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IndiaMarch 10, 2026

Assam elections: Three MLAs among nine candidates announced in first AIUDF list

Three MLAs and a former Congress legislator are among the first list of nine candidates announced by the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) late Monday (March 9, 2026) night. In January, he resigned from Congress three days after joining it, following a backlash over his statement about turning Sivasagar into Dhubri and Dhubri into Sivasagar.

WorldMarch 10, 2026

Is the EU ready to handle the fallout of a U.S.–Iran war?

Expanding quickly into a multi-front regional, the clashes have shattered global energy security, with fighting spreading from the Persian Gulf to NATO-linked territory. After the launch of Operation Epic.

BusinessMarch 10, 2026

Petronet LNG, other gas stocks jump up to 5% as Trump’s Iran war remarks ease supply worries

This comes after the stocks took a severe beating earlier last week as tensions between Iran and Israel-US escalated, with no sign of a diplomatic resolution. Following the remarks, crude oil prices plunged sharply after a blistering rally that had pushed prices past the $100 mark for the first time since Russia–Ukraine War began in 2022.

ScienceMarch 9, 2026

Light-guided evolution creates proteins that can switch, sense, and compute

Evolution is nature's way of engineering biological systems. To build their system, the researchers used the budding yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae, an organism widely used both in brewing and scientific research. The researchers generated 19 new variants that showed greater sensitivity to light, reduced activity in darkness, or the ability to respond to green light rather than only blue light.

TechnologyMarch 9, 2026

The government shutdown is hitting airports — but not ICE

Chaos reigned at airports across the country last weekend, with thousands of travelers reportedly waiting in hours-long security lines thanks to staffing shortages. Transportation Security Administration.

BusinessMarch 9, 2026

There's another energy market that may get hit harder than oil by Strait of Hormuz closure

A liquefied natural gas, or LNG, tanker on a digital screen at the Qatar Economic Forum in Doha, May 20, 2025. Oil prices jumped Monday with traffic in the Strait of Hormuz at a near standstill, but the longer-term implications of the Strait's closure may be more extreme for the liquefied natural gas market. Rapidan predicts that LNG exports from the region won't begin again until there's 100% certainty that it is safe for ships to transit the Strait.

BusinessMarch 9, 2026

Live Nation's settlement with DOJ still isn't a done deal

Live Nation has reached a settlement with the Department of Justice after a years-long antitrust battle. What could this mean for the broader live entertainment industry? SCOTT DETROW, HOST: The.

ScienceMarch 9, 2026

Particles may not follow Einstein’s paths after all

Physicists have long struggled to unite quantum mechanics—the theory governing tiny particles—with Einstein’s theory of gravity, which explains the behavior of stars, planets, and the structure of the universe.

WorldMarch 9, 2026

Iran: EU leaders set for meeting, oil prices soar amid war

European Union diplomats are set to hold a video conference with leaders in the Middle East to get their assessment of the situation in the region. Plus, oil prices soar amid escalating conflict. DW has the latest.

WorldMarch 8, 2026

Iran's miscalculation has 'destroyed everything', Qatar's PM says

Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al Thani has described Iran's strikes on Gulf countries as a "dangerous miscalculation" - warning the escalation risks destabilising the region and sending shockwaves through the global economy. Speaking to the media for the first time since Qatar has come under repeated missile and drone attacks, the prime minister told Sky News that the country had entered what he called "a very difficult period" - but praised the professionalism of its defence and security forces. "The miscalculation by the Iranians to attack Gulf countries has destroyed everything," he said, but insisted the answer now must be renewed negotiations.

TechnologyMarch 8, 2026

Listen to this: Mabe Fratti’s experimental cello pop

The opening notes of “Kravitz”, which kicks off Mabe Fratti’s 2024 record Sentir Que No Sabes , are lodged in my brain permanently. The way they ring out before coming to an abrupt stop, fuzz still hanging in the air, set against a simple kick and snare sat firmly in the pocket. Meanwhile, “Oidos” leans fully into chamber pop, with echoed cello stabs, plaintive trumpet, and what sounds like an autoharp.

