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India-Greece defence partnership gets stronger with fresh agreement

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met his Greek counterpart, Nikolaos-Georgios Dendias, Minister of National Defence of the Hellenic Republic, in New Delhi on Monday.

I am a Thakur: HDFC Bank employee 'verbally abuses' customer in viral video

A private bank employee was allegedly caught on camera verbally abusing a customer, sparking widespread condemnation for her act.

India climbs global tech ladder in Network Readiness Index 2025 — Big boost ahead!

India has improved its position by four slots and is now placed at 45th rank as per the Network Readiness Index 2025 (NRI 2025) report released on February 4.

‘No impediment to SIR’: Supreme Court extends Bengal deadline by 7 days, restricts micro-observers

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Monday extended by seven days the deadline for scrutiny of documents and disposal of claims and objections under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, one of several key directions issued during the hearing on petitions challenging the controversial voter revision drive in West Bengal, Live Law reported.

‘Won’t allow any impediment in SIR’: Supreme Court pulls up Mamata govt over delay in sharing officers’ details

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Monday questioned the West Bengal government over the delay in sending the names of officers for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls despite clear directions from the court, media reports said.

Kanpur horror: Lamborghini driven by businessman’s son rams vehicles, injures six

Kanpur/IBNS: At least six people were injured after a speeding Lamborghini, allegedly driven by the son of tobacco tycoon K.K. Mishra, rammed into multiple vehicles and pedestrians on VIP Road in Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur, media reports said.

Doval meets Canadian security chief: New plan to tackle drugs, cybercrime, organised crime

Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval visited Ottawa, where he met Nathalie Drouin, Deputy Clerk and National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Prime Minister of Canada.

New bridges, trains to transform poll-bound West Bengal's connectivity – See details

Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, inaugurated the Siuri Road Over Bridge, dedicated the Kumarpur Road Over Bridge to the nation, and flagged off the new Asansol–Bokaro train service through video conferencing on Sunday.

PM Modi connects with Indian diaspora in Malaysia, highlights Strategic Partnership gains

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, currently on a two-day visit to Malaysia, met select leaders of the Indian diaspora on Sunday and highlighted the community’s significant contributions to Malaysia’s progress and development.

INS Sudarshini docks in Oman, strengthens India’s maritime diplomacy mission

The Indian Navy’s sail training ship INS Sudarshini successfully concluded her first port call at Salalah, Oman, on February 5, 2026.

Semiconductors to AI: Modi invites Malaysian giants to tap India’s growth story

Indian PM Narendra Modi on Sunday interacted with four leading industry leaders from Malaysia when he appreciated the growing B2B connections between the two countries and the strong interest of Malaysian companies in the Indian growth story.

India-Malaysia share special relationship: Modi, Anwar Ibrahim agree to expand defence, trade ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday held talks with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in Kuala Lumpur, with the two sides announcing fresh initiatives to deepen cooperation in defence and security, semiconductors, and trade.

‘Arrange that’: Epstein messages reveal ‘Swedish blonde’ offer to Anil Ambani

Freshly released documents from the US Justice Department have revealed that Jeffrey Epstein’s web of influence extended deep into India’s corporate elite, including sustained communication with businessman Anil Ambani.

India’s PM Modi declares Indian-origin community as key to India-Malaysia partnership

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a program in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Saturday, describing the Indian-origin community as a “living bridge” linking India and Malaysia.

India’s AI Impact Summit promises a game-changing future for technology and society!

Artificial Intelligence is no longer a future concept. It is already reshaping how Indians learn, work, access services and solve everyday problems.

PM Modi arrives in Malaysia: Modi welcomed with a grand ceremony in Kuala Lumpur

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Malaysia on Saturday for a two-day visit, where he was warmly welcomed by his counterpart, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

‘Correct your map!’ Pakistani netizens slam US after PoK shown as part of India

An official social media post by the United States government has sparked debate after it featured a map depicting Jammu and Kashmir as an integral part of India, including the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) region.

Kolkata Police bust fake Microsoft call centre targeting US citizens, 8 arrested

Kolkata/IBNS: A sophisticated cyber fraud operation impersonating Microsoft technical support was uncovered in Kolkata, with police arresting eight people accused of targeting victims in the United States.

Tragedy for a reel: UP woman dies while shooting social media video at home

A young woman in Uttar Pradesh's Banda district lost her life while attempting a film for a video, marking the dangerous trend of social media addiction and creating viral reels that have gained popularity over recent years.

Ola, Uber drivers hold nationwide strike today: Here’s what they want

New Delhi/IBNS: App-cab drivers across India went on strike on Saturday, protesting a range of issues and leaving daily commuters struggling for seamless transportation, media reports said.

‘Namaste Trump beat Howdy Modi’: Congress slams PM Over India-US trade deal

New Delhi/IBNS: The Congress on Friday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the India-US interim trade deal, alleging that the agreement is “silent on details” and detrimental to India’s interests.

They can’t handle what they already have: Omar Abdullah snaps back at Pak PM over Kashmir remark

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday responded sharply to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s remarks that Kashmir is Pakistan’s “jugular vein” and will eventually become part of the country.

'The people rejected you': Supreme Court dismisses Jan Suraaj plea challenging Bihar election results

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a petition filed by Prashant Kishor-led Jan Suraaj Party challenging the results of the Bihar Assembly elections held in November last year.

From reel to real: Why a BLA attack video has the internet seeing Dhurandhar’s Hamza in Balochistan

The internet is rarely subtle, but even by social media’s standards, the reaction was striking.

RG Kar scam twist: Court issues non-bailable warrant against whistle-blower Akhtar Ali

Kolkata/IBNS: The Alipore court in Kolkata on Friday issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against Akhtar Ali, the whistle-blower who had flagged alleged financial irregularities at the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, media reports said.

India–US Defence ties get major boost: DRDO hosts high-stakes talks, signs key project deal amid trade breakthrough

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) hosted the 24th Indo–US Joint Technical Group (JTG) Plenary Meeting in New Delhi on February 3–4, 2026, aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation in defence science and technology.

Court snub for Vijay: Madras HC rejects plea in ₹1.5 crore tax case

Chennai/IBNS: The Madras High Court on Friday dismissed actor-turned-politician Vijay’s plea challenging a ₹1.5 crore penalty imposed by the Income Tax department for alleged concealment of income for the assessment year 2015–16, media reports said.

Historic India–US trade deal is in the final stages of detailing: S Jaishankar

Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has said that the landmark India–US trade deal is in its final stage of detailing and will be completed very soon.

Mumbai horror: Deaf-mute woman raped, impregnated by father; DNA confirms foetus link

A 20-year-old woman in Mumbai’s Cuffe Parade area, who is unable to hear or speak, was raped and impregnated by her father, police said on Tuesday.

16 killed in explosion at illegal coal mine in Meghalaya, several feared trapped

At least 16 labourers were killed and several others are feared trapped after an explosion at an allegedly illegal coal mine in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills district on Thursday, police said.