The S Bharat 
Hyderabad: Valentine’s Week 2026 is bringing a wave of excitement for OTT audiences, with major streaming platforms rolling out a diverse lineup of films and series across genres. From fantasy horror comedies and political dramas to animated sci-fi action and romantic comedies, viewers will have plenty of options to binge during the week of love. … Read more
Guwahati: The death toll from a devastating explosion at an illegal coal mine in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills district has risen to 25, police said on Friday. The blast occurred on Thursday in the remote Sutnga area, which has long been notorious for unlawful coal mining activities. Superintendent of Police Vikas Kumar confirmed that rescue … Read more
New Delhi: As India moves toward the final merger of Power Finance Corporation (PFC) and REC Limited in 2026, attention has returned to the landmark transaction that set the stage for this consolidation — a ₹14,500-crore acquisition completed in 2019. In a strategic decision approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), PFC acquired … Read more
Bastar, India: Once known for fear and isolation due to Maoist influence, Tiriya village in India’s Bastar district has now transformed into a thriving eco-tourism destination—driven entirely by the power of its local Gram Sabha (village council). Much like the well-known Dhudmaras village, Tiriya is fast gaining recognition on the tourism map of Chhattisgarh and … Read more
New Delhi: The Budget Session of Parliament 2026 is expected to witness continued disruptions on Thursday as proceedings resume amid sustained protests by opposition parties. Lawmakers are likely to reconvene shortly, but the atmosphere in both Houses remains tense following repeated adjournments over the past few days. The session has been marked by loud sloganeering … Read more
New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), under the leadership of Governor Sanjay Malhotra, has decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, signaling a cautious approach amid mixed economic signals. The decision was taken during the latest meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) and reflects the central bank’s effort to strike … Read more
Durg, India: In a dramatic and unconventional protest, a municipal councillor in Bhilai has resorted to begging in public to draw attention to the severe financial crisis facing the Bhilai Municipal Corporation. Santosh Maurya, councillor from Ward No. 15 (Sundar Nagar), staged a symbolic demonstration by sitting outside a Sai Temple for several hours, holding … Read more
Durg, Chhattisgarh | Durg Police have arrested one accused in a major fraud case involving the alleged cheating of nearly ₹2.6 million (approx. USD 31,000) under the pretext of providing a medical store and OPD franchise. According to police officials, the case was registered at Mohan Nagar Police Station following a complaint filed on January … Read more
New Delhi : NBCC (India) Limited has announced a key management change at its wholly owned subsidiary, HSCC (India) Limited, following office orders issued by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) on February 4, 2026. According to the announcement, Shri Novman Ahmed, who was serving as Managing Director of HSCC (India) Limited, has … Read more
Mungeli, India — Serious concerns have been raised over the security of government funds following the exposure of a major financial irregularity at the Central Bank of India’s Mungeli branch. An amount of ₹2.687 million (approximately USD 32,000) from a government infrastructure account maintained by the Mungeli Collectorate was allegedly transferred without authorization, triggering administrative … Read more
Shimla |SJVN Limited, a leading public sector power producer, has awarded an Electro-Mechanical (E&M) works contract worth ₹837.43 crore to Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) for the 382 MW Sunni Dam Hydro Electric Project in Himachal Pradesh, marking a major milestone in the execution of the project. The contract agreement was finalized in the presence … Read more
Bilaspur, India |In a significant step toward transparent and citizen-centric policing, the Bilaspur Police Range on Wednesday launched an innovative public feedback system titled “Anubhav”, based on QR code technology. The initiative has been conceptualized by Inspector General of Police (IGP) Shri Ramgopal Garg and aims to enable citizens to directly share their experiences and … Read more
New York — The Washington Post, one of the world’s most influential newspapers, has laid off more than 300 employees as part of a major restructuring effort, delivering a significant blow to its newsroom and global operations. Among those affected is Ishaan Tharoor, an international affairs columnist and the son of senior Indian Congress leader … Read more
Ghaziabad, India — The deaths of three sisters in Ghaziabad have sent shockwaves across the country, reopening a difficult but necessary conversation about youth culture, digital addiction, and the powerful emotional pull of global pop trends—particularly the Korean Wave, known as Hallyu. The sisters allegedly jumped from a ninth-floor building, leaving behind a handwritten note … Read more
Moscow/New Delhi/Washington, D.C.: Russia has rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent suggestion that India agreed to stop buying Russian crude oil as part of a broader trade understanding, insisting that India’s decisions on where it buys oil are its own sovereign, market-driven choices. Kremlin officials clarified in a statement that India has always maintained a … Read more
Washington, D.C.: NASA’s plan to send astronauts back to the Moon has encountered a major technical setback, raising fresh uncertainty over the agency’s 2026 lunar launch timeline. The Artemis II mission, intended to carry humans to lunar orbit for the first time in more than five decades, has been delayed following the discovery of a … Read more
New York: Bitcoin surged past the $78,000 mark on Tuesday, extending its 2026 rally and igniting fresh excitement across global cryptocurrency markets. The latest price breakout comes amid strong institutional inflows and an unusual on-chain development—the reactivation of long-dormant “Satoshi Era” wallets. Return of Early Bitcoin Holders Blockchain analytics firms have reported movement from several … Read more
Abu Dhabi: In a major diplomatic development, senior officials from Ukraine, Russia, and the United States have convened in Abu Dhabi for the second round of trilateral peace negotiations, marking what diplomats describe as the most serious effort yet to secure a ceasefire since the conflict intensified several years ago. The talks are being hosted … Read more
New Delhi: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the premature repatriation of Shri Prashant Kumar Goyal, an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, to his parent cadre, according to an official order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT). Shri Goyal, a 2007-batch IAS officer of the Tripura cadre, is currently … Read more
New Delhi: The Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) has approved the appointment of Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh, an officer of the Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS), as Group General Manager (Commercial & Operations) at Container Corporation of India Limited (CONCOR). The appointment has been made on an immediate absorption basis, according to an official order … Read more
New Delhi, India: State-owned power producer NTPC Limited has appointed Kishore Chandra Patra as the Head of Project at NTPC Korba, one of the company’s flagship power stations with a capacity of 2,600 megawatts. Patra assumed charge on February 4, 2026, bringing more than three and a half decades of experience in power plant operations, … Read more
New Delhi, India: NTPC Limited’s Bongaigaon project has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Cosmic Foundation, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, for the installation of solar-powered water purification systems under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program. The agreement was signed on February 2, 2026, as part of NTPC’s ongoing CSR initiatives in Assam. The MoA signing … Read more
New Delhi, India: State-owned Power Grid Corporation of India Limited has received final approval from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) to merge 17 of its wholly owned subsidiaries into two larger entities, marking a major step toward streamlining its corporate structure and improving operational efficiency. In orders dated January 27, 2026, the MCA approved … Read more
Janjgir-Champa, India: Officials from India’s Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested an additional tehsildar and a revenue officer (patwari) in Chhattisgarh’s Janjgir-Champa district after allegedly catching them red-handed while accepting a bribe of ₹35,000, authorities said on Wednesday. The accused have been identified as Karuna Aher, Additional Tehsildar at the Pamgarh tehsil office, and Ayush Dhruv, a … Read more
