National

Mamata Banerjee West Bengal Budget 2026National

Bengal govt tables Rs 4.06 lakh crore interim budget; targets women, youth ahead of polls

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, rolling out cash suppor...

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Feb 05, 2026 18:40 IST 3 Min read
Navi Mumbai Sujata Suraj Patil Dashrath BhagatNational

BJP's Sujata Patil elected mayor of Navi Mumbai; Dashrath Bhagat new deputy mayor

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Feb 05, 2026 18:37 IST 1 Min read
Anurag ThakurNational

SC modifies 2017 order, says ex-BCCI chief Anurag Thakur free to participate in affairs of board

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Feb 05, 2026 18:23 IST 2 Min read
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Bengal interim budget pro-people, reflects fiscal discipline; Union Budget directionless: Mamata
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Feb 05, 2026 18:20 IST 1 Min read
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Congress to go solo in West Bengal polls, contest all 294 seats
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Feb 05, 2026 18:16 IST 1 Min read
Prime Minister Narendra ModiNational
World confident of stability after India's trade deals with EU, US: PM Modi
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Feb 05, 2026 18:13 IST 2 Min read
National
Snowfall in HP on Feb 6; yellow alert of dense fog for 4 districts: MeT
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Congress, Sena (UBT), BJP candidates in fray for Chandrapur mayor election
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Unless unlawful elements are strongly dealt with, there will be no peace in Manipur: Congress MLA
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International

The Washington PostInternational

Washington Post lays off one-third staff, shuts sports, books sections in sweeping cuts

The Washington Post laid off one-third of its staff on Wednesday, eliminating its sports section, several foreign bureaus and its books coverage in a widespread purge...

By Shailesh Khanduri
Feb 05, 2026 14:04 IST 5 Min read
S Jaishankar Scott Bessent India US Trade DealInternational

EAM meets US Treasury Secretary Bessent; discusses economic partnership, strategic cooperation

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Feb 04, 2026 10:27 IST 2 Min read
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Jaishankar, Rubio welcome trade deal; discuss energy, nuclear, defence, critical minerals

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Feb 04, 2026 10:19 IST 3 Min read
India US Trade Deal Trump TariffsAnalysis
India gets tariff relief, US gets an oil shift: Who came out ahead?
By Niraj Sharma
Feb 03, 2026 00:50 IST 3 Min read
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India-US strike major trade deal: US slashes tariffs on Indian goods to 18%
By Shailesh Khanduri
Feb 02, 2026 23:27 IST 2 Min read
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Trump announces India-US trade deal
By Shailesh Khanduri
Feb 02, 2026 23:12 IST 2 Min read
International
Nepal’s human rights body urges all stakeholders to comply with election code of conduct
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International
Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa reviews security situation in view of surge in terror-incidents
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International
At least 216 terrorists, 36 civilians and 22 personnel killed in Balochistan: Pakistan Army
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Analysis

Rahul Gandhi Naravane BookAnalysis

Jo uchit samjho: Rahul’s Ladakh charge vs BJP’s “insider” pattern claim

An unreleased memoir, a disputed attribution, and one four-word message drive the latest fight, as defence voices weigh delegation, accountability and political timing

By Roma R
Feb 05, 2026 16:50 IST 4 Min read
Four stars of destiny rahul gandhiAnalysis

Explained: Why Naravane’s memoir in Rahul’s hand wasn’t quotable in Lok Sabha

By Shailesh Khanduri
Feb 05, 2026 13:17 IST 3 Min read
India US Trade Deal Trump TariffsAnalysis

India gets tariff relief, US gets an oil shift: Who came out ahead?

By Niraj Sharma
Feb 03, 2026 00:50 IST 3 Min read
PCB Pakistan Cricket Board Security New ZealandAnalysis
ICC T20 World Cup: How Pakistan's India match boycott risks PCB's survival
By Shailesh Khanduri
Feb 02, 2026 16:44 IST 4 Min read
Sunetra Pawar pays tribute to her husband and late party chief Ajit Pawar during the legislature party meeting, at Vidhan Bhavan, in Mumbai, on Saturday, Jan 31, 2026.Analysis
What Sunetra Pawar’s 3-day rise reveals about power, numbers and fear
By Roma R
Jan 31, 2026 19:23 IST 3 Min read
Gold Prices Gold Futures Gold Rates Silver Prices Silver FuturesBusiness
Why silver outpaced gold in the rally, and why it may fall even harder
By Shailesh Khanduri
Jan 31, 2026 13:08 IST 2 Min read