TechnologyMarch 8, 2026

The best Switch 2 controller just got better (and a little worse)

Crowning the EasySMX S10 the best Switch 2 controller last fall was easy. The $60 wireless gamepad, which is often well below $50, mimics or improves on many of the $90 Switch 2 Pro controller’s best features. Lastly, it features Hall effect sticks, not the more efficient TMR sticks in the S10, though either stick tech is superior to the $90 Switch 2 Pro controller’s.

IndiaMarch 8, 2026

Mammootty’s visit to Wayanad township for landslide-affected families sparks political controversy

Mamooty asking Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] district secretary, Wayanad, K. Senior leader Cherian Philip and Youth Congress State vice-president, Abin Varkey, said Mr.

IndiaMarch 8, 2026

ED to challenge interim bail granted to Al Falah chairman

The Enforcement Directorate is expected to challenge the interim bail granted by a local court to Al Falah University group chairman Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui stating he can influence the probe as "more aspects" of the case are still under investigation, officials said. Siddiqui's lawyers argued that he has always cooperated with the agency during this probe and that a chargesheet has also been filed against him in January and hence should be granted the relief. The varsity had came under scrutiny following a 'white-collar terror' probe in which two doctors linked to it were arrested, while another doctor, Umar-un-Nabi, associated with its hospital was identified as the suicide bomber in the Red Fort area bomb blast that killed 15 people.

IndiaMarch 8, 2026

Iran war news: Fresh strikes target Tehran’s energy resources; oil supply shock deepens — 15 points | Today News

Iran war news: Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain intercepted missiles from Iran as the conflict that began on February 28 entered its ninth day on Sunday, March 8.

IndiaMarch 8, 2026

Mamata absent, no water in President Murmu's washroom, garbage on road: Centre, Bengal govt spar over 'lapses' at Santal event | India News

Amid a political storm over alleged “lapses” during President Droupadi Murmu’s visit to West Bengal, the Centre has asked the state government to submit a response by 5 pm on Sunday over suspected violations of protocol related to venue and route arrangements, sources told news agency PTI. She also noted the absence of West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee and her ministers during her visit. Perhaps the state government does not want the welfare of tribals, and that is why they were prevented from coming here,” Murmu said.

IndiaMarch 8, 2026

PM Modi assures cooperation to Nepal as Balen Shah's RSP sweeps elections

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated the people and government of Nepal for the successful conduct of elections in the Himalayan nation, and said the historic milestone is a proud moment in Nepal’s democratic journey. The high-stakes election on Thursday came six months after deadly protests toppled the government led by Oli, with at least 77 people killed.

IndiaMarch 8, 2026

Mamata Banerjee claps back at Centre over ‘violation’ of rules at President's event: 'If she comes during election...' | Today News

President Droupadi Murmu's visit to poll-bound West Bengal has stirred a fresh row in the state. It was alleged that there were "lapses" in the prescribed protocol for receiving President Droupadi Murmu.

ScienceMarch 8, 2026

A perfectly balanced atom just broke one of nuclear physics’ biggest rules

For many years, nuclear physicists believed that "Islands of Inversion" were found mainly in isotopes packed with extra neutrons. These unusual regions of the nuclear chart are places where the normal structure of atomic nuclei suddenly stops following the expected rules. Scientists also used TRIPLEX, an instrument designed to measure extremely short lifetimes that last only trillionths of a second.

WorldMarch 7, 2026

Descendants of Zimbabwe resistance heroes urge UK to locate looted skulls

Descendants of freedom fighters executed and beheaded in southern Africa by colonial British forces have called on the Natural History Museum in London and the University of Cambridge to help them find their.

IndiaMarch 7, 2026

Around Town: Inside the just-launched The Rameshwaram Cafe in Churchgate, and how a Bangalore boy built an idli stall into a multi-franchise brand

The Rameshwaram Cafe now occupies an 8,000 sq ft space across two floors at the heritage Eros building in Churchgate — a darshini-style quick service restaurant on the ground floor and a sit-down diner upstairs.

