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The government has launched a new Aadhaar mobile app that enables faster and safer digital identity verification through selective data sharing, QR-based offline checks and biometric controls, reducing the need for physical documents while aligning with data protection norms.

Vietnam and the EU upgraded ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership, strengthening trade and diplomatic relations amid U.S. tariff pressures. The move enhances market access, supports supply-chain diversification, and aligns with Vietnam’s goal of becoming a high-income nation by 2045

Nobel laureate Abhijit Banerjee called the India-EU free trade agreement a strategic alignment signaling reduced dependence on the US but cautioned that efficiency, logistics, and supply-chain improvements are crucial for India to fully benefit from the pact

Actor Madhavan met Ajith Kumar at the Dubai Autodrome, joining a growing list of film personalities backing the star’s racing pursuits. Pictures went viral as plans for a docu-film on Ajith’s motorsport journey continue to take shape.

Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2026-27 on February 1, marking her ninth consecutive Budget—first woman to do so in India. Backed by top bureaucrats, the Budget focuses on fiscal stability, growth, reforms, and Viksit Bharat 2047 goals

Karnataka Police arrested a BBA student in Kodagu for allegedly recording private videos with multiple young women and leaking them on social media. The case has triggered outrage, with investigations probing possible involvement of friends and related violent incidents

The Telangana Employees Joint Forum has deferred its proposed relay strike after DISCOMs agreed to postpone general transfers. The decision followed protests by employee unions, who opposed untimely transfers citing inconvenience ahead of students’ academic examinations.

UAE-based social media influencer Khalid Al Ameri shared his Kashmir experience with millions of followers, praising its snow-covered landscapes, rich culture and warmth of people. Officials say such exposure is helping revive tourism after setbacks from terror incidents and harsh weather

Former Congress MP Madhu Yashki Goud alleged that a few IPS officers in Telangana were neglecting law and order duties and misusing power. He warned that such conduct was harming the Congress government’s image and urged corrective action.

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, attending a leadership programme at Harvard University, interacted with Indian students at Harvard Business School, urging them to contribute to India and Telangana’s growth and promote the state’s “TelanganaRising 2047” vision globally

  British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chinese President Xi Jinping called for a comprehensive strategic partnership during talks in Beijing, seeking to reset strained ties, expand trade and cooperation, and jointly address global challenges amid geopolitical uncertainty and economic pressures 

India has submitted Meghalaya’s living root bridges nomination to UNESCO for World Heritage status 2026–27. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said the move seeks global recognition for the indigenous Khasi and Jaintia communities that have preserved this living cultural landscape for centuries 

A 38-year-old woman was found dead in an agricultural field in Rallaguda village of Dahegaon mandal. Police traced the body after a search operation and registered a suspicious death case. Post-mortem examination is under way.

Hundreds gathered at Katewadi near Baramati to mourn Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who died in a Learjet crash. Villagers, party workers and dignitaries paid tributes as his mortal remains were brought home ahead of last rites with state honours 

Meghalaya Police launched a probe after a poster, purportedly issued by ISIS, threatened Garo community members in West Garo Hills to vacate land by 2027. Authorities termed it an attempt to create fear, registered a case, and stepped up security

The last rites of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar will be held in Baramati with full state honours. He was killed along with four others in a Learjet crash, prompting a three-day state mourning and a detailed investigation.

Bengaluru police registered an FIR against actor Ranveer Singh for alleged insult to religious sentiments over a stage performance at IFFI Goa, following a court-referred complaint claiming he mocked the Bhoota Kola tradition and Chavundi Daiva, with videos sparking outrage 

Actor-politician Vijay will launch Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam’s 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly campaign in February with a state-level conference or multiple regional public meetings, personally addressing events, resolving organisational hurdles, marking the party’s anniversary, and projecting TVK as a challenger

The rupee touched a record low of 92 against the US dollar in early trade, pressured by strong dollar demand, rising oil prices and global risk aversion, even as the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged.

Man murdered in Bandameedhi pally, possibly due to an extra marital affair. Body was found on Thursday morning by villagers

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art will return three illegally removed South Indian bronze sculptures to India following provenance research, while retaining one Chola-period Shiva Nataraja on a long-term loan agreed with the Indian government

The US has criticised the EU for finalising a free trade agreement with India, accusing Europe of prioritising commerce over Ukraine by refusing to penalise New Delhi for buying Russian oil amid the ongoing war.

The makers of Aakasamlo Oka Tara, directed by Pavan Sadineni and starring Dulquer Salmaan and newcomer Satvika Veeravalli, unveiled Shruti Haasan’s striking first look on her birthday.

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