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Ghaziabad: Three minor sisters dead after jumping from 9th floor building, porbe underway

Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) | February 4, 2026 10:20:42 AM IST

Three minor sisters died after jumping off the 9th floor of their residential building in Ghaziabad during the late hours of Tuesday. ... read..

Congress' Manish Tewari moves adjournment motion in LS, seeks discussion on India-US trade deal

New Delhi | February 4, 2026 10:20:40 AM IST

Congress MP Manish Tewari on Wednesday moved an adjournment motion in the Lok Sabha, seeking a detailed discussion on the India-US trade deal, citing concerns over its economic, energy and foreign policy implications and calling it a matter of grave publi ... read..

President Droupadi Murmu offers prayers at Puri Jagannath temple

Puri (Odisha) | February 4, 2026 10:20:37 AM IST

President Droupadi Murmu offered prayers at Jagannath temple in Puri, Odisha, on Wednesday. ... read..

Devnimori Buddha relics depart from Delhi for first-ever international exposition in Sri Lanka

New Delhi | February 4, 2026 10:20:33 AM IST

The holy Devnimori relics of Lord Buddha are taken to Sri Lanka for the first-ever international exposition on Wednesday morning. The holy relics will be placed at the Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo. ... read..

"Good gesture between India-US": BJD leader Debi Prasad Mishra lauds trade deal

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | February 4, 2026 10:20:32 AM IST

Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader, Debi Prasad Mishra hailed the India-US trade agreement, calling it a "good gesture" between the two nations. ... read..

Delhi Police Cyber Cell cracks inter-state fraud syndicates, arrests 55

New Delhi | February 4, 2026 10:20:25 AM IST

The Cyber Police of Delhi Police's West District has carried out a major crackdown against inter-state cyber fraud syndicates, arresting 55 accused within just one month. ... read..

"Behaving in an irresponsible, undemocratic manner": Andhra Pradesh BJP President criticises YSRCP

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | February 4, 2026 9:50:20 AM IST

Andhra Pradesh BJP President P V N Madhav made strong remarks on the current political climate and the Union Budget while addressing the media in Visakhapatnam. ... read..

High-Powered Committee meeting on Ladakh at Home Ministry today

New Delhi | February 4, 2026 9:50:18 AM IST

A meeting of the High-Powered Committee (HPC) constituted for the Union Territory of Ladakh will be held here in the national capital on Wednesday afternoon. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Flocks of cormorants spotted at estuary coastal area near Thoothukudi port

Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu) | February 4, 2026 9:50:17 AM IST

Large flocks of cormorants have been spotted in recent days at the estuary coastal area near Thoothukudi Port. ... read..

Nitin Nabin holds BJP West Bengal MPs' meeting at Union Minister Majumdar's residence

New Delhi | February 4, 2026 9:50:13 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin held a meeting with the party's West Bengal MPs at the residence of Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar in New Delhi and addressed their concerns. ... read..

"A very good roadmap has been created to enhance India's image globally...": Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav on Union Budget 2026-27

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | February 4, 2026 9:20:33 AM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday stated that the Union Budget 2026 is a roadmap to enhance India's image on a global scale and ensure India's role in the international landscape for a long time. ... read..

"Every member should have right to speak:" Priyanka Gandhi on suspension of eight MPs from Lok Sabha

New Delhi | February 4, 2026 9:20:28 AM IST

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday condemned the suspension of eight opposition MPs from the Lok Sabha, asserting that every member should have the right to speak in a democracy. ... read..

Telangana DGP Shivaraj Reddy reviews security, law and order ahead of municipal polls

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 4, 2026 9:20:26 AM IST

Telangana DGP IPS Shivaraj Reddy held a video conference with police officials at the State DGP office in Hyderabad regarding security measures and law and order arrangements for the upcoming municipal elections. ... read..

Mother injured in Pune hit-and-run incident, says BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla

Pune (Maharashtra) | February 4, 2026 9:20:24 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla said that his mother was "seriously injured" and will be undergoing surgery in an alleged hit-and-run incident in Maharashtra's Pune. ... read..

