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PM Modi targets 'corrupt' DMK, kicks off NDA poll campaign in Tamil Nadu

Modi said the NDA's governance record and commitment to regional aspirations were striking a chord with the people of the state

Bihar govt announces ex gratia for workers killed in Chhattisgarh blast

Bihar Chief Minister condoled the deaths of six migrant labourers killed in a steel plant explosion in Chhattisgarh's Balodabazar, announcing ₹2 lakh each for families of the deceased

PM launches development projects, flags off new train services in Kerala

Modi also disbursed loan amounts and credit cards to several beneficiaries under the PM SVANidhi scheme

Asian shares, US futures gain as BOJ keeps its key interest rate unchanged

Chinese markets also saw moderate gains as the Hang Seng in Hong Kong added 0.3 per cent to 26,718.13, while the Shanghai Composite index also was up 0.3 per cent, at 4,133.58

Magh Mela: Over 10 mn devotees take dip at Sangam on Basant Panchami

Superintendent of Police (Magh Mela) Neeraj Pandey said over 10,000 police personnel have been deployed across the mela area to ensure the safety of devotees and smooth traffic movement

Basant Panchami puja begins at disputed Bhojsala site amid tight security

Basant Panchami puja began at the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula site in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar under heavy security, following a Supreme Court order laying down time-sharing of religious activities

Delhi-Pune IndiGo flight gets bomb threat, nothing suspicious found

Following the assessment, the aircraft was thoroughly checked by the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS), the official said, adding no suspicious or adverse findings were detected

Naredco budget wishlist: Industry status, hike in home loan interest

NAREDCO President Parveen Jain said the limit for deduction of interest on home loans should be increased to ₹5 lakh in respect of the self-occupied property from ₹2 lakh currently

ixigo Q3 results: Profit jumps 54% to ₹24 crore on higher bookings

The travel booking platform had logged a net profit of ₹15.54 crore during the year-ago period, a regulatory filing said

Campaigning begins in Bangladesh for first polls after Hasina's ouster

There are also concerns about the country's law and order situation, but the government says it will keep the voting peaceful

RPSG Group to invest ₹10.5K cr in Vijayapura, Ballari districts of K'taka

RPSG Group to invest ₹10,500 crore in Karnataka's Vijayapura and Ballari districts over three years, boosting the state's renewable energy ecosystem

Open to partners across economic spectrum: Union Minister Vaishnaw

At WEF Davos, Ashwini Vaishnaw says India is open to partnerships across sectors and remains resilient amid global debt concerns

Opportunity for 'great powers' to join forces, says Merz on India-EU FTA

Days before India-EU FTA signing, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says the "era of great powers" offers a chance to push free trade over protectionism

European Union suspends GSP export benefits; to impact India's shipments

EU has withdrawn GSP tariff benefits on 87% of Indian exports from January 2026, raising duties on key sectors and hitting competitiveness ahead of the India-EU FTA

Rapido FY25 loss narrows to ₹258 crore; revenue rises 44% to ₹934 crore

According to financial data accessed via business intelligence platform Tofler, the Bengaluru-headquartered unicorn's revenue from operations rose to ₹934.44 crore last fiscal year

PM Modi speaks to Lula, says India-Brazil ties vital for Global South

The prime minister also said he was looking forward to welcoming the Brazilian president to India soon

Karnataka Cabinet extends five-year age relaxation for govt job aspirants

Under the new provision, for example, if the maximum age for a post is 35 years, candidates up to 40 years will now be eligible to apply

India 2nd most congested in Asia; Delhi 3rd among metro cities: Study

According to the report, globally, the national capital placed 23rd with 60.2 per cent congestion, while in Asia, it ranked seventh. India emerged as the second most congested country in Asia

High ammonia in Yamuna to disrupt water supply in Delhi till Feb 4

The affected WTPs include Wazirabad, Haiderpur Phase 1 and 2, Bawana, and Dwarka, with water production reduced, impacting several areas across the city until February 4

IndiGo carrying out in-depth review of its internal processes, says CEO

According to Elbers, the board and the management of IndiGo are committed to taking full cognisance of the DGCA orders and will, in a thoughtful and timely manner, take the appropriate measures