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PM Modi conveys birthday wishes to Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma

Shillong Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended warm birthday greetings to Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, commending his efforts towards addressing the hopes and aspirations of the people of the state. In a message shared on social media platform X, the Prime Minister described Sangma’s work for Meghalaya as commendable and offered prayers for his well-being and longevity. Birthday wishes to Meghal...

Thrissur: Over 30 scholars attend two-week workshop on Ayurvedic manuscripts

Thrissur More than 30 scholars drawn from the disciplines of Ayurveda and Sanskrit took part in a two-week intensive workshop on Ayurvedic manuscripts in Kerala’s Thrissur district, highlighting the growing emphasis on interdisciplinary research in traditional knowledge systems. The programme, held from January 12 to 25 at the Puranattukara (Guruvayoor) Campus of the Central Sanskrit University (CSU), was jointly organised by ...

UK's Starmer heads to China seeking a thaw in relations but risking rift with Trump

London British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to travel to China this week in an effort to reset ties with Beijing, a move aimed at boosting Britain’s economy but one that could strain relations with Washington at a time when the United States is adopting a more confrontational global stance. Starmer is expected to hold talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang during his visit to Beijing and Shanghai, w...

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‘Border 2’ records Rs 63.59 crore on Republic Day; four-day total at Rs 193.48 crore

Mumbai Sunny Deol-led war drama “Border 2” maintained its impressive box office momentum, clocking the highest-ever Republic Day collection for a Hindi film with earnings of Rs 63.59 crore (net) on its fourth day, the producers announced on Tuesday. The film, which hit theatres on January 23, has now amassed a four-day domestic net box office collection of Rs 193.48 crore, according to figures shared by the makers. Backe...

India needs $145 bn annual energy investment to meet climate goals: Wood Mackenzie

Betul India will need to attract average annual investments of nearly USD 145 billion in its energy sector to sustain economic growth while progressing towards its net-zero commitments, global energy consultancy Wood Mackenzie said on Tuesday. Speaking at India Energy Week 2026, Joshua Ngu, Vice Chairman (Asia Pacific) at Wood Mackenzie, said the coming decade will be critical for India as it attempts to balance energy security with...

Nirmala Sitharaman to make history with 9th consecutive budget

New Delhi Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to create history on February 1 when she presents her ninth consecutive Union Budget, a feat unmatched by any of her predecessors. The budget is expected to focus on reforms aimed at sustaining economic momentum amid global geopolitical uncertainty. With this presentation, Sitharaman moves closer to the all-time record held by former Prime Minister Morarji Desai, who delivered 10 ...

Govt using identity checks to spread hatred, insult religious heads: Congress MP Masood

Saharanpur Congress MP Imran Masood on Tuesday accused the government of fostering division by forcing citizens to repeatedly establish their identity, calling the current situation in the country “unusual and alarming.” Speaking to reporters, Masood said people are increasingly being asked to prove not just their citizenship or voter credentials, but even their religious identity. He alleged that religious figures are a...

Bengal fire deaths: Gutted warehouses lacked basic safety: Minister

Kolkata West Bengal Fire Services Minister Sujit Bose on Tuesday said that preliminary investigations into the warehouse fire in South 24 Parganas, which claimed eight lives, revealed that the units lacked basic safety measures. Bose, who visited the site of the blaze that destroyed two warehouses in the early hours of Monday, said a police case would be registered and a detailed inquiry launched. “I spoke with the Director Ge...

Non-veg food soon on menu in Howrah-Kamakhya Vande Bharat sleeper train: ER official

Kolkata Non-vegetarian meals are set to be introduced soon on India’s first Vande Bharat sleeper train running between Howrah and Kamakhya, an Eastern Railway (ER) official said on Tuesday. Several passengers had raised concerns over the absence of non-vegetarian options on the new six-day-a-week overnight service. “We expect to include non-vegetarian dishes on the Vande Bharat sleeper train menu within about a week,&rdq...

Gujarat ATS arrests man in terror conspiracy case

Ahmedabad The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has apprehended a man allegedly radicalised by extremist ideologies and found in possession of weapons intended for targeted attacks, officials said on Tuesday. The accused, Faizan Shaikh, originally from Dundawala in Rampur district, Uttar Pradesh, and currently residing in Charpul, Navsari district, Gujarat, was taken into custody on Sunday in connection with a terror conspiracy cas...

