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Union Minister Majumdar says that the food menu for the train has been introduced with vegetarian fare, but non-vegetarian fare will also be made available.

Indian fast bowling coach Morne Morkel praised the team’s depth and X-factor ahead of the T20 World Cup. He called Jasprit Bumrah the best bowler in the world and expressed confidence that Sanju Samson will soon regain form

Neelam Bharadwaj’s brilliant 125 guided Uttarakhand to a 69-run victory over Hyderabad in the senior women’s one-day practice match at Hyderabad. Kanchan Parihar added 78, while Neelam Bisht starred with the ball, taking three wickets

Centuries from Kabilan and D Niranjanveer powered Tamil Nadu to 448 for seven against Hyderabad on the opening day of the South Zone Inter-State under-14 cricket championship at Vizianagaram. Sanjay B and Mohd Saafir also contributed with solid knocks

Mercedes-Benz India MD and CEO Santosh Iyer says FTA will strongly drive technological innovation within the Indian automotive sector

India sealed the five-match T20 series against New Zealand 3-0, with strong batting and bowling depth. Coach Gautam Gambhir may experiment ahead of the World Cup, as Ishan Kishan impressed while Sanju Samson struggled to find form

The accused, Faizan Shaikh, was in the final stages of planning targeted killings across Uttar Pradesh for 'insulting' Prophet Mohammed, according to officials

India has safeguarded sensitive sectors, including dairy, cereals, poultry, soymeal, certain fruits and vegetables, balancing export growth with domestic priorities

The India-EU Free Trade Agreement underscores stability and rules-based cooperation at a time of global uncertainty

Inadequate preschool access, high private costs, and policy shifts threaten smooth educational transitions, undermining learning outcomes and long-term life chances

India and the European Union signed a landmark free trade agreement, described as the “mother of all deals,” aiming to create a market of two billion people. The pact will cut tariffs on most goods, boost key sectors, and deepen strategic cooperation, alongside defence and mobility agreements

Banking services across India were disrupted as nearly 8 lakh public sector bank employees joined a nationwide strike called by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), demanding immediate implementation of a five-day work week. The unions argue that five-day banking is essential for employee wellbeing and sustainable services.

Traditional ritual marks the lock-in of Budget officials as Finance Minister prepares to present her ninth consecutive Budget amid 7.6% GDP growth expectations and global headwinds

PM Narendra Modi invited global investors to India’s energy sector, highlighting a USD 500 billion opportunity. He outlined plans to expand refining capacity, LNG infrastructure, city gas distribution, and oil exploration, aiming for USD 100 billion investment by 2030

Patna police found 76-year-old British national Ajay Kumar Sharma dead in a Jakkanpur hotel room. Staying since January 18, he showed no external injuries. Forensic teams collected evidence, and the body was sent for post-mortem; family informed in London

Singapore will recognise medical degrees from eight additional overseas universities, including Manipal Academy in India, to meet growing healthcare demand from its ageing population. The move increases registrable foreign medical schools to 120, ensuring high standards through SMC supervision

Two tribal minors were allegedly gang-raped by a group of unidentified men in Jharkhand's Giridih district while returning from a village fair. Police have launched an investigation and ongoing raids

An all-party meeting in New Delhi, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, is underway to ensure smooth functioning of Parliament’s upcoming Budget session. The session begins Wednesday with the President’s address, with the Union Budget scheduled for February 1

Madras High Court set aside a single judge’s order directing CBFC to certify actor Vijay’s film *Jana Nayagan*, citing lack of opportunity for CBFC to respond. The decision revives uncertainty over the film’s release, reportedly Vijay’s last before entering politics

Public sector bank services may be disrupted Tuesday as employee unions launched a nationwide strike demanding a five-day work week. SBI, PNB and Bank of Baroda could be affected, while private banks and digital services are expected to function normally

Gold and silver surged to record highs on Tuesday amid a weaker dollar, geopolitical tensions and expectations of US Fed rate cuts. Safe-haven demand and central-bank buying lifted MCX gold and silver, while analysts see further upside despite possible near-term consolidation

Sensex and Nifty rebounded from early losses to trade higher Tuesday, aided by firm global cues and buying in bank stocks. Axis Bank surged after Q3 results, while Kotak Bank fell; investors tracked FII-DII flows and crude prices overseas markets

Rupee rebounded 10 paise to 91.80 per dollar Tuesday after retreat in dollar index. Recovery followed record lows amid global uncertainty, FII outflows and weak equities, while traders cited undervaluation, rising reserves and pending US trade deal as stabilising factors

Kidnapped Jamshedpur businessman’s son Kairav Gandhi was rescued safely after 14 days, police said Tuesday. Recovered near Hazaribagh-Gaya region, he returned home early morning. Investigations continue to trace kidnappers and determine circumstances behind his release