Periye twin murder case convict granted parole again
10th accused in the case was released on parole two-and-a half months ago. Jail authorities say all norms have been adhered to
According to the police, a fire broke out in the kitchen due to an accidental gas stove leak while food was being prepared
Stock markets rebound over 1% on value buying after Budget day drubbing
The 30-share BSE Sensex rallied 943.52 points or 1.17%, to settle at 81,666.46. During the day, it surged 1,009.31 points or 1.25% to a high of 81,732.25
On January 27, images claiming to be that of the First Language Kannada question paper were posted on Instagram, followed by posts on January 28 purportedly showing the mathematics question paper
Two tigers found dead in Madhya Pradeshs Shahdol district
On January 20, the Madhya Pradesh High Court issued notices to the Centre and the State government over the rise in tiger deaths in the State
E. Sreedharan opens office for high-speed rail project at Ponnani
Technocrat claims he was asked by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to prepare a detailed project report for the proposed 1 lakh-crore high-speed rail corridor. State govt. sceptical about claim as no mention was made about it in the Union Budget
Directed by David Frankel, the film is all set to release in theatres on May 1
Supreme Court notice on challenge to Kerala HCs dismissal of plea on appointment of temple priests
The plea challenges a Kerala High Court decision that temple priests must be appointed in accordance with religious texts
Exterro Strengthens Customer Data Protections and Trust with Achievement of ISO 27001 Certification
PCB will follow Pakistan government decision on India boycott
Amid the drama, the national team left for Colombo to play its other games in the showpiece starting February 7
Watch: Disgraceful that sport is being politicised this way: Shashi Tharoor
Rs100 Cr Boost for SkyView Devanahalli; Handover by Dec 2026
Agodas 2026 Travel Outlook Report Reveals Bleisure is on Travelers Minds Across Asia-Pacific
Rupee rises 42 paise to close at 91.51 against U.S. dollar
Forex traders said the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) seemed to be defending the 92 per dollar level with a lot of resolve
In Focus podcast | Why is violence the male response to a womans rejection in India?
Prasanna Gettu explains why violence is often a response to rejection by men in India, the socio-cultural factors that lead to this response and what society and educational institutions need to do to change this.
Why an increasing number of toddlers are getting cavities
The idea that milk teeth do not need care is both common and incorrect, say experts. Studies show that nearly 50% of children in India develop dental decay at an early age, affecting oral health as well as eating habits, speech and school attendance
The Minister said that the issue had arisen because beneficiary details matched records of the GST and Income Tax Departments, leading to withholding of payments under the scheme
Domestic workers union urges Supreme Court to reconsider minimum wages petition
The domestic workers have called for a full and proper hearing, and inclusive dialogue
Chennai hospital performs wrist-based procedure for ruptured brain aneurysm
The patient is expected to remain hospitalised for two to three weeks for monitoring and blood pressure control
AAIB says probe into VSR Ventures' plane crash in Sep 2023 in 'final stages'
The aeroplane crash at Baramati on January 28, in which Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others died, also involved a Learjet 45 plane owned by VSR Ventures.
Telangana BJP releases chargesheet against Congress, targets over civic issues
Is it okay for an Indian scientist to have taken Jeffrey Epsteins money?
Reasoning through the many ways to answer this question requires us to move from a simple question of moral purity, which only says never touch bad money, to one of functional ethics, which asks how some money can do the most good while exacting the least social cost
Mamata confronts cops deployed at Delhi's Banga Bhawan, claims SIR-affected families 'threatened'
Claiming that Delhi has become like a Zamindari, Mamata Banerjee said it has no place for the poor
Chennai Corporation removes over 52 lakh tonnes of waste from dumping grounds
Watch: ICC warns Pakistan of serious implications after India match boycott
Pakistan on Sunday (February 1, 2026) announced a boycott of its high-profile mens T20 World Cup group league match against India, a move that is likely to have serious repercussions even as the government cleared the national teams participation in the rest of the global event starting February 7.
