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The Jagannath Temple in Puri will remain out of bounds for the public for over two hours on February 4 in the wake of President Droupadi Murmu's scheduled visit to the shrine, a senior officer said on Tuesday. Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) held a preparatory meeting, chaired...
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European Council President António Costa speaks during the banquet hosted by President Droupadi Murmu in the honour of European delegation, at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi./@rashtrapatibhvn X/ANI Photo
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday said the Free Trade Agreement sealed by India and the EU sends a strong signal to the world. Noting that the conclusion of negotiations on the FTA is a decisive moment in India-EU partnership, she said this is only the...
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The Punjab police on Tuesday said the Amritsar Commissionerate Police busted a cross-border narco and arms smuggling module with the arrest of four alleged operatives. The police recovered 1.5 kg heroin and Rs 1.98 lakh cash from their possession, said director general of police Gaurav...
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India and the European Union on Tuesday sealed a comprehensive pact on mobility that will open up new opportunities for Indian students and professionals in Europe. The agreement was concluded at the India-EU summit talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President...
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A 65-year-old tribal man was beaten to death and later set ablaze by his neighbour over a debt in Chintalapalem in Andhra Pradesh, the police said on Tuesday.According to Alluri Sitaramaraju superintendent of police Amit Bardar, Somanna, in his thirties, attacked Ramana Dora on January...
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In an effort to improve proficiency in Hindi, the Mizoram government would introduce Hindi speaking day in all schools, a minister said on Tuesday. School Education Minister Vanlalthlana told a news conference here that Hindi-speaking day will be observed in all schools once a month under...
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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' wife Amruta Fadnavis./File image
Highly objectionable remarks about Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' wife Amruta Fadnavis by a local singer and YouTuber drew strong reactions on Tuesday with the demand that police register a criminal case in the matter.A delegation of Nagpur BJP Mahila Aghadi (women wing) submitted...
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A BJP candidate who lost the municipal election in Maharashtra's Parbhani to a Shiv Sena-UBT nominee by a single vote, has moved a local court seeking a repoll in his ward, and alleged discrepancies in the election process. Elections to 29 municipal corporations in the state were held on...
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Popular Bollywood singer Arijit Singh has announced on Tuesday that he is retiring from playback singing. The singer confirmed this in a post on Instagram saying that he will not accept new film assignments. Arijit said that he wanted to focus on independent music and live performances....
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Andhra Pradesh deputy Chief Minister and actor Pawan Kalyan./File image
The Delhi high court has restrained the circulation and broadcast of an AI-generated film exploiting the name, personality and likeness of Akira Nandan, son of Andhra Pradesh deputy Chief Minister and actor Pawan Kalyan. Justice Tushar Tao Gadela was hearing a suit filed by Akira Nandan...
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Four people, including a CRPF jawan, were killed and a woman injured when a bus hit a parked load carrier and a motorcycle in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district on Tuesday, officials said. The accident occurred near Jakhani-Chenani area on Jammu-Srinagar national highway around 11...
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Four persons including a police constable have been arrested with the seizure of 9.6 kg of a narcotic substance in the district, Pune rural police said on Tuesday. The action followed the seizure of 1.5 kg of suspected drugs worth around Rs 2 crore from the possession of Shadab Shaikh (41)...
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A 37-year-old priest was found dead inside a car in Madhya Pradesh's Indore district, sustaining bullet injury in the chest. The police have recovered the gun from the vehicle, a police officer said on Tuesday. The car was parked at a ground near Mahalaxmi Nagar under Khajrana police...
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A history-sheeter was shot dead in an encounter near Thirumanthurai in Perambalur district on Tuesday morning after he allegedly attacked a sub-inspector while trying to escape from custody, the police said. The deceased, identified as Kottu Raja alias Azhaguraja, was a prime suspect in the...
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The rupee rebounded from its all-time low levels and gained 19 paise to close at 91.71 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday, on decline in US dollar index and India-EU FTA negotiations. Forex traders said the rupee recovered marginally as traders rushed to cover broad dollar...
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The government on Tuesday asserted that the new UGC regulations to check caste bias would not be misused and there would be no discrimination with anyone as students held protests saying these rules could lead to chaos on campuses. Meanwhile, after the Uttar Pradesh government suspended...
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Rapper Ye, also known as Kanye West, has issued a formal apology for his antisemitic and offensive comments, saying he has been undergoing treatment for a brain condition after a four-month-long manic episode of psychotic, paranoid and impulsive behavior. Ye blamed the episode for destroying...
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Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended higher in highly volatile trade on Tuesday, buoyed by heavy buying in bank and metal stocks, a firm trend in global markets and optimism over India-EU FTA. However, muted corporate earnings growth and continued flight of foreign capital from...