DGCA begins inquiry after Air India, IndiGo aircraft suffer wingtip collision during taxying at Mumbai Airport

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 4, 2026 9:20:19 AM IST

The DGCA has begun its inuquiry into an accident involving wing tips of two taxying aircraft at the Mumbai Airport on Tuesday night. An Air India Airbus A320 and an IndiGo A320, came into contact during ground movement, as per the Directorate General of C ... read..

DJB to supply water to Westend Green Farms after Delhi HC intervention

New Delhi | February 4, 2026 9:20:18 AM IST

After intervention by the Delhi High Court, the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has agreed to supply water to residents of Westend Green Farms Society, bringing an end to contempt proceedings initiated over non-compliance with earlier court directions. ... read..

BJP MLAs continue overnight protest in Karnataka Assembly, demand Excise Minister's resignation

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 4, 2026 9:20:16 AM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday continued its overnight protest inside the Vidhana Soudha, with Karnataka Leader of Opposition R Ashoka and party MLAs spending the night within the Assembly premises as part of their agitation against the Con ... read..

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

New Delhi | February 4, 2026 8:50:21 AM IST

Both Houses of Parliament are scheduled to continue the discussion on the motion of 'Thanks to the President's address' during the ongoing Budget Session on Wednesday. ... read..

Thick fog engulfs Delhi-NCR as air quality turns 'very poor', AQI stands at 312

New Delhi | February 4, 2026 8:50:16 AM IST

The national capital woke up to dense fog on Wednesday morning and witnessed a significant deterioration in its air quality. The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) was 312 at approximately 7 am, placing it in the 'very poor' category. ... read..

Manish Tewari questions India-US trade deal, seeks govt clarity on USD 500 billion figure

New Delhi | February 4, 2026 8:50:14 AM IST

Congress MP Manish Tewari on Wednesday questioned the claims surrounding the India-US trade deal announced by US President Donald Trump. ... read..

Tremors felt in Kolkata after earthquake hits Myanmar, Bangladesh and Tibet

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 4, 2026 8:50:11 AM IST

Tremors were felt in parts of Kolkata following reports of an earthquake in neighbouring countries, such as Myanmar, Bangladesh and Tibet, on Tuesday, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). ... read..

Allahabad HC questions govt over the Bulldozer action, seeks clarity on SC guidelines

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | February 4, 2026 8:50:10 AM IST

The Allahabad High Court on Tuesday observed that punitive demolition of structures continues to take place in Uttar Pradesh despite the Supreme Court's November 2024 ruling that "bulldozer justice" is unacceptable under the law. ... read..

Questions raised over Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's demise: Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | February 4, 2026 8:50:08 AM IST

Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar on Tuesday said that several questions are being raised regarding the demise of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, and demanded that the truth behind the incident be brought before the public. ... read..

Alive citizens are falsely marked dead: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee slams BJP over

New Delhi | February 4, 2026 7:49:58 AM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), following a meeting with families allegedly victimised by the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls ahead of the State Assembly Elections ... read..

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy reviews AIIMS Bibinagar work, says Ayush services to be available after completion

Yadadri Bhuvanagiri (Telangana) | February 4, 2026 6:49:46 AM IST

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy reviewed the progress of work at Telangana's AIIMS Bibinagar campus on Tuesday, pointing out that people will be able to access the Ayush Department for treatment once the hospital is completed. ... read..

J-K: Intelligence-based Op Kiya underway in Udhampur after contact with terrorists

Basantgarh (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 4, 2026 6:20:39 AM IST

The Indian Army is conducting an intelligence-based joint operation along with the Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in the Basantgarh area of Udhampur district after contact was established with terrorists on Tuesday af ... read..

Assam Governor honours Bhutan's Queen Mother with 'Soldier of Humanity' award

Kokrajhar (Assam) | February 4, 2026 5:50:28 AM IST

Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on Tuesday attended the 22nd Upendra Nath Brahma 'Soldier of Humanity' Award, 2025, ceremony held at the Jwhwlao Nileswar Brahma Auditorium, Bodoland University, Kokrajhar. ... read..

