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A fire triggered by a suspected short circuit broke out at a cotton mill in Turkawadagaon village of Kangti mandal early Sunday, destroying nearly 30 tonnes of cotton and machinery. Firefighters rushed to control the blaze, while losses are yet to be assessed

Telangana swimmer Mittapalli Rithvika won a gold medal in the 50 meters breaststroke at the All India University Aquatics National Championship 2025–26 in Chennai, representing KIIT University and bringing laurels to the state and her institution

The Airport Authority of India warned of flight delays and operational changes as dense fog reduced visibility across north India. IMD issued orange alerts, while airlines advised passengers to check flight updates amid worsening weather and air pollution conditions

Delhi’s air quality deteriorated sharply as dense smog and cold weather conditions pushed the AQI close to the severe category. Reduced wind speed and low temperatures trapped pollutants, raising health concerns and prompting advisories for vulnerable groups

A wanted criminal wanted in about 40 cases was shot dead in an encounter with the police in Bulandshahr on Saturday night

Bollywood actress Nora Fatehi was injured in a road accident while on her way to Sunburn music festival

India’s Dhakshineswar Suresh helped Aussie Mavericks Kites win their maiden World Tennis League title in Bengaluru. The 25-year-old defeated Sumit Nagal in the deciding singles as the Mavericks beat AOS Eagles 22-19 in front of a packed stadium

Mumbai’s 16-year-old Vir Gahrotra won India’s first-ever gold medal at the Pole and Aerial Sports World Championship in Budapest. Competing in the Junior B Amateur Men aerial silks category, his victory marks a historic debut for India in international aerial sports

India start their five-match Women’s T20I series against Sri Lanka in Visakhapatnam on Sunday. With Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana leading, youngsters G Kamalini and Vaishnavi Sharma will be closely watched as India build towards next year’s World Cup

India dropped Shubman Gill and recalled Ishan Kishan and Rinku Singh for the T20 World Cup. Axar Patel was named vice-captain. The squad blends power-hitters, all-round depth and experienced bowlers, with India opening their campaign against USA on February 7

India will clash with Pakistan in the Under-19 Asia Cup final in Dubai, aiming for a record 12th title. Ayush Mhatre’s team has dominated with strong batting and bowling, while Pakistan rely on their pace attack led by Abdul Subhan

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty’s dream run ended with a semi-final loss to China’s Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang at the BWF World Tour Finals 2025 in Hangzhou. The Indians settled for bronze despite winning the opening game convincingly

Osmania University’s Vritti Agarwal won silver in the All India Inter-University Swimming Championship in Chennai with a timing of 4:32.24. Jain University’s Bhavya Sachdeva clinched gold, while teammate Ashmitha Chandra secured bronze in the same event

Grassroots Rovers, Pune defeated GHMC Amberpet 3-0 in the boys’ final, while GHMC Amberpet girls won 3-1 against Grassroots Rovers in the All India Hockey Tournament at Amberpet Playground. Special prizes were awarded to schools and standout players

Hyderabad’s Y Sai Dedeepya won silver in women’s singles at the 71st All India Railway Tennis Championship in Chennai, while Ram Kumar Prasad of South Eastern Railway bagged silver in veterans’ singles, highlighting strong performances from SER players

Hyderabad: Marc’andria Maurizzi registered a last-gasp win over Volodar Murzin on the prodigy board to help defending champions Triveni Continental Kings escape with an 8-7 victory over Fyers American Gambits and consolidate their position at the top of the leaderboard on the seventh day of the Global Chess League (GCL), a joint initiative of Tech […]

Artists are often left out of the profits their work generates over time. The Artist’s Resale Rights give them a rightful stake in the lasting value of their art

The naqab controversy in Bihar has snowballed into a political storm after Jharkhand Health Minister Irfan Ansari offered a lucrative job to the woman doctor whose veil was removed by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. The incident, captured on video, has triggered sharp criticism, with BJP leaders calling it appeasement politics.

CERT-In has flagged a high-severity WhatsApp vulnerability called GhostPairing, which allows attackers to hijack accounts via the device-linking feature. Cyber criminals can access messages, photos, and videos without passwords or SIM swaps. Users are advised to avoid suspicious links

The RBI has allowed compounding of Genpact India’s FEMA case, ending litigation with a one-time payment of Rs 4.72 lakh. The ED confirmed the closure, emphasizing the policy of promoting ease of doing business and avoiding frivolous litigation

US H-1B visa delays, caused by a new social media vetting policy, are leaving Indians stranded in India and risking their jobs. Some appointments have been postponed to 2026, prompting Google to advise employees against international travel.

Malayalam cinema mourns the loss of versatile actor, screenwriter, and director Sreenivasan, who passed away at 69 in Kochi. Renowned for his memorable roles, satirical writing, and award-winning films, he leaves behind a legacy celebrated by fans and colleagues alike

ISRO has successfully completed qualification tests of drogue parachutes for its Gaganyaan mission at TBRL’s RTRS facility in Chandigarh. The tests validate a critical deceleration system required for safe re-entry and human spaceflight

US researchers have identified a gut bacterium called Turicibacter that may help reduce weight gain and improve metabolic health. Findings from mouse studies suggest the microbe could play a role in controlling blood sugar and fat levels.