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GST deputy commissioner Prashant Kumar Singh on Tuesday resigned in protest against Shankaracharya Avimukteshwaranand's 'objectionable' remarks against Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Singh said he was deeply hurt by what he described as recent attempts to divide the country on...
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A Nepalese couple allegedly stole gold and diamond jewellery, silver items, and cash worth around Rs 18 crore from a builder's Marathahalli residence, police said on Tuesday. The incident occurred on January 25 at the house where the couple was employed, they added. The family had...
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Mark Carney sent out a tough message on the rupture of the world order
In a veiled attack on US President Donald Trump, Canada's Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Tim Hodgson on Tuesday said India's free trade agreement with the European Union is a perfect answer to global hegemons that use tariffs and economic integration as tools of coercion.Stating that...
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European Council President Antonio Costa showed his overseas Indian card during the joint press meet in New Delhi n Tuesday and underlined how the conclusion of negotiations holds a special meaning for him.I'm the President of the European Council, but I'm also an overseas Indian citizen. Then,...
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The hill resort of Shimla received rainfall on Tuesday, while tourists eagerly awaited fresh snowfall, even as normal life was disrupted with roads blocked and power and water supply affected following recent snow and rain.The local administration has been put on alert in view of an India...
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Acid attack survivor Laxmi with her daughter Pihu
Taking strong note of acid attack cases, the Supreme Court on Tuesday asked all states and Union territories to provide a slew of information, including the year-wise details of the number of such cases and their status in courts, besides the rehabilitation measures to support the victims.A bench...
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Assam on February 14 to inaugurate a series of infrastructure and development projects and address Bharatiya Janata Party workers, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Monday.This will be Modi's third visit to the poll-bound state in less than...
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President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen had special praise for India's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal for playing a key role in the just-finalised India-EU Free Trade Agreement. I want to offer a special word of thanks to the people who worked so hard to make this day a...
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EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday hailed the signing of the India-EU Free trade agreement. In her remarks she said, When India succeeds, the world is more stable, prosperous and secure and we all benefit. She recalled the visit of EU College of Commissioners to India...
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Only 'Didi' can counter onslaught of BJP in this country, says SP chief Akhilesh Yadav after meeting Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee.The Samajwadi Party president on Tuesday met West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, amid the charged political atmosphere in the poll-bound state over the SIR...
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India will get an unprecedented market access at concessional duties for over 99 per cent of its exports by value in the European Union (EU) market, providing a boost to domestic labour-intensive sectors, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday. The two sides announced on...
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Silver prices surged to hit a record of Rs 3.59 lakh per kg in the futures trade on Tuesday, while gold touched a lifetime high of Rs 1.59 lakh per 10 grams, driven by robust investor demand amid persistent geopolitical and economic uncertainties. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX),...
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India's 77th Republic Day military parade at Kartavya Path in the national capital on Monday showcased the growing adoption of autonomous technologies, along with a focus on long-range precision strike and hypersonic capability, together reflecting the armed forces' efforts to keep pace with the...
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European wines are set to enter the Indian market at lower prices under the bilateral free trade agreement as India will provide import duty concessions under the pact, an official said. Under the pact, the duty on EU wines would fall from 150 per cent to 20 per cent (for expensive...
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The son of a Jamshedpur-based industrialist, abducted on January 13, was rescued from Barhi in Jharkhand's Hazaribag district in the early hours of Tuesday, police said. Kairav (24), the son of Industrialist Devang Gandhi, was abducted while he was on his way to office in Adityapur industrial...
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Several parts of Mumbai and its adjoining areas witnessed unseasonal rainfall on Tuesday morning, officials said. This marked the second instance of unseasonal rain in the country's financial capital this month. The city had earlier witnessed unseasonal heavy showers on January 1.In contrast,...
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that India and the European Union have concluded the much-anticipated free trade agreement, touted as the 'Mother of all Deals'. In a post on X on Tuesday she called the moment historic and expressed optimism on further strengthening...
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Four persons, including a CRPF jawan, were killed on Tuesday when a bus hit a parked road carrier and a motorcycle in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. The accident occurred near Jakhani-Chenani area on Jammu-Srinagar national highway around 11 am. They said the driver...
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced that India and the EU have reached a free trade agreement (FTA), saying it accounts for 25 per cent of global GDP and one-third of global trade. People are discussing it as a mother of all deals, and this agreement has brought a lot of...
