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Huge rush of pilgrims for Mahakumbh leads to traffic jams in Prayagraj

The Mahakumbh drew a huge crowd of devotees on Sunday, leading to massive jam in all the entry points to Prayagraj.

Market outlook: Delhi polls' outcome, Q3 earnings, inflation data set to drive D-Street action

January inflation is projected to drop to 4.69 percentfrom5.22 per centin the previous month, which could influence RBI's next policy decision

Noida International Airport partners with Uttarakhand Transport Corporation for seamless religious tour

The airport's strategic location along the Yamuna Expressway ensures smooth road access to Delhi-NCR, Noida, and Western Uttar Pradesh, making it a key gateway for North India.

Rider to the world

She is brave, tough, and energetic—one can describe Meenakshi Das, an Assamese bike rider, like this when she listens to her stories from an adventurous journey across 64 countries alone.

Stormy outlook for exports

South Korea’s exports tumbled in January, ending a 15-month growth streak that led to its first trade deficit in 20 months.

RBI opens NDS-OM platform to boost retail participation in G-Sec market

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a release announcing that it will allow non-bank brokers registered with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to access the negotiated dealing system-order matching (NDS-OM) platform, which is an anonymous system for trading government securities (G-Secs) in the secondary market.

Defeat paves the way for the future, INDIA bloc to grow stronger: Akhilesh Yadav

Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav has asserted that the INDIA bloc is strong and will become even stronger in the future.

UP govt cracks down on 14 Xaccounts for spreading misinformation & rumours pertaining to Mahakumbh

As part of its effort to curb misinformation and rumours pertaining to Mahakumbh 2025 on social media, the Uttar Pradesh government has identified and cracked down on 14 X accounts.

Parampara seems well set to turn Purulia village into a model ayurvedic village

The Ayurvedic products market in India, which was valued at Rs 748.5 billion in 2023, is growing fast, driven by increasing health consciousness and demand for natural remedies.

WPL 2025: Deepti to lead UP Warriorz

India’s off-spin all-rounder Deepti Sharma has been named as new captain of the UP Warriorz ahead of the 2025 season of the Women’s Premier League (WPL), starting from February 14.

Dalí's India

The arrival of Salvador Dalí’s artworks in India for the first time is not just an artistic milestone ~ it is a moment of cultural introspection.

Exports of India's pharma industry to reach $350 billion by 2047: Report

A recent report by the Bain & Company in collaboration with Indian pharmaceutical bodies said exports of India's pharmaceutical industry are projected to reach $350 billion by 2047.

Implosion amongst BJP ranks: CM Biren seeks refuge in Prayagraj through a dip

The cat is finally getting out of the bag.

Low draft coupled with high winds, major challenges before Asia's first vertical lift sea bridge

The Indian Railways' engineering feat of the New Pamban Bridge in Tamil Nadu, counting days for the green signal anytime soon, overcame several challenges before becoming Asia's first vertical lift sea bridge.

Aero India 2025 to showcase India's global aerospace and defence prowess

The 15th edition of Aero India, Asia’s largest aerospace and defence exhibition, will be inaugurated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at the Yelahanka Air Force Station in Bengaluru, Karnataka, on Monday.

PM Modi to embark on 5-day two-nation visit to France, USA from Monday

Mr Modiwillvisitthe USA on 12-13 February atthe invitation of US President Donald Trump

What was in it for the corporate sector?

A country is not just its soil, a country is its people’ With the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman quoting great Telugu poet and playwright Gurajada Appa Rao, the flavour of this year’s budget with focus on Viksit Bharat had a slew of measures aimed at fostering economic growth, enhancing global competitiveness, and promoting inclusive development in India.

Foreign investors continue exodus, pull out nearly ₹7,300 crore in Feb

The Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) continue the exodus from the Indian Stock Market as in the first week of February, they pulled out over Rs 7,300 crore (about 840 million).

PDP leader Iltija Mufti claims being detained in Jammu before her press conference

PDP leader Iltija Mufti was on Sunday detained after returning from Billawar, where she had gone to offer condolences to the family of Makhan Din, who had recently committed suicide after allegedly being tortured by police during questioning over a terrorist attack in which four soldiers were killed.

ICC Chairman congratulates Karunaratne for outstanding career

International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Jay Shah congratulated Dimuth Karunaratne for an outstanding international career and wished him all success in the years to come.

CSR fund scam: Retired Justice CN Ramachandran Nair booked for swindling ₹34 lakh

The Kerala police on Sunday registered a cheating case against retired Kerala High Court Judge, Justice CN Ramachandran Nair, for allegedly swindling Rs 34 lakh in the notorious Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) fund scam.

Relations reset~I

Critics have noticed Prabowo's recent moves, including a recent expansion of the military command structure. This is a worrying lurch towards remilitarization in the world's largest Muslim-majority country. Critics who question that Prabowo is not abiding by civil supremacy believe he wants to restore the glory of the military, where various kinds of civic works can be done by the military as he feels those would be faster and more effective. Prabowo's reliance on the military is raising concerns about the undoing of democratic reforms that sprang up after Suharto was ousted

President to take holy dip at Sangam on Monday

President Droupadi Murmu is set to visit the sacred city of Prayagraj on Monday, where she will take a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam.

FIH Hockey Pro League: Netherlands comeback from 3 goals down to snatch shootout victory

The curtain came down on the Sydney leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League with two high-quality matches, but disappointment for the passionate home fans.

Institute of Internal Auditors engaging with SEBI for larger role, wider acceptance

The Institute of International Auditors, India, Calcutta Chapter (IIA), is engaging with the SEBI to explore various ways of how the capital market regulator and the institute work together to ensure corporate governance and bring in more effective ways of meeting compliances, said Kallol Mitra, President, IIA, India, Calcutta Chapter.

Budget session of UP legislature to begin on 18 February

The budget session of the Uttar Pradesh legislature will commence on 18February.

Tamil Nadu CM announces financial aid for woman pushed off moving train

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Sunday announced Rs 3 lakh financial aid for a pregnant woman who was pushed off a moving train near Katpadi by a 27year-old man after she resisted his sexual assault bid.

Short-term gains

The recent 30-day suspension of American tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods underscores the unpredictability of trade policy under US President Donald Trump.

Trump's AI ambition and China's DeepSeek overshadow an AI summit in Paris

The geopolitics of artificial intelligence will be in focus at a major summit in France where world leaders, executives and experts will hammer out pledges on guiding the development of the rapidly advancing technology.

Assam Rifles champions millet awareness with exhibition in Shillong

In an initiative to promote sustainable agriculture and nutritious food choices, Assam Rifles, under the ministry of Home Affairs, organised a millets exhibition at its Laitkor base recently.