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Delhi air quality worsens to 294 AQI in 'poor' category

New Delhi | February 11, 2026 8:21:17 AM IST

The air quality in the national capital deteriorated on Tuesday morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) rising to 294, placing it in the 'poor' category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). ... read..

India, Hungary review bilateral ties in 11th round of Foreign Office Consultations

New Delhi | February 11, 2026 7:50:28 AM IST

Secretary (West) of the Ministry of External Affairs, Sibi George, on Wednesday held the 11th round of India-Hungary Foreign Office Consultations with Hungarian State Secretary Boglarka Illes. ... read..

Earthquake of 4.3 magnitude hits Bay of Bengal

New Delhi | February 11, 2026 7:20:27 AM IST

A moderate earthquake measuring 4.3 on the Richter scale was recorded in the Bay of Bengal early Wednesday morning, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). ... read..

"Valuable forum for international cooperation," EAM Jaishankar on completion of 20 years of BRICS

New Delhi | February 11, 2026 7:20:26 AM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar interacted with BRICS 2026 Sherpas and Country Representatives as the group marked its 20th anniversary. ... read..

"Protect minors online": TDP MP Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu seeks social media regulation

New Delhi | February 11, 2026 5:50:51 AM IST

TDP MP Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu wrote a letter to Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, highlighting the alarming rate of social media addiction and its impact on minors. ... read..

CBI coordinates return of wanted fugitive Sombir Motta from USA

New Delhi | February 11, 2026 4:20:50 AM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), has successfully coordinated the return of wanted fugitive Sombir Motta from the United States of America. ... read..

Seychelles President Herminie departs after 'fruitful' India visit

New Delhi | February 11, 2026 1:50:57 AM IST

Seychelles President Patrick Herminie departed for home after concluding a successful visit in India. ... read..

"Very archaic understanding of word 'publication'": Karti Chidambaram on former Army Chief's 'unpublished' memoir

New Delhi | February 11, 2026 1:20:44 AM IST

Congress MP Karti Chidambaram on Tuesday addressed the row over the alleged circulation of former Army Chief MM Naravane's unpublished memoir, Four Stars of Destiny, saying that "if anything is in the public domain, it's publication." ... read..

Delhi Court sentences two Afghan nationals to 10 years' imprisonment for drug trafficking

New Delhi | February 11, 2026 12:50:15 AM IST

Delhi's Dwarka Court has sentenced two Afghan nationals, Abdul Khaliq Noorzai and Ghulam Hazrat Mirzale, to 10 years in prison for trafficking 7.6 kilograms of heroin, a commercial quantity of the drug. ... read..

Biker's Death Case: Court grants protection from arrest to contractor, asks him to join investigation

New Delhi | February 11, 2026 12:50:12 AM IST

Delhi's Dwarka Court on Tuesday granted protection from arrest to contractor Kavish Gupta. He had approached the court for anticipatory bail after receiving a notice from the police to join the investigation into the biker's death case. The court directed ... read..

AFC U17 Asian Cup, AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup 2026 final draw to reveal India's group stage opponents

New Delhi | February 10, 2026 11:50:38 PM IST

The Final Draw for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 and the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2026 will be held on Thursday at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. ... read..

Defence Secretary meets Seychelles leadership, agrees to enhance defence cooperation

New Delhi | February 10, 2026 11:50:35 PM IST

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Tuesday called on Seychelles' Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora Barry Faure and Chief of Defence Forces of the Seychelles Defence Forces Major General Michael Anselme Marc Rosette in the national capital ... read..

T20 WC: Michael Bracewell ruled out due to calf injury, Cole McConchie named replacement

New Delhi | February 10, 2026 11:20:37 PM IST

New Zealand suffers a significant blow as all-rounder Michael Bracewell has been ruled out of the remainder of the 2026 T20 World Cup after re-injuring his left calf, as per the NZC website. ... read..

"It breaks my heart to see...": Gurmeet Choudhary comes out in support of Rajpal Yadav, requests members of film industry to help 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa' star

New Delhi | February 10, 2026 10:51:15 PM IST

Actor Gurmeet Choudhary on Tuesday took to social media to offer help to Rajpal Yadav, who surrendered at the Tihar Jail on February 5 for a series of cheque dishonour cases against him.In a post on X, Gurmeet wrote, "It breaks my heart to see a senior, i ... read..

