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SSB, NGOs boost employability of Kashmiri youth

Security forces and civil groups in Srinagar conducted a month-long skill and computer training programme for 50 students, focusing on data entry and mobile repairing. The initiative aims to boost digital skills, promote self-employment, and support youth empowerment in Kashmir.

2026-02-03T08:58:45.410165+00:00 IST

"We would like to know if farmers have been protected...": DMK MP

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi on Tuesday said that there has been no clarity from the government on the India-US trade agreement, demanding to know if the farmers are protected within the agreement.

2026-02-03T08:48:36.415398+00:00 IST

"Nothing but GST Bachao Utsav:" Karnatak Minister Priyank Kharge

Karnataka Minister for Electronics Priyank Kharge on Tuesday criticised the India-USA trade deal by drawing a comparison with the Goods and Services Tax (GST). He noted that while Washington has reduced tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent.

2026-02-03T08:41:43.603327+00:00 IST

Piyush Goyal to address Parliament over India-US trade deal

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal will address the Parliament on Tuesday over the India-United States trade deal, which reduces the tariffs on goods exported from India to 18 per cent.

2026-02-03T08:39:38.462890+00:00 IST

LWE perpetrated violence has come down by 88% per cent from 2010"

Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai on Tuesday said that the Left Wing Extremism (LWE) perpetrated violence has come down by 88 per cent from 2010, with deaths of civilians and security forces reduced by 90 per cent.

2026-02-03T08:34:31.417760+00:00 IST

Dimple Yadav questions MEA’s role as US announces India–US trade

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.

2026-02-03T08:27:25.852305+00:00 IST

AIIMS doctor and team demonstrate longest-distance telerobotic

At AIIMS Research Day 2026, Prof (Dr) SH Chandrashekhara of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, demonstrated a telerobotic ultrasound system that enables doctors in the national capital to perform real-time diagnostic ultrasound scans from Antarctica.

2026-02-03T08:22:48.675584+00:00 IST

Congress MP KC Venugopal on India-US trade deal announcement

Congress MP KC Venugopal on Tuesday said that he is prepared to question the recent announcement of the India-US trade deal, which was unilaterally made by US President Donald Trump.

2026-02-03T08:20:25.468764+00:00 IST

Court grants time to Satyender Jain to file reply

The Rouse Avenue court on Tuesday granted time to former Delhi Minister Satyender Jain to file a reply on the revision moved by the BJP Karnail Singh. A revision against cognisance and summons has been filed by Karnail Singh.

2026-02-03T08:16:43.308169+00:00 IST

“Budget will take Bihar even further forward”: Sanjay Saraogi

Bihar BJP President Sanjay Saraogi on Tuesday highlighted that the state's budget has constantly increased over the years and said that this year's budget will take the state further forward.

2026-02-03T08:07:48.871816+00:00 IST

Three killed after HRTC bus falls into gorge in Uttarakhand, resu

At least three people were killed after a Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) bus fell into a deep gorge near Kwanu in Uttarakhand while passing through the Dunga Bainsi area, officials said on Tuesday.

2026-02-03T08:01:49.710157+00:00 IST

Govt push and community efforts drive education growth in J&K

Jammu and Kashmir's education sector is seeing steady progress since Article 370's abrogation, with higher funding, improved infrastructure, and community-led initiatives like Vidyanjali strengthening government schools through digital tools, better facilities, and volunteer support across Srinagar.

2026-02-03T07:56:17.642485+00:00 IST

CBI registers case in Ankita Bhandari murder

Following the recommendation of the Uttarakhand government, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Delhi Special Crime Branch (Branch-2), has registered a case in Delhi in connection with the murder of Ankita Bhandari.

2026-02-03T07:51:46.293411+00:00 IST

“We would love to celebrate but... ”: Shashi Tharoor

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.

2026-02-03T07:49:39.348752+00:00 IST

BJD’s Sasmit Patra hails India–US trade deal as positive step

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.

2026-02-03T07:48:48.744566+00:00 IST

Supreme Court slams WhatsApp, Meta over data-sharing practices

The Supreme Court on Monday expressed serious concern over WhatsApp and Meta's data-sharing practices while hearing a batch of appeals arising from the Competition Commission of India's (CCI) order imposing a Rs. 213.14 crore penalty on Meta for WhatsApp's 2021 "take it or leave it" privacy policy.

2026-02-03T07:43:06.962498+00:00 IST

Congress MP Pramod Tiwari slams PM Modi

Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on Tuesday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying that all the decisions made by India are being announced by US President Donald Trump instead of PM Modi himself, underlining that it affects the self-respect of the country.

2026-02-03T07:23:12.373583+00:00 IST

Govt will issue suo moto statement on India-US trade deal: Nadda

"Late last night, the US President tweeted on tariffs and referred to PM Modi as a true friend. After this, the PM tweeted, thanking the US President and on trade. The government will issue a suo motu statement on this trade deal and also hold a discussion on it," JP Nadda said in Rajya Sabha.

2026-02-03T07:14:13.556422+00:00 IST

Himachal police detain Chinese national for invalid documents

Himachal Pradesh Police have detained a Chinese national in McLeodganj, who was residing there without valid documents, Additional Superintendent of Police (Addl SP) Bir Bahadur said.

2026-02-03T07:06:22.580895+00:00 IST

ED raids 10 places in West Bengal

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday conducted searches at 10 locations across West Bengal in connection with an alleged illegal coal mining and transportation case, officials said.

2026-02-03T06:51:28.950202+00:00 IST

Assam Governor attends a reception programme for NCC cadets

Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on Monday attended a reception programme organised by the Directorate of NCC North Eastern Region at Lachit Ghat to felicitate NCC cadets returning from their participation in the Republic Day Camp (RDC) 2026.

2026-02-03T06:51:12.501212+00:00 IST