- newSwitch from Russia to Venezuela crude oil possible? SBI sees $3 bn savings - explained
India could slash its crude import bill by nearly $3 billion annually by strategically shifting from Russian oil to Venezuelan heavy crude. A discount of $10-12 per barrel on Venezuelan oil makes this switch commercially viable, despite longer shipping routes. This potential saving highlights evolving import strategies driven by market dynamics and refining capabilities.
- 33 mins ago 4 Feb 26, 2:30pm -
- newBorder 2' box office collection day 13: Film inches towards Rs 290 crore
'Border 2' has seen a strong box office run, crossing Rs 280 crore by its second week. Despite a promising start and a Republic Day boost, the film experienced a decline post-holiday. While facing minimal competition, it's now showing signs of losing momentum ahead of new releases.
- 1 hour ago 4 Feb 26, 2:03pm -
- newRead Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal's long note to all those 'he fired' and those who resigned
Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal has extended an open invitation to former employees, including those who departed voluntarily and those who were asked to leave, to rejoin the company. Goyal acknowledged past shortcomings in the work environment and leadership, but emphasized the company's evolution and current opportunities within the Eternal group of companies.
- 1 hour ago 4 Feb 26, 1:49pm -
- new'Two fell while trying to save the third': Man who saw Ghaziabad sisters jump from 9th floor at 2am
Three minor sisters tragically died after jumping from a ninth-floor Ghaziabad flat early Wednesday. An eyewitness reported one sister appeared to plan the jump, while the other two fell trying to stop her. Police are investigating their alleged addiction to an online gaming app and a handwritten note found at the scene.
- 1 hour ago 4 Feb 26, 1:35pm -
- newHigher duty-free limit to gold jewellery reforms: Big relief fro UAE traverllers to India
India's new customs baggage rules, effective February 02, 2026, significantly benefit international travellers, especially UAE residents and Indian expats. The duty-free allowance has been raised to ₹75,000 and value caps on gold jewellery are removed, replaced by weight limits. These modernised regulations aim to simplify procedures and enhance passenger convenience.
- 2 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 1:23pm -
- new‘Safeguarded agriculture, dairy': Piyush Goyal hails India-US trade deal in Parliament
Union minister Piyush Goyal defended the India-US trade agreement in Lok Sabha, stating India successfully safeguarded its agriculture and dairy sectors after nearly a year of negotiations. The deal, finalized after intensive discussions, aims to promote Indian initiatives and enhance export competitiveness. US President Trump announced a tariff reduction to 18% for Indian products, a move welcomed by PM Modi.
- 2 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 1:01pm -
- newOperation Kiya: Two terrorists killed by security forces in J&K's Udhampur
Two Jaish-e-Muhammad terrorists were neutralized in a joint operation by the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and CRPF in Udhampur's Basantgarh area. The intense encounter began Tuesday afternoon following specific intelligence inputs about militant movement. Security forces established contact and a firefight ensued, leading to the successful operation.
- 2 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 1:01pm -
- new'I'm a very awkward guy': MS Dhoni reveals why he avoids commentary box and phone calls
Mahendra Singh Dhoni has largely ruled out a career in cricket commentary, citing the difficulty in balancing description with criticism and his struggle with memorizing statistics. He prefers listening and absorbing information rather than speaking, though he humorously admits to still being awkward at phone conversations.
- 2 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 12:52pm -
- newJEE Main 2026 session 1 answer key, response sheet released: Check details
The National Testing Agency has released the provisional answer key and recorded responses for JEE Main 2026 Session 1. Candidates can now review their answers and submit objections online until February 6, 2026, with a fee of ₹200 per challenge. This crucial step allows students to verify their performance before the final results are announced.
- 2 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 12:44pm -
- new'Traitor' vs 'desh ke dushman': Rahul, BJP's Bittu face off outside Parliament — Watch
A heated exchange occurred between Rahul Gandhi and Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu on Parliament steps, escalating into a political war of words. This confrontation happened amidst Opposition protests and the Lok Sabha's adjournment due to the suspension of eight MPs for disrupting proceedings.
- 2 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 12:39pm -
- newThis IITian took break from job to sell Pani Puri, now owns popular supper club in London
Ankita Khante, an IITian, traded her corporate career for a passion for cooking. She started selling Pani Puri from home in London, which led to her popular supper club, The Bouzi Club. The club offers regional Indian dishes and fosters connection through shared food memories. Ankita is now hosting a supper club in Nagpur.
