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US-India trade talks: What is the interim agreement
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a new interim trade agreement with the U.S., aimed at reducing tariffs and opening new opportunities for Indian farmers and entrepreneurs.
Delhi weather: Strong winds, shallow fog; no rain expected
Delhi experiences a pleasant winter morning with no rain forecasted, while strong winds contribute to a slight improvement in AQI levels.
Fuel prices: Petrol at ₹94.72, diesel at ₹87.62 per liter
Petrol and diesel prices for February 7, 2026, have been announced by OMCs. The rates vary across different cities in India.
Delhi weather: Max temp reaches 24.8degC; air quality remains poor
Delhi experiences a rise in daytime temperatures, signaling the end of winter, despite poor air quality. However, brisk winds continue to maintain a lingering chill.
Bank holiday today? Check if your branch is open
Indian banks are open today, Saturday, February 7, as per the Reserve Bank of India's holiday regulations. The first and third Saturdays are typically regular workdays.
When is Maha Shivaratri in 2026? Important dates, rituals
Maha Shivaratri, a significant Hindu festival, will be observed on February 15 in 2026, with rituals extending into February 16.
Punjab's year-long celebration for Guru Ravidas's 650th birthday begins
The Punjab government has initiated year-long celebrations for the 650th birth anniversary of Guru Ravidas, featuring a variety of religious, cultural and academic events.
UK report warns global nature loss could hit us hard
The Himalayas face a severe 'snow drought', threatening the ecosystem and impacting 600 million Indians due to climate change-induced heat and water stress.
Government plans to create 'medicine bank' using pharma companies' profits
India is considering a proposal requiring pharmaceutical companies to allocate a portion of their profits for free medicines during health emergencies.
Awadh Expressway to cut travel time between Lucknow, Kanpur
The Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway is set to start regular traffic in early April, significantly reducing travel time and promoting regional growth.
Delhi's 1st cruise to launch soon: Features, ticket prices
The Delhi government is set to launch a Yamuna cruise service on February 20, marking the Bharatiya Janata Party's first year in power.
Delhi's 2027 Census kicks off in April this year (April 1, 2026)
The Delhi government has begun preparations for the house-listing and housing-portion exercises under Phase 1 of the Census 2027, set to start on April 1.
Amit Shah launches Bharat Taxi: How it's different from Uber
The Delhi government has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Bharat Taxi to launch cooperative cab services, marking a first for India.
Five IPS officers transferred in UP
The Uttar Pradesh government has reassigned five Indian Police Service (IPS) officers to key positions, aiming to enhance operational efficiency across the state.
17 Indian students killed in Canada between 2018 and 2025: Government
Seventeen Indian students were killed in violent attacks in Canada between 2018 and 2025, according to the Indian government.
Delhi: Biker dies after falling into uncovered sewer pit
Kamal Dhyani, a 25-year-old biker from Kailashpuri, tragically died after falling into an open pit in Delhi's Janakpuri area, minutes after informing a friend he was near home.
Delhi's air to improve over weekend, slip back early next week
Delhi's air quality index (AQI) improved on Friday due to strong surface winds influenced by a western disturbance. Forecasts predict further improvement over the weekend.
Choksi's loan fraud case: CBI court issues summons to businessman
A special court has dismissed Mehul Choksi's plea against summons in the Rs 55 crore Canara Bank-led consortium loan fraud case. The court ruled that no interference was warranted.
Rajasthan: Wedding bus overturns, 3 dead, 25 injured
A bus carrying a wedding party in Rajasthan's Banswara district overturned, resulting in three deaths and over 25 injuries.
YouTuber Shadab Jakati booked for rape; probe on
YouTuber Shadab Jakati is under investigation after a woman in Meerut filed a rape complaint against him, leading to an FIR being registered.
'Twin last spoke before brother fell in sewer pit': Update
The family of Kamal Dhyani, 25, who died after falling into an open pit in Janakpuri, alleges that authorities provided insufficient help during their desperate search for him.
Toll on unfinished expressways same as national highways
Commuters using partially opened expressways like Delhi-Mumbai will now pay the same toll as other National Highways, according to a recent notification.
PM Modi's Malaysia visit: Dornier aircraft, semiconductors on the table
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Malaysia on February 7-8 for bilateral talks with his counterpart Anwar Ibrahim, focusing on defence and trade cooperation.