Zero tariff puts farmers' future at risk, centre silent: Himachal Minister of Public Works Vikramaditya Singh

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 4, 2026 5:19:56 AM IST

Minister of Public Works and Urban Development in Himachal Pradesh, Vikramaditya Singh, on Tuesday stated that the prospect of a zero-import duty on agricultural products under a potential India-US trade agreement has placed the country's agrarian economy ... read..

Assam: 3 students missing after boat capsizes in Gangadhar River

Dhubri (Assam) | February 4, 2026 4:50:15 AM IST

A tragic boat accident was reported on Tuesday evening in the Gangadhar River near Belpara Char under the Tamarhat area of the Dhubri district of lower Assam. ... read..

Sacred Devnimori relics of Lord Buddha reaches Delhi ahead of public veneration in Colombo

New Delhi | February 4, 2026 7:49:54 AM IST

The Sacred Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha, scheduled to travel to Colombo, Sri Lanka, for public veneration from February 4 to 10, arrived at the National Museum in New Delhi on Tuesday. ... read..

BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh congratulates newly-elected Manipur Legislature Party leader Yumnam Khemchand Singh

New Delhi | February 4, 2026 3:50:17 AM IST

Following Yumnam Khemchand Singh being elected the BJP Legislature Party Leader of Manipur on Tuesday, BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh also congratulated the newly elected legislature party leader, wishing him a successful and impactful tenure. ... read..

Shab-e-Barat 2026: Devotees gather at Jammathul Saliheen Mosque in Coimbatore for prayers

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) | February 4, 2026 3:50:13 AM IST

Shab-e-Barat was observed at Jammathul Shalihiheen Mosque in Coimbatore on Tuesday as many Muslims prayed for blessings and mercy. ... read..

Assam Rifles seize heroin worth Rs 60 lakh; one drug peddler apprehended

Cachar (Assam) | February 4, 2026 3:50:10 AM IST

Assam Rifles, in a well-coordinated joint operation with Cachar District Police, achieved a significant success against drug trafficking in the region on Monday, according to Headquarters Inspector General Assam Rifles (East). ... read..

Rajya Sabha continues discussion on motion of thanks on President's Address

New Delhi | February 4, 2026 2:50:18 AM IST

Rajya Sabha on Tuesday continued discussion on motion of thanks on the President's address with the members from treasury benches hailing achievements of the government and the opposition members accusing it not addressing problems concerning the common m ... read..

"Incorrect application" of force caused fuel switch to move from RUN to CUTOFF on Air India Boeing 787-8: DGCA

New Delhi | February 4, 2026 2:20:25 AM IST

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) released a rejoinder on Tuesday regarding the purported malfunction of the fuel cut-off switch on Air India Boeing B787-8 aircraft VT-ANX, which was identified by the crew on two occasions on January 1. ... read..

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta announces annual financial assistance for two LPG cylinders for all ration card-holding families

New Delhi | February 4, 2026 2:20:23 AM IST

The Delhi Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, approved a scheme under which, from 2026, all ration card-holding families in Delhi will receive financial assistance equivalent to the cost of two LPG cylinders per year. ... read..

Eight opposition suspended for "unruly conduct" as Lok Sabha standoff intensifies; Rahul Gandhi writes to Speaker

New Delhi | February 4, 2026 2:20:21 AM IST

The standoff between the opposition and government in Lok Sahha escalated today after eight opposition MPs were suspended for "unruly behaviour" and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused the government of not allowing him to proceed with his speech on the ... read..

BJP, JD(S) protest in Karnataka Assembly seeking Excise Minister RB Timmapur's resignation over corruption allegations

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 4, 2026 1:50:11 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Janata Dal (Secular) leaders staged a protest in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly house on Tuesday to demand the resignation of Excise Minister RB Timmapur for alleged corruption in his department. ... read..

