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YSRCP brushes aside TDP's baseless allegations, do not drag God into politics
New Delhi | February 5, 2026 11:20:27 PM IST
Taking strong objection to the baseless allegations and false propaganda of the coalition government, YSRCP has said that appointing a committee into the Tirupati laddu issue is only a ploy to divert people's attention from the CBI charge sheet which cate ... read..


MP: Police arrest accused involved in attacking women using a sharp-edged weapon in Bhopal
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | February 5, 2026 10:50:13 PM IST
Madhya Pradesh police on Thursday arrested an accused involved in a series of attacks on women using a sharp-edged weapon in different areas of the state capital Bhopal, an official said. ... read..


'No obstacles in the path of Eastern Nagaland's development', agreement signed between Centre, Nagaland govt, ENPO representatives
Politics | February 5, 2026 10:50:11 PM IST
By Rajnish Singh ... read..


Ahead of French President's visit, Defence Ministry likely to discuss 114 Rafale jet deal next week
By Ajit Dubey

New Delhi | February 5, 2026 10:20:01 PM IST
Ahead of the visit by French President Emmanuel Macron in the third week of February, the Defence Ministry of India is likely to discuss the Rs 3.25 lakh crore proposal to buy 114 Rafale combat aircraft for the Indian Air Force. ... read..


Death toll rises to 18 in Meghalaya coal mine blast incident
Shillong (Meghalaya) | February 5, 2026 10:50:18 PM IST
The death toll in the coal mine incident that occurred in the Thangskai area of Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district has risen to 18. ... read..


"Nehruji felt 35 crore citizens are a problem, Indira Gandhi 57 crore...": PM Modi slams Congress in Rajya Sabha
New Delhi | February 5, 2026 9:20:18 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched a scathing attack on Congress in Rajya Sabha and cited a speech of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, stating that she and her father Jawaharlal Nehru had referred to citizens of the country as a "proble ... read..


Focused policy and transparent decision-making: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta on BJP Govt's nearly one year in office
New Delhi | February 5, 2026 9:20:15 PM IST
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said her adminstration has focused on correcting long-pending structural issues in pollution control, public transport, waste management, healthcare and education since the formation of the BJP government in the national c ... read..


"By end of 2026, we will end legacy waste in garbage mountains at Okhla, Bhalaswa": Delhi CM
New Delhi | February 5, 2026 9:20:13 PM IST
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday expressed confidence that the legacy waste at the Okhla and Bhalaswa landfill sites will be cleared by the end of this year. ... read..


PM announces ex-gratia for victim's kin in Meghalaya coal mine blast
New Delhi | February 5, 2026 9:20:07 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced ex-gratia worth Rs 2 lakh each for the families of 16 victims who lost their lives in the tragic Meghalaya coal mine incident. ... read..


Bombay HC denies parole to Abu Salem over brother's death
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 5, 2026 9:20:03 PM IST
The Bombay High Court on Thursday denied permission to underworld gangster Abu Salem to visit his native place in Uttar Pradesh's Azamgarh to mourn the death of his brother Abu Hakim Ansari. ... read..


Assam CM formally unveils plaque bearing the UNESCO World Heritage Recognition Certificate of Charaideo Moidams
Charaideo (Assam) | February 5, 2026 9:20:02 PM IST
Assam Chief Minister, Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma, formally unveiled the plaque bearing the UNESCO World Heritage recognition certificate awarded to the Charaideo Moidams at a ceremonial event held at the Charaideo Maidam complex in Charaideo on Thursday. ... read..


Gujarat among top 3 states visited by foreign tourists since 2024
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | February 5, 2026 9:20:00 PM IST
India's tourism sector has witnessed a remarkable resurgence in 2024, with foreign tourist arrivals reaching 99.5 lakh and international tourist arrivals climbing to 2.05 crore, marking a 14.85% increase compared to the pre-pandemic benchmark year of 2019 ... read..