- 2 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 12:39pm -
- new'PM didn't fulfill his responsibility': Rahul displays unpublished Naravane memoir
Rahul Gandhi presented excerpts from former Army Chief General MM Naravane's unpublished memoir, alleging Prime Minister Modi shirked responsibility during the 2020 Ladakh clashes. Gandhi claimed the book states the PM told the Army Chief to "do whatever he wants," leaving him feeling "alone.
- 3 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 12:26pm -
- new'Is age a factor?': Dhoni backs Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli to chase 2027 World Cup dream
Former captain MS Dhoni supports Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for the 2027 Cricket World Cup. He believes performance and fitness, not age, should decide their future in ODI cricket. Dhoni emphasises that experienced players offer invaluable guidance to younger teammates. He stated that if they continue to perform and remain fit, they should be considered for selection.
- 3 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 12:26pm -
- newMumbai–Pune eway in chaos: Mishap sparks 12-hour jam, traffic still paralysed
A dramatic incident unfolded on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway when a gas tanker flipped, bringing traffic to a standstill overnight. Cars were rerouted to the older highway as emergency crews scrambled to manage a dangerous leak of propylene gas near the Adoshi tunnel. For over 12 hours, countless drivers found themselves stranded, lacking essential services.
- 3 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 11:52am -
- new'Love game': What is the Korean task-based app the Ghaziabad sisters were addicted to?
Three minor sisters, aged 16, 14, and 12, died after allegedly jumping from a ninth-floor balcony in Ghaziabad. Police are investigating the role of a Korean 'love game' they were reportedly addicted to and had refused to give up. The girls had been excessively playing the task-based game since the Covid-19 period.
- 3 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 11:35am -
- newIIT-Bombay student jumps to death from hostel terrace
A 21-year-old IIT Bombay student, Naman Agarwal, a second-year BTech Civil Engineering student from Rajasthan, died by suicide after allegedly jumping from a hostel terrace. Campus authorities alerted police, who are investigating the circumstances. No suicide note has been found, and statements are being collected.
- 4 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 11:15am -
- new'Sorry papa': Heartwrenching suicide note by Ghaziabad sisters before jumping from 9th floor
Three young sisters, aged 16, 14, and 12, tragically ended their lives by jumping from their ninth-floor Ghaziabad apartment. Investigators believe their alleged addiction to an online gaming app, coupled with parental restrictions and prolonged school absence since the pandemic, may have contributed to the devastating act.
- 4 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 11:15am -
- newGold price prediction today: Will the rebound rally sustain? Here’s the outlook
Gold price prediction today: Gold and silver prices are recovering this week, but are expected to see volatility in the coming days, says Maneesh Sharma, AVP - Commodities & Currencies, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers. He shares his outlook for gold and silver prices in the coming days:
- 4 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 11:15am -
- newSadhguru relationship advice: Guru urges couples to share joy, not seek it; self-happiness key
Spiritual guru Sadhguru suggests shifting from a 'needy' to a 'nurturing' approach in relationships. He advises partners to 'share' rather than 'extract' from each other, viewing them as fellow travelers. Additionally, he emphasizes becoming the 'source of your own happiness,' as complete individuals express love from abundance, not lack, fostering enduring connections.
- 4 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 11:03am -
- newSharad Pawar says Maharashtra CM Fadnavis 'was not involved' in NCP merger talks
Sharad Pawar stated that merger talks between Ajit Pawar and Jayant Patil occurred, asserting CM Fadnavis had no right to comment. He expressed happiness over Sunetra Pawar's Deputy CM appointment. Pawar also noted his unprecedented absence from Parliament on Budget Day due to a family tragedy, marking 58 years of attendance.
- 4 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 10:59am -
- newCCTV captures moment car hit Shehzad Poonawalla’s mother at petrol pump
In a shocking incident, political analyst Tehseen Poonawalla and BJP representative Shehzad Poonawalla have claimed that their elderly mother was intentionally struck by a vehicle in Pune, resulting in severe injuries that necessitated hip surgery. The harrowing CCTV footage reveals the moment of impact as the car accelerates away from the scene.
- 4 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 10:57am -
- newPoetic protest: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee pens 26 poems against SIR
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee has authored a book of 26 poems, titled 'SIR: 26 in 26', as a literary protest against the Election Commission's intensive revision exercise. The collection, released at the International Kolkata Book Fair, expresses her resentment and alleges a "relentless campaign of fear" in Bengal.
- 4 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 10:51am -
- newMCC rewrites cricket rulebook with 73 law changes: Check updates
Cricket's rulebook sees 73 significant updates from October, including mandatory completion of the final over in multi-day matches, even after a wicket falls. Wicketkeeper positioning is clarified, and the 'bunny hop catch' is removed. Laminated bats are now legal in open-age cricket, and new ball sizes are introduced for women and juniors. Overthrows are officially defined for the first time.