Air India, IndiGo aircraft collision at Mumbai Airport; passengers safe

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 4, 2026 1:20:35 AM IST

A ground collision occurred at Mumbai Airport on Tuesday involving Air India flight AI 2732 and IndiGo flight 6E 791. ... read..

Uttarakhand government opens 83 major Himalayan peaks for mountaineering expeditions

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 4, 2026 1:20:33 AM IST

Uttarakhand has taken a historic step in the field of adventure tourism, giving mountaineering a new height. On the directions of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Council (UTDB), in coordination with the Forest Depar ... read..

Delhi HC orders premature release of ex President guard convicted for rape after 23 years' custody

New Delhi | February 4, 2026 1:20:30 AM IST

The Delhi High Court has set aside the order of the Sentence Review Board (SRB) and ordered the premature release of Ex-President Guard from custody after 23 years. ... read..

Mega eviction drive to begin in Agartala to make city encroachment-free

Agartala (Tripura) | February 4, 2026 1:20:21 AM IST

A mega eviction drive aimed at making Agartala city completely encroachment-free will be launched from early tomorrow morning, the Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) told ANI in an exclusive interview on Monday. ... read..

Opposition MPs being silenced, farmers' interests ignored: Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav

New Delhi | February 3, 2026 11:50:23 PM IST

Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Dimple Yadav on Tuesday criticised the government, alleging that the Leader of the Opposition was deliberately prevented from speaking in Parliament, and warned that certain policy decisions could have a severe impact on farmers. ... read..

Gujarat wins 'best state for promotion of aviation ecosystem' award at Wings India-2026

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | February 3, 2026 11:50:21 PM IST

Gujarat has achieved a major milestone in the civil aviation sector after being conferred the prestigious 'Best State for Promotion of Aviation Ecosystem' award at Wings India-2026, held at Begumpet Airport in Hyderabad from January 28 to 31. ... read..

TDP politicising Tirumala issue despite SIT clarification: Tirupati MP M Gurumoorthy

New Delhi | February 3, 2026 11:50:16 PM IST

YSR Congress Party MP M Gurumoorthy said the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) was once again dragging Lord Venkateswara into political controversy to serve its own interests, even after the issue was clearly settled by the Special Investigation Team (SIT). ... read..

New drainage policy to strengthen road infrastructure in Himachal: Vikramaditya Singh

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 3, 2026 11:50:10 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Public Works Minister Vikramaditya Singh on Tuesday informed that the PWD has formulated a new comprehensive Draft Road Drainage Policy to address the recurring damage to the state's road infrastructure caused by intense monsoon rains. ... read..

Akasa Air launches operations from Dibrugarh; strengthens its footprint in Assam

New Delhi | February 3, 2026 11:50:08 PM IST

Akasa Air, India's fastest-growing airline, commenced operations from Dibrugarh, further strengthening its presence in Assam. The inaugural flight on Tuesday departed from Dibrugarh Airport at 1115 hrs and arrived at Kempegowda International Airport in Be ... read..

Congress constitutes State Election Committee with Gaurav Gogoi as its chairman in poll-bound Assam

New Delhi | February 3, 2026 11:50:04 PM IST

The Congress has approved a proposal to constitute the State Election Committee of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC), with Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi as its Chairman in the poll-bound state. ... read..

Light rain and snow lash parts of Himachal; IMD warns of thunderstorms at isolated locations

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 3, 2026 11:50:02 PM IST

Light to moderate rains and snow were recorded at several places across Himachal Pradesh over the past 24 hours. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings for thunderstorms, gusty winds, and dense fog at isolated locations, particularl ... read..

Naresh Chauhan urges BJP MPs to clarify stand on revenue deficit grant, calls its discontinuation injustice to Himachal

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 3, 2026 11:50:00 PM IST

The Principal Media Adviser to the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Naresh Chauhan, on Tuesday asked BJP MPs and leaders from Himachal Pradesh to clearly state whether they support or oppose the discontinuation of the revenue deficit grant, saying its ... read..