Hyundai Motor India Q3 profit after tax up 6.35% at 1,234.4 crore
Consolidated total revenue from operations in the third quarter stood at 17,973.49 crore as against 16,647.99 crore in the year-ago period
Review of Sitas Veil by Anamika, translated from Hindi by Nishtha Gautam
Sita goes from a passive, unimaginative spectator to a scholarly single mother in Anamikas recasting of the Ramayana
Immigrant parents in Minneapolis fear separation from kids
Beyond the shooting deaths of two U.S. citizens and local residents who were opposed to the actions of federal agents, Minneapolis was rocked in January by the arrest of a five-year-old Ecuadorian boy, Liam Conejo Ramos
THAIFEX HOREC Asia Puts Skills and Execution at the Centre of Hospitality
Live environments and skills programmes addressing day-to-day hospitality and foodservice operations
ProteaneGov Technologies Begins AI-First Journey to Build Future-Ready Workforce
India's Most Awaited Enterprise Tech Conclave Is Back
AnnouncingETCIO Annual Conclave 2026
Temperatures to remain above normal in A.P. in Febuary
The forecast indicates higher probability of above-normal daytime temperatures in Rayalaseema and a few pockets in NCAP, it does not yet say by what degrees the deviation is going to be, Director IMD said
Afcons secures over 100 million infrastructure project in Africa
Suspended Bareilly magistrate threatens Delhi stir from February 7 over SC/ST Act
Alankar Agnihotri alleged that 85% of the population was affected by the SC/ST Act and claimed that 95% of cases registered under it were false, adding that upper-caste organisations across the country were backing his stand
105 arrested in two-day special drive against drugs in Chennai
The police said that during the operation, they seized 26 kg of ganja, 1,888 painkiller tablets, cash, and four two-wheelers
ICC should take action: Gavaskar, Harbhajan slam Pakistans boycott of T20WC match against India
Among the available options, the world body could dock Pakistan's World Test Championship points, make them stagnant in ICC rankings, and prompt top member nations to refuse to travel there
BJP MLC C.T. Ravi elected president of Chikkamagaluru DCC Bank
He was the only candidate for the post
Property crimes drop by 17% in Nilgiris in 2025: police
Congress holds night-long satyagraha against scrapping of MGNREGA in Mysuru
The night-long satyagraha at Town Hall featured documentaries on MGNREGA and Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, biopic on Mahatma Gandhi, and speeches by Congress leaders
Budget 2026: Consequences for education?
Uproar in Lok Sabha after Rahul Gandhi seeks to quote from former Army chief Naravanes memoir
Rahul Gandhi rose to speak on the Motion of Thanks to the President's address, he said he would first like to respond to the charges made by the previous speaker, BJP MP Tejasvi Surya, against the Congress on nationalism
Sheikh Hasina sentenced to 10 years in jail by Bangladesh court in two corruption cases
The court sentenced 78-year-old Ms. Hasina, her nephew Radwan Mujib Siddiq, and her nieces, Tulip Rizwana Siddiq and Azmina Siddiq, and others
Apurva Kasaravallis new play Shurpanakhi reveals the woman behind the demoness
Directed by Vandana Supriya Kasaravalli, the 90minute play with Odissi, folk and Yakshagana, will be premiered in Bengaluru on February 10.
Two youth arrested in Ranipet for stealing two-wheelers
Sustained reforms in transparency, accountability, digital governance, and citizen-centric service delivery have significantly strengthened public trust and institutional efficiency, the J&K L-G said.
Oscar-nominated screenwriter of Iranian drama It Was Just an Accident arrested in Tehran
Mehdi Mahmoudian, the Oscar-nominated screenwriter behind the Iranian film It Was Just an Accident, was arrested in Tehran on Saturday, just weeks ahead of the 2024 Academy Awards
Historic 743-year old Kalingarayan aqueduct in Erode to be razed to make way for new structure
The aqueduct had undergone several renovations during the British period. However, leakages from the structure had increased over the years, and repeated repair attempts failed, leaving replacement as the only viable option
14 migrant workers stranded in Dubai, appeal to Jharkhand government for safe return
Team leader of the State migrant control cell said that they have been informed about the 14 migrant workers from Giridih, Hazaribag and Bokaro districts who have sent a video alleging that the private company has not paid wages
Watch: Israeli airstrikes in Gaza kill three Palestinians amid ceasefire
Student dies on BITS Pilani Goa campus; 6th incident in 2 years
Vishnavi Jitesh (20), a third-year engineering student, was found dead in her hostel room late on February 1 night
The Hindu Editorial | Credible and creditable: On Union Budget 2026-27
Budget 2026 avoids major direct tax cuts, raising concerns for individuals and corporations seeking relief. Fiscal prudence and subdued revenue projections signal a cautious approach amid global economic uncertainties.
The Grammys bring more celebrity pushback to the Trump administration's immigration crackdown
With protest pins and edgy apparel, stars like Joni Mitchell and Kehlani sent a clear message for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at the Grammy Awards
54 Breast cancer cases per one lakh women in Hyderabad against 26.6 national average
TVKs Vijay likens criticism against him to attacks faced by MGR
Stating that TVK was the whistle-blower in Tamil Nadu politics, Mr. Vijay, during second anniversary celebrations of the partys founding at Panaiyur said, The evil and corrupt forces should run away hearing our whistles.