IndiaMarch 7, 2026

‘If I was India coming into the tournament, the one team I wouldn’t have wanted to play in the final…’: Brad Haddin on New Zealand

(FILE photo) With their record being 3-0 against India in T20 World Cup history, New Zealand have been one team which has given India a run for their money in T20 World Cups. While India won the bilateral series prior to the T20 World Cup this year by 4-1, the Black Caps have never lost a T20 World Cup match against India starting the 2007 T20 World Cup. The first time the two teams faced each other in an ICC tournament final was in 2000 ICC Knockout Trophy in Nairobi, where the Kiwi scored a four-wicket win over India to win the title.

WorldMarch 7, 2026

US-Israel war on Iran destabilizes Middle East politics

As the United States and Israel expand their war and Iran continues to launch retaliatory strikes, governments across the region are finding their domestic politics thrown into disarray.

IndiaMarch 7, 2026

As Vijay readies for maiden poll battle, wife moves court seeking right to stay in his ECR home

Thalapathy Vijay, who once publicly credited his wife Sangeetha Sornalingam as the reason behind his happiness, now faces a divorce petition filed by her at the Chengalpattu Family Court In a fresh legal filing that intersects with the growing political prominence of actor-turned-politician C Joseph Vijay, or Vijay as he popularly known, his wife, Sangeetha Vijay, has moved the District Court at Chengalpattu seeking an interim order protecting her right to continue living in the couple’s matrimonial home in Neelankarai, along Chennai’s ECR, while their divorce proceedings are pending. The interlocutory application, supported by an affidavit dated February 22, has been filed in connection with the main original petition seeking dissolution of marriage under Sections 27(1)(a), (b) and (d) read with Sections 36 and 37 of the Special Marriage Act, 1954. That prospect, she says, has created an apprehension that she could be denied residential accommodation once the main petition is filed.

IndiaMarch 7, 2026

In power tariff cut, an old Punjab story: Election years mean bonanza for consumers

Election years mean a bonanza for Punjab’s power consumers. The tariff, however, is hiked in the first year of the government, past data shows. 91 crore, political experts say the decision has elections written all over it.

IndiaMarch 7, 2026

Hours after Khushi Mukherjee’s video where she claimed ‘criminal looking people’ were ‘following’ her, rapper Santy Sharma’s comments draw criticism

Rapper Santy Sharma reposted a paparazzi-spotted video of Khushi Mukherjee and commented on her outfit. However, just a day ago, Khushi had shared a selfie video on Instagram where she was crying and said that”criminal looking people” were “following” her.

BusinessMarch 7, 2026

Bitcoin slips below $70,000 as crypto market sell-off triggers $329 million liquidations

Bitcoin slipped below $70,000 as the crypto market sell-off triggered liquidation of $329 million in leveraged positions. Nischal Shetty, Founder, WazirX, said that over the past 24 hours Bitcoin has traded near $68,355, while Ethereum has held around $1,982, with the broader crypto market continuing to attract steady interest from both retail and institutional participants.

IndiaMarch 7, 2026

Trump to host ‘Shield of the Americas’ summit in Florida: Who will attend? What will happen? Why it matters? | Today News

US President Donald Trump is set to gather with Latin American leaders on Saturday at his Miami-area golf club to discuss issues facing the region, from organised crime to illegal immigration. In a press release on March 6, a US government spokesperson said, "The United States will welcome our strongest likeminded allies in our hemisphere to promote freedom, security, and prosperity in our region." Besides, most of the right-wing heads of state share concern about the rising power of drug cartels in Latin America.

OpinionMarch 7, 2026

The chaos of a failed state in Iran would be a perfectly acceptable outcome for Netanyahu | Aluf Benn

When Yitzhak Rabin became the prime minister of Israel in 1992, he debated which regional power would be the Jewish state’s stronger enemy – the Islamic Republic of Iran, or Saddam Hussein’s Iraq. Baghdad had.

IndiaMarch 7, 2026

Pakistan's Asim Munir meets Saudi defence minister: Is 'Islamic Nato' in play?

Pakistan army chief and the country’s de facto leader Asim Munir has met Saudi Arabia’s defence minister Khalid bin Salman amid the constantly evolving situation in the Middle East. The meeting comes days after Saudi Arabia’s Aramco oil refinery was hit and after US-Israel joint strikes killed Iran's Ali Khamenei, triggering Tehran to launch strong retaliatory military actions across the Middle East region and raising fears of a wider regional conflict. The pact, initially signed by Pakistan and Saudi Arabia in September, reportedly states that “any aggression” against one member would be treated as an attack on all, a provision similar to Article 5 of Nato, under which member states commit to collective defence.