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Srinagar was battered by fierce windstorms and heavy snowfall. Pic: Umar Ganie
Thousands of vehicles have been stranded on the Jammu-Srinagar highway since Monday due to snowfall in Kashmir. The valley received another fresh spell of snowfall on Monday night. Clearance work is underway amid heavy snowfall in Anantnag, which has halted traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar...
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An all-party meeting is underway here on Tuesday to discuss ways to ensure smooth functioning of the two Houses during the upcoming Budget session of Parliament. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is chairing the customary meeting.Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju is among those...
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Banking operations at public sector banks across the country were impacted on Tuesday as the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) went on nationwide strike demanding the immediate implementation of a five-day work week. The strike call by the UFBU, an umbrella body of nine unions representing...
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Delhi airport is planning to shut its third runway, Runway 11R/29L, for nearly five months starting February 16 to carry out a comprehensive upgrade.The airport, which is operated and managed by GMR Group-led Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), currently handles about 1,400-1,500 aircraft...
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney could visit India in the first week of March, and the two sides are looking at formally starting their negotiations on a free trade deal, with New Delhi and Ottawa having resolved to double bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030.The two sides could also sign...
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Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez on Sunday said that she had enough of orders from Washington, signalling a rare pushback against the United States, even as her interim government seeks stable relations with the White House, CNN reported.Speaking to oil workers in the coastal city of...
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India and the European Union (EU) have concluded negotiations on the much-awaited free-trade agreement (FTA), with a formal announcement slated for Tuesday, said government officials. They said ratification of the pact is likely to take another six months, clearing the way for the agreement to...
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In a strongly-worded retort in the UNSC, India said it is not normal to tolerate Pakistan's continued use of terrorism as an instrument of state policy, as New Delhi hit back at Islamabad's envoy for advancing a false and self-serving account of Operation Sindoor. India's Permanent...
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A brother and sister allegedly died after consuming poison following a family dispute in Banda district of Uttar Pradesh, a police officer said on Tuesday. The incident took place near the Bagai river, about 100 metres from Barcha bridge. Baberu Circle Officer Saurabh Singh said farmers...
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The PM with European Commission prez Ursula von der Leyen
After witnessing the Republic Day parade on Kartavya Path, where India's military might and rich, diverse cultural heritage were showcased, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, one of the two chief guests at the 77th Republic Day celebrations held on Monday, said a successful India...
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As many as 50 flights to and from Srinagar International Airport were cancelled on Tuesday due to snowfall in Kashmir, officials said. In view of adverse weather conditions and continuing snowfall at Srinagar Airport, airlines have cancelled most of the flights for today, an official of the...
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Srinagar blanketed by snow. Pic: Umar Ganie
Srinagar Airport on Tuesday issued a statement for several flight cancellations in view of the unfavourable weather conditions and prevailing operational constraints. Among them, 6 Indigo, 2 Air Akasa, and 3 Air India Express flights have been cancelled till 9 AM. The official X account...
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Monday stated that 20 additional countries have signed up to join US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace, though she did not disclose the names of the new participants. Leavitt said the Board of Peace, originally mandated by the UN...
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United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has accused European nations of indirectly financing the Russia-Ukraine war by purchasing oil products refined in India using Russian crude, even as Washington has imposed tariffs on New Delhi over its energy ties with Moscow. His remarks come...
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Residents of a village in Madhya Pradesh's Ratlam district have announced a social boycott of couples who elope for marriage, prompting authorities to order action against those who issued the diktat.A video related to the issue has gone viral on social media.The diktat was issued on January 23...
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In yet another incident of alleged stray dogs killing in Telangana, about 200 canines were killed in Hanamkonda district, taking the toll to 1,100 in the state since December 2025, animal rights activists claimed.An animal welfare activist, A Goutham, in a complaint lodged with police on Monday...
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Actress and former Trinamool Congress MP Mimi Chakraborty has lodged a police complaint alleging harassment during a live stage performance in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district, a senior police officer said Monday.The incident reportedly took place on Sunday at a cultural programme held in...
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A 13-year-old girl student of a social welfare residential school in Kamareddy district of Telangana died after jumping from a moving auto-rickshaw on the institute's premises, police said on Monday.The girl, a student of eighth standard, suffered head injuries in the incident on Sunday evening....
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Uttarakhand on Monday implemented an amendment ordinance to reform several provisions of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), introducing about a dozen and a half changes, including stringent penal measures against coercion and fraud in marriage and live-in relationships.The Uttarakhand Uniform Civil...
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The parents of foreign-based gangster Goldy Brar have been arrested in a 2024 extortion case in Punjab's Muktsar district on Monday, a senior police official said.Muktsar SSP Abhimanyu Rana said Brar's father Shamsher Singh and his mother Preetpal Kaur have been arrested.They have a house in...
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