- 4 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 10:47am -
- newTeen gymnast dies after neck injury at school games
A 16-year-old gymnast from Madhya Pradesh, Ujair Ali, died after a severe neck injury sustained during the School Games Nationals in Kolkata. His family alleges negligence, claiming officials abandoned him at a government hospital. Ujair suffered a dislocation of his C4 and C5 vertebrae while attempting a double backflip.
- 4 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 10:43am -
- newExplained: What is Anthropic's AI tool that wiped $285 billion off software stocks in a single day
A swift market reaction, dubbed 'SaaSpocalypse,' saw software stocks plummet by $285 billion after Anthropic's AI assistant, Claude Cowork, launched new plugins. The legal workflow automation plugin, in particular, triggered a selloff in legal tech and broader software sectors. Analysts now fear AI platforms are becoming direct competitors to existing software providers.
- 5 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 10:32am -
- newHeart diseases hit men 10 years earlier than women, study warns
New research reveals men develop coronary heart disease a decade earlier than women, with significant differences emerging around age 35. This trend persists even after accounting for traditional risk factors, highlighting biological influences. Experts urge early cardiovascular risk assessment and intervention strategies for young adults, as heart disease risk eventually increases for everyone.
- 5 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 10:31am -
- new'Justice crying behind closed door': Mamata in SC, leads charge against SIR
West Bengal chief minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee approached the Supreme Court to contest the Election Commission's special intensive revision exercise. She had previously met with the Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to voice her objections, alleging humiliation during the encounter. A Supreme Court bench is set to hear the matter.
- 5 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 10:27am -
- newElon Musk becomes first person on Earth worth 800bn, here's his most precious asset
Elon Musk has become the first person to surpass $800 billion in net worth following the merger of SpaceX and xAI, valued at $1.25 trillion. This deal boosted his fortune to $852 billion, with his SpaceX stake now his most valuable asset. This marks his second major company merger in under a year.
- 5 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 10:02am -
- newMunawwar Rana’s daughter alleges dowry harassment, triple talaq; case filed
Hiba Rana, daughter of Urdu poet Munawwar Rana, has filed a police complaint. She alleges dowry harassment and physical assault by her husband, Syed Mohammad Saqib. Rana also claims her husband pronounced triple talaq. An FIR has been registered against Saqib and his father, Syed Haseeb Ahmed. The case involves multiple sections of law.
- 5 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 9:58am -
- newShehzad Poonawalla's mother 'deliberately' run over by car, to undergo surgery
BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla alleged his mother was deliberately run over by a car in Pune, leaving her seriously injured. The accused reportedly fled the scene. Poonawalla's mother is set to undergo surgery, and he has appealed to the Pune police for the swift arrest of the perpetrator.
- 5 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 9:51am -
- newWorld Cancer Day 2026: 4 in 10 cases could be prevented, says WHO
Globally, four in ten cancer cases are preventable, with lung, stomach, and cervical cancers topping the list. In India, over a million cases arise annually, often diagnosed late due to low screening and awareness. Experts emphasize that tackling tobacco, infections, and alcohol, alongside promoting early detection and dispelling myths, is crucial to combatting this growing health challenge.
- 5 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 9:38am -
- newRs 1.9 lakh cr gone! Infosys, TCS crash up to 7% - how a US startup is the cause of fall
Shares of major IT companies, including Infosys, Wipro, HCL Tech and Persistent Systems, slid as much as 6 per cent in early trade. The negative sentiment mirrored weakness on Wall Street, where the technology-heavy benchmark Nasdaq declined 1.4 per cent, erasing nearly $300 billion in market capitalisation across the sector.
- 5 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 9:36am -
- new'I’ve never seen you smile': Trump snaps at female reporter over Epstein question — Watch
US President Donald Trump harshly criticized CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins during an Oval Office briefing, calling her "the worst reporter" and questioning her demeanor after she pressed him on the Jeffrey Epstein document release. Trump deflected questions about justice for survivors, suggesting the country move on to other issues, and asserted the matter was a "Democrat problem."
- 6 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 9:23am -
- new'Last call at 8.37am': Ajit Pawar spoke to NCP leader 10 mins before plane crash
Minutes before his tragic plane crash, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar spoke with Shreejit Pawar, emphasizing his commitment to inclusive politics and social harmony. The conversation highlighted Pawar's dedication to uniting all communities and ensuring representation, reflecting his ongoing focus on justice for everyone. The leader appeared calm during their final exchange.
