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Nvidia's AI chip sale to ByteDance hinges on conditions set by Trump administration

Before the chips could go to China, a U.S. third-party lab also is required to test the chips to ensure they meet specifications

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 12:23 pm

Concerned that FTA may cut access to medicines in India, rest of the developing world: Mdecins Sans Frontires writes to EU

The group also said that some provisions which are part of the negotiation seeks to limit, and in some cases completely block, generic competition

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 12:21 pm

Netflix co-CEO faces grilling by US Senate panel over Warner Bros deal

U.S. senators grilled Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos on Tuesday at a hearing over his companys proposed $82.7 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 12:19 pm

International Fleet Review 2026 to Showcase Indias Naval Diplomacy and Maritime Partnerships

The Indian Navy is set to host the International Fleet Review 2026 (IFR) at Visakhapatnam

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 12:19 pm

Why Osaka should be on your travel list in 2026

This culturally rich city also attracts with its street food, gourmet dining, plethora of shops and most importantly, its vibe

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 12:13 pm

SMU Launches New Master of Science in Business AI to Build Singapores AI-Ready Business Leadership Talent

Aligned with national priorities, the programme addresses a growing demandfor leaders whocan translate AI into business strategy

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 12:05 pm

Elon Musk's mega-merger of SpaceX and xAI bets on sci-fi future of data centers in space

Elon Musks mega-merger of his companies xAI and SpaceX this week brings a sci-fi dream a step closer

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 11:57 am

CM Nitish Kumar announces opening of colleges in all 534 blocks of Bihar

Colleges will be opened in 213 blocks in first phase; academic session to begin from July 2026

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 11:53 am

Mirzapur: The Movie locks theatrical release date

The hugely popular crime saga makes the leap from streaming to cinemas as Guddu and Kaleen Bhaiyas battle for power continues on the big screen

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 11:52 am

Three coaches of Chennai Central Express derail in Odishas Jajpur, none hurt

Cause of the derailment is yet to be ascertained

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 11:45 am

New STARTs expiry risks pushing the world to unchecked nuclear rivalry

For the first time since 1972, there are no legally binding limits on the number of strategic nuclear weapons the U.S. and Russia can deploy

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 11:40 am

Mumbai-Pune Expressway traffic resumes after 33 hours; overturned gas tanker removed

The tanker overturned on the Mumbai-bound carriageway around 5 p.m. on Tuesday (February 3, 2026), triggering a massive traffic congestion that left thousands of vehicles stranded for hours on the busy expressway

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 11:39 am

Table cleaners: Panneerselvam's remarks on North Indians sparks row; leaders react

A political storm brews in Tamil Nadu as a DMK minister's comments about North Indian migrants working as cleaners and sellers draws sharp criticism. The BJP accuses the DMK of fueling divisions and mocking workers. Senior DMK leaders attempt damage control, emphasizing their stance against Hindi imposition. The controversy intensifies the election narrative, highlighting language politics and North-South tensions.

The Economic Times 5 Feb 2026 11:35 am

North Indians Know Only Hindi, Sell Pani Puri: TN Minister Sparks Fresh Language Row

MRK Panneerselvam said Hindi-only northerners found limited jobs in Tamil Nadu, doing menial work, while Tamilians prospered under the two-language policy.

News18 5 Feb 2026 11:20 am

Snap reports upbeat fourth-quarter revenue as holiday season boosts ad spending

Snap beat Wall Street estimates for fourth-quarter revenue, as more advertisers turned to the social media platform during the holiday season

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 11:09 am

Ambati Rambabus daughter alleges TDP MLAs role in attack on house

TDP MLA Galla Madhavi denies allegations, says she went to Ambati Rambabus house to seek an apology for the latters derogatory remarks on CM

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 10:48 am

Parliament Budget Session Day 7 LIVE: Both Houses to continue discussion on motion of Thanks to President's address

The Prime Minister is likely to reply in the Rajya Sabha on the motion of thanks today as the discussion continues

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 10:47 am

Watch: U.S. and Iran agree to Friday high-level nuclear talks in Oman

Iran and the United States are set to hold high-level nuclear talks in Oman on February 6, according to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 10:43 am

YSRCP will respond firmly if Jungle Raj continues in A.P., says Jagan

The State government is trying to divert public attention after lab reports exposed claims on Tirupati laddu issue, says the YSRCP president

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 10:42 am

New session of Manipur assembly to begin on February 5

Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla has summoned the seventh session of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly at 4 p.m.

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 10:31 am

Could the near-extinct Asiatic cheetah rewild Saudi Arabia?

Mummified cheetahs unearthed in Saudi Arabia give scientists an opportunity to understand the evolutionary history of the cats in their former range; the researchers concluded that cheetahs to rewild the kingdom can be sourced from the closest subspecies of those they found, potentially paving the way for their return

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 10:16 am

US software stocks hit by Anthropic wake-up call on AI disruption

The selloff was triggered by a new legal tool from Anthropic, which showed the AI industrys growing push into industries that can unlock lucrative enterprise revenue

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 10:14 am

Malaysian IDEAS delegation visits Bangalore University

They interacted with Vice-Chancellor Dr. Jayakara S.M. and the Universitys deans

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 10:13 am

Kotappakonda temple festival arrangements

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 10:07 am

Amazon plans to use AI to speed up TV and film production

The Studio, which launched last August, points to its hit series, House of David, as an example of how AI could be used in the future

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 9:48 am

Mridangist Thiruvaarur Bakthavathsalam traces his six-decade journey in rhythm

The musician talks about how music and the town of Tiruvarur have given a purpose to his life.

