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"DMK in alliance talks with Congress... ": MP Kanimozhi Karunanid

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi on Wednesday chaired the meeting of the party's Election Manifesto Committee at party HQ Arivalayam in Chennai.

2026-02-04T09:06:00.828604+00:00 IST

IIT Guwahati design sustainable metal alloys

Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, in collaboration with researchers from London South Bank University, University of Manchester, and the University of Leeds, have developed a Machine Learning (ML)-based method to design advanced metal alloys that do not contain Critical Raw Materials (CRMs).

2026-02-04T09:02:21.840598+00:00 IST

Researchers trace Kaziranga’s evolution into last great home

From the mud below the wetlands of Assam's Kaziranga National Park (KNP), has emerged a story of how residence of the one horned Rhino has evolved through climate change, vegetation shifts, exotic species invasion, and herbivore activity.

2026-02-04T08:55:31.615249+00:00 IST

“Whatever the court decides, we will follow”: Hiba Rana’s sister

Urusa Rana, sister of Hiba Rana, who was allegedly subjected to triple talaq by her husband, said that the case is being handled by the court and whatever decision is undertaken, it will be respected by the family.

2026-02-04T08:50:44.272285+00:00 IST

SC issues notice in West Bengal SIR dispute

The Court noted that the entire procedure is governed by a strict timeline, which had already been extended by ten days, and that only four days now remain. "We cannot grant the luxury of one more week," the Chief Justice observed, while emphasising that "every problem has a solution so that no innocent citizen is left out."

2026-02-04T08:40:58.695012+00:00 IST

Rahul Gandhi says, “I will present Gen Naravane’s memoir to PM"

Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday accused the Centre of avoiding scrutiny on national security, after he was repeatedly stopped from speaking in Parliament while citing former Army Chief General MM Naravane's "memoir".

2026-02-04T08:37:26.547961+00:00 IST

Operation Kiya: Two terrorists neutralised in Udhampur

Designated 'Operation Kiya', the White Knight Corps used X to report the focused counter-terror operation. The corps informed that the Jammu and Kashmir police provided the intelligence, based on which the terrorists were neutralised.

2026-02-04T08:31:43.556499+00:00 IST

AIADMK announces five key election promises

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) on Thursday announced a set of five election promises for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections.

2026-02-04T08:30:42.058187+00:00 IST

Yumnam Khemchand Singh meets Manipur Governor Ajay Bhalla

BJP Legislature Party Leader of Manipur Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Wednesday met Governor Ajay Bhalla at the Lok Bhavan in Imphal.

2026-02-04T08:15:47.832162+00:00 IST

Delhi: Saket court summons Congress leaders over defamation case

"In view of the aforesaid discussion, there exists sufficient grounds to summon the accused persons Ragini Nayak, Pawan Khera and Jai Ram Ramesh under section 465, 469, 471, 499, 500 IPC on 27.07.026. Accordingly, the said three accused persons were summoned," JMFC ordered on Monday.

2026-02-04T08:10:37.332499+00:00 IST

Delhi HC directs authorities to remove traffic congestion

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the civic agencies and authorities to resolve the issue related to traffic congestion at Chirag Delhi crossing in South East Delhi. The High Court gave directions while dealing with a Public Interest Litigation filed by an Advocate.

2026-02-04T08:09:02.308434+00:00 IST

Speaker Om Birla warns MPs against breaking House decorum

The Lok Sabha was adjourned till 2 pm on Wednesday amid heavy sloganeering by Opposition members.

2026-02-04T08:06:08.657902+00:00 IST

Vivek Oberoi moves Delhi HC to protect personality rights

According to the petition, Oberoi has asserted that his name, image, voice, likeness and other distinctive attributes exclusively associated with him are being unlawfully exploited for commercial and other gains without his consent or authorisation.

2026-02-04T08:03:14.105414+00:00 IST

Telangana Govt revokes Praneeth Kumar's DSP promotion

The Telangana government on Wednesday cancelled DSP Praneeth Kumar's promotion, citing his alleged involvement in a phone-tapping incident during the BRS government's tenure in the state.

2026-02-04T08:01:37.424354+00:00 IST

Ravneet Bittu hits back at Rahul Gandhi over "traitor" remark

Union MoS for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu hit back at Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, over "traitor" remark, saying the Congress leader is using such language because he quit the party and switched to the BJP.

2026-02-04T07:55:33.658899+00:00 IST

“They don’t want House to function”: Congress’ KC Venugopal

Speaking to the reporters, Venugopal said, "We are ready to function, but it is up to them. They don't want the House to function. They can suspend each and every member of the House."

2026-02-04T07:50:33.140545+00:00 IST

Ajit Pawar's cousin remembers last call with late NCP chief

Late Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Ajit Pawar's cousin, Shreejit Pawar, revealed about his last call with the NCP chief, stating that 'Dada' wanted to take people of all religious and caste together.

2026-02-04T07:46:03.392732+00:00 IST

YSRCP alleges CM Naidu behind attack on Rambabu’s residence

Over the alleged attack by Telugu Desam Party (TDP) activists, Murali said that it was "carried out on the directions of the Chief Minister with full cooperation from the police." He demanded action against all those responsible for the attack and those who supported it.

2026-02-04T07:17:25.640416+00:00 IST

BJP’s BY Vijayendra demands resignation of Excise Minister

Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president BY Vijayendra on Wednesday demanded the resignation of Excise Minister RB Timmapur, alleging a large-scale scam of over Rs 6,000 crore in the Excise Department.

2026-02-04T07:16:09.705033+00:00 IST

Piyush Goyal briefs Parliament on India-US trade deal

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday assured Members of Parliament that India had successfully safeguarded the interests of the agriculture and dairy sectors in the trade deal with the United States.

2026-02-04T07:15:43.181985+00:00 IST

Rahul Gandhi claims Naravane book exposes truth on Ladakh standof

Rahul Gandhi said he was prepared to personally hand over General Naravane's book to the Prime Minister in the Lok Sabha, asserting that the contents of the book reveal the "truth" about the government's response during the Ladakh crisis.

2026-02-04T07:04:40.574193+00:00 IST