Himachal CM expresses grief over HRTC bus accident in Uttarakhand

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 3, 2026 11:49:57 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has expressed deep sorrow over the HRTC bus accident at Kawanu in Uttrakhand today morning in which three persons lost their lives. The ill-fated bus was on its way from Chopal to Paonta. ... read..

Uttarakhand to abolish Madrasa board by July; new State Minority Education Authority constituted

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 3, 2026 11:20:16 PM IST

The Uttarakhand government is set to abolish the Madrasa Board from July this year. Under the new arrangement, the Uttarakhand State Minority Education Authority has been constituted. ... read..

Priyanka Gandhi slams suspension of MPs, calls it 'ridiculous'

New Delhi | February 3, 2026 11:20:13 PM IST

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday lashes out at the Centre following the suspension of eight members of Parliament (MPs), including seven from Congress and one from Communist Party of India (Marxist), labelling the move as being "ridiculous". ... read..

Modi government's Atmanirbhar Container Drive takes shape with Bharat Container Shipping Line MoU

New Delhi | February 3, 2026 11:20:09 PM IST

The Union Government on Tuesday moved a step closer to building an integrated, domestically anchored container ecosystem, as a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed to establish the Bharat Container Shipping Line (BCSL). ... read..

SC Collegium approves appointment of five retired judges as Ad Hoc judges in Allahabad HC

New Delhi | February 3, 2026 11:20:08 PM IST

The Supreme Court Collegium on Tuesday approved the appointment of five retired judges as ad hoc judges of the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad for a period of two years, invoking its powers under Article 224-A of the Constitution of India. The decis ... read..

Uttarakhand DGP chairs high-level crime, law and order review meeting

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 3, 2026 11:20:06 PM IST

The Uttarakhand Police Headquarters on Tuesday informed that a high-level review meeting on crime and law and order was held at the auditorium of Sardar Patel Bhawan under the chairmanship of Director General of Police (DGP) Uttarakhand, Deepam Seth. ... read..

YSRCP delegation to meet NHRC, SC Commission over law and order in Andhra Pradesh

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | February 3, 2026 11:20:03 PM IST

A delegation of the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP), comprising MPs, MLAs, MLCs, former MLAs, and former MLCs, will meet the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and the Scheduled Castes Commission on Wednesday, seeking intervention over ... read..

India-US trade agreement triggers political face-off as Centre hails "future-defining deal", Opposition alleges compromise

New Delhi | February 3, 2026 11:19:59 PM IST

The India-US trade agreement has triggered an intense political debate, with the Centre projecting it as a landmark, future-defining deal that will accelerate India's growth trajectory, while opposition parties have raised sharp questions about transparen ... read..

YSRCP MPs meet Om Birla, hold discussions on effective conduct of House business

New Delhi | February 3, 2026 10:50:31 PM IST

YSR Congress Party members of Parliament on Tuesday met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and held detailed discussions on parliamentary procedures and the effective conduct of House business. ... read..

"Only cowards target homes, families of political opponents": YSRCP leader Anil Kumar Yadav

Ranga Reddy (Telangana) | February 3, 2026 10:50:24 PM IST

YSR Congress Party leaders strongly condemned the recent attacks on the houses of former ministers Ambati Rambabu and Jogi Ramesh in Ibrahimpatnam, calling them deliberate, politically motivated acts meant to silence criticism. ... read..

Mamata Banerjee challenges maintainability of ED's plea in SC; alleges data theft at I-PAC searches

New Delhi | February 3, 2026 10:50:20 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday challenged the maintainability of the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) petition filed under Article 32 of the Constitution in the Supreme Court, arguing that the apex court's writ jurisdiction applies on ... read..

Parliament Budget Session: YSRCP raises deteriorating law and order situation in Andhra

New Delhi | February 3, 2026 10:50:19 PM IST

Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) reiterated in Parliament on Tuesday that the law and order situation in Andhra Pradesh was deteriorating and sought the Centre's intervention. ... read..