ECI briefs Central Observers to be deployed for forthcoming assembly elections
New Delhi | February 5, 2026 9:19:58 PM IST
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday organised briefing meetings for General, Police and Expenditure Observers to be deployed as Central Observers for the forthcoming assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Benga ... read..


Amit Shah attends ENPO agreement ceremony, assures development in Eastern Nagaland
New Delhi | February 5, 2026 8:50:20 PM IST
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Thursday attended the ceremony ahead of the signing of an agreement between the Union Government, the Nagaland Government, and the Eastern Nagaland Peoples' Organisation (ENPO). ... read..


Assam CM condoles tragic demise of 16 people in Meghalaya coal mine accident
Guwahati (Assam) | February 5, 2026 8:50:18 PM IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday expressed his heartfelt condolences over the death of 16 people in a coal mine accident that occurred in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district. ... read..


'Mohalla Clinics were means of corruption': Delhi CM Rekha Gupta slams AAP
New Delhi | February 5, 2026 8:50:16 PM IST
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has hit out at the earlier Mohalla Clinic framework implemented during the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in the national capital, calling it a "means of corruption" while praising the full-fledged primary healthcare cen ... read..


"Nehruji felt 35 crore citizens are a problem, Indira Gandhi 57 crore...PM Modi slams Congress in Rajya Sabha
New Delhi | February 5, 2026 8:50:10 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched a scathing attack on Congress in Rajya Sabha and cited a speech of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, stating that she and her father Jawaharlal Nehru had referred to citizens of the country as a "proble ... read..


'Sheesh Mahal a White Elephant': Delhi CM Rekha Gupta takes a swipe at Arvind Kejriwal over residence row
New Delhi | February 5, 2026 8:50:06 PM IST
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta took a swipe at former chief minister and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal over the 'Sheesh Mahal' controversy, calling the renovated official residence a "White Elephant". ... read..


Meghalaya govt orders inquiry into coal mine incident that claims 16 lives
Shillong (Meghalaya) | February 5, 2026 8:50:04 PM IST
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Thursday said that the state government has ordered an inquiry into the coal mine incident in the Thangskai area of East Jaintia Hills district that claimed 16 lives. ... read..


Indian Army drops colonial-era names, renames 246 roads, buildings and facilities nationwide
New Delhi | February 5, 2026 8:20:01 PM IST
The Indian Army has undertaken a major initiative to discontinue colonial-era legacies by renaming 246 roads, buildings, and facilities across its establishments. This move is aimed at strengthening an institutional identity rooted in India's own history, ... read..


SC clears NBCC takeover of 16 stalled Supertech housing projects, grants relief to over 50,000 homebuyers
New Delhi | February 5, 2026 8:19:59 PM IST
The Supreme Court has approved the completion of 16 stalled housing projects in the Delhi-NCR region that were originally to be developed by Supertech between 2010 and 2012, and directed that the projects be handed over to the state-owned NBCC. ... read..


SC directs West Bengal govt to clear 11-year DA arrears for state employees
New Delhi | February 5, 2026 8:19:58 PM IST
In the long-pending dearness allowance (DA) dispute between the West Bengal government and its employees, the Supreme Court on Thursday granted major relief to nearly 20 lakh State government employees by upholding their right to receive DA and directing ... read..


Opposition stages walkout from Rajya Sabha, says LoPs not allowed to speak in Parliament
New Delhi | February 5, 2026 7:50:03 PM IST
Raising slogans against the Centre, the entire Opposition on Thursday staged a walkout from Rajya Sabha while Prime Minister Narendra Modi was responding to the Motion of Thanks to the President's address. ... read..


"Pollution is a legacy problem resulting from negligence of previous govts": Rekha Gupta
New Delhi | February 5, 2026 7:50:01 PM IST
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has said that air pollution and pollution of the Yamuna river are "legacy problems" caused by years of neglect and short-term policymaking by the previous AAP government, asserting that her administration is pursuing a com ... read..