All agencies working in coordination to reduce cybercrimes: Amit Shah inaugurates new cybercrime branch of CBI

New Delhi | February 10, 2026 10:51:13 PM IST

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, delivered a keynote address at the National Conference on "Tackling Cyber-Enabled Frauds and Dismantling the Ecosystem" in New Delhi, on Tuesday. ... read..

2026 Beldanga violence: WB govt moves SC against HC order allowing deployment of Central forces

New Delhi | February 10, 2026 10:51:06 PM IST

The West Bengal government has moved the Supreme Court challenging a Calcutta High Court order that left it open for the Centre to step in and deploy Central Armed Forces following violent agitation in Beldanga, Murshidabad, in mid-January that led to ars ... read..

Delhi Metro extends services for India vs Namibia T20 World Cup match

New Delhi | February 10, 2026 10:51:04 PM IST

As the national capital gears up for India vs Namibia ICC Men's T20 World Cup clash on Thursday, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation is extending its services late into the night to facilitate spectators attending the T20 match on February 12, at Arun Jaitley St ... read..

Hardik Pandya has intense batting session in nets ahead of World Cup matches against Namibia, Pakistan

New Delhi | February 10, 2026 10:51:02 PM IST

Star Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya batted for over two and a half hours in the nets ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup clashes against Namibia, which will be followed by a clash against arch-rivals Pakistan. ... read..

Shikhar Dhawan joins Delhi Sports Mahakumbh as Brand Ambassador

New Delhi | February 10, 2026 10:50:58 PM IST

Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan expressed his thrill to be the brand ambassador of Delhi Sports Mahakumbh, an initiative by the Delhi government. ... read..

India, China hold Strategic Dialogue; underscore importance of peace and tranquillity in border areas for overall progress in bilateral relations

New Delhi | February 10, 2026 10:50:52 PM IST

India and China on Tuesday underlined the importance of peace and tranquillity in the border areas for overall progress in bilateral relations during the Strategic Dialogue held in the national capital. ... read..

Sachin Tendulkar invites Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi for son Arjun's wedding ceremony

New Delhi | February 10, 2026 10:20:46 PM IST

Legendary Indian batter Sachin Tendulkar invited the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, for the wedding of his son Arjun Tendulkar and Saaniya Chandok on Tuesday. ... read..

"Bumrah's feeling a lot better, he's moving well": Ryan ten Doeschate confirms Jasprit's availability for Namibia fixture

New Delhi | February 10, 2026 9:51:50 PM IST

India's assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate confirmed that Washington Sundar has joined the Indian squad ahead of their second group-stage fixture against Namibia on February 12. ... read..

Ian Bell appointed as Delhi Capitals assistant coach

New Delhi | February 10, 2026 9:51:46 PM IST

Former England batter Ian Bell has been appointed as the assistant coach of Delhi Capitals (DC) ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. ... read..

Sachin Tendulkar invites President Murmu for son Arjun's wedding ceremony

New Delhi | February 10, 2026 9:51:45 PM IST

Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar invited President Droupadi Murmu and Home Minister Amit Shah for the wedding of his son Arjun Tendulkar and Saaniya Chandok on Tuesday. ... read..

Sachin Tendulkar invites PM Modi for his son Arjun's wedding ceremony

New Delhi | February 10, 2026 9:20:49 PM IST

Former India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence on Tuesday and invited him for the wedding of his son Arjun Tendulkar and Saaniya Chandok. The duo got engaged in August last year. ... read..

India picks up two more golds as Sofiya Shulzhenko of Kazakhstan sets world record enroute women's 3P win

New Delhi | February 10, 2026 9:20:44 PM IST

Kazakhstan shooter Sofiya Shulzhenko set a new world record in the 50m rifle 3 positions (3P) women's event, enroute winning gold at the Asian Championship Rifle/Pistol, even as India picked up two more gold medals on day seven of competitions at the Dr. ... read..

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta's new 'farziwada'; AQI monitoring stations installed in green areas: Saurabh Bharadwaj

New Delhi | February 10, 2026 8:50:57 PM IST

Raising questions over the credibility of Delhi's air quality data, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday objected to the BJP government's decision to install six new AQI monitoring stations in Delhi's green and open areas, calling it a deliberate attempt ... read..

