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Modi in Lok Sabha today: PM to address Parliament Budget Session on motion 'Thanks to the President's address'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to reply to the motion of 'Thanks to the President's address' during the ongoing Budget Session on Wedn

RBI MPC: India's central bank to stand pat as trade deal reduces urgency on rate cuts

RBI Monetary Policy Committee February 2026: The Reserve Bank of India is likely to hold interest rates steady this week. Focus will be on ensuri

Son of Libya's Late Dictator Gadhafi Killed in North Africa Country: Officials

The 53-year-old was killed in Zintan town, 136 kilometres southwest of the capital, Tripoli, according to two Libyan security officials in wester

From Kannada Cinema to Pan-India Stardom: The Evolution of Rishab Shetty

Additionally, rumours suggest he is expected to play the lead role in a Hindi film based on the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji.

Quote of the day by Marie Curie: 'Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have...'

Marie Curie's timeless quote, Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves,

Zero Duty on Raw Tobacco Products Will Benefit AP Farmers: Naidu

As farmers and traders were losing money due to unclear policies, a decision was taken to reduce the duty on unbranded products to zero percent

Gaddafis Son Saif al-Islam killed in armed attack in Libya

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the most prominent son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, has been killed in Libya, according to statements by his l

Early screening matters; do not miss the bus

On World Cancer Day (February 4), a look at two mobile cancer screening units based in Chennai that are taking preventive healthcare into the eve

India committed, says White House as Jaishankar meets US officials on trade deal

Noida, Lucknow, Ghaziabad and Meerut weather today: Uttar Pradesh to see dense fog and rainfall on February 4? Check IMD's prediction for UP cities

Uttar Pradesh rainfall: Many parts of the eastern and western parts of Uttar Pradesh are likely to see fog today and the weather is likely to rem

US urges its citizens in Cuba to brace for protests, outages, fuel shortage

Americans in Cuba face government-backed protests and entry denials. The US embassy warns of severe disruptions from power outages and fuel short

Write Goals in Ink, Strategies in Pencil: The Mindset That Wins

Writing goals in ink and strategies in pencil is a simple line, but it carries a modern truth about ambition: clarity matters, and so does flexib

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi deadhere's what really happened to Muammar Gaddafi's son

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of Libya's former ruler, has died at 53. He was once heir apparent, then faced captivity after the 2011 uprising. Gadd

Why are Meta and WhatsApp facing a judicial ultimatum in India?

Indias Supreme Court confronts Meta over user data sharing as Chief Justice Surya Kant tells tech giant to opt out of the country if it insists o

New Trade Deal With US Is Good Auguring For India: Nirmala Sitharaman

US President Donald Trump's decision to slash tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent augurs well for the country as it will boost exports, Financ

Deal reached to protect identities of Epstein victims in documents release, Judge says

Judge Richard M. Berman in Manhattan cancelled a hearing scheduled for February 4 after he was notified that extensive and constructive discussio

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of late Libyan leader, has been killed, sources say

While Saif al-Islam is well-known in the north African country, especially for his role in shaping policy before 2011, his public profile has rec

Russia bombards Ukraine with drones and missiles a day before planned peace talks

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte visited Kyiv in a show of support. He said that the overnight strikes raise doubts about Moscow's intentions on

Stop Living on Autopilot: The Meaning Behind Jungs Awake Quote

Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes, wrote Carl Jung, and the line feels like a clean split between two ways of living.

