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Why Trumps new pick for Fed chair hit gold and silver markets for good reasons

After months of record highs and stretched valuations, spot prices for gold and silver dropped 9% and 28% respectively after the announcement

LS to Take Up Motion of Thanks on President Murmu's Address Today

The House has allotted 18 hours for the discussion, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reply on February 4

Harry Potter TV Series Sets Early 2026 Premiere Date

Grammy-winning music composer Hans Zimmer was brought on board to helm the original score for HBO's much-awaited 'Harry Potter' TV series.

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

Pakistan to be banned for boycotting India match in T20 World Cup? Heres what ICC has said and what it could do next

Pakistan Boycott India Match Consequences: Pakistan will skip its T20 World Cup match against India on February 15. The government has approved t

WFI Chief Calls for India to Boycott Pakistan After T20 WC Decision

This came after Pakistan decided to boycott its group-stage match against India in the ICC World T20 World Cup, scheduled for February 15

Delhi-NCR Wakes Up To Thick Blanket Of Fog, Air Quality Remains Poor

Several parts of the national capital woke up to dense fog on Monday morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) remaining in the moderate to poor

'Victory will come soon in Ukraine war': Russia's Medvedev makes bold claim ahead of peace talks

Congress MP Dodges Question On Trump, Rahul Gandhi's 'Dead Economy' Remark

While reviewing Nirmala Sitharaman's 2026 Union Budget, Congress MP P Chidambaram on Sunday sidestepped a question on the 'India is a dead econom

Justin Timberlake Returns to Stage for First Time After Lyme Disease Diagnosis

Last year, Justin Timberlake revealed that he had been diagnosed with Lyme disease and opened up about the struggles he's faced while on his 'For

Apartment Prices Have Risen Every Single Week For A Year In This City

Seoul's population of 9.3 million exceeds the number of people living in New York City in a space that's about 75% the size of the American city.

Ajit Pawar's memorial to come up on Vidya Pratishthan premises in Baramati

A memorial for late Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar will be built at Vidya Pratishthan in Baramati, the Pawar familyfounded institut

Telangana releases Rs 720 crore to clear pending govt employees bills

Hyderabad: The Telangana government on Saturday, January 31, announced that Rs 720 crore to clear pending bills for government employees. The fun

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

Uttar Pradesh rain alert: Rainfall to intensify chill in Ghaziabad, Noida and Lucknow due to western disturbance? Here's what IMD has predicted for UP

Uttar Pradesh Rains: The weather in Uttar Pradesh is likely to see a major change as western disturbance is likely to trigger rainfall in many pa

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

Trump Says Closing Kennedy Center Arts Complex for Two Years

Since returning to office, Trump has launched a forceful takeover of the once non-partisan center, branding some of its programming too woke and

Even With Fiscal Crunch, BJPs Budget Shows Its Playing the Long Growth Game

The BJP, in an era of strained government finances, is mindful of business interests, writes Sanjeev Ahluwalia.

US Cops Shot During Investigation At Hotel, 1 Dead, 1 Injured

A man being questioned by police at a suburban Atlanta hotel on Sunday shot the two officers after inviting them into his room, killing one of th

US Partial Shutdown May End On Tuesday. How It Differs From Full Cease

The partial government shutdown is vastly different from the record closure in the fall. That is mostly because this shutdown, which started Satu

Earthquake of 4.6 magnitude rocks Kashmir

Srinagar: A 4.6-magnitude earthquake shook Jammu and Kashmirs Baramulla district early Monday, February, 2, officials said. The tremor occurred a

UGC NET December 2025 Result To Be Out Soon: Check Steps To Download Scorecard

UGC NET exams were held from December 31, 2025, to January 7, 2026. The exam assesses eligibility for Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fel

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

Grammys 2026 Live Updates: No Win For India, Anoushka Shankar Loses To Bad Bunny

Grammy Awards 2026 Live Updates: Indian artists have once again secured a notable presence at the Grammys, with nominees including Anoushka Shank

Pak Double Standards Exposed In ICC 'Bias' Allegations Behind India Boycott

The boycott targets only the India fixture, raising questions about Pakistan's commitment to protest as they continue competing and benefiting fi

Indian Air Force Airlifts Paralysed Woman, 85, From Snow-Hit Village In Himachal Pradesh

IAF shared a video, showcasing how the woman was carried on a stretcher to the helicopter.