Xiaomi to expand its premium service centres across 15 new Indian cities
The Chinese smartphone maker plans 100 premium service centres across India under its phase two expansion
Two arrested in Bahadurpally for stealing laptop from PG hostels
Anvar is UDF candidate in Beypore, confirms KPCC
P.V. Anvar, who emerged victorious from Nilambur, a United Democratic Front (UDF) stronghold, in 2016 and 2021 as a Left Democratic Front-backed Independent candidate, later severed his ties with the front, protesting against the policies of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan
Grammy Awards 2026: Steven Spielberg joins elite EGOT club after win for Music by John Williams
Steven Spielberg secured a spot in the exclusive EGOT club after bagging a Grammy for Best Music Film with his documentary Music by John Williams at the 2026 Grammy Awards
SC refuses to entertain PIL questioning procedures to record caste of citizens in 2027 census
The top court, however, asked the Centre and the office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India to consider the suggestions made by PIL petitioner Aakash Goel
Supreme Court grants bail to three accused in 2024 Pune luxury car crash case
A bench of Justices B.V. Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan observed that parents are not able to control their children
BJP 'mastermind' behind Sunetra Pawar's appointment as deputy CM, claims Saamana
The editorial further said Sunetra Pawars deputy CM post should not be a mere ornamental. She may probably not be gungi gudiya (mute doll) and work effectively, it opined
Thyroid disorders: prevention and early detection
The swellingof the thyroid gland isa very commonoccurrence,and a significantpercentage of the population will have a thyroid nodule,which may or may not get detected during ones lifetime
Tips to approach the CBSE Class 10 Maths Board exam
What students can do to cope with the stress and anxiety caused by the Maths board exam
The new State law mandates that any increase in fees charged by private schools must be cleared through a two-tier regulatory framework comprising school-level committees and district-level appellate authorities
Grammy Awards 2026: Justin Bieber flaunts abs, tattoos as he performs 'Yukon' on stage
The popstar was in the race for four awards this year, incluing, Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album for SWAG, Best Pop Solo Performance for Daises, and Best R&B Performance for Yukon
I represent PMK, Ramadoss group a breakaway faction: Anbumani tells Madras High Court
Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G. Arul Murugan, however, deny audience to him since he had not been made a respondent to a writ petition filed by his father
Epstein Files on a new trajectory: Full list of personalities mentioned so far
Unveiled on December 19, 2025, under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, the records list high-profile figures such as former Presidents Bill Clinton and Donald Trump, Prince Andrew, and business leaders like Elon Musk.
Dalai Lama on winning the Grammy Award: It is a shared responsibility, not personal achievement
The Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, won his first Grammy in the category of Best audiobook narration for his spoken-word album, Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Pocket-size politics: Budget 2026 in cartoons
In this cartoon collection, Pocket-size politics shows how high-level policy hits the average persons wallet
India's manufacturing sector activity witnesses slight recovery in January: PMI
The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI), rose from a two-year low of 55 in December to 55.4 in January
Interpol issues red notice for Indonesia 'gasoline godfather'
Mohammad Riza Chalid is wanted in Indonesia for his alleged involvement in corruption at Pertamina between 2018 and 2023
Moto Watch Review | Long battery life shields a patchy experience
With the Motorola Signature, the company launched the Moto Watch too. Keeping the Indian userbase in mind, the watch was priced at 5,999
Ensure easy vehicular movement on Dr. Ambedkar Road located near ICF, residents tell Railways
Readers Write: T. Sajeev notes that he chaos is mainly due to the parking of trucks used for the movement of coach manufacturing equipments of ICF, on both sides of Dr. Ambedkar Road
Thrilling turns | Review of Krishnan Srinivasans Kolkata Crimes
The latest in this murder mystery series featuring a former police officer and a retired Ambassador is an entertaining read
China executes 4 more members of Myanmar-based group in crackdown on scam operations
They defrauded victims of more than 29 billion yuan ($4.2 billion) and caused the death of six Chinese citizens and injuries to others, the court said
Indonesia says it will restore access to Elon Musk's Grok chatbot
Malaysia and the Philippines followed Indonesia in temporarily blocking access to the tool, which is integrated into X
Union Budget 2026: Infrastructure
A collection of articles on what the Budget proposes for infrastructure
Oil purchases from Russia dropped sharply because of U.S. threat, says P. Chidambaram
P. Chidambaram noted that only the Ministry of External Affairs and the Prime Minister would be aware of any underlying complications in the purchase of oil from Venezuela
Bombs hurled, firing reported in clash in south Kolkata, 10 held
Locals alleged that the violence was aimed at asserting control over the locality
Rupee rises 37 paise to 91.56 against the U.S. dollar in early trade
Forex traders said for the rupee, the budget offered reassurance, not relief. Moreover, the governments high borrowing plan is likely to weigh on investor sentiments
Union Budget 2026: Social sector
A collection of articles on what the budget offers for social sector
U.K. ex-ambassador Peter Mandelson quits Labour over new reports of Epstein links
Mandelson, who was sacked as Britain's ambassador to the United States last year over his ties to Epstein, allegedly received several payments from Epstein in the early 2000s
Mr Vijayan said the suspected death by suicide of the entrepreneur had shocked civic society and the business community. He termed the incident a blot on the countrys tax administration
Leader of Opposition (LoP) Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, including Congress MPs Tariq Anwar, Amarinder Raja Warring, Anto Antony, and Jothimani, will speak during the Motion of Thanks to the Presidents Address
Will protect law and order at any cost: CM Naidu
As the YSRCPs misdeeds were exposed one by one, its leaders were resorting to filthy comments and inciting violence, Mr. Naidu said.
Stock markets bounce back in early trade after sharp decline on Budget day
The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 302 points to 81,024.94 during initial trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty went up by 59.25 points to 24,884.70
