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Won't implement fee regulation for private schools this year: Delhi govt tells SC
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 11:20:13 PM IST
The Delhi government on Monday informed the Supreme Court that the new legal-framework provided under the Delhi School Education (Transparency in Fixing and Regulation of Fees) Act, 2025 which has been brought to regulate the fee and prevent arbitrary fee ... read..


"They are distorting parliamentary rules": KC Venugopal on Naravane memoir row
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 11:20:12 PM IST
Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal on Monday slammed the government of 'distorting parliamentary rules' in Lok Sabha after objections were raised to Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi quoting from an article that cited excerpts of the unpublished memo ... read..


Indian Railways allocates Rs 11,486 crore for Assam and Northeast in 2026-27
Maligaon (Assam) | February 2, 2026 11:20:09 PM IST
The Indian Railways has allocated Rs 11,486 crore for Assam and the North Eastern states, reflecting a fivefold increase compared to 2014 and reaffirming its commitment to faster, safer and future-ready rail connectivity across the region, stated an offic ... read..


APCC chief launches 'Upaadi Haami Parirakshana Yatra' on 20th anniversary of MNREGA scheme
Bandlapalle (Andhra Pradesh) | February 2, 2026 11:20:04 PM IST
While commemorating 20 years of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA), the president of the Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee, YS Sharmila Reddy, launched Upaadi Haami Parirakshana Yatra, a state-wide outreach initiative that ... read..


"Healthcare has received thoughtful and well-directed attention in Budget 2026" - Top Expert
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 11:20:02 PM IST
The Union budget 2026 focuses on strengthening the healthcare system, according to Dr Devi Prasad Shetty, Founder and Chairman, Narayana Healthcare. ... read..


"Every right has been taken away from the member of parliament": TMC's Kalyan Banerjee
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 11:20:01 PM IST
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kalyan Banerjee on Monday criticised the handling of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's remarks in Parliament, saying established rules exist to deal with such matters and alleging that the rights of Members of Parliament are being ... read..


Delhi HC reserves order on Centre's Plea against CAT relief to IRS Officer Sameer Wankhede
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 10:50:18 PM IST
The Delhi High Court on Monday reserved its verdict on a petition filed by the Union of India challenging a Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) order that had quashed disciplinary proceedings initiated against IRS officer Sameer Danyadev Wankhede, in co ... read..


Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurates newly constructed buildings of 67 schools
Guwahati (Assam) | February 2, 2026 10:50:16 PM IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday ceremonially inaugurated 67 state-of-the-art school buildings constructed under NESIDS, PM-DevINE and RIDF-XXIX and laid the foundation stone for another 61 schools to be built under RIDF-XXXI across diff ... read..


Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia calls Union Budget 2026-27 roadmap for 'Viksit Bharat'
Ashoknagar (Madhya Pradesh) | February 2, 2026 10:50:14 PM IST
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Monday praised the Union Budget 2026-27 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, describing it as a clear roadmap for building a 'Viksit Bharat', according to a press release. ... read..


BJP MPs to hold strategy meet tomorrow in Delhi ahead of West Bengal assembly elections
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 10:20:02 PM IST
A meeting of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Members of Parliament from West Bengal is scheduled to be held tomorrow evening in Delhi at the residence of Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar, as the party steps up preparations for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly el ... read..


"China did not advance in any area": Harsh V Shringla defends Indian Army in Parliament
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 10:20:00 PM IST
Rajya Sabha MP and former Foreign Secretary Harsh V Shringla on Monday strongly defended the Indian Army, stating that any criticism of the armed forces was "absolutely wrong and completely unacceptable." ... read..


Himachal Pradesh: Rain, Snow continue as Western disturbance remains active; IMD forecasts more snow and rain
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 2, 2026 10:19:59 PM IST
Light to moderate rain and snowfall continued across several parts of Himachal Pradesh during the past 24 hours, resulting in a sharp drop in day temperatures and cold wave-like conditions at a few places, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said Tu ... read..