Meghalaya: 16 killed in explosion at rat-hole coal mine in Thangskai
East Jaintia Hills (Meghalaya) | February 5, 2026 7:49:59 PM IST
Sixteen people have been killed in an explosion at a suspected illegal coal mine in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district on Thursday, police said. ... read..


Bhupesh Baghel calls PM Modi "fatally dangerous," demands full MGNREGA restoration in Punjab
General News | February 5, 2026 7:20:24 PM IST
Senior Congress leader and former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Thursday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging that he is proving to be "fatally dangerous" for the country and the "weakest and most cowardly" Pri ... read..


Himachal CM hits back at Jai Ram Thakur, says ready to approach finance commission under his leadership for state's interest
Politics | February 5, 2026 7:20:23 PM IST
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday hit back at Leader of Opposition and former Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur, saying that if the BJP claims the state government failed to properly present its case before the 16th Finance Co ... read..


World rapidly progressing towards new global order, there is growing inclination towards India: PM Modi in Rajya Sabha
New Delhi | February 5, 2026 7:20:21 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that India has emerged as a trusted partner for many countries and the world is rapidly progressing toward a new global order. ... read..


"This is Congress party under Rahul Gandhi's leadership": BJP MP Ravishankar Prasad attacks Opposition over PM Modi being prevented from speaking in Lok Sabha
New Delhi | February 5, 2026 7:20:19 PM IST
BJP MP Ravishankar Prasad strongly criticised the Congress and opposition parties over the disruption in Parliament, backing Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla for expressing anguish over the unprecedented scenes witnessed in the House. ... read..


"Yuvraj of Congress, with 'shaatir dimaag' called Sikh MP a traitor...his arrogance is at its peak": PM Modi hits out at Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi | February 5, 2026 7:20:13 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the Congress in the Rajya Sabha, taking aim at the party's "Yuvraj' over a controversial "traitor" remark made against BJP MP Ravneet Singh Bittu, calling it an insult to the Sikh communi ... read..


Congress to contest all 294 seats in West Bengal assembly polls: Ghulam Ahmad Mir
New Delhi | February 5, 2026 6:50:05 PM IST
The Indian National Congress on Thursday confirmed that it will contest all 294 Assembly seats in the upcoming 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections and not enter into an alliance with the Left front. ... read..


Rahul Gandhi not allowed to speak; Congress MP Ujjwal Raman Singh calls it a 'Blow to Democracy'
New Delhi | February 5, 2026 6:50:03 PM IST
Congress MP Ujjwal Raman Singh on Thursday criticised the NDA government after Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi was allegedly not allowed to speak in the House. Reacting to a letter written by Rahul Gandhi on the issue, Singh termed the sit ... read..


"Be it trade deal with EU, recent deal with the US, entire world is praising these...": PM Modi in Rajya Sabha
New Delhi | February 5, 2026 6:49:59 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that India is signing future-ready trade deals with several countries, and that, be it the trade agreement with the European Union or the recent deal with the United States, the entire world is openly praising ... read..


MSME Ministry strengthens industrial ecosystem in J&K; Vendor Development Programme held in Srinagar
Srinagar (Jammu & Kashmir) | February 5, 2026 6:49:54 PM IST
The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has been playing a key role in strengthening Jammu and Kashmir's industrial and entrepreneurial ecosystem through policy support, capacity building and market-linkage initiatives aimed at promotin ... read..


Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah launches 'Bharat Taxi' App
New Delhi | February 5, 2026 6:20:50 PM IST
The Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Thursday launched the 'Bharat Taxi' App, aimed at strengthening cooperative participation and enhancing welfare measures for taxi drivers across the country. ... read..


Murder convict arrested 13 years after rejection of appeal, Delhi High court frames guidelines for authorities
New Delhi | February 5, 2026 6:20:38 PM IST
The Delhi High court in a recent judgement, expressed strong displeasure over the fact that a murder convict did not surrender even after rejection of his appeal by the High Court in 2012. It took agencies 13 years to arrest the Convict. He was arrested i ... read..


