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Y Khemchand Singh takes oath as Manipur CM; two deputies sworn in

BJP leader Y Khemchand Singh was sworn in as the chief minister of Manipur on Wednesday.

Y Khemchand Singh takes oath as Manipur CM; two deputies sworn in
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 11:33 PM IST

SIR not for inclusion of voters but deletion: Mamata Banerjee before SC

West Bengal Chief Minister alleges voter exclusion and selective enforcement as Supreme Court seeks Election Commission's response on SIR process

SIR not for inclusion of voters but deletion: Mamata Banerjee before SC
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 11:25 PM IST

ED seizes undeclared Dubai properties worth ₹28 crore owned by 3 Delhi HNIs

The ED has identified the individuals as Kapil Aggarwal and Sangeeta Aggarwal, who allegedly hold ten immovable properties in Dubai worth AED 1,94,03,975 (equivalent to ₹34.14 crore)

ED seizes undeclared Dubai properties worth ₹28 crore owned by 3 Delhi HNIs
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 10:59 PM IST

K'taka Assembly passes resolution against VB-G RAM G, wants MNREGA back

The BJP leader on Tuesday alleged that the scam money was used for funding Congress in the poll-bound states

K'taka Assembly passes resolution against VB-G RAM G, wants MNREGA back
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 10:10 PM IST

Amit Shah to roll out Bharat Taxi, cooperative ride-hailing app, on Feb 5

The platform provides emergency assistance, verified ride data and allows drivers to work on other platforms without exclusivity clauses

Amit Shah to roll out Bharat Taxi, cooperative ride-hailing app, on Feb 5
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 8:34 PM IST

Padma Bhushan awardee sociologist Andre Beteille passes away at 91

Noted sociologist and writer Andre Beteille died due to age-related illness at his residence here on Tuesday night. He was 91.

Padma Bhushan awardee sociologist Andre Beteille passes away at 91
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 6:51 PM IST

UIDAI deactivates 25 mn Aadhaar numbers of deceased to prevent fraud

After the death of a person, their Aadhaar number is deactivated to prevent identity fraud and stop misuse for claiming government welfare benefits

UIDAI deactivates 25 mn Aadhaar numbers of deceased to prevent fraud
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 5:21 PM IST

President's Rule lifted in Manipur as Y Khemchand Singh set to take oath

President's Rule was imposed after the BJP-led government headed by N Biren Singh resigned on February 9 last year, following prolonged ethnic violence between the Meitei and Kuki communities

President's Rule lifted in Manipur as Y Khemchand Singh set to take oath
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 4:38 PM IST

Enemy properties worth ₹2,930 crore sold till January 28: Govt

Assets left behind by people who have taken citizenship of Pakistan and China - mostly between 1947 and 1962 - are called enemy property

Enemy properties worth ₹2,930 crore sold till January 28: Govt
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 4:15 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 : 04 Feb 2026 | 3:54 PM IST

SIR row: SC notice to ECI after Mamata Banerjee's 'save democracy' plea

The Supreme Court issued notices to the Election Commission and the Chief Electoral Officer of West Bengal on CM Mamata Banerjee's plea

SIR row: SC notice to ECI after Mamata Banerjee's 'save democracy' plea
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 3:02 PM IST

Sun Pharma partners with RCB as principal sponsor for 3 yrs, starting 2026

The partnership marks the Mumbai-based drug major's first-ever foray into cricket sponsorship, signaling a significant milestone in its corporate brand journey, the company said in a statement

Sun Pharma partners with RCB as principal sponsor for 3 yrs, starting 2026
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 2:56 PM IST

Two JeM terrorists killed in J-K's Udhampur in 20-hr-long 'Operation Kiya'

Several powerful blasts were heard when the forces stormed the cave around noon

Two JeM terrorists killed in J-K's Udhampur in 20-hr-long 'Operation Kiya'
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 2:49 PM IST

Lok Sabha adjourned till 5 pm amid heavy sloganeering by Opposition

BJP MP Dubey said while Rahul Gandhi wants to speak about an unpublished book, he has brought a series of books to expose the Gandhi family

Lok Sabha adjourned till 5 pm amid heavy sloganeering by Opposition
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 2:47 PM IST

Manipur: NDA legislature leader Y Khemchand Singh stakes claim to form govt

Restive Manipur has been under the President's rule since February last year

Manipur: NDA legislature leader Y Khemchand Singh stakes claim to form govt
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 2:47 PM IST

Rahul displays Naravane memoir, claims PM didn't fulfil his responsibility

Addressing reporters in the premises of Parliament House complex, Gandhi held up Naravane's unpublished memoir and said he would like the youngsters in India to know that this 'book' exists

Rahul displays Naravane memoir, claims PM didn't fulfil his responsibility
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 1:10 PM IST

Tunnel breakthrough achieved in Palghar for bullet train project: Vaishnaw

The tunnel is 454 metres long with a width of 14.4 metres, and will accommodate both up and down tracks for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project

Tunnel breakthrough achieved in Palghar for bullet train project: Vaishnaw
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 1:07 PM IST

Three minor sisters jump to death, police probing addiction to online game

According to preliminary investigation, the sisters were allegedly addicted to 'love game', an online task-based interactive game, and their parents had been objecting to their excessive gaming

Three minor sisters jump to death, police probing addiction to online game
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 12:47 PM IST

15 women among 22 arrested in Patna for operating cyber fraud call centres

Nineteen laptops, one desktop computer, 53 mobile phones, 12 ATM cards, and several documents were recovered during the raids

15 women among 22 arrested in Patna for operating cyber fraud call centres
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 12:38 PM IST

SC notice to Centre on plea against NEET PG cut-off percentile reduction

With over 18,000 seats remaining vacant across the country, the Board revised the qualifying percentiles for NEET PG 2025 admissions, reducing it to zero from 40 percentile for reserved categories

SC notice to Centre on plea against NEET PG cut-off percentile reduction
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 12:32 PM IST