"Why is govt scared of having discussion on it?": Congress leader Sachin Pilot over memoir row

New Delhi | February 10, 2026 8:50:48 PM IST

Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Monday questioned the BJP-led government for not allowing Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi to quote from former Army Chief General MM Naravane's unpublished memoir, asking, "What do they want to hide?" ... read..

Delhi HC asks MEA to facilitate Celina's brother's interaction with court

New Delhi | February 10, 2026 7:50:42 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has asked the counsel for the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to get in touch with the ministry/Consulate to facilitate the interaction of Major (Retd) Vikrant Jaitly with the court. Vikarant Jaitly is in detention in the UAE. ... read..

"Their ideology won't work": SP MP Awadesh Prasad hits back at Yogi Adityanath over "Babri Masjid" remark

New Delhi | February 10, 2026 7:50:37 PM IST

Samajwadi Party MP Awadesh Prasad on Tuesday said the Bharatiya Janata Party's "ideology will not work" after Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's "Babri Masjid" remark. ... read..

Former Army Chief Gen Naravane endorses Penguin statement on his "unpublished" memoir

New Delhi | February 10, 2026 7:20:58 PM IST

Former Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane on Tuesday confirmed that his memoir, "Four Stars of Destiny", has not yet been published, backing Penguin Random House India's statement. ... read..

AIIA signs MoU with General Insurance Council to launch cashless ayurveda treatment across 32 insurance companies

New Delhi | February 10, 2026 7:20:53 PM IST

In a move to bridge traditional medicine with modern financial security, the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi, signed a landmark Common Empanelment Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the General Insurance Council (GIC) on Tuesday. ... read..

JJD President Tej Pratap Yadav announces financial aid of Rs 11 lakh for actor Rajpal Yadav's family

New Delhi | February 10, 2026 7:20:49 PM IST

National President of Janshakti Janta Dal, Tej Pratap Yadav, has announced financial assistance of Rs 11 Lakh to the family of Rajpal Yadav, after the actor surrendered at the Tihar Jail on February 5 for a series of cheque dishonour cases against him. ... read..

India, China review positive momentum in ties during strategic dialogue in New Delhi

New Delhi | February 10, 2026 7:20:48 PM IST

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Tuesday held the India-China Strategic Dialogue with Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu, who is in India to participate in the BRICS Sherpa Meeting. ... read..

"When BJP weakens, they turn communal": Akhilesh Yadav hits back at Yogi Adityanath over "Babri Masjid" remark

New Delhi | February 10, 2026 6:51:14 PM IST

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday hit out at Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath over his remarks on "Babri Masjid," stating that "BJP turns communal" when they fear losing power. ... read..

Milk price hike unlikely in 2026, says Indian Dairy Association President

By Animesh Deb

New Delhi | February 10, 2026 6:51:12 PM IST

Milk prices in India are unlikely to see a hike in 2026, Sudhir Kr Singh, President of the Indian Dairy Association (IDA), said on Monday, noting that prices are revised only when dairy players are compelled to do so, faced with rising input costs. ... read..

"Judicial inquiry should be conducted": Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on Telangana BJP candidate's death

New Delhi | February 10, 2026 6:51:05 PM IST

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy demanded a judicial inquiry into the suicide of a BJP candidate in Makthal Municipality in Mahbubnagar in Telangana, allegedly due to threats from the Congress Party, ahead of Wednesday's municipal elections. ... read..

PM GatiShakti evaluates 352 projects worth Rs 16.10 lakh crore: Ministry of Commerce & Industry

New Delhi | February 10, 2026 6:51:04 PM IST

The Ministry of Commerce & Industry announced on Tuesday that 352 infrastructure projects, with a total estimated cost of Rs 16.10 lakh crore, have been evaluated through the PM GatiShakti Network Planning Group (NPG) mechanism. ... read..

Andhra Pradesh records 2.28% drop in chemical fertiliser usage: CM Naidu tells Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh

New Delhi | February 10, 2026 6:21:43 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday met Union Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and said that the state achieved a 2.28 per cent reduction in chemical fertiliser usage during the 2024-25 agricultural ye ... read..

