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Bangalore Metro travel to cost 5 pc dearer from Feb 9; check revised pricing

Under the revised structure, the minimum fare will rise from Rs 10 to Rs 11, while the maximum fare will increase from Rs 90 to Rs 95, with a marginal hike of Rs 1 to Rs 5 across 10 fare zones on the 96.10-km network.

17 days ago

Fierce gun-battle between security forces and Maoists underway in Chhattisgarh

A fierce gun-battle is underway between security forces and Maoists in the forested South Bijapur area of Chhattisgarh, following intelligence inputs about the presence of insurgents. Joint teams of the District Reserve Guard and other specialised units launched a search operation early Thursday.

18 days ago

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla highlights 111 pc productivity as Parliament session ends

Oppn creates ruckus in LS; House adjourned till noon

Speaker Om Birla advised the Opposition MPs to maintain the decorum of the House; however, when the sloganeering did not stop, the Lok Sabha was adjourned till noon.

18 days ago

Goyal defends India–US trade deal amid Opposition protest, says it strengthens economy and safeguards sensitive sectors

Goyal defends India–US trade deal amid Oppn protest, says it strengthens economy, safeguards sensitive sectors [Watch]

Union Minister Piyush Goyal said the agreement will benefit MSMEs, textiles, gems and jewellery, leather and marine sectors, and help India access world-class technologies.

18 days ago

Delhi Police arrests two Khalistani operatives linked to Gurpatwant Pannun

Delhi Police has arrested two alleged Khalistani operatives for writing provocative slogans at separate locations in the national capital ahead of Republic Day.

18 days ago

Cong MP submits adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha seeking discussion on India-US trade deal for second day

Congress MP Manish Tewari has, for the second consecutive day, submitted an adjournment motion in the Lok Sabha seeking a detailed discussion on the recently announced India-US trade deal.

18 days ago

Govt withdraws Income Tax Bill 2025 from Lok Sabha, new version to be tabled on Monday

Govt to issue new I-T forms, rules this month as most taxpayers shift to new regime

The government will release new income tax return (ITR) forms, implementing rules and detailed FAQs within February to facilitate taxpayers' transition to the new Income Tax Act, 2025, which will come into force from April 1, 2026, CBDT Chairman Ravi Agrawal said.

18 days ago

New START expiry raises global nuclear risks: US Senate

Why the expiry of the New START treaty is raising alarm over global nuclear stability

The impending expiry of the New START nuclear arms control treaty has raised serious concerns in the United States Senate over the risk of an unconstrained global nuclear arms race involving the US, Russia and China.

18 days ago

US shuts down 200 illegal online pharmacies

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) said the operation, launched nationwide from January 27, led to four arrests and administrative action against several registered entities.

18 days ago

Yumnam Khemchand Singh sworn in as Manipur Chief Minister, two Dy CMs, two ministers take oath

BJP's Y Khemchand Singh sworn in as Manipur chief minister; Kuki, Naga MLAs become deputy CMs

Earlier in the day, the President's rule was revoked in the state. Manipur had been put under the President's rule since February 2025. The swearing-in comes a year after the resignation of BJP leader N Biren Singh, whose second tenure as the CM witnessed the outbreak of ethnic violence between the Meitei and Kuki communities in May 2023.

18 days ago

No PM Modi's address in Lok Sabha today, House adjourned till tomorrow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled address in the Lok Sabha at 5 p.m. on Wednesday was postponed after the House was adjourned till Thursday amid continued uproar by Opposition members.

18 days ago

"Korea is our life": Sisters aged 12, 14, 16 die after jumping from 9th floor in UP's Ghaziabad; suicide note found

Three minor sisters died by suicide in Ghaziabad after jumping from a residential building, with a suicide note reportedly pointing to an obsession with online Korean games, prompting police to investigate the role of online gaming influence.

18 days ago

Ayushman Arogya Mandirs strengthening fight against cancer: JP Nadda

Union Health Minister JP Nadda said Ayushman Arogya Mandirs are strengthening India's fight against cancer through large-scale screening, early detection and timely treatment, marking World Cancer Day on February 4. He highlighted government initiatives such as cancer day-care units in every district and the waiver of customs duty on 17 cancer drugs to improve affordability.

18 days ago

Fact check: Has Anurag Kashyap been named in the Epstein Files? Truth behind the 'Bollywood guy' reference

Fact check: Has Anurag Kashyap been named in the Epstein Files: Truth behind 'Bollywood guy' reference

Bollywood filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has come under public attention after his name appeared in the newly released Epstein Files, a vast set of documents linked to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Released by the US Department of Justice on January 30, the files include millions of emails and correspondence involving prominent figures globally, triggering widespread discussion across social media.

18 days ago

Hardcore CPI(Maoist) cadre surrenders in Odisha's Malkangiri

A senior CPI (Maoist) cadre, Sukhram Markam alias Suresh and Yogesh, surrendered before the Malkangiri Police in Odisha, dealing a major blow to the banned outfit.

18 days ago

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Bangalore Metro travel to cost 5 pc dearer from Feb 9; check revised pricing

Fierce gun-battle between security forces and Maoists underway in Chhattisgarh

Oppn creates ruckus in LS; House adjourned till noon

Goyal defends India–US trade deal amid Oppn protest, says it strengthens economy, safeguards sensitive sectors [Watch]

Delhi Police arrests two Khalistani operatives linked to Gurpatwant Pannun

Cong MP submits adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha seeking discussion on India-US trade deal for second day

Govt to issue new I-T forms, rules this month as most taxpayers shift to new regime

Why the expiry of the New START treaty is raising alarm over global nuclear stability

US shuts down 200 illegal online pharmacies

BJP's Y Khemchand Singh sworn in as Manipur chief minister; Kuki, Naga MLAs become deputy CMs

No PM Modi's address in Lok Sabha today, House adjourned till tomorrow

"Korea is our life": Sisters aged 12, 14, 16 die after jumping from 9th floor in UP's Ghaziabad; suicide note found

Ayushman Arogya Mandirs strengthening fight against cancer: JP Nadda

Fact check: Has Anurag Kashyap been named in the Epstein Files: Truth behind 'Bollywood guy' reference

Hardcore CPI(Maoist) cadre surrenders in Odisha's Malkangiri

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]