How age-tech can solve Indias silent crisis: Digital fraud targeting seniors

As India's older population grows, age-tech startups are emerging as crucial allies in the fight against fraud and bridging the gap between techn

How Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, Son Of Ex-Libyan Dictator Muammar Gaddafi, Was Killed

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the most prominent son of the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, has been killed in an attack carried out by four assaila

EAM Jaishankar meets US Treasury Secretary Bessent; discusses economic partnership, strategic cooperation

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Washington. They discussed strengthening the India

MS Creative Schools organises grand annual Akhlaaq Show 2026

Hyderabad: MS Creative School successfully organized its prestigious three-day annual educational and moral training event, Akhlaaq Show 2026, wi

UGC-NET December 2025 results to be out on ugcnet.nta.nic.in today: Check time, steps to download results, qualifying marks and more

UGC Net 2025 Result: The results of UGC-NET are set to be declared on Wednesday, February 4 and candidates can check the results on the official

Rajasthan Police Issue Leave India Notice to Two UK Tourists Over Pro-Palestine Posters

Police said the matter was taken seriously as engaging in political activities violates the conditions of a tourist visa

Hyderabad: Diagnostic centre told to pay Rs 2.2 L for faulty pregnancy scan

Hyderabad: The Rangareddy District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has directed Vijaya Diagnostic Centres Dilsukhnagar branch in Hyderabad

White House Press Secretary Leavitt claims India committed to stop Russian oil purchase, will buy from US under trade deal

India will stop buying Russian oil and increase energy imports from the United States. This agreement follows direct talks between President Dona

UGC NET Result 2026: Website not working? Alternate links to check December 2025 results; Steps to download scorecard here

NTA UGC NET Result 2026: The UGC NET December 2025 results are expected on February 4, 2026, with the National Testing Agency (NTA) releasing the

Quote of the Day by Bad Bunny: 'I don't want to be fake. I'm just being me'Top quotes by the first Latin artist to win album of the year at the Grammy

Quote of the Day: Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio in Puerto Rico, has achieved global fame by embracing his true self. His music,

Music Director SP Venkatesh Dies at 70

Over the years, the versatile South Indian music director enthralled a multitude of fans with his soulful melodies and thunderous background scor

SC to hear Mamata Banerjees plea against Bengal SIR process today

New Delhi: The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Wednesday a batch of petitions challenging the validity of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR)

Trump on a trade deal spree, signs extension of Africa duty-free trade program

President Donald Trump has extended a key trade program for Africa. The African Growth and Opportunity Act will now run until December 31, 2025.

World Cancer Day 2026 - Early Cancer Detection, Treatment Options & Survivorship Explained | Expert Panel Discussion

2 Injured, Over 70 Rescued After Fire In Thane's Residential Building

Two persons were injured and more than 70 trapped people rescued after a fire broke out in an electric duct of an 18-storey residential building

Trade reached new heights: Envoy Xu says China-India trade hit $155.6 bn in 2025

Government launches survey of sanitary napkin vending machines, incinerators in schools

Several government schools in State face multiple challenges in ensuring menstrual hygiene, the foremost being inadequate funding and infrastruct

Fractal Analytics trims IPO size; Meet the Istri Project

Fractal Analytics aims to fund operations while allowing early investors to monetise holdings without promoter dilution. The Istri Project is hel

US government shutdown: Trump signs spending bill ending 4-day partial shutdown

President Donald Trump signed a spending bill on Tuesday ending the four-day partial government shutdown sparked by Democratic opposition to fund

ChatGPT outage: Is OpenAI chatbot not working in India? What SamAltman-led tech giant said in its latest update

ChatGPT outage: Many users in the US reported an outage with OpenAI's chatbot OpenAI and logged complaints with Downdetector. However, no such is

Physically Handicapped: Pakistan's Khawaja Asif's Big Admission On Balochistan Attacks

Khawaja Asif, the Defence Minister of Pakistan, has admitted that the Pakistani security forces were handicapped against Baloch rebels due to the

India US trade deal: EAM Jaishankar, Marco Rubio welcome new pact; discuss energy, nuclear, defence, critical minerals

India and the US have agreed on a trade deal. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington DC.

Cricket Bodies Should Have Ex-Cricketers, Not Those Who Don't Know How to Hold Bat: SC

The bench was hearing pleas including the one filed by the MCA against the high court order

Chinese Woman Adjusts Traffic Mirror To Fix Feng Shui, Causes Multiple Accidents

The authorities have warned the woman and her husband that their actions could be considered a crime.