India's rare earth metals corridor positive, impact to be seen over long term: BMW India CEO

New Delhi | February 10, 2026 5:51:09 PM IST

India's plan to develop a rare earth metals corridor spanning seven states is a positive step for the electric vehicle ecosystem, but its impact will be visible only over the long term as the initiative moves from announcement to execution, Hardeep Brar, ... read..

Govt, RBI roll out measures to improve health, governance of cooperative banks: MoS Finance

New Delhi | February 10, 2026 5:51:05 PM IST

The Government of India and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) have taken various measures to strengthen cooperative banks' financial health, governance and digital inclusion along with enhancing deposit security, credit availability and prudent regulation, ... read..

Ravindra Jadeja meets PM Modi, praises his leadership

New Delhi | February 10, 2026 5:21:26 PM IST

India's star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, along with his wife, Gujarat minister for Primary, Secondary and Adult Education Rivaba Jadeja, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Tuesday. ... read..

"Nehru mortgaged Kashmir, surrendered to British": Union Minister Giriraj Singh

New Delhi | February 10, 2026 5:21:24 PM IST

Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Tuesday accused the country's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru of "mortgaging" Kashmir and "surrendering" to the British to "fulfil his aspirations". ... read..

Airtel, Jio gain wireless subscribers in December; Vodafone Idea, BSNL continue to lose users

New Delhi | February 10, 2026 5:21:06 PM IST

India's wireless (mobile) subscriber base expanded in December 2025, but subscriber movement remained sharply uneven across operators, with Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel emerging as the major gainers, while Vodafone Idea Ltd and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd ... read..

Delhi HC gives DU 3 weeks to respond in pleas seeking PM Modi's degree details

New Delhi | February 10, 2026 4:51:26 PM IST

Delhi University on Tuesday told the Delhi High Court that the appeals seeking disclosure of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's educational degree details were aimed at sensationalising the issue and had no real merit. ... read..

NGT takes suo motu cognisance of Meghalaya illegal coal mine blast that killed 18 miners

New Delhi | February 10, 2026 4:51:24 PM IST

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report regarding a deadly explosion at an illegally operated rat-hole coal mine in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district that claimed 18 lives. ... read..

Indian stock indices extend gains over US trade deal, positive global cues

New Delhi | February 10, 2026 4:51:19 PM IST

Indian stock indices settled higher on Tuesday, extending gains from the previous session, with analysts attributing it to the interim trade deal with the US, the possible return of foreign institutional investors, and positive cues from other Asian marke ... read..

India, UN Office for Disarmament Affairs to host second UNSC 1540 capacity building programme in Palasamudram

New Delhi | February 10, 2026 4:21:17 PM IST

India, in partnership with the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA), is organising the second edition of the annual Capacity Building Programme on the UN Security Council Resolution 1540 and Strategic Trade Controls for Asia-Pacific and A ... read..

"Spent lot of hours trying to improve my game": Bas de Leede after Netherlands beat Namibia in T20 World Cup

New Delhi | February 10, 2026 4:21:15 PM IST

Bas de Leede's all-round heroics guided the Netherlands to a convincing seven-wicket victory over Namibia in match 10 of the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 held at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Tuesday. ... read..

Mutual Fund AUM shoots to over Rs 81 lakh crore in January: AMFI data

New Delhi | February 10, 2026 3:51:42 PM IST

India's mutual fund industry continued its steady expansion in January 2026, with total net assets under management (AUM) rising to Rs 81,01,305.58 crore, up from Rs 80,23,378.99 crore in December 2025, according to the latest monthly data released by AMF ... read..

"Didn't go to assault anyone": Varsha Gaikwad defends Congress MPs waving posters at Treasury Benches

New Delhi | February 10, 2026 3:21:43 PM IST

Congress MP Varsha Gaikwad on Tuesday slammed Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, who shared a video of the Congress MPs' "degrading behaviour" in the Parliament. ... read..

Netflix tells Delhi HC producer has decided to change title of Manoj Bajpayee film amid objections

New Delhi | February 10, 2026 3:21:16 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday informed by Netflix that the producer of Manoj Bajpayee's starrer, earlier titled "Ghooskhor Pandat," has taken a conscious decision to change the name of the film in light of the concerns raised, and will adopt an alternat ... read..