BusinessMarch 7, 2026

IdeaForge, Sedemac and more: With 2 more listings in pipeline, how IIT Bombay is churning out IPO multibaggers

IIT Bombay's entrepreneurship arm, SINE, is witnessing significant wealth creation as its incubated startups, like ideaForge and Sedemac Mechatronics, head towards public markets.

IndiaMarch 7, 2026

Ram Rahim Singh acquitted in journalist murder case | Today News

Ram Rahim Singh acquitted in journalist murder case Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh during an event, in New Delhi. (PTI) The Punjab and Haryana High Court acquitted Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in connection with the 2002 murder case of a journalist, sect head's lawyer Jitender Khurana said on Saturday.

IndiaMarch 7, 2026

Dera Sacha Sauda: Punjab and Haryana high court acquits Dera chief Ram Rahim in journalist Ram Chander Chhatrapati murder case | Chandigarh News

CHANDIGARH: In a major setback to the CBI, the Punjab and Haryana high court on Saturday acquitted Gurmeet Ram Rahim, the controversial head of Sirsa based Dera Sacha Sauda, in connection with the journalist Ram Chander Chhatrapati murder case. Division bench comprising Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Vikram Aggarwal passed these orders while allowing the appeal of Dera Chief. “It is a matter of fact that the appellant was not at all named in the first charge sheet filed by State Police in 2002.

TechnologyMarch 7, 2026

DJI will pay $30K to the man who accidentally hacked 7,000 Romo robovacs

On Valentine’s Day, I brought you a story that’s since made headlines all around the world: How one man, just trying to steer his DJI robot vacuum with a PlayStation gamepad, discovered an entire network of 7,000 remote-control DJI robots ready to let him peek into other people’s homes. DJI will pay Azdoufal $30,000 for one single discovery, according to an email he shared with The Verge , without specifying which discovery it’s paying him for.

ScienceMarch 6, 2026

How a handful of koalas are changing scientists understanding of genetic risk

When a plant or animal population is in serious decline, it can enter what's called a genetic bottleneck. But as NPR's Nate Rott reports, a new study of koalas finds it's not a dead end. NATE ROTT, BYLINE: It's going to take a quick history of koalas in Southern Australia to really understand this new study.

TechnologyMarch 6, 2026

Grammarly is using our identities without permission

Grammarly’s “expert review” feature offers to give users writing advice “inspired by” subject matter experts, including recently deceased professors, as Wired reported on Wednesday. ” When users select the “expert review” button in the Grammarly sidebar, it analyzes their writing and surfaces AI-generated suggestions “inspired by” related experts. ” The feature crashed frequently and its “sources” linked to spammy copies of legit websites, or other archived copies that aren’t the actual source page.

ScienceMarch 6, 2026

Astronomers discover giant cosmic sheet around the Milky Way

Nearly a century ago, astronomer Edwin Hubble discovered that almost all galaxies are receding from the Milky Way. Using advanced computer simulations, the researchers discovered that the matter surrounding the Local Group is arranged in a broad, flattened structure that stretches tens of millions of light-years across. According to lead researcher Ewoud Wempe, the study represents the first detailed attempt to determine the distribution and motion of dark matter in the area around the Milky Way and Andromeda.

ScienceMarch 5, 2026

This week in science: Prehistoric cooking, earthquakes in the PNW, and teens' sleep

Regina Barber and Katia Riddle of NPR's <em>Short Wave</em> podcast talk about prehistoric cooking, earthquakes in the Pacific Northwest and how teens are sleeping less than before.

WorldMarch 5, 2026

Three men deported by US file legal case against Eswatini over detention

Three men deported by the US to Eswatini – rather than their home countries – have filed a case against Eswatini’s government with the African Union’s human rights body, claiming their detention was an unlawful violation of their rights. Other than Etoria, all remained in prison in Eswatini, their lawyers said. She said one detainee had gone on a 30-day hunger strike late last year, resulting in signs of organ failure.