India 'ready' to buy $80B-worth Boeing aircraft after US deal
India is ready to place orders for Boeing aircraft worth up to $80 billion, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal reportedly said as New Delhi looks to expand its trade with the United States.
Arunachal cop, on motorcycle, mauled to death by tiger
A police constable was killed in a tiger attack in Arunachal Pradesh's Lower Dibang Valley district on Monday.
'Court cannot compel...': SC allows 30-week-pregnant minor to have abortion
The Supreme Court has allowed the termination of a 30-week pregnancy of a minor.
Delhi biker falls into pit dug by Water Board; dies
A tragic incident occurred in Delhi's Janakpuri when a motorcyclist fell into a deep pit dug on the road and died.
Delhi Police allege 'paid promotions' behind viral missing girls surge
The Delhi Police have slammed rumors of a rise in missing girls in the city, calling them "paid promotions" on social media.
Traffic police tow crane kills boy near Chhattisgarh CM's residence
A tragic accident occurred near Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai's residence in Raipur on Friday morning when a traffic police tow van allegedly hit two siblings, a brother and sister, who were on a scooter.
3 Naxals, police commando killed in encounter in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli
Three Naxals have been killed in an encounter with security forces in Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra.
Fresh violence in Manipur over new Kuki-Zo deputy CM's oath-taking
Violence erupted in Manipur's Churachandpur district on Thursday, a day after the state government was reorganized.
Bird flu detected in dead crows in Chennai: advisory issued
Several hundred crows were found dead across Chennai on Friday, with laboratory tests confirming the presence of the H5N1 virus.
'Pariksha pe Charcha' 9th edition: PM interacts with students
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with students during the 9th edition of "Pariksha Pe Charcha" on Friday.
Odisha merchant navy cadet vanishes from cabin mid-sea near Mauritius
Sarthak Mahapatra, a merchant navy cadet from Odisha, has gone missing while on duty aboard the vessel EA Jersey near Mauritius.
Half of audited aircraft show recurring defects, Air India tops
Government data has revealed that 50% of the aircraft audited across Indian airlines have recurring defects.
3.7-magnitude earthquake rattles Lucknow, epicenter located in Gonda
An earthquake measuring 3.7 on the Richter scale shook parts of Uttar Pradesh near Lucknow. The National Center for Seismology (NCS) confirmed that the epicenter was located in Gonda, at a depth of 10km.
16 killed after blast in coal mine in Meghalaya
At least 16 laborers were killed and several others are feared trapped following an explosion at a suspected illegal coal mine in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district on Thursday.
Honeymoon murder 2.0: Wife stages robbery, hit-and-run to kill husband
In a shocking case of marital betrayal, a newlywed woman in Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan, has been arrested for allegedly plotting her husband's murder.
Trump claimed India won't buy Russian oil; MEA now responds
India has responded to United States President Donald Trump's claim that it has agreed to stop buying Russian oil.
Father identified as disabled daughter's rapist after 16 men DNA-tested
The Cuffe Parade police in Mumbai have arrested a 20-year-old woman's father after DNA evidence linked him to her rape.
'Parents introduced Bollywood, we hated it': Korean-obsessed sisters' suicide note
The three sisters who jumped off from the ninth floor in Ghaziabad left behind a diary that shows their obsession with Korea and Korean culture.
SFI leaders attacked, abducted near Tirupati
Tension gripped the Tirupati Rural Mandal area after student leaders of the Students's Federation of India (SFI) were reportedly attacked and abducted on February 3.
Tejas Mk1A delivery crisis deepens as March deadline slips further
The delivery of indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1a fighter jets is likely to be delayed beyond May.
Mumbai-Pune Expressway jam ends after 33 grueling hours
Traffic on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway was restored early on Thursday, ending a 33-hour-long jam that had left thousands of commuters stranded.
Turkish flight carrying 236 passengers makes emergency landing in Kolkata
A Turkish Airlines flight made an emergency landing at Kolkata's Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport on Wednesday.
What is Korean 'Love Game' linked to Ghaziabad sisters' suicides
Three minor sisters in Ghaziabad died after allegedly jumping from their ninth-floor apartment balcony.
President's rule revoked in Manipur
President Droupadi Murmu has revoked the President's Rule in Manipur, paving the way for a new government.