Breaking News Live: After trade deal sealed, Jaishankar, Rubio chart new IndiaUS roadmap in Washington

Kidney cancer can strike at any age, early diagnosis crucial for complete cure, say doctors

The doctors emphasised the fact that a majority of kidney tumours are asymptomatic, most are diagnosed incidentally and that age is not immunity

Wingtips of Air India, IndiGo planes touch each other at Mumbai airport

An Air India spokesperson said flight AI2732 operating from Mumbai to Coimbatore was delayed after the aircraft scheduled to operate the service

15 Migrants Killed After Speedboat Collides With Greek Coast Guard Vessel

The bodies of 14 people 11 men and three women were recovered from the sea, the coast guard said, while another 25 migrants, including about 11

Trump signs bill to end partial government shutdown, setting stage for next fight

Passage of the legislation marked the end point for one funding fight, but the start of another

US Government shutdown ends: Trump signs funding deal with Democrats

President Trump signed a funding deal with Senate Democrats, ending the partial US government shutdown. The legislation provides full-year fundin

RSI strength and volume surge make Tata Motors PV a short-term pick: Motilal Oswal

European journal retracts study on homeopathy vs standard care for infants

India Successfully Tests SFDR Missile Propulsion Technology

The demonstration was carried out by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

Trump calls Colombia's Petro terrific just weeks after insulting him as a sick man

Donald Trump said afterwards that he and Gustavo Petro had not been he best of friends, suggesting that he had felt insulted by the President of

Son of ex-Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi confirmed dead in western Libya armed attack

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, was reportedly killed in an armed attack at his Zintan residence. Four mask

EAM Jaishankar meets U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington

Mr. Jaishankar is on a visit to the United States from February 2-4 and will participate in the Critical Minerals Ministerial convened by Mr. Rub

Delhi Capitals beat Giants to reach fourth straight final

WPL 2026 Vadodara, Feb 3: Delhi Capitals put up an all-round display to extend their remarkable consistency, storming into a fourth consecutive W

Complaint accuses Tulsi Gabbard of playing politics with intelligence, which spy agency rejects

A complaint against Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is now with lawmakers. It alleges she withheld classified information for pol

Delhis Karni Singh Ranges to host Asian Oly qualifiers in 27

New Delhi, Feb 3: India will host next years Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship in Delhi where eight quota places for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

World champion Gukesh to play in Norway Chess in May

Oslo, Feb 3: Reigning world champion Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh will compete in the Norway Chess tournament here in May, joining a star-studded

IOC chief warns of uncomfortable change in Olympic programmes

Milan, Feb 3: Change is coming to the Olympic programme of sports and events and it is going to be uncomfortable for some, IOC president Kirsty C

Pistol shooters take aim as India hope for strong start

Asian Cship New Delhi, Feb 3: Double Olympic bronze medallist Manu Bhaker and world champion Samrat Rana will be among a host of shooting stars a

Adani, Leonardo team up to make military helicopters

Adani Defence and Aerospace is embarking on a strategic alliance with Italian aerospace expert Leonardo to produce helicopters in India. This ini

India, US press ahead with deal but challenges remain

The first is the India-Pakistan re-hyphenation Trump has brought upon India through his courting of Rawalpindi. It is here US ambassador to India

No death sentences confirmed by Supreme Court for third consecutive year

Supreme Court acquits ten death row prisoners in 2025; despite growing judicial scepticism at higher levels, Sessions Courts handed down 1,310 de

Nukes To Minerals: What Jaishankar, Rubio Discussed After India-US Deal

Foreign Minister S Jaishankar, who is in Washington, met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and discussed formalising bilateral cooperation on cri

Morning Digest: Piyush Goyal says India-U.S. trade deal will not include sensitive agri items and dairy; Mamata Banerjee likely to attend SC hearing on West Bengal SIR today, and more

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Wipros stand on dispute over ex gratia with ex-staffer abuse of law, says HC, imposes costs

In recognition of his contribution, he was offered an ex gratia lump sum amount of Rs 6,32,000, payable after 18 months from the date of cessatio

Fine cant exceed twice the value of bounced cheque: Karnataka HC

Wooing voters on caste, religion lines no ground to bar party: HC

A division bench of Justice Rajan Roy and Justice AK Chaudhary passed the verdict on a PIL filed by Motilal Yadav in 2013, seeking direction agai

Take fresh call on CCI probe against Flipkart: SC to NCLAT

Woman not entitled to maintenance if living apart sans valid reason: HC

A bench headed by Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha held that the family courts order showed no illegality or defect warranting interference by the HC.