Traffic curbs in New Delhi for India-EU summit

New Delhi Traffic in several parts of New Delhi will be tightly regulated on Tuesday due to the India-European Union summit and a dinner for EU leaders at Rashtrapati Bhavan, authorities said. The Delhi Traffic Police urged commuters to plan their travel in advance, warning of restrictions that coincide with unseasonal rainfall, which has slowed traffic and caused congestion on major roads. According to the advisory, the first p...

CM Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar court arrest protesting against MGNREGA scrapping

Bengaluru Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy CM D K Shivakumar, Congress general secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala, along with several party legislators and MPs, were taken into preventive custody on Tuesday during a “Raj Bhavan Chalo” protest against the Centre’s move to replace MGNREGA with VB-G RAM G. The Congress leaders were stopped by police when they tried to march toward Lok Bhavan, alleging that th...

TDP leader demands discussion on FTAs; legal status for Amravati

New Delhi TDP MP Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu on Tuesday urged the Lok Sabha to hold a discussion on the various free trade agreements (FTAs) being signed by India. Speaking at the all-party meeting convened ahead of the Budget session of Parliament, Devarayalu stressed that deliberations on India’s FTAs with different countries and regional blocs were essential, especially in the wake of the recent conclusion of trade negotiat...

SC refuses to entertain plea against ‘VIP darshan’ at Mahakal temple

New Delhi The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to examine a petition questioning the practice of ‘VIP darshan’ and preferential access to the sanctum sanctorum at the Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, observing that matters related to religious rituals and entry into temples fall outside the scope of judicial review. A bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant, along with Justices R Mahadevan and Joymalya Bagchi, said...

Second spell of unseasonal rain in Mumbai

Mumbai Parts of Mumbai and neighbouring areas experienced light, unseasonal rainfall on Tuesday morning, officials said, marking the city’s second such weather event in January. Earlier this month, the financial capital had seen unusually heavy showers on January 1. However, the latest spell was relatively mild, with most localities reporting brief drizzle rather than intense rain. Light showers were recorded across the is...

South Korea says North Korea has launched an unidentified projectile toward sea

Seoul South Korea on Tuesday reported that North Korea fired an unidentified object toward the sea, according to the South Korean Defence Ministry. The launch was detected off North Korea’s eastern coastline, officials said, without immediately specifying whether the projectile was a missile, rocket, or artillery shell. South Korea’s military said it was closely monitoring the situation and analysing technical details of...

Cong slams govt for 'failing' to circulate legislative agenda ahead of Budget session

New Delhi The Congress on Tuesday criticised the Centre for not sharing its proposed legislative agenda ahead of the Budget session of Parliament, accusing the government of a lack of transparency. Speaking to reporters after the all-party meeting convened ahead of the session, Congress leader K Suresh said opposition parties raised concerns over the absence of any document detailing the Bills the government intends to introduce dur...

Invest in India's energy sector; offers USD 500 bn investment opportunity: PM Modi

New Delhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called on global investors to tap into India’s rapidly expanding energy sector, highlighting investment opportunities worth nearly USD 500 billion and asserting that the country is on track to emerge as the world’s largest oil refining hub in the near future. Speaking at India Energy Week (IEW) 2026, Modi urged international companies to invest across key segments such as...

Atiqa Mir becomes first Indian to qualify P2 at WSK in Italy

La Conca Eleven-year-old Indian karting talent Atiqa Mir delivered an eye-catching performance on her debut in the prestigious WSK Super Master Karting Series, becoming the first Indian to qualify second in a highly competitive, male-dominated field. Competing in the OKNJ class for the first time after stepping up from the mini category to the junior segment this season, Atiqa impressed against a grid of 37 experienced drivers. One ...

Second spell of snowfall in Uttarakhand high-altitude areas

Dehradun Higher reaches of Uttarakhand witnessed another round of snowfall on Tuesday, marking the second such weather event in the state within a span of a few days. Officials said light to moderate snowfall has been continuing intermittently since Monday night in Badrinath area of Chamoli district, as well as in Kedarnath and nearby peaks in Rudraprayag district. Snow was also reported from the upper Himalayan ranges, including th...

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