Priyanka Gandhi slams PM Modi, alleges "No Guts" to face house amid memoir row
New Delhi | February 5, 2026 6:20:36 PM IST
In a blistering attack on the Prime Minister, Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday accused PM Narendra Modi of lacking the "guts" to address the Lok Sabha. ... read..


HAESL selects HCLTech to transform aviation maintenance operations
Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | February 5, 2026 6:20:34 PM IST
HCLTech, a leading global technology company, announced that it has been selected by Hong Kong Aero Engine Services Limited (HAESL) to transform its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) operations. HCLTech will deploy its iMRO/4 asset management soluti ... read..


'Don't be deceived twice': KT Rama Rao urges people not to vote again for CM Reddy
Rajanna Sircilla (Telangana) | February 5, 2026 6:20:21 PM IST
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao on Thursday accused Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of deliberately withholding funds meant for farmers, urging voters not to be misled again. ... read..


"Received information that Congress MPs can resort to unprecedented incident near PM's seat, urged him not to come to House": Lok Sabha Speaker
New Delhi | February 5, 2026 5:50:27 PM IST
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday said he had urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi not to come to the House yesterday to prevent any unpleasant incident as he received information that some Congress MPs can come to the PM's seat in the House and "resor ... read..


"Protest by woman considered terrorism?": Pawan Khera cries foul over media reports on "planned attack" against PM Modi
New Delhi | February 5, 2026 5:50:22 PM IST
After Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not attend the Lok Sabha amid reports of an alleged physical attack planned against him, Congress leader Pawan Khera on Thursday dismissed the same, claiming that the media reports were "planted" by the Speaker's off ... read..


Second quarter of this century will be vital in building a Viksit Bharat: PM Modi in Rajya Sabha
New Delhi | February 5, 2026 5:50:12 PM IST
Noting that the first quarter of the 21st century is over and the second quarter will be as decisive as the second quarter of India's freedom struggle in the last century, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the country is marching speedily ... read..


Congress, Owaisi scare minority community: Bihar Minister Dilip Jaiswal
Patna (Bihar) | February 5, 2026 5:20:25 PM IST
Bihar Minister Dilip Jaiswal on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the Congress and All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi and said that both parties are "two sides of the same coin," who spread fear among Muslims about ... read..


Government strengthens youth engagement in J&K through Inter-State Youth Exchange Programme in Srinagar
Srinagar (Jammu & Kashmir) | February 5, 2026 5:20:22 PM IST
The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has been implementing several programmes aimed at empowering young citizens and strengthening cultural unity across states through structured engagement and exchange initiatives, as part of the Government of Indi ... read..


BJP condemns Tamil Nadu minister's "panipuri sellers", " table cleaners" dig at North Indians
New Delhi | February 5, 2026 4:50:25 PM IST
BJP leaders on Thursday condemned Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader MRK Panneerselvam's alleged statement targeting North Indians. ... read..


NHRC seeks reports from States on gym regulation amid sexual exploitation cases, health risks concerns
New Delhi | February 5, 2026 4:50:13 PM IST
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognisance of rising concerns around gyms and fitness centres across India, particularly allegations of sexual exploitation and health risks linked to unregulated practices. ... read..


TN: Congress stages protest against removal of Mahatma Gandhi's name from MGNREGA
Ariyalur (Tamil Nadu) | February 5, 2026 5:20:23 PM IST
Congress party members in Ariyalur district on Tamil Nadu staged a protest on Thursday, condemning the removal of Mahatma Gandhi's name from the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGA). ... read..


Indian Army's community healthcare push strengthens in J&K; multi-speciality medical camp held in Naushera, Rajouri
Rajouri, (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 5, 2026 4:20:37 PM IST
The Indian Army has been consistently expanding its community outreach in Jammu & Kashmir by organising healthcare initiatives, medical camps and preventive health programmes in remote and border areas to supplement government healthcare services and ... read..


Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flags off joint expedition to Argentina's Mt Aconcagua
New Delhi | February 5, 2026 3:50:21 PM IST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flagged off a joint expedition to Mount Aconcagua in Argentina from South Block on Thursday. ... read..