Praful rules himself out, Sunetra set to be NCP national chief

Kremlin warns of dangerous moment as U.S.-Russia nuclear treaty set to expire

New START, the last nuclear treaty between Washington and Moscow after decades of agreements dating to the Cold War, is set to expire on February

Judges reserving verdicts for years an ailment: Supreme Court

A litigant who approaches the court must get to know what judgment is given on his plea, the CJI said. The same HC judge, Justice Rongon Mukhopad

Trump Urges Putin To End War After Russia Resumes Ukraine Strikes

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the nearly four-year Ukraine war, after Moscow resumed its att

BNPs Tarique flags Jamaat remarks as risk to women

Dhaka, Feb 3: Amid escalating political tensions ahead of Bangladeshs February 12 election, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique R

Russia launches biggest ballistic missile barrage on Ukraine grid

KYIV, Feb 3: Russia launched a massive overnight aerial assault on Ukraine, firing about 450 long-range drones and 70 missiles, including a recor

Iran wants fair and equitable talks with US

DUBAI, Feb 3: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has opened the door to potential negotiations with the United States, instructing the countrys

India condemns vandalism, theft of Gandhi statue in Melbourne

NEW DELHI, Feb 3: India strongly condemned the vandalisation and theft of a Mahatma Gandhi statue at the Australian Indian Community Centre in Ro

Gaza evacuations begin as Rafah crossing reopens

CAIRO, Feb 3: The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopened Monday, allowing a small number of Palestinians to return home and patien

Vietnam military prepare for possible US war

HANOI, Feb 3: An internal Vietnamese military document obtained by human rights group The 88 Project reveals Hanoi has been preparing for a possi

Nepals PM hints at possibility of conducting polls in two phases

Kathmandu, Feb 3: Nepals Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Tuesday said voting for the general elections in the mountain districts can be conducted

Chipotle stock: Chipotle Stock slides as CMG warns of flat sales in 2026 after Q4 traffic decline

Chipotle's stock dropped significantly after the company projected no sales growth for 2026. This cautious outlook overshadowed better-than-expec

Grounded 787s fuel control switch lock satisfactory: Govt

The first grounding occurred on Feb 1 after a malfunction was registered by the crew of B787 (VT-ANX) during engine start to operate flight AI-13

Dr Jitendra addresses SUMVAAD Conclave, highlights Budget focus on ease of doing business

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Feb 3 : Addressing the Annual Atal Innovation Incubator Conclave AIM SUMVAAD, here today, Union Minister of St

How BRICS Gives India Strategic Options

B S Dara bsdara@gmail.com Trade in todays world is no longer a neutral economic tool. It has become a strategic weapon. Washington has increasing

AM Hyundai opens new GDSI 2.0 showroom at Narwal Chowk

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 3: AM Hyundai, a part of the AM Group, has strengthened its presence in Jammu with the inauguration of its new

Turmoil in J&K was not result of 1987 Assembly elections: NC MLA

Govt, House powerless: Tarigami Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 3: NC MLA Showkat Ahmed Ganai while hailing LGs address today said this Govern

Minimum wages revised across J&K in 2022: Deputy CM

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 3: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary today said that the Jammu and Kashmir has revised the minimu

Tariff cut signals new era in India-US trade relations: Gaurav

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 3: BJP spokesperson and convenor, International Affairs, Gaurav Gupta has hailed the recent India-US trade und