"India deserves a better Opposition party": FM Sitharaman responds to Rahul Gandhi's criticism of Budget 2026
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 10:19:57 PM IST
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday mounted a sharp defence of Union Budget 2026, responding to criticism from Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, who had accused the government of being "blind to realities" facing the economy. ... read..


Jamiat Ulama-I-Hind moves SC against Assam CM's 'Miya' remarks
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 9:50:59 PM IST
The Jamiat Ulama-I-Hind, an organisation of Indian Muslims and Muslim scholars, has filed a plea in the Supreme Court against the recent remarks made by the Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, where the BJP leader allegedly used the term 'Miya' ... read..


Will Election Commission choose govt before election?: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee after meeting CEC Gyanesh Kumar
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 9:50:56 PM IST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, along with Trinamool Congress (TMC) National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee, party MP Kalyan Banerjee, and others, met Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at the office of the Election Commission of I ... read..


"Why are they so scared of former Army Chief's perspective": Rahul Gandhi hits out at government over Lok Sabha stalemate
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 9:21:33 PM IST
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday hit out at the government after it objected to his remarks at the beginning of his speech during debate on motion of thanks to the President's address and asked, "why are they so scared of the Army Chief's perspectiv ... read..


"Rahul Gandhi was not trying to defame Army": Priyanka Gandhi backs Rahul Gandhi's remarks in Parliament
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 9:21:09 PM IST
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday defended her brother and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi, stating that he was not attempting to defame the Army but was merely quoting from a magazine article that referred to excerpts from the ... read..


KTR criticises police commissioner for acting as 'Judge and Jury' in alleged phone-tapping case
Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 2, 2026 9:21:05 PM IST
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR) on Monday criticised the police over what he called "high-handed actions" in the ongoing investigation into the alleged phone-tapping case. ... read..


"Well-planned conspiracy to defame India," says Kiren Rijiju on Rahul Gandhi's Parliament remarks
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 9:20:58 PM IST
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, criticised Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi's statement inside Parliament, and said that it was a "well-planned conspiracy to defame India" and that leaders should speak responsibly on matters of national security. ... read..


Telangana: Father and village sarpanch arrested for allegedly killing minor daughter to contest panchayat elections
Nizamabad (Telangana) | February 2, 2026 9:20:56 PM IST
Police in Nizamabad district have arrested a man from Maharashtra and a village sarpanch for allegedly murdering the man's minor daughter and staging the incident as an accidental drowning, after what was initially treated as a suspicious death case turne ... read..


What is Oppn for if LoP not allowed to speak?: Jothimani backs Rahul Gandhi on ex-Army Chief's unpublished memoir row
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 9:20:52 PM IST
Congress MP Jothimani on Monday alleged that Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi was not allowed to speak in Parliament on issues related to China and national security, calling it unprecedented in parliamentary history. ... read..


"Childish behaviour": Union Minister Giriraj Singh slams Rahul Gandhi's remarks in Parliament
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 9:20:50 PM IST
Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Monday slammed Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over his remarks in Parliament, calling his conduct "childish behaviour" and accusing him of indiscipline during the President's Address, while also reviving the 19 ... read..


"Deep truths in the book, which is embarrassing government": Karti Chidambaram on Naravane memoir row
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 9:20:48 PM IST
Congress MP Karti Chidambaram on Monday slammed the government in the Lok Sabha over its opposition to Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, quoting from the unpublished memoir of former Army Chief General M.M. Naravane. ... read..


"Why should Army General's words and book not be quoted in Parliament?": Congress Manickam Tagore
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 9:20:45 PM IST
Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Monday slammed the disruption in Parliament, saying Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi was blocked from speaking. ... read..