- 6 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 9:22am -
- newPowerplay Warriors: India’s explosive top-order firepower will be hard to match
T20 cricket's Powerplay scoring has dramatically increased, with teams now targeting 75 runs for a strong start. India's explosive openers, led by Abhishek Sharma, are setting new benchmarks. While other nations like England, New Zealand, and Australia also boast formidable opening pairs, India's aggressive approach, featuring a potential all-left-handed top order, promises thrilling encounters.
- 6 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 9:06am -
- newThree minor sisters jump to death from 9th-floor in Ghaziabad; Korean game under scanner
In a devastating turn of events in Ghaziabad's Loni locality, three innocent sisters lost their lives following a tragic plummet from the ninth floor of their residential complex early Tuesday. Police officials are piecing together the timeline of this tragic fall, with early indications pointing to their involvement in an online gaming activity as a potential factor.
- 6 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 9:03am -
- newSnoop Dogg hails Lindsey Vonn’s Winter Olympics decision after torn ACL
Lindsey Vonn has drawn widespread attention after confirming plans to compete at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics despite tearing her ACL days earlier. Rap icon and honorary Team USA coach Snoop Dogg publicly praised her resolve, calling her a true champion. Vonn shared medical updates and reaffirmed her intent to race while continuing daily evaluations with her doctors.
- 7 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 8:19am -
- newNukes, defence, minerals: Inside Jaishankar-Rubio talks post India-US trade deal
External affairs minister S Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington, discussing expanded bilateral and multilateral cooperation, including through the Quad. The talks covered trade, defense, critical minerals, and energy, following a recently finalized trade deal. Both leaders emphasized strengthening economic ties and ensuring a prosperous Indo-Pacific region.
- 7 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 8:09am -
- newWho was Saif al-Islam Gaddafi? Son of late Libya dictator Moammar Gaddafi killed in his home
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, once seen as Libya's Western-friendly reformer and heir apparent, has been killed in a direct confrontation after gunmen stormed his home. He played a key role in his father's regime, later becoming a divisive figure during the 2011 uprising. After years of detention and a death sentence, he resurfaced seeking the presidency, a bid that ultimately failed.
- 7 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 7:47am -
- newNCP uses AI-generated voice, video of Ajit Pawar to make emotional pitch in polls;
Ajit Pawar's party is using AI-generated audio and video clips mimicking the late leader's voice and image for ZP and panchayat samiti elections. These emotional messages aim to connect with voters by recalling his vision and trusted candidates. While intended to leverage his legacy, the tactic has sparked debate over ethical boundaries in political campaigning.
- 8 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 7:10am -
- newGang assaults couple for holding hands in Tamil Nadu; attacks man’s parents
A five-member gang assaulted a 23-year-old man and his female friend for holding hands in Kelambakkam. The attackers also injured the man's parents when they arrived to support their son. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident, with the victims having been threatened with further consequences.
- 12 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 3:27am -
- newDog on road, delay in care: Rider ‘booked’ for own death in Gujarat
A man died after an accident caused by a stray dog, followed by alleged inadequate treatment at two hospitals. His family claims systemic apathy, as he has been booked for his own death due to negligent driving. The police are investigating the sequence of events and hospital treatment records.
- 12 hours ago 4 Feb 26, 3:10am -
- newJill Biden's ex-husband William Stevenson arrested, charged with murder of wife
- 16 hours ago 3 Feb 26, 11:15pm -
- newWillow by Cricbuzz to stream Team USA T20 World Cup 2026 matches free on YouTube
Willow by Cricbuzz has announced major updates for the 2026 season, including free streaming of all four Team USA matches at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup on YouTube for the first time. The platform has also partnered with Jomboy Media for creator-led alternate telecasts and unveiled a revamped, faster viewing experience across its apps and devices.
- 17 hours ago 3 Feb 26, 10:19pm -
- new3 Indians arrested in Surrey for extortion shooting after Canada city mayor's call for 'emergency'
- 20 hours ago 3 Feb 26, 6:38pm -
- newInside China’s gray zone activities: How Beijing is salami slicing its way to influence
China is employing a 'salami slicing' strategy, taking incremental steps across military, economic, and technological domains to alter realities without triggering conflict. This 'gray zone' approach, evident in the South China Sea and beyond, bypasses international law and exploits rivals' hesitation. The cumulative effect creates new facts on the ground, challenging the existing order.
- 23 hours ago 3 Feb 26, 3:39pm -