India focuses on indigenous rare earth permanent magnets to bolster EV ecosystem: Minister Kumaraswamy

New Delhi | February 10, 2026 3:21:13 PM IST

India aims to focus on domestic manufacturing of sintered rare earth permanent magnets used in electric vehicles as part of a broader push to deepen its electric mobility, clean manufacturing ecosystem and reduce import dependence, Union Heavy Industries ... read..

China's Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu attends BRICS Sherpa meeting in New Delhi

New Delhi | February 10, 2026 2:52:04 PM IST

China's BRICS Sherpa and Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu attended the First BRICS Sherpa Meeting in New Delhi. ... read..

Concerns around competitiveness, affordability, and economic security central to climate discussions: Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog

New Delhi | February 10, 2026 2:52:03 PM IST

Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog, Suman Bery, on Tuesday noted that concerns around competitiveness, affordability, and economic security have become increasingly central to climate discussions. ... read..

Team India demands family to travel along with them during T20 World Cup, BCCI denies: Sources

New Delhi | February 10, 2026 2:51:59 PM IST

The defending champions India are co-hosting the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 with Sri Lanka and according to sources, the Suryakumar Yadav-led Indian T20 side has demanded that their family should be allowed to travel along with them throughout t ... read..

"Misadventure by law enforcement agencies": Oppn criticises probe into Gen Naravane memoir circulation, BJP calls for Breach of Privilege against Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi | February 10, 2026 2:21:29 PM IST

The INDIA bloc MPs on Tuesday slammed the Centre over Delhi Police's probe into the circulation of pre-print copies of 'Four Stars of Destiny', a memoir by former Indian Army Chief General MM Naravane, calling it a "misadventure" by law enforcement agenci ... read..

Hansraj College decked up for principal's son's wedding; students stage protest

By Vishu Adhana

New Delhi | February 10, 2026 2:21:25 PM IST

Hansraj College in Delhi is decorated with colourful tents and elaborate arrangements to host the wedding celebrations of Principal Rama Sharma's son, prompting protests from a section of students who alleged misuse of campus infrastructure. ... read..

MP Kartikeya Sharma pushes for esports sports status, flags risks of unregulated online gaming in Rajya Sabha

New Delhi | February 10, 2026 2:21:18 PM IST

Raising the issue during Zero Hour in the Rajya Sabha, MP Kartikeya Sharma on Tuesday urged the Government to grant Official Sports Status to Esports and introduce comprehensive regulation of online gaming, citing its growing economic significance as well ... read..

Indian family businesses optimistic on growth but cautious on technology investments: PwC Report

New Delhi | February 10, 2026 2:20:56 PM IST

Indian family-owned businesses are entering the coming years with strong confidence and ambitious expansion plans, even as they remain cautious in adopting new technologies, according to a survey report by PwC. ... read..

Delhi: Accused in Drug haul case challenges his custody, judge recuses from hearing

New Delhi | February 10, 2026 1:50:49 PM IST

An accused in more than 500 kg drug haul case has challenged his arrest his custody before the Delhi High court. A High court judge recused self from the hearing and renotified the matter tomorrow before another bench. ... read..

MoS Margherita meets Fiji Minister Esrom Immanuel; discusses developmental partnership

New Delhi | February 10, 2026 1:50:47 PM IST

Minister of State of External Affairs Pabitra Margherita met Esrom Immanuel, Minister for Finance, Commerce and Business Development of Fiji on Tuesday. The leaders discussed the entire gamut of India-Fiji ties during their meeting. ... read..

"Delhi Police awake up": Congress MP Manickam Tagore slams authorities in Naravane book row

New Delhi | February 10, 2026 1:21:21 PM IST

Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Tuesday slammed the Delhi Police over the case filed regarding the circulation of a pre-print copy of former Army Chief General (Retd) NN Naravane's book Four Stars of Destiny, saying, "Delhi police awake up." ... read..

Delhi HC suggests mediation in RK family trust dispute; seeks replies on fresh applications

New Delhi | February 10, 2026 1:21:15 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday suggested mediation as a way to resolve the ongoing dispute concerning the RK Family Trust while hearing several applications in an ongoing suit filed by Rani Kapur seeking dissolution of the trust. ... read..

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