Gujarat tableau at New Delhi's national parade wins First Prize in the Popular Choice Category
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | February 2, 2026 9:20:42 PM IST
On the occasion of the 77th Republic Day, the Gujarat tableau presented at the national parade in New Delhi won first prize in the "Popular Choice Category" for the fourth consecutive year, the release said. ... read..


Pune Porsche case: Supreme Court grants bail to three accused of blood swapping
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 9:20:39 PM IST
The Supreme Court on Monday granted bail to three accused in the Pune Porsche car accident case, where two people were killed due to rash and negligent driving by a juvenile in May 2024. ... read..


Mamata Banerjee raised false allegations and misbehaved, CEC responded to her queries: ECI sources
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 9:20:33 PM IST
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar responded to the queries of Trinamool Congress leader and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who led a party delegation to EC, and explained to them that rule of law shall prevail in the SIR process and a ... read..


Bihar Assembly Budget Session: Maithili Thakur pledges to raise constituency issues, seeks justice for NEET aspirant
Patna (Bihar) | February 2, 2026 9:20:31 PM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Maithili Thakur on Monday said she is actively raising issues concerning her constituency during the ongoing Bihar Assembly Budget Session, following briefings for first-time legislators. ... read..


'Drama' between BRS and Congress: N Ramchander Rao on phone tapping case
Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 2, 2026 9:20:27 PM IST
Telangana Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President N Ramchander Rao on Monday described the alleged phone tapping case in the state as a "drama" between the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and Congress, alleging that both parties were misleading the people of ... read..


Delhi: NIA Court transfers case of Kashmiri separatist Aasiya Andrabi to predecessor judge
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 9:20:25 PM IST
A Special NIA judge on Monday transferred the case of Kashmiri separatist Aasiya Andrabi to the predecessor judge who had passed the original conviction. Andrabi is the alleged chief of the women's terror outfit Dukhtaran-e-Millat (DEM). ... read..


MP: 10-yr-old boy found hanging in Gwalior, police begin investigation
Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) | February 2, 2026 9:20:20 PM IST
A ten-year-old boy died and his body was found hanging in his room in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior district on Monday, a police officer said. ... read..


"Centre gives step-motherly treatment to Himachal Pradesh": HPCC Chief Vinay Kumar
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 2, 2026 9:20:16 PM IST
The Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC) president Vinay Kumar on Monday alleged that the Union government has meted out "step-motherly treatment" to the state in the Union Budget for 2026-27, saying the people of Himachal Pradesh are deeply dissati ... read..


Air India Pilot reports possible defect in fuel control switch in Boeing 787-8 aircraft, airline grounds plane and informs DGCA
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 9:20:21 PM IST
An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner has been grounded after a pilot reported a possible defect in the fuel control switch. ... read..


Sikkim Chamber of Commerce welcomes Union Budget 2026-27, calls it 'balanced approach for growth
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 9:20:12 PM IST
Amar Agarwal, President of the Sikkim Chamber of Commerce, on Monday welcomed the Union Budget 2026-27, praising the Government of India for adopting a balanced approach that emphasizes economic growth while maintaining fiscal discipline, highlighting tha ... read..


Himachal PWD Minister calls Union Budget 2026-27 "disappointing", criticises RDG withdrawal
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | February 2, 2026 9:20:06 PM IST
The Public Works Department (PWD) Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Vikramaditya Singh, on Monday described the Union Budget as disappointing for the hill state and said that if the Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG) has been discontinued for political reasons, it i ... read..


New hypersonic missile to be gamechanger for Indian defence forces: DRDO Chief Samir V Kamat
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 9:20:02 PM IST
At a time when the supersonic BrahMos cruise missile was successfully used to target the Pakistani air bases by the Indian defence forces, DRDO chief Dr Samir V Kamat said the new Long range Anti Ship Hypersonic Crusie Missile (LRASHM) was more capable th ... read..