China Man Turns Old SIM Cards Into Gold, Warns Of Dangerous Process

As soon as the video went viral, a rush to buy old SIM cards began on second-hand platforms.

Gazas Rafah crossing prepares for limited travel to resume on Monday

Cairo: Palestinians in Gaza watched with hope and impatience Sunday as workers laid the groundwork to reopen the territorys Rafah border crossing

ET Graphics: Borrowing now fuels growth as capital spending overtakes fiscal deficit

Union Budget 2026: Government borrowing is now funding capital expenditure. This indicates better spending quality and a stronger deficit. The ef

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

Union Budget 2026: Cancer drugs cheaper, AI push, defence boost and MSME support

Union Budget 2026 brings relief with cheaper cancer drugs, a major push for AI and data centres, a 15 per cent hike in defence spending, Rs 10,00

'I'm cleared of any wrongdoing': Trump talks about Epstein files, Iran and more aboard Air Force One

Telangana again treated unfairly in Union Budget: Deputy CM Hyderabad

Hyderabad:The Centre has once again treated Telangana unfairly in the Union Budget, said Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka. Reacting

Britannia Nagar residents reiterate call for re-rerouting S67

Readers Write: V. Vairamuthu is joint secretary of Britannia Nagar Residents Welfare Association points out that effecting the suggested changes

Union Budget again shortchanged Telangana: KTR

Hyderabad: BRS working president KT Rama Rao on Sunday, February 1, alleged that Telangana has once again been denied its rightful share in the l

Earthquake Of 4.6 Magnitude Strikes Andaman And Nicobar Islands

An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 struck the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Monday at about 3.30 am, a statement by the National Center of Seismolog

Epstein suspected of running global honeytrap linked to Russian intelligence

Jeffrey Epstein is suspected of operating a global honeytrap racket allegedly linked to Russian intelligence, according to a media report. Newly

Delhi, Noida, Gurugram weather: Delhi-NCR wakes up to dense fog and reduced visibility, airport issues travel advisory. Check IMD's latest forecast

Delhi, Noida, Gurugram weather: Delhi-NCR was enveloped in thick smog on Monday, which sharply reduced visibility across the city. The dense fog

Iran warns of regional war as Trump threatens military action

Irans Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned that any US attack would trigger a regional war, as President Donald Trump threatened military

High-speed rail corridors to power Telanganas economic growth: Kishan Reddy

Hyderabad: Union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy hailed the three high-speed rail corridors between Hyderabad and other cities announ

Launch of PRO Wing, AI-powered voice assistant at EPFO in Tiruppur

Mamata Banerjee to meet CEC in Delhi today on SIR issue

New Delhi: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will be meeting the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), Gyanesh Kumar, at the Election Commi

Suns magnetic interior mapped for first time

A new study has reconstructed a 3D image of the Suns internal magnetic field using decades of satellite data, allowing scientists to track how so

Union Budget 2026: No changes in income tax rates, slabs

Union Budget 2026 focuses on compliance reforms, higher education and health spending, women-led initiatives and medical tourism, while keeping i

New study reveals Roman era medicine used human excrement

A new study has found dark-brown flakes inside a Roman glass medicinal vial, offering the first direct evidence that human excrement was used to

Grammys 2026: Anoushka Shankar skips ceremony despite two nominations for 'Daybreak' and 'We Return to Light', says Being here in India