Amit Shah to review naxal situation in three-day visit to Chhattisgarh from February 7-9
New Delhi | February 5, 2026 3:20:40 PM IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will review the prevailing Naxal situation during his three-day visit to Chhattisgarh from February 7 to 9, in what is being seen as a crucial step towards the Centre's target of eliminating Naxalism or Left Wing Extremism (L ... read..


"Unequal, being done according to Trump's orders": UBT's Priyanka Chaturvedi critcises India-US trade deal
New Delhi | February 5, 2026 3:20:38 PM IST
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Thursday criticised India's trade deal with the US, citing "unequal and unjustified" terms of agreement. ... read..


J-K: Amit Shah on three-day visit, review meeting scheduled tomorrow
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 5, 2026 2:50:28 PM IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to embark on a three-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir from Thursday. ... read..


"If LoP not allowed to speak, then there's very little opportunity for the House to run": Congress MP Jairam Ramesh
New Delhi | February 5, 2026 2:50:26 PM IST
Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Thursday warned that there's "very little opportunity" for the house to run if Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi is not allowed to make his point in Parliament about the 2020 standoff with China. ... read..


Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi hold key meet with Congress West Bengal leaders ahead of Assembly polls
New Delhi | February 5, 2026 2:50:19 PM IST
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Thursday held a crucial meeting with Congress's West Bengal leadership at 10 Rajaji Marg in New Delhi ahead of the forthcoming assembly poll. ... read..


J-K: "Will accelerate the pace of development," Sunil Sharma on Amit Shah's visit
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 5, 2026 2:50:16 PM IST
Jammu and Kashmir Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma on Thursday welcomed the Union Home Minister Amit Shah's state visit, and said that the scheduled security review for tomorrow will "accelerate the pace of development." ... read..


Amit Shah to review security, development in three-day visit to Jammu from Feb 5-7
General News | February 5, 2026 2:50:14 PM IST
New Delhi [India], February 5 (ANI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah is all set to embark on a three-day visit to Jammu from Thursday evening with a packed schedule centred on reviewing the security landscape and assessing development initiatives in the regi ... read..


Congress planned to physically attack PM Modi in Lok Sabha: Sources
New Delhi | February 5, 2026 2:50:11 PM IST
In an unprecedented turn of events, the Lok Sabha on Thursday passed the Motion of Thanks to the President's address without the customary reply by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Congress was physically planning to attack PM Modi in the lower house of ... read..


Amit Shah to visit Chhattisgarh from February 7 to 9, hold high-level security review meeting
New Delhi | February 5, 2026 2:50:09 PM IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Chhattisgarh from February 7 to 9 to review the security operations against Naxalism in the state. ... read..


Centre steps up fisheries development in J-K; Rs 118 crore released under PMMSY
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 5, 2026 2:50:06 PM IST
The fisheries department in Jammu and Kashmir has seen increased policy focus, infrastructure support and central funding in recent years through flagship schemes backed by official data and parliamentary disclosures, as part of the Union government's sus ... read..


"PM Modi unable to muster moral courage to face people": Congress MP Pramod Tiwari amid Parliament row
New Delhi | February 5, 2026 2:20:14 PM IST
Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on Thursday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the former Army Chief MM Naravane's unpublished memoir controversy and India-US trade deal, claiming that the PM is "unable to muster the moral courage to face people and p ... read..


"Larger problem created by not allowing LoP to speak": Shashi Tharoor backs Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi | February 5, 2026 2:20:13 PM IST
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday backed the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, saying he should be allowed to speak in Parliament about the 2020 standoff with China. ... read..


"Is this a way to talk about anyone?": Priyanka Gandhi slams Nadda for "abodh" remarks against Rahul
New Delhi | February 5, 2026 2:20:08 PM IST
Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday said Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi should be allowed to speak in Parliament, asserting that the party would question the Centre on the India-US trade deal. ... read..