"Father of all deals": BJP MP Harsh Vardhan Shringla on India-US trade pact

New Delhi | February 3, 2026 10:50:14 PM IST

Terming the India-US trade agreement as the "father of all deals", Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Tuesday said the pact, along with the recently concluded India-EU agreement, has opened unprecedented opportunities for India's ex ... read..

Karnataka: 48 children fall ill after consuming midday meal at government school in Bidar

Bidar (Karnataka) | February 3, 2026 10:20:23 PM IST

At least 48 children fell ill after consuming the midday meal at a government higher primary school in Jamalapur village of Bidar district in Karnataka on Tuesday. ... read..

"Misleading, contradictory": Praful Patel dismisses reports, says he is not in race for NCP national president's post

New Delhi | February 3, 2026 10:20:20 PM IST

National Working President of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Praful Patel on Tuesday clarified that he is not in the running for the NCP national president position, emphasising that the party will follow a democratic process to decide on the leadership ... read..

"Akhilesh Yadav should refrain from speaking on India-US trade deal...": UP Deputy CM Maurya

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | February 3, 2026 10:20:08 PM IST

Reacting to Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav's criticism of the BJP-led Centre over the India-US trade deal, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Tuesday said that Yadav should refrain from commenting on the matter if he ha ... read..

India's agricultural sensitivities have been fully protected in trade deal with US: Govt official

By By Shailesh Yadav New Delhi | February 3, 2026 9:50:15 PM IST

"India's agricultural sensitivities have been fully protected" in the India-US trade deal, which will reduce American tariffs on Indian goods to 18%, a senior government official told ANI on Tuesday. ... read..

"An 18-month-long battle for us": Celina Jaitly on Delhi HC order allowing UAE lawyers to represent brother

New Delhi | February 3, 2026 9:50:13 PM IST

Actor Celina Jaitly on Tuesday welcomed the Delhi High Court's order permitting the appointment of a UAE-based legal firm to represent her brother, Major (retd.) Vikrant Jaitly, who has been detained in Dubai for the past 18 months, calling the decision a ... read..

"Reduction in foreign funds requires restructuring, but won't impact health of our citizens": Experts on Lancet Study

By Shalini Bhardwaj New Delhi | February 3, 2026 9:50:12 PM IST

A recent Lancet Global Health study warning that sharp reductions in global development assistance could reverse health gains and lead to millions of additional deaths worldwide has triggered discussion among Indian health experts, who maintain that while ... read..

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel urges advance water conservation planning ahead of monsoon

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | February 3, 2026 9:50:10 PM IST

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has called upon district collectors to undertake advance planning of water conservation works well before the upcoming monsoon, so as to ensure maximum harvesting and storage of rainwater and to maintain Gujarat's le ... read..

Omar Abdullah flags off J-K RTC buses to major religious destinations across country

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 3, 2026 9:20:22 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday announced efforts to strengthen the Road Transport Corporation (RTC), aiming to boost its efficiency. ... read..

Nishikant Dubey accuses Rahul Gandhi of attempting to "divide India into pieces like Pakistan, Bangladesh"

New Delhi | February 3, 2026 9:20:20 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey on Tuesday trained guns on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of attempting to "divide India into pieces like Pakistan and Bangladesh" on the bidding of billionaire George Soros. ... read..

Rs 5,000-crore Vizag land grab real issue: Former Andhra Minister Gudivada Amarnath says violence meant to divert attention

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | February 3, 2026 9:20:19 PM IST

Former Andhra Pradesh Minister and Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) leader Gudivada Amarnath on Tuesday alleged the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP)-led coalition has unleashed violence and arson to divert public attention from the massive lan ... read..

"Deliberate attempt to prevent LoP from speaking on national security": Rahul Gandhi writes to Om Birla

New Delhi | February 3, 2026 8:49:56 PM IST

Leader of Opposition (LoP) Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday wrote to Speaker Om Birla, raising concerns over being prevented from speaking on matters of national security during the discussion on Motion of Thanks to the President's Address. ... read..

