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India’s rice exports surged last year after export curbs were lifted, strengthening its position in global markets. Increased supply pushed prices down across Asia, bringing relief to importing regions, while fortified rice exports highlighted India’s focus on value-added agri-products

NSE Managing Director and CEO Ashishkumar Chauhan visited Tirupati with his family and offered prayers at the Sri Venkateswara Temple. The visit coincided with indications from the SEBI Chairman that approval for NSE’s long-awaited IPO could come soon.

An elderly man was found dead inside his house in Kolkata under mysterious circumstances. Police broke open the door after receiving information from his nephew. No signs of foul play were found and a post-mortem has been ordered

India begin their three-match ODI series against New Zealand at Vadodara, with Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in prime form. Shubman Gill returns as captain, while Michael Bracewell leads a new-look Kiwi side missing several frontline players

Opposition-ruled States including Telangana and Punjab have urged the Centre to provide additional resources in the 2026-27 Budget, warning that the 60:40 cost-sharing under VB-G RAM G scheme will burden State finances and weaken the employment guarantee framework

Rohit Sharma offered batting tips to pacer Mohammed Siraj during India’s training session in Vadodara ahead of the ODI series against New Zealand. Rishabh Pant briefly needed treatment after being hit, while Shubman Gill and Ajit Agarkar discussed team plans

Ashleigh Gardner’s 65 and Renuka Singh Thakur’s disciplined bowling helped Gujarat Giants beat UP Warriorz by 10 runs in WPL 2026. Phoebe Litchfield’s 78 on debut went in vain as UP fell short of chasing 207 at DY Patil Stadium

Mumbai Indians defeated Delhi Capitals by 50 runs in WPL 2026 at DY Patil Stadium. Harmanpreet Kaur and Nat Sciver-Brunt hit unbeaten fifties, while Amelia Kerr and Nicola Carey picked three wickets each. Chinelle Henry’s 56 was not enough for DC

Anusha Kutumbale defeated fourth seed Yashaswini Ghorpade to enter the women’s singles semifinals of the WTT Feeder Series 2026 in Vadodara. Sutirtha Mukherjee upset top seed Yang Ha Eun, while Manush Shah and Payas Jain advanced in men’s events

London-based doctor and YouTuber Sangram Patil was detained at Mumbai International Airport in connection with a defamation case filed by BJP functionary Nikhil Bhamre. The complaint alleges Patil posted objectionable content on Facebook that could incite hostility.

Jadumani Singh clinched his first senior national crown in the men’s 50-55kg category as SSCB topped the Elite Men and Women National Boxing Championships with 12 gold medals. Lovlina Borgohain, Nikhat Zareen and Minakshi also bagged titles in Greater Noida

Osmania University secured bronze, finishing third in the South East Zone inter-university football championship at Woxsen University. OU defeated Pt Ravishankar Shukla University but lost to Yenepoya University and drew with Hemchand Yadav Vishwavidyalaya. All four teams qualified for the All India event

Reynold Vincent Paul of South Central Railway has been named to the five-member selection panel for the Indian Railways football team ahead of the National Football Championship. Other members include Paritosh, Aftab, V Rajesh and Abdul Azim Siddique

High‑budget marketing campaigns for infant milk‑mix products often mislead parents with claims of being ‘sugar‑free’ or ‘no refined sugar’. Experts advise parents to avoid added sugars until age two and moderate consumption thereafter.

The Comptroller and Auditor General’s State Finances – 2023-24: Decadal Analysis presents Telangana as one of India’s strongest revenue-generating States, with disciplined borrowing, robust tax mobilisation, and sustained growth during the BRS regime.

Ajit Pawar and Supriya Sule shared a stage for the first time since the NCP split, announcing a limited alliance for Pune civic polls. The joint manifesto focuses on infrastructure, transport, water supply, green initiatives and governance reforms

The Enforcement Directorate has moved the Supreme Court alleging that its raids on I-PAC and the residence of its co-founder were obstructed by the West Bengal government and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The state has filed a caveat seeking a hearing before any order

A controversy has erupted in West Bengal after an Assistant Electoral Registration Officer resigned from the Special Intensive Revision exercise, alleging attempts to delete genuine voters by marking them as logical discrepancy cases. The issue has sparked concern ahead of scheduled hearings

The Tamil Nadu government’s free laptop scheme for college students is gaining momentum, with the first phase set to benefit 10 lakh students by February end. Nearly two lakh laptops have already been distributed, officials said

Tension gripped Meerut after a Dalit woman was killed while trying to save her daughter from abduction. The incident sparked political outrage, with Opposition parties slamming the Uttar Pradesh government as police launched a search for the accused and the missing girl

The fire caused by a gas blowout at an ONGC-owned well in Andhra Pradesh’s Konaseema district was extinguished on Saturday morning. The well was capped after a five-day operation, with no loss of life or injuries reported

The West Bengal government has filed a caveat in the Supreme Court seeking a hearing before any order is passed in connection with Enforcement Directorate raids on political consultancy firm I-PAC. The agency has alleged removal of evidence during the searches

The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet has approved the Dagadarthi Greenfield Airport project in Nellore district. The airport, the state’s eighth, is expected to boost air connectivity, industry, logistics and employment while supporting long-term economic growth

A minor girl was allegedly gang-raped at an abandoned factory in Hooghly district of West Bengal. Police have arrested two accused, including a local youth leader, and launched a search for others involved in the incident