Jyotirmayee Nayak wins Indian Idol 16; takes Rs 20 lakh prize money along with the trophy
Cabinet expansion in Karnataka? CM Shivakumar’s Delhi visit fuels speculations
‘Can’t go unanswered’: Iran warns of retaliation after Ukraine’s attack on ship in Caspian Sea kills one
Sufi Motiwala, Dheeraj Dhoopar eliminated from Lock Upp 2 as Harshad-Yogesh enter with a game-changing task
France likely to respond to India’s 114 Rafale jet Letter of Request by mid-August: Report
IND vs ZIM 3rd T20I LIVE SCORE: India win the toss, opt to bat first in Harare
Owaisi seeks alliance with Samajwadi Party for 2027 UP polls; Akhilesh’s party says tie-up ‘difficult’
Siddaramaiah denies contesting 2028 Karnataka elections, says ‘politics today is thoroughly corrupted’
Lata Gupta appointed as chairperson of Delhi Commission for Women: Who is she?
Mahesh Babu ‘extremely happy’ for nephew Jaya Krishna, Rasha Thadani as they gear up for Telugu debut
IND vs ENG live streaming details: When and where to watch U19 World Cup final live on TV and stream online?
The U19 World Cup 2026 final will pit England against India in a much-anticipated title decider at the Harare Sports Club in Zimbabew ob Friday, February 6. The Thomas Rew-led side reached the summit clash following a commanding victory over arch-rivals Australia in the semi-final. The captain led by example, scoring a century, anchoring England to 277 runs in the first innings. Australia showed intent and moved to 250, falling 27 runs short. With that, England now have the opportunity to secure their second U19 World Cup title, the first since 1988.
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Amit Shah launches Bharat Taxi App- India’s cooperative ride hailing platform: How does it work?
Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah kicked off ‘Bharat Taxi’ on Thursday, calling it India’s first ride-hailing platform run by cooperatives. This came after they tested things out for two months with a pilot. Right now, you will find Bharat Taxi in Delhi-NCR and Gujarat.
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West Bengal Budget: Govt announces 4% DA hike, increase in Lakshmir Bhandar scheme by Rs 500 – Check details
The West Bengal government on Thursday tabled a Rs 4.06 lakh crore interim budget in the state assembly for the 2026-27 financial year. Tabling the budget of Rs 4.06 lakh crore for the 2026-27 fiscal, state Finance Minister Chandrima Bhattacharya proposed to hike the monthly grant in the ‘Lakshmir Bhandar’ scheme by Rs 500 from February this year. Under this scheme, the SC/ST women of the this state have been getting a monthly grant of Rs 1,200 and those from general categories get Rs 1,000. On implemented, the amount will increase to 1,700 and Rs 1,500 respectively.
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Rohit Shetty firing case: Mumbai Crime Branch arrests weapon supplier
The Mumbai Crime Branch’s Anti-Extortion Cell has arrested another accused in connection with the firing incident at filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s residence, officials confirmed on Tuesday. The arrest marks a fresh development in the case, even as the main shooter remains untraced.
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Anurag Thakur cleared to return to BCCI after Supreme Court lifts ban
Anurag Thakur has been cleared to return to cricket administration after the Supreme Court on Thursday, February 5, lifted the restriction that had barred him from taking part in the affairs of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The decision ends a ban that had been in place since January 2017.
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West Bengal Assembly Elections: Congress to go solo in polls, ditches alliances after top leadership huddle
In a bold pivot, the Indian National Congress has declared that it will contest every one of West Bengal’s 294 assembly seats independently in the 2026 elections, slamming the door on alliances. The decision, announced after a high-stakes Delhi meeting, signals a reset after past flops, prioritising cadre morale over coalitions.
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India create history in U19 World Cup semifinal vs Afghanistan as Aaron George’s ton leads team in final
India have created history as they have chased down the biggest target in the U19 World Cup ever with their stellar win over Afghanistan in the semifinal of the ongoing edition of the tournament. Led by Aaron George’s stellar hundred, the Indian team chased down a mammoth target of 311 with ease at the Harare Sports Club to make their way into the final.
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‘We are convinced…’: Russia stands firm with India on energy ties as US seeks curbs in trade deal
The Russian Foreign Ministry on Wednesday said India purchasing oil from Moscow is a “mutually beneficial” move, which would help maintain stability in the international energy market. Russia also vowed to cooperate with India to ensure the understanding prevails between the two nations in this regard.
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Xi Jinping speaks to Trump after hour-long video call with Putin to discuss ‘unstable’ global situation
Chinese President Xi Jinping held a phone call with US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, state-run media reported without disclosing details of the discussion,
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UGC NET 2025 final answer key OUT: Check step-by-step guide to download at ugcnet.nta.nic.in
The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Wednesday released the UGC NET December 2025 final answer key along with the result. As now it is released, the candidates can check and download the UGC NET December 2025 final answer key at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Earlier, the NTA had released the provisional answer key for the UGC NET December 2025 session on January 14, 2026, with an objection window closing on January 17, 2026. The final answer key, incorporating reviewed objections, was released on Wednesday. All challenges raised by candidates were examined by subject experts. The final result of UGC NET December 2025 was prepared and declared based on the revised final answer key.
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