Himachal Pradesh: 60-year-old Chinese national found staying without visa in Kangra

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) | February 3, 2026 8:49:53 PM IST

The identity of a Chinese national arrested for an illegal stay in Himachal Pradesh was confirmed by local authorities on Tuesday as 60-year-old Lou Wennian. The individual was taken into custody in McLeodganj after police discovered he had been residing ... read..

15-Day countdown begins as Visakhapatnam prepares for International Fleet Review 2026

New Delhi | February 3, 2026 8:49:51 PM IST

The Indian Navy is finalising preparations to host the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2026 in Visakhapatnam, the "City of Destiny," on February 18. With just 15 days remaining, the prestigious event is set to bring together naval forces to showcase mari ... read..

Air India launches 'Namaste World' sale offers upto 20% off across domestic and international routes

Gurugram (Haryana) | February 3, 2026 8:49:50 PM IST

Air India on Tuesday announced the launch of its limited-period 'Namaste World' sale, offering travellers discounts of up to 20 per cent on base fares across domestic and international routes, complemented by enhanced booking flexibility and a range of ex ... read..

"Afraid to let me speak in Parliament about Naravane": Rahul Gandhi slams PM Modi

New Delhi | February 3, 2026 8:20:02 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, claiming that the latter was "too afraid" to let him speak in Parliament about former Army chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane's unpublished memoir and the ... read..

MP cabinet exempts land registration fees for Sardar Sarovar displaced tribal families

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | February 3, 2026 8:19:59 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav chaired a cabinet meeting at Mantralaya in Bhopal on Tuesday and granted approvals to several key decisions. ... read..

Sabarimala Gold theft case: Kerala Police deploy water cannons, teargas at BJP Yuva Morcha protesters

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | February 3, 2026 8:19:57 PM IST

Kerala Police on Tuesday deployed water cannons and teargas shells to disperse protesters of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), the youth wing of the BJP, who marched towards the Legislative Assembly in protest against the Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple ... read..

"Why does US make announcements regarding trade deals?": Sachin Pilot questions India-US agreement

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | February 3, 2026 8:19:55 PM IST

Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Tuesday questioned the recent India-US trade agreement, asking why announcements regarding the deal were being made by the United States instead of India. ... read..

DRDO carries out a successful demonstration of Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet technology

New Delhi | February 3, 2026 8:19:54 PM IST

Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has carried out a successful demonstration of Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) technology from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off the coast of Odisha at around 1045 hrs on February 3, 2026. ... read..

"Very tough...must continue moving forward on path of truth": SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia after walking out of Nabha Jail

Nabha (Punjab) | February 3, 2026 8:19:49 PM IST

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia walked out of Nabha Jail on Tuesday after the Supreme Court granted him bail in the disproportionate assets case. ... read..

CBI registers FIR against unidentified VIP in Ankita murder case, probe begins in Dehradun

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 3, 2026 7:50:25 PM IST

In a major development in the Ankita murder case, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday registered an FIR against an unidentified VIP and initiated a fresh investigation into the matter. ... read..

BJP elects Yumnam Khemchand Singh as Manipur legislature party leader

New Delhi | February 3, 2026 7:50:23 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) elected Yumnam Khemchand Singh as its legislature party leader during the Manipur Legislative Party meeting at the party's headquarters in Delhi. ... read..

Boeing invites applications for fifth edition of BUILD program

New Delhi | February 3, 2026 7:50:20 PM IST

Boeing on Tuesday announced the opening of applications for the fifth edition of its Boeing University Innovation Leadership Development (BUILD) program for 2025-26, reinforcing its long-standing support for India's student innovators and early-stage star ... read..

Delhi CM takes charge of Old Delhi Redevelopment, appointed as SRDC chairperson

New Delhi | February 3, 2026 7:50:16 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday took charge of Old Delhi Redevelopment and said that her government will accord top priority to its redevelopment while focusing on conserving its heritage. ... read..