Opinion

Rahul Gandhi Tejashwi Yadav Mahagathbandhan RJD Congress Bihar ElectionsOpinion

Friendly fights, caste polarisation and arrogance of allies hurt Mahagathbandhan

The announcement of Tejashwi Yadav as Chief Minister and Mukesh Sahani as Deputy Chief Minister pushed the Congress out of the electoral contest

By Kishore Kumar Jha
Nov 14, 2025 17:15 IST 2 Min read
Arvind Kejriwal Zohran MamdaniOpinion

How Mamdani’s New York win marks a ‘Kejriwal moment’ in US politics

By Rajesh Ahuja
Nov 06, 2025 15:35 IST 3 Min read
kohli adelaideOpinion

After two ducks, Kohli’s new-ball method and role face hard questions

By Shailesh Khanduri
Oct 23, 2025 14:50 IST 2 Min read
Virat Kohli walks off after being dismissed by Australia's Mitchell Starc during the one day international cricket match between Australia and India in Perth Australia, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025.Opinion
How Kohli’s Perth duck puts Brand Kohli and his honour on the line
By Roma R
Oct 19, 2025 13:32 IST 2 Min read
Rahul Gandhi Tejashwi Yadav Congress RJDOpinion
How sidelining its workers may cost Congress in the Bihar elections
By Kishore Kumar Jha
Oct 17, 2025 14:53 IST 3 Min read
Donald TrumpOpinion
Trump’s tariff gamble: How 50% duty on India’s Russian oil imports shook global diplomacy
By SAS Kirmani
Sep 15, 2025 14:16 IST 4 Min read

Business

Tata Sons Tata Capital Tata MotorsBusiness

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles posts net loss of Rs 3,483 cr in Q3

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles on Thursday reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 3,483 crore for the third quarter ended December 2025, impacted significantly...

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Feb 05, 2026 18:30 IST 1 Min read
Bharti Airtel AfricaBusiness

Bharti Airtel profit more than halves to Rs 6,631 crore in Q3

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Feb 05, 2026 18:28 IST 1 Min read
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UNO Minda Q3 net profit up 18.13% at Rs 300.48 cr

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Feb 05, 2026 17:37 IST 1 Min read
Share Market Sensex Stock MarketsBusiness
Stock markets snap 3-day rally; Sensex tumbles 504 points ahead of RBI policy decision
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Feb 05, 2026 17:33 IST 3 Min read
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India, US likely to sign trade agreement by mid-March: Piyush Goyal
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Feb 05, 2026 17:29 IST 3 Min read
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LIC Q3 profit jumps 17% to Rs 12,958 crore on higher premium income
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Feb 05, 2026 17:07 IST 1 Min read
Business
JK Paper Q3 net profit at Rs 27.53 cr
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Business
Sebi mulls easing exit norms for AIFs, allows fund retention beyond scheme life
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Business
No calendar spread margin benefit for single-stock derivatives on expiryday: Sebi
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Personal Finance

Equity Mutual FundsBusiness

Retail rush, SIPs drive Rs 14 lakh cr jump in mutual fund assets in 2025

Mutual fund industry extended its bull run in 2025, adding a staggering Rs 14 lakh crore to its asset base and pushing total AUM to a record Rs 81 lakh crore b...

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Dec 31, 2025 17:43 IST 4 Min read
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IPO boom lifts fundraising to record Rs 1.76 lakh cr in 2025; outlook remains firm for 2026

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Dec 23, 2025 10:52 IST 4 Min read
Investments Savings Mutual Funds AMFI Retirement Planning Financial PlanningBusiness

Indian investors increasing widening their investment portfolio in overseas market: Report

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Dec 16, 2025 14:46 IST 2 Min read
New Labour CodesBusiness
Explainer: New Labour Codes promise better worker protection, cleaner compliance
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Nov 24, 2025 17:44 IST 3 Min read
Study Abroad Indian Students Higher Education LoansNational
Students rethink education options abroad with high fees, funds requirements in US, UK: Report
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Nov 20, 2025 15:51 IST 2 Min read
Chennai One AppNational
'Book bus, metro, local train tickets for just Re 1 using Chennai One App'
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Nov 13, 2025 14:34 IST 2 Min read

Sports

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India game not in our control, it's government's decision: Pakistan skipper Salman Agha

Echoing his cricket board's stance, Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha on Thursday stressed that the decision to boycott the T20 World Cup match against India wa...