WorldMarch 5, 2026

Lewis Hamilton sets sights on racing in an African grand prix before retiring

Lewis Hamilton has called for a movement to “take Africa back”, claiming the continent is being “controlled” by European powers. But the 41-year-old, F1’s first black race driver, did not stop there.

WorldMarch 3, 2026

South Sudan risks return to full-blown civil war as violence escalates

South Sudan is reeling from an escalating conflict between the government-aligned army and opposition forces and allied groups that observers say risks returning the country to a full-blown civil war. On Sunday, at least 169 people were killed after armed youth from Mayom county in the north raided a village in neighbouring Abiemnom county near the Sudan border. The UN mission in South Sudan said it was sheltering more than 1,000 civilians in its base in the area and providing medical care to those injured.

IndiaFebruary 4, 2026

Why Dhurandhar 2 ditched Netflix for JioHotstar in a massive streaming shake-up, switched music to T-Series

While Dhurandhar released on Netflix India and its music was presented by Saregama, its upcoming sequel Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge has switched digital and music partners to JioHotstar and T-Series instead. Heres how these moves will matter.

IndiaFebruary 4, 2026

Why a new Anthropic AI workplace suite triggered a tech stock crash in US and India

AP Indian IT stocks crashed in opening trade on Wednesday, dragging Sensex down by over 100 points — mirroring a sharp selloff on Wall Street that has raised uncomfortable questions about the future of the software industry. The trigger seems to have come from an unexpected source: Anthropic, a San Francisco-based artificial intelligence (AI) startup, launched a suite of workplace automation tools that can perform tasks previously handled by human workers or traditional software platforms. Anthropic recently launched 11 new plug-ins for its Claude Cowork agent, designed to automate tasks across legal, sales, marketing, and data analysis functions.

WorldFebruary 4, 2026

Sudan: Khartoum claims normalcy despite ongoing fighting

Sudan's internationally recognized army-backed government, which is led by General Abdel Fattah Burhan, has been trying to present a situation of normalcy in the war-torn country's capital, Khartoum. The.

BusinessFebruary 4, 2026

‘SaaSpocalypse’: What is Anthropic’s newest AI tool and what are the consequences for global tech companies?

The software sector was jolted overnight with what analysts are calling a “SaaSpocalypse” — a sudden and severe selloff triggered by new artificial intelligence tools unveiled by US AI startup Anthropic. 75 lakh crore in market value as investors fled amid fears that artificial intelligence could make traditional software and IT services obsolete. Persistent Systems shares crashed over 6%, while heavyweight IT stocks, including Infosys, LTIMindtree, Coforge, TCS, Mphasis and HCL Tech tumbled 4–6% each.

OpinionFebruary 4, 2026

When Maga oligarchs control the platforms, it isn’t really a debate about ‘free speech’ | Rafael Behr

The last UK general election of the 20th century was also the first to anticipate, albeit faintly, the coming technological revolution. The 1997 Labour and Conservative manifestos both included pledges to.

TechnologyFebruary 4, 2026

Inside India's Long AI Game

Welcome to The AI Shift by Inc42, our all-new newsletter that delves deep into the world of artificial intelligence, LLMs, big tech giants and the major trends sweeping the Indian startup and tech ecosystem.

OpinionFebruary 4, 2026

On a street in Minneapolis, two versions of masculinity clashed. One anchored in fear, the other in care | Alexander Hurst

The first thing that grabbed me about the Rapture’s 2011 song It Takes Time to be a Man was the warbly, analogue fuzz of its recurring guitar and piano riff. Once that drew me in, what kept me listening were.

SportsFebruary 4, 2026

James Harden-Darius Garland trade grades: What's next for Cavs, Clips? - ESPN

Kevin PeltonFeb 3, 2026, 08:30 PM ETClose Co-author, Pro Basketball Prospectus series Formerly a consultant with the Indiana Pacers Developed WARP rating and SCHOENE systemIn what might be the biggest deal.

SportsFebruary 4, 2026

NBA trade deadline: The biggest questions on the Harden-Garland deal - ESPN

NBA InsidersFeb 3, 2026, 09:45 PM ETIn a shocking development just ahead of the NBA trade deadline Thursday, star guard James Harden is on his way out of Los Angeles.Harden, who has missed the past two games.