"Kerala high-speed rail DPR survey likely in a month": Dr Sreedharan
Malappuram (Kerala) | February 2, 2026 9:20:04 PM IST
Dr E Sreedharan, former Managing Director of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), on Monday said that a proposal has been initiated for the preparation of a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for a high-speed rail project in Kerala, following discussions w ... read..


"Congress has always abandoned Northeast, PM Modi has given highest respect to the region and its culture": Sarbananda Sonowal in Lok Sabha
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 9:19:58 PM IST
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday launched a strong attack on the Congress, saying that people of the Northeast "cannot forget the dark history" of the party and that it "has always abandoned the Northeast". ... read..


Defence Minister approves grant of 'Miniratna' Category-I status to Yantra India Limited
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 9:19:53 PM IST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the grant of 'Miniratna' Category-I status to Yantra India Limited (YIL), an official release from the Ministry of Defence said. ... read..


Uttarakhand CM launches Digital Training Management System to boost workers' skills and employment
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | February 2, 2026 5:50:18 PM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday launched the Training Management System (TMS) developed by the Uttarakhand Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (UKBOCW), Labour Department, Uttarakhand, said the release. ... read..


Mansukh Mandaviya launches 'My Bharat Budget Quest 2026' to deepen youth engagement with Union Budget
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 5:50:16 PM IST
The Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, on Monday launched MY Bharat Budget Quest 2026, a nationwide youth-centric initiative aimed at enhancing the understanding of the Union Budget by the Youths of the country and making bu ... read..


Lok Sabha witnesses adjournments; Government objects to Rahul Gandhi's references to Gen Naravane's unpublished memoir
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 5:50:13 PM IST
Lok Sabha on Monday witnessed repeated interruptions and was later adjourned for the day following a prolonged stalemate over Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi's insistence on speaking about a specific matter pertaining standoff with China during bo ... read..


"BJP seems to have selective amnesia": Congress MP Vamsi Krishna Gaddam backing Rahul Gandhi's remarks in Parliament
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 5:50:09 PM IST
Congress MP Vamsi Krishna Gaddam on Monday strongly defended Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi following heated exchanges in Parliament, accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of selectively targeting the Congress while preventing the ... read..


Delhi HC denies pre-arrest bail in massive cyber fraud money laundering case
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 5:20:19 PM IST
The Delhi High Court on Monday rejected the anticipatory bail applications filed by two Chartered Accountants in connection with a large-scale cyber fraud and money laundering case involving transactions amounting to over Rs 100 crore, observing that cust ... read..


"Rahul Gandhi should apologise to the nation; he considers himself above Parliament": Kiren Rijiju
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 5:20:00 PM IST
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday hit out at Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi for allegedly violating parliamentary rules during the discussion on the Motion of Thanks to the President's Address, saying that despite repeated rulings b ... read..


SC grants bail to SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia in disproportionate assets case
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 4:50:26 PM IST
The Supreme Court on Monday granted bail to Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia and former Punjab Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA), who has been accused in a disproportionate assets case. ... read..


MP: Five injured after loading vehicle hits multiple people in Indore
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | February 2, 2026 4:20:08 PM IST
At least five people sustained injuries after a loading vehicle rammed into several vehicles on the Indore-Khandwa road in Madhya Pradesh's Indore district on Monday, a police officer said. ... read..


"What does it contain that is scaring them?": Rahul Gandhi raises report on Ex-army Chief's unpublished memoir; Govt says "authenticate it first"
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 3:50:14 PM IST
Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi on Monday challenged the central government over its objections to his attempt to quote from a report that cited an unpublished memoir of former Army Chief General MM Naravane, asking why the government wa ... read..


Provides impetus to PM Modi's 'Reform Express': BJP's CR Kesavan on Union Budget
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 2, 2026 3:20:34 PM IST
BJP national spokesperson CR Kesavan on Monday said the Union Budget gives a strong boost to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Reform Express' and his vision of a developed India by 2047. ... read..