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Feb 05, 2026 18:32 IST 3 Min read
Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav during a practice session at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, in Pallekele, Thursday, July 25, 2024.Sports

Our flight is booked, we are going: Suryakumar on India's T20WC match against Pak

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Feb 05, 2026 18:26 IST 3 Min read
Shehbaz Sharif PakistanSports

Decision to boycott India game appropriate, we're with Bangladesh: Pak PM Sharif

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Feb 05, 2026 15:33 IST 2 Min read
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Will ICC knock out India if it refuses to play in another country: Hussain backs Bangladesh
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Feb 05, 2026 15:29 IST 2 Min read
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We're with Bangladesh, it's considered stance to boycott India game: Pak PM Sharif
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Feb 05, 2026 11:15 IST 2 Min read
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PCB staring at massive financial losses for not playing against India at T20 World Cup
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Feb 04, 2026 18:18 IST 4 Min read
Sports
CWG medallist Poojari wins senior 60kg gold
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Ousted TTFI secretary general moves Delhi HC against suspension
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Released from KKR, Mustafizur to play for PSL franchise Lahore Qalandars
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Technology

Apple Samsung India Mobile Manufacturing Sanchar SaathiBusiness

Apple hits record 28% value share in India as smartphone market leans towards premium devices

Tech giant Apple has recorded its highest-ever value share of 28 per cent in the Indian smartphone market, driven by a surging premiumisation trend where con...

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Feb 02, 2026 16:57 IST 2 Min read
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OpenAI to introduce ads in ChatGPT free and Go tiers, raises privacy and trust concerns

By NewsDrum Desk
Jan 24, 2026 10:58 IST 4 Min read
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The rise of independent gambling – Why non GamStop casinos are changing the game

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Jan 14, 2026 11:50 IST 4 Min read
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VIP programs in casinos off GamStop: Are the rewards worth the cost?
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Jan 14, 2026 11:25 IST 4 Min read
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How second straight PSLV failure hits defence payload, dents ISRO’s workhorse image
By Shailesh Khanduri
Jan 12, 2026 14:10 IST 3 Min read
CES 2026Business
Indian presence continues to grow at CES: Top executive at world's biggest technology showcase
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Jan 07, 2026 11:39 IST 3 Min read

Lifestyle

Bored KidsInternational

It’s more than OK for kids to be bored − it’s good for them

Boredom is a common part of life, across time and around the world. That’s because boredom serves a useful purpose: It motivates people to pursue new goals and challenges.

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Dec 22, 2025 13:19 IST 4 Min read
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No gym or regular routine? Here’s how to stay fit over the holiday break

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Dec 22, 2025 11:32 IST 4 Min read
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Should we ‘get over’ print books in the digital age – or are they more precious than ever?

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Nov 26, 2025 15:03 IST 5 Min read
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Should we eat dinner earlier in winter? Why timing might matter more than you think
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Nov 21, 2025 13:29 IST 4 Min read
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Smog and pregnancy: Delhi docs warn against panic moves, advise 'smart protection' instead
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Nov 20, 2025 15:08 IST 2 Min read
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Rise of ‘performative male:’ How young men are experimenting with masculinity online
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Nov 20, 2025 15:00 IST 4 Min read

Entertainment

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Sunny Deol to headline Netflix's legal thriller 'Ikka'

Bollywood star Sunny Deol, who is riding high on the success of Gadar 2 and Border 2, is all set to make his OTT debut with Netflix’s upcoming legal drama-...

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Feb 03, 2026 17:25 IST 1 Min read
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Netflix announces Season 4 and 5 of 'The Great Indian Kapil Show'

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Feb 03, 2026 17:21 IST 1 Min read
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Delhi HC allows Sameer Wankhede to take defamation case over 'The Bads of Bollywood' to Mumbai

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Feb 03, 2026 15:46 IST 2 Min read
Ranveer Singh Dhurandhar The RevengeEntertainment
'Ye naya Hindustan hai': Ranveer unveils high-octane teaser of 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge'
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Feb 03, 2026 14:18 IST 2 Min read
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Ranveer Singh unveils his first look poster from 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge'
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Feb 03, 2026 11:27 IST 1 Min read
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China criticises Grammy Award for Dalai Lama
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Feb 02, 2026 17:42 IST 2 Min read
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Rajpal Yadav surrenders in Tihar jail after HC refuses deadline extension in cheque-bounce cases
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Adarsh-Shanaya excited for ‘O’ Romeo’ despite box office clash with their movie ‘Tu Yaa Main’
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Stand by Arijit Singh, something must have snapped within him to step back: Lucky Ali
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