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"Nation is watching India's first rail speed project": Vaishnaw

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday said that the entire nation has closely watching the progress of the high-speed rail project, which is expected to transform inter-city travel and strengthen India's modern rail infrastructure within a month.

2026-02-04T07:02:33.281897+00:00 IST

SC advices ED to form SIT into alleged public funds syphoning

A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi noted that there had been an unexplained delay on the part of the ED and underscored that the investigation must proceed independently, sincerely and expeditiously.

2026-02-04T06:50:12.058661+00:00 IST

AP govt to appoint commitee to probe Tirumala laddu adulteration

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav on Wednesday said the state government has decided to appoint a committee to investigate the Tirumala laddu adulteration controversy and decide on the next course of action against senior officials involved in the incident.

2026-02-04T06:49:53.657381+00:00 IST

UP: Minors clearly influenced by Korean culture

Nimish Patil, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Trans-Hindon, on Thursday stated that the three minor girls who died in Ghaziabad, after jumping off the 9th floor of their residential building, were clearly influenced by Korean culture.

2026-02-04T06:49:44.573502+00:00 IST

"Crucial moment for pharma industry": CSIR-CDRI Director

CSIR-CDRI Director Radha Rangarajan, on Tuesday, stated the 'Uttar Pradesh Pharma Conclave 1.0' is one of the most crucial moments of the pharmaceutical industry and plays a major role in the industry's growth and expansion in the State.

2026-02-04T06:20:22.535124+00:00 IST

"US has nearly bought India...": Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Thursday criticised the India-US trade agreement, which reduced the previously imposed tariff of 50 per cent to 18 per cent, saying that with this trade deal, the United States has almost bought India.

2026-02-04T06:19:26.307222+00:00 IST

Telangana: Congress leader criticises BJP for silencing LoP in LS

Underscoring the role of opposition in the democracy, Yaskhi called the incident "complete dictatorship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the central government." He further called for public protests against the central government and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.

2026-02-04T06:16:07.951738+00:00 IST

“This is Parliament of India...”: Kiren Rijiju on Rahul Gandhi

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday said Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi must follow parliamentary rules while speaking in the House.

2026-02-04T06:14:41.143128+00:00 IST

"Where is evidence?": Priyank Kharge on BJP demanding resignation

Karnataka Minister for Electronics Priyank Kharge on Wednesday criticised the Bhartiya Janata Party, saying that they lack solid evidence before seeking the resignation of Excise Minister RB Timmapur.

2026-02-04T06:00:23.824633+00:00 IST

Madras HC directs CID to examine CCTV in Kavin Selvaganesh murder

In his petition, Saravanan contended that the prosecution alleged he had facilitated the hiding of Surjith in a quarry after the crime. He pointed out that the distance between the crime scene and the alleged hideout exceeded 15-20 kilometres and that 20 to 25 CCTV cameras were installed along the route.

2026-02-04T05:56:24.519311+00:00 IST

Opposition uproar forces LS adjournment till 12 pm

The Lok Sabha was adjourned on Wednesday amid heavy sloganeering by Opposition members over the suspension of eight opposition MPs a day earlier during the Budget Session.

2026-02-04T05:55:30.735437+00:00 IST

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin targets Centre over 8 MPs’ suspension

Eight opposition members were suspended from the Lok Sabha for the remainder of the budget session for violating rules and "throwing papers on the chair" following uproar in the House.

2026-02-04T05:39:49.916003+00:00 IST

Ankita Bhandari case: CBI takes custody of relevant documents

The CBI registered the case with its Special Crime Branch on the basis of the FIR lodged at the Vasant Vihar police station, following the recommendation of Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami for a CBI investigation.

2026-02-04T04:58:25.649825+00:00 IST

Mamata Banerjee reaches Supreme Court for hearing on SIR issue

Amid the row over the Special Intensive Revision of the electoral rolls in the poll-bound West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday arrived at the Supreme Court as the apex court will hear the SIR matter today. The CM will appear before the Court in this regard.

2026-02-04T04:49:32.327157+00:00 IST

Nakodar police foils planned firing incident

Nakodar Police have successfully foiled a planned firing incident and apprehended two accused involved in an extortion and firing case linked to threats from foreign-based gang members.

2026-02-04T04:49:17.056138+00:00 IST

“Fadnavis has no right to speak on NCP merger”: Sharad Pawar, say

Addressing a press conference, Pawar said, "I am happy that Sunetra Pawar is sworn in as Deputy CM....Merger discussions were held between Ajit Pawar and Jayant Patil. CM Fadnavis was not involved in the talks. What right did he have to talk about it?"

2026-02-04T04:43:37.808764+00:00 IST

Delhi Police Cyber Cell cracks inter-state fraud syndicates

According to the police, cyber fraud amounting to over ₹4.84 crore was reported during January 2026. Of this, lien marking was effected on ₹1.55 crore, while ₹39 lakh was refunded to victims through court orders. During this period, 20 cyber cases were successfully solved, and 13 cases were disposed of after investigation.

2026-02-04T04:34:53.621285+00:00 IST

BJD leader Debi Prasad Mishra lauds India-US trade deal

"It is a good gesture between India and the US. The Commerce Ministry had been working to get the tariff reduced. This will ease out any apprehensions," he told ANI.

2026-02-04T04:24:26.528305+00:00 IST

Devnimori Buddha relics depart from Delhi

The holy Devnimori relics of Lord Buddha are being taken to Sri Lanka for the first-ever international exposition on Wednesday morning. The holy relics will be placed at the Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo.

2026-02-04T04:23:36.257456+00:00 IST

President Droupadi Murmu offers prayers at Puri Jagannath temple

President Droupadi Murmu offered prayers at Jagannath temple in Puri, Odisha, on Wednesday.

2026-02-04T04:21:33.899278+00:00 IST

Congress' Manish Tewari moves adjournment motion in LS

The India-US trade deal reduces tariffs on Indian goods in the US to 18 per cent, while Washington has claimed the deal will help it export more agricultural products to New Delhi.

2026-02-04T04:18:52.776138+00:00 IST