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
KarmSakha.com Launches Pocket Coaching Centre:
Your Entire Coaching Center. In Your Pocket. For 49.
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
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
BJP has many invisible friends, Budget 2026 designed for them: Akhilesh Yadav
Opposition leaders have voiced strong criticism of the Union Budget 2026-27. Akhilesh Yadav claims the budget favors invisible associates of the Bharatiya Janata Party. MPs from Kerala have labeled it an 'anti-Kerala Budget'. Vaiko of MDMK alleges discrimination against Tamil Nadu, particularly impacting its textile industry.
SC directs Centre to set up tribunal on sharing of Pennaiyar river waters
The Supreme Court has ordered the Central government to establish a tribunal. This tribunal will resolve the water sharing dispute concerning the Pennaiyar river between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. The notification and tribunal formation must be completed within one month. Tamil Nadu had approached the court in 2018 regarding Karnataka's actions on the river.
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.
He said that the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government in the State forms an SIT whenever it wants to safeguard its supporters, and target opposition party leaders
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
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
Tamil Nadu Blinkit Rider Praised for Rejecting Rat Poison Delivery Request
What began as an ordinary late-night order quickly turned into a moment that the internet believes may have prevented a tragedy
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
Jyoti ratha yatra for Raichur District Utsav 2026 flagged off
Raichur District Utsav 2026 will be organized from February 5 to 7 on the campus of University of Agricultural Science (UAS) Raichur
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
2026 Assembly polls charged up due to TVK entry: Actor Vijay tells cadres
Chennai: Actor-politician Vijay on Monday, February 2, claimed that the political atmosphere in Tamil Nadu is charged up due to TVKs entry and urged his party cadres to strive for a victory in the upcoming Assembly election to Tamil Nadu and gain political recognition. Also ReadLaw and order in Tamil Nadu lowest: Vijay charges on Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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
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
Probe ordered into Molakera explosion by government of Karnataka
Six persons were injured in the explosion
X back up after brief outage hits US users, Downdetector shows
Elon Musks social media platform X was back up after a brief outage affected more than 19,000 U.S. users
Claim the electoral space through clarity of purpose and effective strategy: Vijay
Vijay compared TVK to a deep ocean and said nobody can sideline the party
Name of Mira Nair, mother of NYC Mayor Mamdani, appears in email in newly-released Epstein files
On Friday, the Department of Justice published over three million additional pages of the Epstein Files under the Epstein Files Transparency Act
Watch: No classrooms, children study under open sky in Bihar
Gaza's crucial Rafah crossing prepares for limited travel to resume on February 2
Israel said the crossing had opened in a test, and the Israeli military agency that controls aid to Gaza said residents could begin crossing Monday. But only a small number of people can cross at first
Ukraine thanks Elon Musk for moves to stop Russia using Starlink
Elon Musk said efforts to stop Russia from using Starlink satellites for drone attacks seemed to have worked
TVK Will Seize The Reins: Vijays Message To Comrades As Party Turns 3 Ahead Of 2026 Polls
Vijay said TVKs political entry has reshaped the 2026 election scene in Tamil Nadu, urging cadres to prepare with unity, clarity and strategy.
Epstein row: Elon Musk denies links, rejects creepy island and Lolita Express claims
In the latest release, the documents show Musks email correspondence with Epstein
BMS slams Budget 2026 calls it worker-deficient
BMS national vice president M. Jagadiswara Rao noted that while the emphasis on labour-intensive sectors, along with initiatives like Samarth 2.0 and MSME liquidity and equity support may generate employment, without adequate wages and social security protection, it cannot be termed as inclusive development
Union Budget ignores public education, betrays workers: V. Sivankutty
Terming the Budget as anti-worker and pro-corporate, he alleged that the Centre has completely sidelined the working class
4 arrested over firing at filmmaker Rohit Shettys home; suspected Bishnoi gang link emerges
They were brought to Mumbai, where a court remanded them in police custody till February 5
Launch of PRO Wing, AI-powered voice assistant at EPFO in Tiruppur
Here is a select list of stories to start the day
Budget 2026: India sets out to map rare-earth rich states to build aatmanirbharta amid China threat
India is establishing rare-earth corridors in Odisha, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu to boost domestic mining, processing, and manufacturing. This strategic move aims to reduce import dependence, particularly for rare earth permanent magnets crucial for electric vehicles and renewable energy, following global supply chain disruptions.