Delhi HC strikes down blanket ban on MBBS migration, orders reconsideration of PwD student's transfer plea
New Delhi | February 5, 2026 1:50:13 PM IST
The Delhi High Court has struck down the blanket prohibition on migration of MBBS students under the Graduate Medical Education Regulations, 2023, holding that such a complete ban is manifestly arbitrary and violative of constitutional protections. ... read..


MP: CM Mohan Yadav practices Yoga with Swami Ramdev, urges people to make it part of daily routine
Haridwar (Uttarakhand) | February 5, 2026 1:50:05 PM IST
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday participated in a yoga session with Yoga guru Swami Ramdev at Patanjali Yogpeeth in Haridwar and highlighted the importance of yoga in daily life for physical and mental well-being. ... read..


"Huge achievement for security forces": Jammu and Kashmir leaders laud successful counter-terror operations
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 5, 2026 1:50:03 PM IST
Three terrorists were neutralised in the Jammu and Kashmir valley in two separate operations in Udhampur and Kishtwar on Wednesday. ... read..


"Till the LoP is not allowed, the PM will not be allowed to speak": Congress MP Manickam Tagore
New Delhi | February 5, 2026 1:49:51 PM IST
Amid continuous ruckus in the Parliament, Congress suspended MP Manickam Tagore on Thursday asserted that till the time the Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi is not allowed to present his views, the Opposition will not allow Prime Minister Narendra Modi to speak ... read..


Lok Sabha passes Motion of Thanks amid Opposition sloganeering, adjourned till 2 pm
New Delhi | February 5, 2026 1:20:31 PM IST
The lower House of the Parliament on Thursday passed the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address, even as proceedings were repeatedly disrupted by sloganeering from Opposition members, following which the House was adjourned till 2 pm. ... read..


Kerala Assembly passes resolution urging Centre to withdraw VB-G Ram G Act
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | February 5, 2026 1:20:26 PM IST
Kerala Legislative Assembly on Thursday passed a resolution urging the Central Government to withdraw the newly enacted The Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Act, 2025. ... read..


Indian Navy delivers Bailey Bridges to support Sri Lanka's post cyclone Ditwah reconstruction
General News | February 5, 2026 1:20:20 PM IST
The Indian Naval Ship Gharial has docked in Colombo with a vital shipment of 10 Bailey Bridges, aimed at bolstering Sri Lanka's reconstruction efforts following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. The delivery, which took place on Wednesday, marks a ... read..


"If it had remained the real Congress, people would have stayed": Union MoS Ravneet Bittu
New Delhi | February 5, 2026 1:20:15 PM IST
Union Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu on Thursday slammed Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, over the "traitor" remark and dubbed the Congress party a "family affair". ... read..


Karnataka: 3 killed, 15 injured in cruiser-canter vehicle collision in Gadag
Gadag (Karnataka) | February 5, 2026 1:20:13 PM IST
At least three women were killed and 15 others sustained injuries after a cruiser vehicle collided with a canter on a state highway in Karnataka's Gadag area of Dharwad district early Thursday morning, police said. ... read..


"Your words won't dim KCR's legacy": KT Rama Rao slams Telangana CM over his remark on KCR
Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 5, 2026 12:50:36 PM IST
Bharat Rashtra Samithi Working President KT Rama Rao on Thursday lashed out at Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for using "abusive language" against BRS Chief K Chandrashekar Rao and said that Reddy's place "is in the gutter." ... read..


"Khujli" Vs "Hostage of innocent child": Kharge, Nadda exchange heated remarks in Rajya Sabha
New Delhi | February 5, 2026 12:50:33 PM IST
The Upper House of Parliament witnessed a heated exchange between Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge and BJP leaders after the Congress MP alleged that Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi was not allowed to speak in the Lok Sabha. ... read..


Sabarimala Temple gold theft: Unnikrishnan Potti secures bail in second case; Kerala LoP expresses dissent
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | February 5, 2026 12:50:31 PM IST
Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple gold theft case prime accussed Unnikrishnan Potti was on Thursday granted bail in a second case, clearing the way for his release from jail. ... read..