EntertainmentFebruary 4, 2026

Miss Piggy Says Sabrina Carpenter Was

Sabrina Carpenter was “very intimated” by Miss Piggy while filming the return of The Muppet Show, airing Feb. 4 on ABC and Disney+, the Muppet told E! News in an exclusive interview.

IndiaFebruary 4, 2026

Sorry, papa: Korean game app in focus as 3 Ghaziabad girls die by suicide

Three sisters died after they allegedly jumped off the ninth floor of their residential building in Ghaziabad The victims were allegedly addicted to a task-based Korean gaming app and left behind a suicide note.

IndiaFebruary 4, 2026

Bengal SIR Supreme Court Hearing Live: SIR process is only for deletions, Mamata Banerjee argues in Supreme Court

Bengal SIR SC Hearing Live Updates The Supreme Court on Wednesday heard a plea filed by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee challenging the ongoing Special Intensive Revision SIR of electoral rolls in the state She is set to appear before the court and is likely to seek permission from the Chief Justice of India to argue the case in person Through her legal team she has filed an interim application requesting the courts approval to make submissions directly Stay tuned to inditatodayin to get all the latest updates.

WorldFebruary 4, 2026

Is Putin ready for peace? Abu Dhabi talks will tell.

News Commentary What comes out of this week’s negotiations may finally show whether the Russian president is serious. Yet.

EntertainmentFebruary 4, 2026

Travis Kelce Jokes Taylor Swift Is

When Is Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Wedding? Kylie Kelce Says…Travis Kelce admittedly did something bad. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end accidentally broke a chair while recording an episode of his New.

TechnologyFebruary 4, 2026

Republicans haul Netflix before Congress for being too ‘woke’

Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos was launched into the middle of a congressional culture war on Tuesday as he testified before a Senate subcommittee about the company’s attempt to buy a large part of Warner Bros Discovery. Billionaire and Trump backer Elon Musk previously led a campaign against Netflix over shows like Dead End: Paranormal Park and The Baby-Sitters Club for featuring trans characters. Sarandos admitted he’d met with Trump shortly before the deal was announced, but that the deal was not discussed in detail and was not the primary purpose of the conversation.

WorldFebruary 4, 2026

Trump-led abuses amid ‘democratic recession’ put human rights in peril, HRW report says

The world is in a “democratic recession” with almost three-quarters of the global population now living under autocratic rulers – levels not seen since the 1980s, according to a new report. The system underpinning human rights was “in peril”, said Philippe Bolopion, executive director of Human Rights Watch (HRW), with a growing authoritarian wave becoming “the challenge of a generation”, he said. Recent abuses, from attacks on free speech to deporting people to countries where they may face torture, underscored this assault on the rule of law, the organisation said.

BusinessFebruary 3, 2026

China bans hidden car door handles, which can trap people after crashes

China has become the first nation to require a change to make it easier to rescue people from car crashes: Car doors must be able to open from either side mechanically, like by lifting a handle. NHTSA is also evaluating a petition that they investigate a related complaint, that Tesla Model 3 vehicles' interior door releases can also pose a hazard in the event of a crash or battery failure. Both handle designs have been linked to fatalities; Bloomberg identified 15 deaths linked to crashes in which a Tesla's doors wouldn't open, including some in which occupants couldn't open doors from the inside.

WorldFebruary 3, 2026

'I still would like to meet Putin': Epstein's unrequited love for Russian leader

The Russian president's name appears more than 1,000 times in the latest files. The first substantive mention of Vladimir Putin in the latest files, unearthed by Sky's Data and Forensics team, is from September 2011. "Bad idea now after plane crash," Epstein replies - a reference to Malaysian Airlines flight MH17, which was shot down over eastern Ukraine three days prior, killing all 298 people on board.

IndiaFebruary 3, 2026

AI flight with fuel switch issue flew after physical checks found no abnormal parameters, says DGCA

Air India's Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner flight from London to Bengaluru which reported a fuel control switch glitch, took off on Sunday (February 1, 2026)...

BusinessFebruary 3, 2026

Back seats aren't as safe as they should be. A crash test is trying to help

A crash-tested vehicle sits in the test hall, with airbags deployed and a crash test dummy's hand visible in the rear window, after a moderate overlap frontal crash test at the Insurance Institute for Highway...

