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Indian Coast Guard cracks international oil smuggling ring off Mumbai coast

The racket was being operated through a network of handlers based in multiple countries, coordinating the sale and transfer of cargo between sea-going vessels

Indian Coast Guard cracks international oil smuggling ring off Mumbai coast
Updated On : 07 Feb 2026 | 8:44 PM IST

App-based cab, auto drivers strike over fare policy, 'illegal' bike taxis

The protest affected commuters to some extent as most of the cabs and rickshaws linked to aggregator apps remained off roads

App-based cab, auto drivers strike over fare policy, 'illegal' bike taxis
Updated On : 07 Feb 2026 | 8:41 PM IST

Ride hailing app services partially impacted as drivers go on strike

App-based ride users, including those of Ola and Uber, posted on social media about drivers not turning up and, in some cases, asking to cancel the booking and pay them directly in cash

Ride hailing app services partially impacted as drivers go on strike
Updated On : 07 Feb 2026 | 8:35 PM IST

Traffic curbs in parts of Delhi on Feb 9 due to official event at Rajghat

According to the advisory, special traffic arrangements will be in place from 10 am to 12 noon on February 9, during which diversions will be imposed depending on the movement of dignitaries

Traffic curbs in parts of Delhi on Feb 9 due to official event at Rajghat
Updated On : 07 Feb 2026 | 8:32 PM IST

Delhi Traffic Police tests laser speed guns on NH-44 to curb overspeeding

According to Delhi Traffic Police data, 68 road accidents were reported in the Libaspur area between 2018 and 2023, including 28 fatal incidents

Delhi Traffic Police tests laser speed guns on NH-44 to curb overspeeding
Updated On : 07 Feb 2026 | 8:27 PM IST

External factors won't affect India-China trade: Consul General Qin Jie

The Chinese Consul General was speaking to PTI on the sidelines of the International Business Conclave at Advantage Vidarbha 2026 in Nagpur

External factors won't affect India-China trade: Consul General Qin Jie
Updated On : 07 Feb 2026 | 7:56 PM IST

CM Majhi launches BCPPER plan, calls it growth laboratory for Odisha

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi unveiled the BCPPER economic plan, positioning the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack-Puri-Paradip region as a testbed for the state's long-term growth

CM Majhi launches BCPPER plan, calls it growth laboratory for Odisha
Updated On : 07 Feb 2026 | 7:48 PM IST

Bengaluru - Mumbai premium train service will start soon: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said a premium train between Bengaluru and Mumbai will start soon, citing line doubling and record rail investment in Karnataka

Bengaluru - Mumbai premium train service will start soon: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Updated On : 07 Feb 2026 | 7:47 PM IST

Union Cabinet minister helped stay hike in B'lure Metro fare: Tejasvi Surya

Union minister Manohar Lal Khattar has asked officials to temporarily halt the proposed Bengaluru Metro fare hike amid political sparring between BJP and Congress

Union Cabinet minister helped stay hike in B'lure Metro fare: Tejasvi Surya
Updated On : 07 Feb 2026 | 7:46 PM IST

Preliminary report on Ajit Pawar plane crash expected soon: MoS Mohol

Civil aviation MoS Murlidhar Mohol said black box data from the crashed Learjet is under analysis and a preliminary report is expected soon

Preliminary report on Ajit Pawar plane crash expected soon: MoS Mohol
Updated On : 07 Feb 2026 | 6:56 PM IST

Delhi govt raises MCD commissioner's financial powers ten-fold to ₹50 crore

Regarding the decision, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said empowering local bodies for development is the government's top priority

Delhi govt raises MCD commissioner's financial powers ten-fold to ₹50 crore
Updated On : 07 Feb 2026 | 6:46 PM IST

India-US trade pact boosts Boeing's parts sourcing from India: Goyal

India-US interim trade pact removes tariffs on aircraft parts, boosting sourcing by Boeing and Airbus as India emerges as a key global OEM hub

India-US trade pact boosts Boeing's parts sourcing from India: Goyal
Updated On : 07 Feb 2026 | 6:41 PM IST

EU, India begin talks on Horizon Europe association to boost research ties

Move could allow Indian researchers direct access to EU grants and leadership roles in global science projects under the €95.5 billion Horizon Europe programme

EU, India begin talks on Horizon Europe association to boost research ties
Updated On : 07 Feb 2026 | 6:40 PM IST

PM Modi begins two-day Malaysia visit, talks to focus on defence, trade

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday arrived here on a two-day visit where he was received by his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim.

PM Modi begins two-day Malaysia visit, talks to focus on defence, trade
Updated On : 07 Feb 2026 | 5:01 PM IST

500 e-buses to be added Sunday, Delhi fleet to grow to 4,000: CM Gupta

Delhi will add 500 electric buses on Sunday, taking the capital's e-bus fleet to 4,000, with plans to scale it up to 11,000 over the next two years, CM Rekha Gupta said

500 e-buses to be added Sunday, Delhi fleet to grow to 4,000: CM Gupta
Updated On : 07 Feb 2026 | 4:30 PM IST

Blanket freezing of bank accounts arbitrary, violates rights: Delhi HC

Established under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), I4C acts as a nodal point at the national level in the fight against cybercrime

Blanket freezing of bank accounts arbitrary, violates rights: Delhi HC
Updated On : 07 Feb 2026 | 3:54 PM IST

India handled US trade talks better than most nations: Former US official

Former US Assistant Commerce Secretary says India followed a calm, logical process in trade talks with Washington instead of reacting to political pressure

India handled US trade talks better than most nations: Former US official
Updated On : 07 Feb 2026 | 3:52 PM IST

Huglomacy, photo-ops meant little: Congress on India-US interim trade pact

Congress general secretary in charge of communications, Jairam Ramesh, said the US-India joint statement just issued is silent on details

Huglomacy, photo-ops meant little: Congress on India-US interim trade pact
Updated On : 07 Feb 2026 | 3:31 PM IST

BJP names Ritu Tawade for Mumbai mayor; Shiv Sena's Sanjay Ghadi dy mayor

BJP leader Amit Satam declared Tawade's name, while Shiv Sena leader Rahul Shewale announced Ghadi's candidature at the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) headquarters

BJP names Ritu Tawade for Mumbai mayor; Shiv Sena's Sanjay Ghadi dy mayor
Updated On : 07 Feb 2026 | 12:40 PM IST

Govt outlines tunnel, elevated road and bypass projects to decongest Delhi

Centre details ₹24,000-crore plan with tunnels, elevated roads and bypasses to ease Delhi traffic and cut travel time across key corridors

Govt outlines tunnel, elevated road and bypass projects to decongest Delhi
Updated On : 06 Feb 2026 | 10:26 PM IST