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Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 hits Kashmir valley, no damage reported

According to the National Centre for Seismology, the quake occurred at 5.35 am at a depth of 10 km with the epicentre in Pattan area, which is 10 km northeast of Gulmarg

Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 hits Kashmir valley, no damage reported
Updated On : 02 Feb 2026 | 10:55 AM IST

Bombs hurled, firing reported during clash in south Kolkata; 10 held

The violence broke out on Kankulia Road around 8.30 pm on Sunday when a group of youths from another area entered the locality and were confronted by locals

Bombs hurled, firing reported during clash in south Kolkata; 10 held
Updated On : 02 Feb 2026 | 10:26 AM IST

Delhi air quality improves to 'moderate' after rain; AQI drops to 188

Dense fog covered Delhi on Monday, but rainfall and improved wind conditions helped bring the city's overall air quality down to the 'moderate' category, offering brief relief after days of 'poor' air

Delhi air quality improves to 'moderate' after rain; AQI drops to 188
Updated On : 02 Feb 2026 | 9:56 AM IST

Smog blankets Delhi a day after rain; fog, cold wave persist in north India

Smog enveloped Delhi after rain on Sunday lowered temperatures, while western disturbances brought rain and snowfall to north India; flight operations at IGI airport were under CAT III conditions

Smog blankets Delhi a day after rain; fog, cold wave persist in north India
Updated On : 02 Feb 2026 | 7:36 AM IST

Telangana SIT questions former CM KCR for five hours in phone-tapping case

A team of SIT officials questioned the former CM KCR for nearly five hours with a case related to alleged 'phone tapping' during the previous BRS regime

Telangana SIT questions former CM KCR for five hours in phone-tapping case
Updated On : 02 Feb 2026 | 7:07 AM IST

Budget 2026: PM Internship Scheme outlay down over 50% from BE FY26

The PM Internship Scheme had been allocated ₹10,831 crore in the Budget Estimates for 2025-26, but this was later slashed by about 95 per cent to ₹526 crore in the Revised Estimates

Budget 2026: PM Internship Scheme outlay down over 50% from BE FY26
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 5:59 PM IST

Firing at filmmaker Rohit Shetty's Mumbai home; murder bid case registered

The police registered a case on charges of attempt to murder under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita as well as provisions of the Arms Act

Firing at filmmaker Rohit Shetty's Mumbai home; murder bid case registered
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 2:12 PM IST

Totally lacklustre, fell woefully short of the hype: Congress on Budget

In a post on X, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said the Union Budget was "totally lacklustre" and fell woefully short of the hype that was generated around it

Totally lacklustre, fell woefully short of the hype: Congress on Budget
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 1:54 PM IST

Uncertainty over NCP merger: Sharad Pawar heads to Mumbai; Sunetra returns

It was unclear whether Sharad Pawar and Sunetra Pawar met or spoke over the phone amid the latest political developments and talks about the merger of the two NCP factions

Uncertainty over NCP merger: Sharad Pawar heads to Mumbai; Sunetra returns
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 12:41 PM IST

Pollution now a national health emergency, govt must act: Rahul Gandhi

Gandhi in a post on X said pollution is no longer an environmental issue, rather it is a national health emergency and Indians are asking for clean air

Pollution now a national health emergency, govt must act: Rahul Gandhi
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 11:51 AM IST

J&K: Operation to track down 3 holed-up terrorists underway in Kishtwar

The operation has been continuing for the past several days and security agencies are keeping a close watch on those helping terrorists with food and shelter

J&K: Operation to track down 3 holed-up terrorists underway in Kishtwar
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 11:51 AM IST

Delhi air quality worsens to 'very poor' despite early morning showers

Air pollution in Delhi turned to 'very poor' on Sunday, with 27 stations recording AQI above 300 as light showers failed to clear smog; IMD forecasts hazy skies and cold day conditions for today

Delhi air quality worsens to 'very poor' despite early morning showers
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 10:02 AM IST

Decision on Sunetra made without Sharad Pawar's knowledge: NCP (SP) leader

NCP (SP)'s Shashikant Shinde claims his party chief Sharad Pawar and other leaders had no prior knowledge about NCP leader Sunetra Pawar's swearing-in as the state's Deputy Chief Minister

Decision on Sunetra made without Sharad Pawar's knowledge: NCP (SP) leader
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 8:52 AM IST

Delhi-NCR sees rain as IMD warns of storms and hail across north India

Delhi and NCR saw light rain on Sunday morning as a western disturbance triggered thunderstorms and gusty winds across north India, leading the IMD to issue yellow and orange alerts

Delhi-NCR sees rain as IMD warns of storms and hail across north India
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 7:17 AM IST

Traffic diversions in central Delhi for Indian Navy Half Marathon today

The 10-km run, beginning at 6.30 am, and the 5-km run, from 7.30 am, will also cover parts of Bhishma Pitamah Marg, Lodhi Road, Mathura Road and adjoining roads

Traffic diversions in central Delhi for Indian Navy Half Marathon today
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 7:14 AM IST

Traffic restrictions in Delhi today for Guru Ravidas Jayanti procession

A large gathering is expected to participate, and both vehicular traffic and pedestrian movement are likely to remain heavy along the route

Traffic restrictions in Delhi today for Guru Ravidas Jayanti procession
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 7:12 AM IST

Budget, FASTag rules, tobacco prices: Key things to watch out for on Feb 1

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget in Parliament on the first day of the month

Budget, FASTag rules, tobacco prices: Key things to watch out for on Feb 1
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 6:55 AM IST

High temperatures, low rains could impact rabi crops in Feb, says IMD

'Neutral' El Nino conditions likely till July, says the Met department

High temperatures, low rains could impact rabi crops in Feb, says IMD
Updated On : 31 Jan 2026 | 7:19 PM IST

Premium water becomes new status symbol for India's wealthy elite

Bottled water demand in United States or China is driven by convenience, making it a $30 billion-plus market in each country which will grow just 4-5% each year, Euromonitor says

Premium water becomes new status symbol for India's wealthy elite
Updated On : 31 Jan 2026 | 6:14 PM IST

India among top drivers of global urban growth in 2025, shows UN report

While megacities often draw attention, the UN report shows that most urban growth is happening in smaller cities

India among top drivers of global urban growth in 2025, shows UN report
Updated On : 31 Jan 2026 | 5:23 PM IST