Gujarat Chief Minister urges Sarpanches to uphold responsibility of building Viksit villages

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | February 3, 2026 7:50:11 PM IST

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Tuesday called upon Gram Panchayat Sarpanches to commit themselves to developing villages for a Viksit Bharat by ensuring greater transparency, quality, and accountability at the rural level. ... read..

Congress stands exposed after CBI begins probe in Ankita Bhandari murder case: Uttarakhand BJP president Mahendra Bhatt

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 3, 2026 7:20:16 PM IST

Uttarakhand Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) president Mahendra Bhatt on Tuesday said that the Congress, which had been raising questions and creating confusion over the decision to order a CBI probe in the Ankita Bhandari murder case, has now been exposed wit ... read..

"Dark day for Democracy...": Congress Deepender Hooda slams govt for silencing LoP on India-China issue

New Delhi | February 3, 2026 7:20:12 PM IST

Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda on Tuesday criticised the government for restricting the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) from speaking on India-China relations, calling it a "dark day for democracy." ... read..

Indore: ED attaches properties worth Rs 39.91 lakh in money laundering case against ex-IMC employee

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | February 3, 2026 7:20:08 PM IST

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Indore Sub-Zonal Office, has provisionally attached immovable properties worth Rs 39.91 Lakh under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, in connection with a disproportionate assets cas ... read..

"Rahul Gandhi misled the House": BJP Dilip Saikia slams Congress after 8 MPs face suspension

New Delhi | February 3, 2026 7:20:06 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Dilip Saikia on Tuesday accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of misleading the Lok Sabha by quoting unauthenticated documents and defended the suspension of eight Opposition MPs for "unruly behaviour" and disrespecting the Cha ... read..

South Gujarat Zone to host MSME Conclave in Surat on second day of Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | February 3, 2026 7:20:00 PM IST

Inspired by the then Chief Minister and current Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit was laid on a strong foundation in Gujarat in 2003. After the successful organisation of 10 Vibrant Summits in the state earlier, the state gov ... read..

India-US Trade deal: Union Minister Piyush Goyal lashes out at Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi | February 3, 2026 6:50:36 PM IST

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of opposing India's progress and questioning the country's institutions. ... read..

J-K: Security forces launch a joint operation in Basantgarh targeting terrorists under Op Kiya

Basantgarh (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 3, 2026 6:50:35 PM IST

Security forces on Tuesday launched a joint operation in Basantgarh, Jammu and Kashmir, targeting terrorists. ... read..

"PM surrendered to America...shady things have happened in trade agreement": Hibi Eden

New Delhi | February 3, 2026 6:50:31 PM IST

Suspended Congress MP Hibi Eden on Tuesday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over a recent trade agreement with the United States, alleging a "surrender" to America and highlighting what he called 'shady dealings', stating that the party will contin ... read..

Delhi HC directs Center to issue order to appoint legal firm to represent Celina Jaitely's brother in UAE

New Delhi | February 3, 2026 6:50:30 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday directed the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to issue an order to a legal firm, Al Maree Partners, to represent Celina Jaitly's brother, Major (retd.) Vikrant Jaitly in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The law firm is ready to handl ... read..

"Beyond my comprehension that you are LoP": Chirag Paswan trains guns on Rahul Gandhi after row erupts in Lok Sabha

New Delhi | February 3, 2026 6:50:09 PM IST

Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Tuesday lashed out at the opposition following the suspension of eight Lok Sabha MPs, accusing them of "crossing all limits of decorum". He criticised the Leader of Opposition (LoP) Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, over his conduct ... read..

Uttar Pradesh: 350 patients receive radiation therapy daily at cancer centre, hospital in Varanasi

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | February 3, 2026 6:50:07 PM IST

With the objective of providing advanced and high-quality cancer care to patients from Uttar Pradesh and neighbouring states, facilities are being continuously strengthened at the Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya Cancer Centre (MPMMCC) and Homi Bhabha ... read..

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