Telagana: Congress tears into KTR after facing flak from BRS over KCR's SIT interrogation
By Pramod Chaturvedi

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 2, 2026 3:20:32 PM IST
Congress leader Mota Rohit questioned BRS Working President KT Rama Rao over Telangana Jagruthi President Kavitha's alleged remarks that her husband's phone was tapped during the BRS tenure. ... read..


RJD MPs protest in Parliament over special status, law and order in Bihar
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 3:20:25 PM IST
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Members of Parliament on Monday staged a protest in the premises of Parliament, raising multiple issues related to Bihar, including the demand for special category status, law and order concerns, and the recent death of a NEET a ... read..


"Full of many announcements which will never get fulfilled..." Congress MP Karti Chidambaram on Union Budget 2026-27
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 3:20:24 PM IST
Congress MP Karti Chidambaram on Monday criticised the Union Budget 2026-27 and questioned the status of announcements made in the previous year's budget, and alleged that the promises made in this year's budget will never be fulfilled. ... read..


Telangana: BJP's Prakash Reddy urges state govt to fast-track phone-tapping case probe, file chargesheet
Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 2, 2026 3:20:22 PM IST
BJP spokesperson Prakash Reddy on Monday urged the Telangana government to complete the investigation in the alleged phone-tapping case and file a chargesheet, saying the prolonged probe could lead to the loss of important evidence. ... read..


"New govt's initiatives will be reflected": Bihar DyCM Vijay Sinha on state budget
Patna (Bihar) | February 2, 2026 3:20:20 PM IST
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sinha on Monday expressed the government's commitment towards the welfare of people ahead of the presentation of the state budget. ... read..


Delhi HC directs comprehensive survey of buildings near heritage sites, sets three-month deadline for compliance check
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 3:20:10 PM IST
Directing immediate steps to safeguard Delhi's notified heritage properties, the Delhi High Court has ordered the concerned Municipal body to conduct a comprehensive survey of all buildings located in the vicinity of such heritage sites to verify whether ... read..


Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma praises union budget's vision for 'Viksit Bharat 2047'
Jaipur (Rajasthan) | February 2, 2026 3:20:05 PM IST
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma addressed the media shortly after the Union Budget presentation, expressing heartfelt gratitude to PM Narendra Modi. He stated that the budget, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, is not just a docum ... read..


BMW Accident case: Accused Gagan Preet Kaur appears before Delhi court on summon
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 2:50:34 PM IST
Dhaula Kuan BMW Accident case Accused Gagan Preet Kaur appeared before Patiala House Court on a summons issued to her. In this accident, Deputy Secretary of the Finance Ministry Navjot Singh was killed. ... read..


"80% Maharashtrians believe something fishy going on": Congress' Vijay Wadettiwar on Ajit Pawar's death in plane crash
Nagpur (Maharashtra) | February 2, 2026 2:50:31 PM IST
Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar on Monday suggested a "conspiracy" behind the death of former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash, saying that 80 per cent of the state believes that "something fishy" is going on. ... read..


Telangana: KTR alleges political vendetta by Congress government over KCR's SIT inquiry
By Pramod Chaturvedi

Hyderabad (Telangana) | February 2, 2026 2:50:29 PM IST
BRS Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR), along with senior party leaders, addressed the media following former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao's (KCR) appearance before the Special Investigation Team (SIT). ... read..


Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini meets PM Modi in national capital
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 2:50:28 PM IST
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national capital, where the two leaders discussed several key issues. ... read..


Parliament Budget Session: Rahul Gandhi, Rajnath Singh clash in Lok Sabha over Gen Naravane's unpublished memoir
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 2:50:18 PM IST
Lok Sabha witnessed sharp verbal exchanges on Monday during the Budget Session after Leader of the Opposition in the Lower House of Parliament Rahul Gandhi sought to quote a magazine article containing excerpts from Former Indian Army chief General MM Nar ... read..