Maharashtra: Chemical tanker overturns at Khandala Ghat, Mumbai-Pune highway choked for over 24 hours
Pune (Maharashtra) | February 5, 2026 12:50:25 PM IST
Traffic on the Mumbai-Pune highway remained severely affected for more than 24 hours after a chemical-laden tanker overturned at Khandala Ghat, leading to long tailbacks in the Urse Maval stretch. ... read..


Indore Court acquits four, including constable, after seized 'MD Drugs' found non-narcotic
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | February 5, 2026 12:50:18 PM IST
A special NDPS court in Madhya Pradesh's Indore has acquitted four persons, including a police constable, in an alleged 198-gram MD drugs seizure case after forensic laboratory tests found that the seized powder was not a narcotic substance but potassium ... read..


"Your place is in gutter": KT Rama Rao slams Telangana CM over his remark on KCR
Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 5, 2026 12:20:23 PM IST
Bharat Rashtra Samithi Working President KT Rama Rao on Thursday lashed out at Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for using "abusive language" against BRS Chief K Chandrashekar Rao and said that Reddy's place "is in the gutter." ... read..


Chennai-New Jalpaiguri Express derails in Odisha, CPRO reports no casualities or injuries
Jajpur (Odisha) | February 5, 2026 12:20:20 PM IST
A coach of the MGR Chennai Central to New Jalpaiguri Superfast Express derailed near Jakhapura Station in Odisha on Thursday, according to officials. ... read..


Delhi HC renotifies plea seeking Rs 100 cr compensation for Indian woman killed in Nepal unrest; to be heard on Feb 9
New Delhi | February 5, 2026 12:20:18 PM IST
The Delhi High Court has renotified to February 9, 2026, a writ petition filed by a bereaved husband seeking accountability and compensation for the death of his wife, an Indian citizen who lost her life during violent civil unrest in Nepal. ... read..


HAL says five LCA Mk1a fighter jets ready for delivery, assures to meet guidance for current FY
New Delhi | February 5, 2026 12:20:12 PM IST
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) on Thursday confirmed that five LCA Mk1a fighter jets are fully ready and an additional nine aircraft have already been built and flown. ... read..


Parliament Budget Session: Opposition to protest in Rajya Sabha against ruling party's objection to Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi | February 5, 2026 11:50:02 AM IST
The INDIA bloc MPs are set to protest in the Rajya Sabha against the ruling party's objections to the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi's statements. ... read..


Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited revises annual fare
Bangaluru (Karnataka) | February 5, 2026 11:49:55 AM IST
Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) announces Annual Fare Revision as per the First Fare Fixation Committee (FFC) constituted under the Metro Railways (Operation & Maintenance) Act, 2002. ... read..


Delhi: Missing Persons Cases see a dip in January 2026 as compared to 2025, data shows
New Delhi | February 5, 2026 4:20:31 PM IST
Data shows that missing persons cases in the national capital recorded a decline in January 2026 compared to the previous year.The data indicates that the number of people reported missing in Delhi has remained largely stable over the past decade, with an ... read..


Parliament Budget Session: Lok Sabha adjourned till 12 noon amid uproar
New Delhi | February 5, 2026 11:49:50 AM IST
The Lower House of the Parliament on Thursday was adjourned till 12 noon following continuous sloganeering by the Opposition MPs. ... read..


Jaypee Infratech money laundering case: Manoj Gaur moves to Delhi HC for extension of interim bail
New Delhi | February 5, 2026 11:49:46 AM IST
Former Chairman and Managing Director of Jaypee Infratech Ltd has moved to the Delhi High Court seeking extension of his interim bail. ... read..


Shocked over his 'chichorapan': Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Rahul Gandhi's "traitor" remarks against Bittu
New Delhi | February 5, 2026 11:20:45 AM IST
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday expressed shock over Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's "traitor" remarks at former party colleague Ravneet Singh Bittu in Parliament on Wednesday. ... read..


PM Narendra Modi extends birthday wishes to Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang
New Delhi | February 5, 2026 11:20:41 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended wishes to Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on the occassion of the latter's birthday. ... read..


