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Two dead, several feared trapped as three-storey building collapses in Rajasthan’s Kota
3+ hour, 20+ min ago (256+ words) Updated - February 08, 2026 12:27 am IST - Jaipur At least two people were killed and several others were feared trapped when a three-storey building collapsed in Rajasthan's Kota on Saturday night (February 7, 2026), officials said. The incident occurred in the Talwandi area, where a…...
U.K. visa penalty threat: Three African countries agree to take back illegal migrants
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (436+ words) Published - February 06, 2026 05:05 pm IST - London "Three African countries have agreed to take back their nationals who entered the U.K. illegally or were convicted of other offences following a threat to shut down their visas," the U.K. Home Office said on Friday (February…...
Merchant navy official from Odisha 'missing' from vessel near Mauritius
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (241+ words) Updated - February 06, 2026 02:05 pm IST - Bhubaneswar A merchant navy official from Odisha's Bhadrak district has allegedly gone missing while on duty aboard a vessel near Mauritius on February 3, prompting his family to seek urgent intervention from the Centre and the State…...
Anurag Thakur free to participate in BCCI affairs, SC says; modifies 2017 order
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (179+ words) Published - February 05, 2026 04:34 pm IST - Delhi The Supreme Court on Thursday (February 5, 2026) modified its 2017 order in a major relief for former BCCI president and current BJP Lok Sabha MP Anurag Thakur and said he shall be free to participate in the…...
A Budget for health, capability, and global responsibility
6+ day, 9+ hour ago (197+ words) Union Budget 2026 LIVE Research and innovation form another vital pillar of this transformation. Support for biologics, biosimilars, indigenous drug development, and clinical networks signals a long-term commitment to scientific leadership. These efforts will accelerate the discovery of affordable therapies for…...
U.S. Ambassador arrives in Venezuela to reopen diplomatic mission after seven years
6+ day, 20+ hour ago (240+ words) Published - February 01, 2026 05:59 am IST - CARACAS Laura Dogu, the top U.S. envoy for Venezuela, arrives in Caracas, Venezuela, on January 31, 2026, as the two countries gradually resume bilateral relations, in this picture obtained from social media. (X/@usembassyve via Reuters). U.S. Ambassador Laura Dogu…...
Pakistan routs Australia by 90 runs to clinch T20 series victory
6+ day, 23+ hour ago (627+ words) Published - February 01, 2026 03:05 am IST - LAHORE Spinners led Pakistan to a 90-run win over Australia to seal a T20 series victory with a game to spare on Saturday. Australia fielded a stronger side after losing the opener of the three-match series by…...
Sembakkam residents participate in walkathon to raise awareness about protection of water bodies
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (117+ words) Sembakkam residents join a walkathon to raise awareness for the protection of Sembakkam and Nanmangalam lakes. Published - January 31, 2026 07:11 pm IST - CHENNAI Residents and members of the Environment Awareness and Protection Association participated in a walkathon on Saturday to raise awareness…...
At 15, Rhea Nadkarni’s ambitions with cricket ball are bigger
1+ week, 1+ day ago (718+ words) Published - January 30, 2026 01:21 pm IST - Mumbai She is just 15, yet already taller than most her age " and her ambitions with a cricket ball are even bigger. That quest for excellence brought Rhea Nadkarni all the way from the United States to…...
20 lifeguards to be recruited for Udupi beaches
1+ week, 3+ day ago (178+ words) Published - January 28, 2026 09:23 pm IST - MANGALURU The Udupi Tourism department has invited applications for selection of 20 lifeguards for posting at different beaches in Udupi district. According to a press release, the Tourism Department will hold the selection process on February 2 for…...