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Mamata reaches SC ahead of hearing on pleas against SIR of electoral rolls

The chief minister has also moved an interlocutory application seeking permission to appear and argue in person

Mamata reaches SC ahead of hearing on pleas against SIR of electoral rolls
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 10:59 AM IST

Manish Tewari questions govt on India-US trade deal, seeks clarity

Congress MP Manish Tewari questions the math behind the India-US trade deal, seeking clarity from the government on tariff cuts and Washington's $500-billion trade claims

Manish Tewari questions govt on India-US trade deal, seeks clarity
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 9:22 AM IST

Delhi AQI slips to 'very poor'; IMD issues alert for dense fog conditions

Air quality in the national capital worsened to very poor category amid dense fog, while the IMD issued a yellow alert warning of reduced visibility, thunderstorms and gusty winds in isolated areas

Delhi AQI slips to 'very poor'; IMD issues alert for dense fog conditions
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 9:20 AM IST

'Punitive demolitions' persist in UP despite SC ban: Allahabad HC

The bench observed that it came across various cases in which the notice for demolition was issued to the occupants immediately after the commission of an offence

'Punitive demolitions' persist in UP despite SC ban: Allahabad HC
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 8:51 AM IST

PM Modi to speak in Lok Sabha today on Motion of Thanks to President

The House has allotted 18 hours for the discussion, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to reply today

PM Modi to speak in Lok Sabha today on Motion of Thanks to President
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 8:46 AM IST

Tremors felt in Kolkata after earthquake hits Myanmar, Bangladesh, Tibet

Earlier on Tuesday, an earthquake of magnitude 6.0 struck Myanmar at about 9:04 PM. It occurred at a depth of 27 km, making it susceptible to aftershocks

Tremors felt in Kolkata after earthquake hits Myanmar, Bangladesh, Tibet
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 8:46 AM IST

Gas tanker overturns, cripples traffic overnight on Mumbai-Pune Expressway

The vehicles remained stationary near the accident site for several hours, with passengers deprived of food, water, and toilet facilities

Gas tanker overturns, cripples traffic overnight on Mumbai-Pune Expressway
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 8:42 AM IST

Domestic air traffic hits 166.9 million in 2025; IndiGo share dips in Dec

According to DGCA data, IndiGo, which had cancelled a large number of flights in early December, saw its market share slump to 59.6 per cent in that month from 63.6 per cent in November

Domestic air traffic hits 166.9 million in 2025; IndiGo share dips in Dec
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 7:32 AM IST

Delhi CM announces aid for two LPG cylinders for ration card holders

This assistance will be extended on the occasions of major festivals such as Holi and Diwali

Delhi CM announces aid for two LPG cylinders for ration card holders
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 7:08 AM IST

Weather Today: IMD issues rain, dense fog warning across North India

Rain and snowfall are likely over the western Himalayas, while thunderstorms, hail and dense fog may affect large parts of north and central India, including Delhi, through the week

Weather Today: IMD issues rain, dense fog warning across North India
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 6:56 AM IST

India-US trade deal a big decision that will benefit all, says PM Modi

Chief ministers welcome the India-US trade deal, with PM Modi calling it a big decision, while TDP MPs seek clarity on withdrawal of punitive duties

India-US trade deal a big decision that will benefit all, says PM Modi
Updated On : 03 Feb 2026 | 11:27 PM IST

Why underground rail link at 'Chicken's Neck' is strategic for Northeast

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has welcomed plans to build underground railway tracks along the strategic Siliguri Corridor to strengthen connectivity with the Northeast

Why underground rail link at 'Chicken's Neck' is strategic for Northeast
Updated On : 03 Feb 2026 | 8:52 PM IST

Trinamool will support any motion that seeks to remove CEC: Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal CM says Opposition lacks numbers to remove CEC but wants issue on record; alleges bias in special revision of electoral rolls

Trinamool will support any motion that seeks to remove CEC: Mamata Banerjee
Updated On : 03 Feb 2026 | 8:40 PM IST

Y Khemchand Singh will be next Manipur CM; woman Kuki MLA to be deputy CM

Nemcha Kipgen, a woman Kuki leader and former minister, is likely to be the deputy chief minister in the new Manipur government when it is formed

Y Khemchand Singh will be next Manipur CM; woman Kuki MLA to be deputy CM
Updated On : 03 Feb 2026 | 8:36 PM IST

CJI flags delay in reserved judgments; issue to be raised with HC chiefs

Chief Justice of India reiterates concern over delays in pronouncing reserved judgments, says issue will be discussed at High Court Chief Justices' conference

CJI flags delay in reserved judgments; issue to be raised with HC chiefs
Updated On : 03 Feb 2026 | 8:06 PM IST

Premature to assess if US tariff cut in India's interest: Mayawati

Reacting to the development, Mayawati said any immediate evaluation without adequate details would be hasty

Premature to assess if US tariff cut in India's interest: Mayawati
Updated On : 03 Feb 2026 | 4:03 PM IST

Opposition walks out seeking Indo-US trade deal debate, govt hits back

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh raised the issue of the Indo-US trade deal soon after the Zero Hour ended and alleged that the information about the deal was being received from Washington instead

Opposition walks out seeking Indo-US trade deal debate, govt hits back
Updated On : 03 Feb 2026 | 3:44 PM IST

Technical snag detected in Maharashtra minister Pankaja Munde's helicopter

According to official, The snag was found late on Monday night hours before the BJP leader was to fly to Latur

Technical snag detected in Maharashtra minister Pankaja Munde's helicopter
Updated On : 03 Feb 2026 | 2:40 PM IST

Exit India if you can't abide by Constitution: SC to WhatsApp parent Meta

The court was hearing Meta's plea against a Competition Commission of India order that imposed a penalty of ₹213.14 crore over WhatsApp's privacy policy

Exit India if you can't abide by Constitution: SC to WhatsApp parent Meta
Updated On : 03 Feb 2026 | 2:01 PM IST

SC to pass interim order on Feb 9 in WhatsApp, Meta privacy policy case

The top court came down heavily on Meta Platforms Inc and WhatsApp while hearing their appeals against a Competition Commission of India order imposing a penalty of ₹213.14 crore over privacy policy

SC to pass interim order on Feb 9 in WhatsApp, Meta privacy policy case
Updated On : 03 Feb 2026 | 1:47 PM IST