"Kisan hit surakshit," assures Agriculture Minister Shivraj Chouhan on India-US trade deal
New Delhi | February 5, 2026 11:20:39 AM IST
Asserting that the India-US trade deal is "a new example" of diplomacy, development and dignity, Union Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday said that the agreement was finalised with due care to safeguard the "intere ... read..


Andhra Pradesh: SFI student leaders allegedly attacked, kidnapped near Tirupati; FIR registered
Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) | February 5, 2026 11:20:36 AM IST
Tension prevailed in Tirupati Rural Mandal after student leaders affiliated with the Students' Federation of India (SFI) were allegedly attacked, abducted, and threatened by a group of unidentified persons near Vartha Cross, close to Lemon Tree Hotel, Tir ... read..


EOW Kashmir chargesheets former SKIMS assistant professor for alleged citizenship fraud
Srinagar (Jammu and kashmir) | February 5, 2026 11:20:27 AM IST
The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K has filed a chargesheet before the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Srinagar, against a former Assistant Professor of SKIMS Soura for allegedly concealing her British citizenship and fraudulently ... read..


Odisha Additional Chief Secy says Black Swan Summit focuses on global learning and global innovation
Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) | February 5, 2026 11:20:21 AM IST
Additional Chief Secretary of Energy & IT Department, Government of Odisha, Vishal Kumar Dev, on Thursday, underlined the main focus of Black Swan Summit. ... read..


Chhattisgarh: Security forces recover body of one Maoist and AK-47 in Bijapur encounter
Bijapur (Chhattisgarh) | February 5, 2026 10:50:17 AM IST
Security forces have recovered the body of a Maoist in an encounter operation in the southern region of Bijapur district this morning, officials confirmed. ... read..


Himachal: Sethan Igloo Village becomes new tourist attraction, offering unique stay experience
Sethan (Himachal Pradesh) | February 5, 2026 10:50:13 AM IST
The Igloo stay in the snow covered valleys of Sethan, near Manali, has once again become a major attraction for tourists. These igloos, built amid snow covered hills, are not only visually stunning but also offer tourists a thrilling, adventurous experien ... read..


"Your growth model caters only to select capitalists": Mallikarjun Kharge slams BJP over wealth inequality
New Delhi | February 5, 2026 10:50:10 AM IST
Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge slammed the BJP and the Centre over vast income and wealth inequality in the country, citing the World Inequality Report 2026. ... read..


Parliament Budget Session: INDIA bloc MPs meet to chalk out floor strategy
New Delhi | February 5, 2026 10:50:05 AM IST
Opposition MPs held a meeting to discuss the floor strategy for the Parliament proceedings on Thursday at the office of the Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge. ... read..


Mehrauli: Swift police action in assault case; all accused arrested
Mehrauli (New Delhi) | February 5, 2026 10:20:06 AM IST
On Tuesday February 3, the Mehrauli Police Station received multiple PCR calls reporting an assault near Anupam Apartments along IGNOU Road in Saket. In response to the urgent situation, a police team was dispatched promptly to the scene to investigate th ... read..


Open for alliance or contesting alone: BTC chief Pramod Boro on Assam polls
Guwahati (Assam), | February 5, 2026 10:20:04 AM IST
Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Chief and United People's Party Liberal (UPPL) president Pramod Boro has said that his party has decided to contest the forthcoming Assam Assembly elections on all seats in the Bodoland Territorial Region and a few const ... read..


No significant surge in missing cases, decline in Jan 2026 compared to 2025: Delhi Police
New Delhi | February 5, 2026 10:20:01 AM IST
Delhi Police on Thursday clarified that there has been "no significant surge" in missing people cases in the national capital. ... read..


Kerala: Opposition MLAs protest outside assembly over Sabarimala gold theft case
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | February 5, 2026 10:20:00 AM IST
The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) Opposition MLAs in Kerala staged a protest outside the state legislative assembly on Thursday over the case of alleged theft of Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple gold. ... read..


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