Grammys 2026: Anoushka Shankar, daughter of the legendary Ravi Shankar, has earned two nominations this year for her album Daybreak and Chapter I

Ex-UK Ambassador Peter Mandelson Quits Labour Party Amid Scrutiny Over Epstein Links

Former British ambassador to Washington Peter Mandelson quit the Labour Party Sunday, seeking to avoid causing it further embarrassment after new

STT hike jolts traders; Boost for electronics components manufacturing

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced significant increases to securities transaction tax rates. The Budget increased the outlay for the

Russian Drone Hits Bus in Ukraine, Kills 15 Ahead of Peace Talks

The strike came days after U.S. President Donald Trump said the Kremlin had agreed to temporarily halt the targeting of the Ukrainian capital and

Russian Drone Hits Bus in Ukraines Dnipro, Kills 15 Ahead of Peace Talks

The strike came days after U.S. President Donald Trump said the Kremlin had agreed to temporarily halt the targeting of the Ukrainian capital and

Epstein files photos: Justice Dept official plays down filing more charges

A top Justice Department official played down the possibility of additional criminal charges arising from the Jeffrey Epstein files, saying Sunda

Bihar Board Class 12 Exams 2026 Begin Today; Over 13 Lakh Students Will Appear

The Bihar School Examination Board begins Class 12 exams today for over 13 lakh students across 1761 centers with strict rules to ensure fairness

Pak Great Tells Cameron Green To Deal With It Amid Illegal Action Debate

Australia all-rounder Cameron Green seemingly accused Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq of 'illegal action'. But, Australia haven't lodged an official

China's factory activity expansion accelerates in January, private PMI shows

China's factory activity grew faster in January. Export orders bounced back, and production increased. Hiring reached a three-month high. This pr

Gavaskar's Blunt Message To ICC After Pakistan's India Boycott At T20 WC

The Pakistan government has decided that its national cricket team will participate in the T20 World Cup 2026, but the side will boycott its matc

Earthquake of 4.6-magnitude shakes Kashmir

There were no reports of any damage due to the earthquake so far

Jammu & Kashmir earthquake: 4.7 magnitude quake jolts Baramulla

A moderate 4.7 magnitude earthquake jolted Baramulla in Jammu and Kashmir early Monday, February 2, 2026. The tremor occurred at 5:35 a.m. IST at

Morning Digest: Nirmala Sitharaman presents Budget structured along three duties; files expose alleged links between Epstein, Anil Ambani and Delhi leadership, and more

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Pakistan Busts Child Exploitation Network; 600+ Abuse Videos Seized

Authorities said Mahmood allegedly posed as a girl on social media platforms to lure underage boys and later blackmailed them using sexually expl

Federal courts undercut Trump's mass deportation campaign

US deportations: In case after case, federal judges have found that the Trump administration has been ignoring long-standing legal interpretation

Amid Samson's Lean Patch, Wife Shares Cryptic Have To Be Accepted Story

Sanju Samson had a poor outing in the five-match T20I series against New Zealand, which served as the final dress rehearsal for T20 World Cup.

PM Modi Meets Sant Niranjan Dass at Dera Sachkhand Ballan

PM Modi visited the Dera Sachkhand Ballan, a Ravidassia dera based in the village of Ballan near Jalandhar in Punjab

NASA Finds Ammonia Compounds On The Surface Of Jupiter's Moon Europa

NASA's Galileo mission launched in 1989 and was operated by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California.

Pak Forces Kill 145 In Balochistan In 2-Day Battle After 'Coordinated' Attacks

Pakistani security forces killed 145 militants in a 40-hour battle launched as a series of coordinated gun and bomb attacks across Balochistan le

Marriage Is Not Emergency: Boss Tells Employee To Work Before Engagement, Internet Reacts

The employee mentioned in the post that they had informed managers two months in advance about their marriage plans.