Delhi witness colder start to February, maximum temperature at 24.6 degrees Celsius
Meanwhile, Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh see fresh snowfall, rains; night temperatures rise across North
A boon for shoe upper and leather exporters
AI demand presents a golden opportunity for India to crack the $400 bn chip equipment supply chain
Auto parts makers may find new momentum in select non-auto segments
Budget signals favourable demand outlook for cement sector
Teenagers charged in Louisiana parade shootings that injured child, four others
The suspects, ages 19 and 15, are charged with attempted murder, obstructing justice and reckless discharge of a firearm, the East Feliciana Parish Sheriffs Office said
U.K. wants closer EU defence ties with potential bid to join new SAFE fund
Asked if Britain would seek to join a new version of SAFE, Mr. Starmer said Europe needed to do more to rearm
Prominent Venezuelan activist released after over four years in jail
To cries of Freedom! Freedom! Freedom! and applause from Catholic faithful, the 43-year-old dissident was taken to the forecourt of a Caracas church after being released from Helicoide prison
Municipal bond incentive will help urban local bodies in Tamil Nadu fund schemes
Rajnath praises Coast Guards role during Operation Sindoor, urges it to prepare 2047 roadmap
Addressing an event to mark the Indian Coast Guards 50th Raising Day, Rajnath Singh said Operation Sindoor displayed seamless inter-service coordination within Indias multi-layered maritime security system, and reaffirmed the role of the ICG as a frontline force
Excavated landscapes such as Adhichanallur will be opened to the public through curated walkways
'Champion SMEs' measures to benefit Tamil Nadu units
Government raises limit for bringing duty-free imported goods to 75,000 under new baggage rules
Under the Baggage Rules, 2026, a resident or a tourist of Indian origin arriving in India other than by land, shall be allowed clearance free of duty articles, up to 75,000, if such articles are carried on the person or in the bona fide accompanied baggage of the passenger
Devika Sihag secures maiden Super 300 title at Thailand Masters
Different surfaces, day games in T20 WC are new challenges but we can adapt: NZ captain Santner
I think were obviously tested a lot throughout the series. We knew that was going to be the case. We know how good India are, especially their record at home. But for us it was a great series, great prep, Santner said
Pakistan trounces Australia by 111 runs to complete a 3-0 T20 series sweep
Pakistans commanding 111-run win in the third and final game eclipsed Australias previous biggest defeat when England registered a 100-run win at Southampton in 2005
U19 World Cup: All-rounder Kanishk stars in Pakistan rout as India reaches semis
It was all-rounder Kanishk, whose quickfire 29-ball-35 and a 50-run stand for the eighth wicket with Khilan Patel (21 not out off 15 balls) took India U-19 to a decent 252 in 49.5 overs
Alcaraz hails Djokovic, savours first Australian Open title
Youre talking about how Im doing the things, amazing things, but what youre doing is really inspiring, Alcaraz told Djokovic
Budget: CM calls it disappointment, EPS says roadmap
Union Budget 2026-27: FM hands out a mixed bag for capital markets
Police to get 12,846 cr. allocation
Issues such as air pollution, jobs, health care ignored, says Oppn.
Budget will help Capital scale new heights: Gupta
Delhi-Varanasi high-speed rail corridor to be a game changer, boost citys financial activity, says CM; BJP MP Khandelwal terms Budget a fine blend of practical policymaking, economic empowerment
Step up efforts to save native fish in Yamuna: NGT to States, authorities
Union Budget 2026 falls short of expectations in poll-bound West Bengal
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that the Budget had nothing to offer to people of the State. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leadership said that the infrastructure push through rail and freight corridors will push economy of the State.
Assam government accused of letting corporate houses take over tribal lands
Political parties and social organisations in Dima Hasao district cite the allotment of more than 9,000 bighas of land for limestone mining to feed cement plants and a proposed mega hydropower project
What the new fiscal rule means for growth and spending
Deficit reduction in FY27 is driven largely by cuts in development expenditure, particularly in the rural and agricultural sectors
Pushing welfare towards the States
The arena of welfare spending has now shifted to the States, while the Centre continues to drive the agenda by legislating and setting norms
Budget 2026-27 falls short of expectations in poll bound West Bengal
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that the Budget had nothing to offer to people of the State. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leadership said that the infrastructure push through rail and freight corridors will push economy of the State.
T.N. Assembly poll: Congress identifies 70seats to field candidates
No force can destroy unity in DMK-led alliance: Stalin
Building on a tax gamble that did not pay off
The government should have gone back to the drawing board if its existing strategies were not working
Marathon promotes cancer awareness
Children recommend lessons on safe touch, life skills and AI in revamped T.N. curriculum
Debating Union Budget 2026 as turning point or tinkering
Budget 2026-27 needs to be read in the context of much geopolitical turmoil
TN gets 642 SHCs; more facilities coming soon: Ma Su
Ramadoss moves HC as mango goes to son
Himachal CM Sukhu terms Union Budget inequitable, raises concerns over Finance Commission report
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said the Budget overlooked the concerns and priorities of Himachal Pradesh, even as he raised serious concerns regarding the recently tabled 16thFinance Commission
Vizags Koney Sridhar appointed member of Hindi Advisory Committee
Chaos, confusion, fewer buses at temporary terminals