WorldFebruary 3, 2026

Thérapie de groupe : Ursula von der Leyen tente d’apaiser les tensions au sein de la Commission

News Energie et Climat France Une série d’incidents impliquant des commissaires a conduit la présidente de l’exécutif européen à convoquer une réunion de.

EntertainmentFebruary 3, 2026

RHOSLC's Britani Bateman Surprises American Idol Judges During Her Niece's Audition

Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Britani Bateman delivered the ultimate reality TV crossover by appearing on the Feb. 2 episode of American Idol during her niece Carmen Lorell Martin’s audition.

TechnologyFebruary 3, 2026

Wing Commander III: "Isn't that the guy from Star Wars?"

MITCHELL! C:\ArsGames looks a vanguard of the multimedia FMV future that never quite came to pass. It’s Christmas of 1994, and I am 16 years old. Sitting on.

SportsFebruary 3, 2026

NBA trade deadline: Five big questions on the Harden-Clippers twist - ESPN

NBA InsidersFeb 3, 2026, ETIn a shocking development just ahead of the NBA trade deadline Thursday, star guard James Harden could be on his way out of Los Angeles.Harden and the LA Clippers are.

EntertainmentFebruary 3, 2026

Prince Edward Addresses Epstein Scandal Amid Former Prince Andrew, Sarah Ferguson Controversy

Why Prince Andrew Is Still in Line for Throne After Losing Royal TitlesPrince Edward is only concerned about one thing amid the continued scrutiny into Jeffrey Epstein and his apparent associates. Less than.

EntertainmentFebruary 3, 2026

Cardi B Shares Sweet Glimpse of Daughter Blossom Bonding With Youngest Brother

Cardi B offered a look at her life at home with her kids and shared an insight look at her daughter Blossom’s relationship with baby brother, whom the rapper welcomed with Stefon Diggs in November.

IndiaFebruary 3, 2026

‘No resident tigers’: Goa files affidavit against CEC report on tiger reserve

The Goa government has opposed the report of the Supreme Court-appointed Central Empowered Committee (CEC) recommending the notification of a tiger reserve in the state, calling it “vague and without legal or...

WorldFebruary 3, 2026

Germany and the Gulf region: Energy and arms deals

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is visiting three Gulf states within just 72 hours. He is pursuing new "strategic partnerships" — as Germany's friendship with the United States is becoming increasingly fragile.

WorldFebruary 3, 2026

'Prevent cancer before it starts': new WHO study maps risks

A new WHO study suggests more than 7 million cases of cancer in 2022 were preventable. Nearly 40% of all the cases that year were caused by modifiable risk factors — behavioral and environmental factors we can change.

BusinessFebruary 3, 2026

DGCA rules out glitch in Air India Dreamliner, calls for pilot training on fuel switch use | Today News

In its statement released on Tuesday, the regulator said the fuel switch issue reported on Air India Boeing 787-8 was not due to a mechanical fault, but due to incorrect handling. It has not directly blamed pilots or the crew in the report.

IndiaFebruary 3, 2026

'Agriculture, Dairy Fully Protected': What Piyush Goyal Said On India-US Trade Deal | Top Points

Last Updated:February 03, 2026, ISTCommerce Minister Piyush Goyal said there are strict guardrails to ensure India's sensitive agriculture and dairy sectors remain "completely protected" from foreign.

TechnologyFebruary 3, 2026

I didn’t expect to love Dyson’s PencilVac Fluffycones – but I did

As The Verge’s resident robot vacuum reviewer, I don’t have a lot of time (or space) in my life for stick vacs, and frankly, the ones I have used have largely disappointed me. Top-heavy, bulky, always getting.

WorldFebruary 3, 2026

Uhlaender low on Olympic options after CAS appeal fails

Katie Uhlaender says she was unfairly denied the chance to reach her sixth Winter Olympics by rivals Canada. The top sports court has now blocked the US skeleton athlete's latest effort to compete.

WorldFebruary 3, 2026

Pakistan: Security in Balochistan hits new low

A wave of simultaneous gun attacks and suicide bombings targeting schools, banks and security installations in Pakistan's Balochistan province over the weekend has killed 50 people, mostly civilians,...