Top Jaish commander among 2 killed in encounter in J&K
In a major counter-terrorism operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district, two Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorists were neutralized.
Ghaziabad sisters' mass suicide not intentional? New twist emerges
Three sisters—Pakhi (12), Prachi (14), and Vishika (16)—died by suicide in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday.
Korean-culture obsession angle emerges after Ghaziabad sisters die by suicide
In a tragic incident, three minor sisters allegedly committed suicide by jumping off the ninth floor of their apartment building in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.
Delhi businessman dies after delivery agents attack him with helmets
A 36-year-old businessman, Shivam Gupta, died after being brutally attacked by delivery agents in Connaught Place, Delhi.
3 sisters jump off 9th floor; gaming addiction in focus
Three sisters allegedly died by suicide in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. The victims were identified as Nishika (16), Prachi (14), and Pakhi (12).
Delhi: Auto-rickshaw driver, woman caught smuggling 1.58kg heroin worth ₹5cr
In a major drug bust, Delhi Police arrested two people, including a woman, in the Gulabi Bagh area of North Delhi on Monday.
DGCA dismisses claims, finds Boeing's AI132 fuel switches 'satisfactory'
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has dismissed viral claims about a defect in the fuel cut-off switch on Air India's Boeing 787-8 aircraft.
Joint statement on India-US trade deal likely this week
The government of India sources told ANI on Tuesday that a joint statement of the India-US FTA is likely to be issued this week.
CBI registers Ankita Bhandari murder case, probe into 'VIP' angle
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has re-registered the Ankita Bhandari murder case, Times Now News said, quoting officials.
Agriculture, dairy protected in India-US deal: Piyush Goyal
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has announced that India's agriculture and dairy sectors are fully protected under the new trade deal with the United States.
Trump's 'Mayor of Mar-a-Lago' Sergio Gor engineers US-India trade breakthrough
The United States Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, has been credited with playing a pivotal role in the recent trade deal between the US and India.
Rajasthan: Brits asked to 'leave India' for posting anti-Israel stickers
The Rajasthan police's Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has issued a "leave India" notice to two British tourists, identified as Lewis Gabriel Dee and Anueshi Emma Christine.
Air India orders fleet-wide re-inspection of Boeing 787s after incident
Air India has ordered a precautionary fleet-wide reinspection of the Fuel Control Switch (FCS) latch on its Boeing 787 aircraft.
Uttarakhand: Himachal Roadways bus falls into gorge, rescue operations on
A Himachal Roadways bus carrying over 30 passengers fell into a gorge on the Kwanu-Meenus Road in Kalsi, Dehradun district, Uttarakhand, on Tuesday, ANI reported.
Father drowns daughter to qualify for Maharashtra's 2-child poll norm
In a shocking incident, Telangana police have arrested Pandurang Kondamangale, a resident of Kerur village in Maharashtra's Nanded district for murdering his daughter, Prachi.
Air India grounds Dreamliner after fuel switch slips to 'cutoff'
An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner was grounded after its left fuel control switch failed to remain in the "run" position during engine startup.
'Unlocks immense opportunities': Modi thanks Trump for tariff reduction
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has thanked United States President Donald Trump for reducing tariffs on Indian goods from 25% to 18%.
'Sonam Wangchuk was inciting Nepal-like Gen-Z protest': Centre tells SC
The Union government has accused Ladakh social activist Sonam Wangchuk of inciting a Gen-Z protest similar to those in Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.
SC rejects PIL on caste census procedures, urges Centre review
The Supreme Court has declined to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) questioning the procedures for recording, classifying, and verifying caste data in the 2027 general census.
How to get 3% discount on Northern Railway's unreserved tickets
Northern Railway has launched a new initiative, "Unreserved Tickets x Win Win Deal," to promote cashless transactions and digital ticketing in India.
CJ Roy death case: BJP calls SIT hasty, politically motivated
CJ Roy, the Chairman of the Confident Group and a prominent businessman, allegedly died by suicide on January 30.
Wife strangles husband with family's help over financial disputes
A man in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly was allegedly murdered by his wife and her family over financial disputes.
Odisha: Male warden accused of sexually abusing physically impaired students
The Red Cross School for the Blind, Deaf and Mute in Paramanandapur, Kalahandi, Odisha, has been rocked by allegations of sexual harassment.
Modi government revises international baggage rules: How it affects you?