Kennedy Centre To Be Closed For 2 Years For Renovation, Orders Trump

President Donald Trump said Sunday he will move to close Washington's Kennedy Center performing arts center for two years starting in July for co

Rail coach goes missing, travellers left holding bags

Passengers holding confirmed tickets for a 3AC coach on SambalpurNanded Nagavali Superfast Exp discovered Sunday morning that their coach was mis

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

4.6-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Kashmir

SRINAGAR, Feb 2: A 4.6-magnitude earthquake shook Jammu and Kashmirs Baramulla district early Monday, officials said. The tremor occurred at 5.35

4.6-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Kashmir

A 4.6-magnitude earthquake shook Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district early Monday, officials said.

Morning brief podcast: Capital pains: Budget 2026's loud silences

We must ensure that tourists arent fleeced

In her post, she alleged that she was scammed shortly after landing in Mumbai and also shared the registration number of the taxi

Hum hain na, PM Modi assures followers of Guru Ravidas

PM Modi addressed the followers at Dera Sachkhand Ballan soon after naming Adampur airport after the social reformer on his birth anniversary, la

Union Budget 2026: An economic Dhurandhar

Several hits in this budget puts ease at front and centre; focus on dispute resolution and domestic strengthening; there is no change in slab rat

How Bharat Intelligence uses AI to solve farm labour crisis in Maharashtras villages

Mumbai-based agritech startup Bharat Intelligence has created a digital model of villages across Maharashtra, where its AI engine deploys laboure

Trump Says He Hopes for Iran Deal after Khamenei Warns of Regional War

Asked about Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's warning, Trump told reporters: Of course he is going to say that

'Cuba's a failing nation...': Trump indicates talks underway for deal with Cuba

Union Budget 2026: A quiet budget with loud intent

Budget 2026 signals trust over control; the most important reform is the comprehensive simplification and liberalisation of the Customs and tax a

Grammys 2026 Winners List Live Updates: Ariana Grande, FKA twigs, Yungblud and first-time winners light up the night

At Least 200 Feared Dead in Congo Landslide: Govt

The Rubaya mine produces 15 to 30 percent of the world's supply of coltan, a key component in the production of electronics such as laptops and m

Alcaraz beats Djokovic to lift Australian Open title

The Spaniard becomes youngest man to complete career Grand Slam Melbourne, Feb 1: Carlos Alcaraz is the youngest man ever to complete a career Gr

Gukesh draws as Abdusattorov stretches lead

Tata Steel Masters Wijk Aan Zee (The Netherlands), Feb 1: World Champion D Gukesh played out a draw with Hans Moke Niemann in the 12th and penult

DC beat Warriorz to reach Eliminator

WPL 2026 Vadodara, Feb 1: Delhi Capitals huffed and puffed but eventually got over the line in a modest run-chase by five wickets to beat UP Warr

ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Pakistan Boycotts Match vs India. What Happens Now?

T20 World Cup 2026: Pakistan's boycott of the match against India marks the beginning of another geopolitical saga.

Singapore-based Hindus celebrates Thaipusam

SINGAPORE, Feb 1 : A Singapore minister was among the thousands of Hindu devotees who took part in the Thaipusam celebration on Sunday, according

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 Pari

LG Ladakh releases Balbirs poem Begampura Ki Paribhasha

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 1: The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, released a Hindi poem titled Begampura Ki Paribhasha, sc

U19 World Cup: All-rounder Kanishk stars in Pakistan rout as India reach semis

BULAWAYO, Feb 1: Young Kanishk Chouhan showed his all-round prowess as India comfortably outclassed arch-rivals Pakistan by 58 runs in a Super Si

Jammu & Kashmirs Future Lies in Nationalist Governance

Sunil Sharma writetomlapadder@gmail.com Jammu & Kashmir is undergoing a redefinition of its political culture: it is now seen more as a functiona

Surge Forward of Dogri Language

Dr Kasturi Lal The Dogri language is surging forward, surely but slowly, despite its being one of the recognized Indian languages and the mother