Municipal Minister approves construction of 177 houses at Velampeta in Visakhapatnam
Narayana approves housing proposal after consultations with Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu; funding decision to be taken shortly
Watch | Speaker Om Birla hits out at Opposition MPs, says he cannot run such a House
Speaker Om Birla lashed out at the Opposition, saying that they were causing distruptions and that he cannot run such a House.
Rural police chief warns of action against vigilantism in Perumbavoor
Woman held with marijuana worth 5.7 lakh in SR Nagar
Ex-Anna University V-C urges Governor, CM to bury the hatchet over V-C appointments
Hibi Eden calls for study into suspected soil contamination from closed dye factory
RBI plans to compensate up to 25,000 in online fraud losses
For such small-value fraudulent transactions, which constitute 65% of online frauds, no questions will be asked to the victim if she/he has even given an OTP
DNA report confirmed body found at Kalamassery was that of Suraj Lama, HC told
T.N. village panchayat secretaries protest for pay revision
U.S. FDA issues 11 observations to formulation unit of Aurobindo Pharma arm in Hyderabad
Zydus Desidustat gets Orphan Drug Designation from U.S. FDA for Sickle Cell disease
UDF to spotlight Kerala crisis in Puthuyuga Yatra
The 30-day yatra aims to engage citizens and showcase a vision for a reformed Kerala. Front leaders highlight financial distress, youth migration, and failing governance under the LDF, accusing the government of shielding gold smuggling suspects.
Gland Pharma gets U.S. FDA nod for generic Zoledronic Acid injection
Natural gas inclusion in GST regime would help provide better prices, IGX chief
Inclusion of natural gas into the GST ambit is a long-pending demand of the hydrocarbons industry.
RBI raises loan limits for small businesses, backs REIT lending
The Reserve Bank of India also said banks would be allowed to lend to real estate investment trusts under prudential safeguards, extending a facility already available to infrastructure investment trusts
KTR asks party ranks not to fall in Revanth Reddys trap of abuses
DMK delaying seat-sharing panel formation, says Karti Chidambaram
Itinerant tiger leaves fresh pug marks in Jangaon district
Forest Department informed that the pug marks were found outside the Mandelagudem village in Raghunathpally mandal of Jangaon district on Friday
Disabled voters need to queue up for SIR hearings in West Bengal despite ECI directives
Despite Election Commission exemptions, persons with disabilities report long waits, inadequatefacilitiesand distress during SIRhearing
LDFs northern region rally enters Kozhikode
Service organisations welcome five-day week proposal for govt. staff
Weekly loss of seven working hours resulting from a five-day week can be made up by rearranging daily working hours, suggest organisations
Group of 50 persons booked for protest outside police station
Leopard and cub found dead near Manjacombai in the Nilgiris
Building exhibition in Coimbatore till February 9
SCR gets 1,242 km of Kavach 4.0 sanction
One-day-old infants death exposes illegal adoption by Coimbatore couple
CM hands over 1 crore aid to families of constables
Mahatma Gandhi University has already framed rules in this regard, and all universities must consider the rules as a model and frame appropriate rules. These must be submitted to the court by March 4, directs HC
Student team from Puducherry wins Wipro earthian award
The court also said that there were cases in which women may have no other option but take the dangerous and life-threatening alternative of turning to quacks for an abortion
TIMS Sanathnagar set for March inauguration
High Command will have to react, says DCM
Suspicious death: viscera samples, phone of PG doctor sent to FSL
Body of Dr. Deepika handed over to parents; Womens Commission Chairperson Rayapati Sailaja enquires about the case
Liquor outlets to shut during Muduchinthalapally municipal polls
BIFFes 2026: Sabar Bonda wins Best Indian Film; Vanya adjudged best Kannada movie
Music composer and songwriter Hamsalekha was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award
CyberPeace Summit 2026 to address cybercrime, AI risks, misinformation
Global CyberPeace Summit in New Delhi to focus on digital governance, infrastructure protection, and online safety challenges
Samiti threatens stir if upcoming three toll plazas in DK made operational
Thiruvananthapuram tops list of districts with most number of stray dog bites
58,108 persons sought treatment for stray dog bites in the districts government hospitals in 2025. Kerala reported 3.69 lakh dog bites last year
Accused of dropping Chabahar under U.S. pressure, Centre says it is engaged with all stakeholders
Iranian Ambassador says India has conveyed no information on future of project; MEA tells Parliament India has disbursed its total commitment of 120 million before the U.S. sanctions waiver ends in April