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 9:44 am

Instagram down for more than 10,000 US users

Instagram was down for more than 10,000 users in the U.S. on Wednesday, according to outage tracking website Downdetector.com

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 9:40 am

A bad day: Sacked Washington Post staff, including Shashi Tharoors son, pen sombre notes after layoffs

The Washington Post laid off one-third of its staff on Wednesday, eliminating its sports section, several foreign bureaus and its books coverage in a widespread purge

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 9:34 am

North Indian Know Only Hindi, Come To Sell Pani Puri: Tamil Nadu Minister's Shocker

Tamil Nadu Agriculture Minister MRK Panneerselvam reignited the state vs centre and two vs three language row Wednesday after crude remarks about migrant workers from the northern states.

NDTV 5 Feb 2026 9:30 am

Delhi Police arrests Al Falah University's chairman in forgery case

The action came after the ED had initiated proceedings in the matter

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 8:54 am

Bill Gates says he regrets every minute with Epstein

A Gates spokesperson issued a similar denial after the fresh cache of millions of files related to the investigation into Epstein

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 8:42 am

New Czech government of populist PM Babi survives parliamentary no-confidence vote

The controversy revolved around President Petr Pavel's refusal to appoint a government Minister representing the right-wing Motorists for Themselves Euro-skeptic party

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 8:32 am

Trump, Xi discuss Iran in wide-ranging call as U.S. presses China, others to break from Tehran

The two leaders discussed major summits that both nations will host in the coming year that could present opportunities for them to meet

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 7:58 am

Over 2.83 lakh cases of dog bites in Bihar in 2024-25: Economic Survey report

This was around 38,900 more than the previous year

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 7:14 am

Harassed by creditor, man dies by suicide

The Times of India 5 Feb 2026 6:44 am

End of U.S.-Russia nuclear pact a grave moment: UN chief

The New START agreement will end on February 5, formally releasing both Moscow and Washington from a raft of restrictions on their nuclear arsenals.

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 6:40 am

Surajkund Crafts Festival tickets on DMRCs Sarthi app

The Surajkund Mela attracts artisans, artists, and tourists from India and abroad every year

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 6:38 am

Aptus Value Housing Finance Q3 net rises by 26%

The Times of India 5 Feb 2026 6:27 am

Bulten Group to set up Rs 525cr fasteners unit in TN

The Times of India 5 Feb 2026 6:27 am

2 men pose as social workers; rob woman with disabled son

The Times of India 5 Feb 2026 6:26 am

Phase 2 of bio-mining begins at Athipattu dumpyard

The Times of India 5 Feb 2026 6:09 am

Cop suspended in KMCH murder dies by suicide

The Times of India 5 Feb 2026 6:08 am

Traffic cops chase chain snatcher, nab him in Kilpauk

The Times of India 5 Feb 2026 5:33 am

Educationist S S Rajagopalan dies at 95

The Times of India 5 Feb 2026 5:31 am

Woman slaps, confronts man who harassed her

The Times of India 5 Feb 2026 5:13 am

Hotelier held for sexual assault of female employee

The Times of India 5 Feb 2026 5:13 am

Kottur sports ground gets 7cr upgrade

The Times of India 5 Feb 2026 5:13 am

A dozen people, including Israeli soldiers, charged with smuggling goods into Gaza

The indictment charged the accused, some of whom included army reservists, with smuggling cigarettes, iPhones and batteries into Gaza and assisting the enemy during wartime

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 5:06 am

Advocates parking chokes NSC Bose Road outside Madras HC

The Times of India 5 Feb 2026 3:14 am

11 get BSc degrees from Madras univs tieup with Oz

The Times of India 5 Feb 2026 2:58 am

Indian cities could see far higher temperature rise than projected, says study

This means global warming is set to hit smaller Indian cities much harder than previously predicted; in Patiala, for instance, temperatures could rise at double the rate projected for surrounding rural areas

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 2:25 am

AFC confirms India's bid to host 2031 Asian Cup

India will compete with Australia, Indonesia, Korea, Kuwait and there is also a joint bid from Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 2:14 am

The Budget and the imperative of fiscal consolidation

The Budget pinpoints the critical areas where the government needs to focus on, but sustained growth needs monetary and fiscal stability

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 2:14 am

The U.S. trade deal, gains from economic diplomacy

Industry must use the opportunities that the India-U.S. trade deal presents

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 2:02 am

Joining hands: On Manipur and Y. Khemchand Singh as new Chief Minister

The BJP manages internal unity in Manipur; the State still awaits it

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 1:53 am

Kaka Nagar now NDMCs sixth Anupam Colony

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 1:38 am

A turning point for nuclear deterrence

At the dawn of the nuclear age, when possessors were still building their arsenals, there was a debate on whether deterrence rested on certainty or uncertainty

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 1:37 am

Privileges Committee toprobe Punjab Police role in doctored video row

Speaker has concluded prima facie case of breach of privilege existsafter examining police forces reply: Secretariat; panel directed to submit detailed report in accordance with Rules of Procedure

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 1:36 am

Bengaluru, a city gridlocked and stranded

Years of poor mobility planning have made Bengaluru a traffic nightmare

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 1:26 am

U.K. asks Air India to explain Boeing Dreamliner fuel-switch incident

The U.K. Civil Aviation Authority warned of the possibility of regulatory action against Air India and its Boeing 787 fleet if the airline does not submit a complete response within a week

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 1:12 am

EPS steps up attack on Vijay, calls him `ignorant

The Times of India 5 Feb 2026 12:54 am

Andre Beteille: A sociologist with rigorous scholarship who laid emphasis on importance of fieldwork

Former colleagues and students recall his steadfast commitment to teaching at Delhi School of Economics, rigorous scholarship

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 12:53 am