JK MP Mian Altaf Ahmad lays foundation stone for road projects at PWD Dak Bungalow, Rajouri
Rajouri (Jammu & Kashmir) | February 2, 2026 2:50:12 PM IST
Rajouri district saw a major boost in road infrastructure, with projects worth ?493.83 crore inaugurated by JK MP Mian Altaf Ahmed and launched online across constituencies to strengthen connectivity and public infrastructure. ... read..


"They are rannchhodd": BJP MP Shashank Mani on Pakistan's boycott of T20 WC match against India
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 2:50:10 PM IST
BJP MP Shashank Mani on Monday called Pakistan 'rannchhod' as they have "run away" from the field by boycotting its match against India in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. ... read..


"UPA government's rule was a decade of lost opportunity": BJP MP Tejasvi Surya in Motion of Thanks
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 2:20:35 PM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Tejasvi Surya hailed the nation's growth under the BJP-led central government in contrast to the previous government, during the Motion of Thanks to the President's address in the Lok Sabha on Monday. ... read..


Supreme Court grants bail to three accused in Pune Porsche case
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 2:20:34 PM IST
The Supreme Court has granted bail to three accused in the Pune Porsche car accident case, where two people were killed due to rash and negligent driving by a juvenile in May 2024. The accused are alleged to have helped the juvenile's family tamper with e ... read..


Angad Tila to Squirrel story: Ram Mandir installs inscriptions chronicling lives of Ramayan figures
Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | February 2, 2026 2:20:28 PM IST
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra has installed inscriptions in Hindi and English to inform visitors about the history of various ancient monuments within the Ram Temple complex. ... read..


Despite no mention in Union Budget, 'Metroman' Sreedharan opens office for Kerala high-speed rail line
Malappuram (Kerala) | February 2, 2026 2:20:23 PM IST
'Metroman' E Sreedharan on Monday opened an office in Ponnani in Kerala's Malappuram district for a proposed high-speed rail project in the State. ... read..


BJP to have 4-5 speakers today on motion of thanks; PM Modi to reply on Feb 4: Rijiju
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 2:20:19 PM IST
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will have around four to five speakers participating in the discussion on the Motion of Thanks to the President's Address in Parliament today, as the total ti ... read..


"Slap on face of Sports Minister": UBT Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Pakistan's boycott of T20 WC match against India
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 2:20:18 PM IST
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Monday said that Pakistan's decision to boycott the T20 World Cup match against India is "a slap on the face of Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya." ... read..


HM Amit Shah shuts Congress MP after criticism over Tejasvi Surya's remarks in Lok Sabha
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 2:20:16 PM IST
During the Motion of Thanks to the President's speech, BJP MP Tejasvi Surya's challenge to the Congress caused uproar, inviting interruption from the Union Home Minister Amit Shah. ... read..


From Pilgrimage to Pyre: Widower seeks justice for Indian woman killed in Nepal Gen Z protest, moves Delhi HC
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 2:20:14 PM IST
A journey undertaken in faith ended in fire, fear, and irreversible loss. In a deeply moving plea, a bereaved husband has approached the Delhi High Court seeking accountability for the death of his wife, an Indian citizen who lost her life during violent ... read..


Budget fulfils aspirations of Uttar Pradesh: UP CM Yogi Adityanath
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 2, 2026 1:50:49 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday lauded the Union Budget 2026-27, asserting that the budget fulfils the aspirations of Uttar Pradesh with its special focus on Micro Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector. ... read..


"Feudal system is still in operation in Delhi": West Bengal CM meets families affected by SIR in Banga Bhavan
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 1:50:46 PM IST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee met families affected by the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) at Banga Bhavan in the national capital on Monday, while alleging a politically driven attempt to suppress voters in Bengal. ... read..