The Indian government has revised its baggage rules, increasing the customs duty-free limit for passengers.
Pune Porsche crash: SC grants bail to 3 accused
The Supreme Court of India has granted bail to three accused in the Pune Porsche crash case. The incident, which took place in May 2024, resulted in the deaths of two young software engineers.
Delhi government defers private school fee law to 2026-27 session
The Delhi government has informed the Supreme Court that the implementation of a law regulating private school fees will start from the 2026-27 academic session, according to a report by Hindustan Times.
UP crime plummets, CCTV expands amid 'zero-tolerance' reforms
The Uttar Pradesh government has emphasized the significant improvement in the state's law and order situation since 2017.
Addicted to momos, UP teen steals gold ornaments for snacks
In a bizarre incident, a 14-year-old boy in Uttar Pradesh's Deoria district has been accused of stealing jewelry worth lakhs from his home.
Roads and highways allocation in Budget 2026 touches ₹3.1L crore
The Union Budget 2026-27 has allocated ₹3.10 lakh crore to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH).
Rajkot: Differently abled man held for raping daughter, minor niece
The Rajkot Rural Police have arrested a differently-abled man for allegedly raping his daughter and minor niece, according to The Indian Express.
'Frivolous claims': India rejects Pakistan's assertions regarding Balochistan attack involvement
India has rejected Pakistan's allegations of its involvement in recent attacks in Balochistan.
Union Budget 2026 allocates ₹18,000cr for power distribution reforms
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced an allocation of ₹18,000 crore for the Power Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) in Union Budget 2026.
Union Budget 2026: Railways gets allocation of ₹2.81L crore
In the Union Budget 2026, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has allocated ₹2.81 lakh crore to the Ministry of Railways.
Bihar bird flu alarm: Dead crows test positive; know details
Authorities in Darbhanga district of Bihar have confirmed an outbreak of bird flu after a sudden spike in crow deaths. The virus was identified as highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1.
'Ravan' blinded after Ram's arrow accidentally hits him during Ramlila
A 35-year-old Dalit man, Sunil Kumar, lost his eyesight after an arrow shot during a Ramlila performance in Uttar Pradesh's Sonbhadra district hit him in the eye.
Budget 2026: New dedicated freight corridor to connect Surat, Dankuni
In her ninth consecutive Union Budget presentation, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a dedicated freight corridor between Surat in Gujarat and Dankuni in West Bengal.
7 high-speed rail corridors to link India's growth cities
In her ninth consecutive Budget speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed seven high-speed rail corridors to serve as "growth connectors."
'I'm Brahmin': Kolkata server arrested for serving YouTuber beef
A waiter at Olypub, a popular bar-cum-restaurant on Park Street in Kolkata, has been arrested after actor and YouTuber Sayak Chakraborty accused the establishment of serving him beef instead of mutton.
Punjab, Haryana, Himachal log excess January rain, contradicting forecasts
Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh have defied weather forecasts by receiving excess rainfall in January.
'Trashy criminal ruminations': India slams PM Modi's Epstein files mention
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has rejected any suggestion of wrongdoing after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's name appeared in the recently released United States Department of Justice files.
Sonam Wangchuk rushed to AIIMS Jodhpur after stomach pain
Activist and innovator Sonam Wangchuk was taken to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Jodhpur for a medical examination on Saturday morning, PTI reported, quoting officials.
Ayodhya Ram temple construction to end by April 30
The construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya is expected to be completed by April 30, Ram Temple Construction Committee chairman Nripendra Mishra announced after a meeting.
Bomb threats received for Dera Ballan ahead of PM's visit
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Jalandhar, Punjab, bomb threats were received for Dera Sachkhand Ballan and two local schools on Saturday.
Chhattisgarh school cooks protesting ₹66 wage, booked for rioting
In Chhattisgarh, around 500-600 cooks under the Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman (PM-Poshan) scheme have been booked for "rioting."
TISS replaces student union with 'council,' students cry foul
The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) has made major changes to its campus politics this year.
Red Fort blast linked to planned coffee chain attacks: NIA
The investigation into the car blast near Delhi's Red Fort on November 10, 2025, has revealed a larger terror plot.
'Ardhangini' wife ideal outdated: Jharkhand HC rejects husband's plea
The Jharkhand High Court has upheld a family court's decision to dismiss a husband's plea for restitution of conjugal rights.