J&K: Tourists flocking to unexplored snowy landscapes of Ladha Dhar in Udhampur
Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 2, 2026 1:50:39 PM IST
As winter blankets the region, the hidden gem of Ladha Dhar in the Chenani area of Udhampur has emerged as a top-tier destination for nature lovers seeking "pure white gold" far from the crowded tourist hubs. Visitors are increasingly drawn to this unexpl ... read..


"I will fight, our party will fight": CM Mamata Banerjee to meet Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over SIR in West Bengal
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 1:20:12 PM IST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee who is set to meet Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Monday over concerns related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the State, said that she and her party will "continue to ... read..


"Disappointing budget, not pro-poor": Karnataka Minister Parmeshwara
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 2, 2026 1:20:05 PM IST
Karnataka Home Minister G Parmeshwara on Monday mounted a scathing attack on the Centre over the Union Budget 2026, terming it "disappointing" and "not forward-looking." ... read..


"President's address has been remarkable": Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal in Motion of Thanks
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 1:20:03 PM IST
The motion of thanks has begun for President Droupadi Murmu's address in the Lok Sabha. ... read..


Tamil Nadu: Thousands witness Meenakshi-Sundareswarar Float Festival at Mariamman Teppakulam
Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | February 2, 2026 1:20:02 PM IST
Thousands of devotees witnessed the annual float festival, during which the float carrying the deities of Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareswarar is being pulled around the Maiya Mandapam of Mariamman Teppakulam here. The event marks the culmination of t ... read..


"We are the top engine": TVK Chief Vijay urges cadres to ensure 'Whistle' symbol victory in TN Assembly polls
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 2, 2026 1:19:54 PM IST
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Chief Vijay on Monday called on party cadres to work actively to ensure a victory for the 'Whistle' symbol, asserting that only his party, the "pure force," can defeat the "evil and corrupt" forces in Tamil Nadu politics. ... read..


Karnataka govt revises Urdu school timings for Ramzan, BJP says "appeasement politics"
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | February 2, 2026 12:50:36 PM IST
The Karnataka government has revised the school timings of Urdu-medium junior primary and secondary schools during the month of Ramzan. ... read..


TMC delegation, led by Mamata to meet CEC Gyanesh today over "biased, politically motivated SIR" in Bengal
Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 2, 2026 12:50:29 PM IST
A 15-member delegation of the Trinamool Congress led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and party National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee will meet Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar today. ... read..


Kerala opposition MPs protest Union Budget in Parliament as state assembly witnesses uproar over adjournment notice rejection
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 12:50:27 PM IST
Opposition MPs from Kerala protested against the Union Budget 2026 in Parliament on Monday, calling it an 'anti-Kerala Budget'. ... read..


"BJP has many invisible friends, budget designed for them": Akhilesh Yadav
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 12:50:21 PM IST
Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday alleged that the Union Budget 2026-27 is "largely designed for invisible friends" of Bharatiya Janata Party. ... read..


Madras HC directs ECI to respond to S. Ramadoss's plea for PMK symbol allotment
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 2, 2026 12:50:16 PM IST
The Madras High Court on Monday directed the Election Commission of India to respond to a plea filed by Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) founder S. Ramadoss, in which he is seeking the allotment of a party symbol for his faction. ... read..


"Something dubious here": Sanjay Raut smells foul in Ajit Pawar's death, demands probe
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | February 2, 2026 12:20:13 PM IST
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Monday hinted at foul play in the death of former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash, ahead of the speculated merger of the two factions of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). ... read..


"Outlines self-reliant India through Vocal for Local": Bihar Minister Dilip Jaiswal on Union Budget
Patna (Bihar) | February 2, 2026 12:20:08 PM IST
Bihar Minister Dilip Jaiswal on Monday said the Union Budget presents a clear roadmap for a self-reliant India by promoting the 'Vocal for Local' initiative and focusing on creating employment. ... read..


AIADMK Amma Peravai wing resolves to celebrate former CM Jayalalithaa's birth anniversary
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 2, 2026 12:20:06 PM IST
The Amma Peravai wing of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) on Monday passed a resolution to celebrate the 78th birth anniversary of former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa in a "grand and spirited manner." ... read..


Tripura: Over 5 lakh cannabis plants worth Rs 75 cr destroyed in massive Anti-Narcotics operation
Agartala (Tripura) | February 2, 2026 12:19:59 PM IST
In one of the biggest crackdowns on illegal cannabis cultivation in Tripura, security forces destroyed over five lakh ganja plants during a large-scale joint operation in the Dulunga forest area under Sonamura subdivision of Sepahijala district. ... read..


Rajasthan: Weather concerns mount for opium farmers in Bhilwara region
Bhilwara (Rajasthan) | February 2, 2026 12:19:55 PM IST
The opium crop, known as "black gold," is under scrutiny this season, and farmers are expressing great concern about the crop's condition amidst weather woes. ... read..


NIA conducts search operation at Bandipora
Bandipora (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 2, 2026 11:50:29 AM IST
The National Investigative Agency (NIA) conducted a search operation at a location in Bandipora, Jammu and Kashmir, on Monday. ... read..


Long-term review of Oppo Find X9 and Find X9 Pro: The best of the best?
By Himank Tripathi

New Delhi | February 2, 2026 11:50:25 AM IST
The Oppo Find X series is well-known for churning out some of the best phones in the market, so it was only natural to be excited about the X9 series. After spending more than two months with both the Oppo Find X9 Pro and the Find X9, here's everything yo ... read..


Cold wave grips Kashmir; tourists flock to Dal Lake
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 2, 2026 11:50:22 AM IST
Srinagar is currently experiencing a major cold wave, but the chilly weather is proving to be a major draw for visitors. Tourists are enjoying the winter atmosphere at the iconic Dal Lake, bundling up in warm clothes to protect themselves from the cold sn ... read..


"They committed wrongdoings, now attacking me" Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu on Tirupati Laddu row
Amravati (Andhra Pradesh) | February 2, 2026 11:50:19 AM IST
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu slammed YSR Congress Party on the alleged Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) laddu preparation controversy, saying that his allegations of the usage of adulterated ghee were backed by the National Dairy De ... read..


J-K Budget session begins, LG Sinha says, "it reflects State's vision"
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 2, 2026 11:50:14 AM IST
The Jammu and Kashmir Budget session commenced in the Legislative Assembly on Monday. ... read..


UP: CM Yogi addresses public grievances during 'Janta Darshan', assures school admission to young girl
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | February 2, 2026 11:50:12 AM IST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday addressed public grievances during a 'Janta Darshan' programme in Lucknow and listened to citizens' concerns. ... read..


"They don't know to how to read": BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal on Congress' criticism to Union Budget
New Delhi | February 2, 2026 11:50:02 AM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Sanjay Jaiswal on Monday lauded the Union Budget 2026-27, slamming Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over his criticism of the budget. ... read..


Jammu and Kashmir budget session to commence today, police heighten security outside legislative assembly
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 2, 2026 11:20:28 AM IST
Jammu and Kashmir will start its budget session today. In preparation for the proceedings, stringent security checks are being conducted at the legislative Complex in Jammu to ensure a smooth start to the session. ... read..


"Disappointing Budget": MDMK's Vaiko alleges discrimination against Tamil Nadu
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) | February 2, 2026 11:20:26 AM IST
Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) General Secretary Vaiko on Monday criticised the Central government over the "disappointing" Union Budget 2026-27 and alleged "discrimination against Tamil Nadu." ... read..


Opposition protests in Kerala Assembly over rejected adjournment motion
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | February 2, 2026 11:20:18 AM IST
Kerala Assembly Speaker AN Shamseer on Monday rejected an adjournment motion notice moved by the opposition in the Legislative Assembly, stating that the issue does not have urgent public importance. ... read..


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