IndiaFebruary 3, 2026

Has India agreed to zero tariff on US? Questions cloud Trump-Modi deal amid little detail, tall claims

A long list of questions remained unanswered on Tuesday on the India-US trade deal announced by President Donald Trump and confirmed by PM Narendra Modi, with both sides cagey about sharing details after.

EntertainmentFebruary 3, 2026

Zendaya Turns Heads in Wedding Dress—But It’s Not What You Think

The official trailer for Zendaya and Robert Pattinson’s new movie The Drama, set to come out April 3, has premiered, showing The Odyssey costars as a lovely but dysfunctional engaged pair.

IndiaFebruary 3, 2026

India-US trade deal: Some key questions that still remain unanswered

India-US trade deal (AI image)India-US trade deal: While the announcement of India-US trade deal brought a welcome relief rally in domestic stock markets and cheered exporters, a lot still remains unknown.

IndiaFebruary 3, 2026

Parmeet Sethi accepts he was an ‘absent, bad’ father; Archana Puran Singh felt ‘alone’ raising kids: ‘I was so weak, you were missing’

5 min readNew DelhiFeb 3, 2026 IST Archana Puran Singh and Parmeet Sethi got married in 1992. (Photo: Archana Puran Singh/Instagram)Archana Puran Singh and Parmeet Sethi secretly tied the.

BusinessFebruary 3, 2026

Paris prosecutors raid X offices as part of investigation into child abuse images

The prosecutors raided the offices of X as part of a preliminary investigation into allegations including spreading child sexual abuse images and deepfakes. They also summoned owner Elon Musk for questioning.

SportsFebruary 3, 2026

NBA trade deadline: Latest intel, teams to watch in final two days - ESPN

Tim BontempsCloseTim BontempsESPN Senior WriterTim Bontemps is a senior NBA writer for ESPN.com who covers the league and what's impacting it on and off the court, including trade deadline intel, expansion.

OpinionFebruary 3, 2026

It’s the Epstein files deja vu: how many more powerful men knew about his crimes, and helped him out anyway? | Marina Hyde

I’m sorry, but this is not just a political scandal. Time to refocus on the horrific mistreatment of women and girls, and the role of these ghouls, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde.

SportsFebruary 3, 2026

T20 World Cup: How the ICC-PCB problem over India boycott could play out

Since then speculation has been rife about whether Pakistan will go ahead with the boycott - the team is already in Colombo, ahead of a warm-up game against Ireland and their tournament opener on February 7.

EntertainmentFebruary 3, 2026

Jacob Elordi Reveals He Was Hospitalized While Filming Wuthering Heights

Margot Robbie Reacts to Rumors Jacob Elordi Is the Next James BondJacob Elordi’s experience on Wuthering Heights wasn’t always euphoric. Indeed, in the early days of shooting the film adaptation of Emily.

TechnologyFebruary 3, 2026

Humans are infiltrating the Reddit for AI bots

Ordinary social networks face a constant onslaught of chatbots pretending to be human. A new social platform for AI agents may face the opposite problem: getting clogged up by humans pretending to post as.

WorldFebruary 3, 2026

Access to innovative treatments: The real work starts now

The UK has historically been a global leader in life sciences innovation, but recent statistics paint a worrying picture for medicines access. The right policy can start to reverse this. We are liv.

IndiaFebruary 3, 2026

India gets 18% US tariff deal — and a LOT of questions

Trump says the levy on Indian goods drops from a punitive 50 per cent to 18 per cent and an extra Russian oil penalty will be scrapped India confirms the new rate not the full package

EntertainmentFebruary 3, 2026

Police Find DNA Evidence Amid Search for Savannah Guthrie's Missing Mom

While the search for Savannah Guthrie’s mother Nancy Guthrie remains underway, police confirmed they found and are processing DNA evidence found at her home, which has been designated a crime scene.

EntertainmentFebruary 3, 2026

Why Halle Berry Says Winning an Oscar Didn’t “Necessarily Change” Course of Her Career

Halle Berry's Ex-Husband David Justice Reveals Eyebrow-Raising Reason He Wanted DivorceFor Halle Berry, winning an Oscar is strictly business. Indeed, the Never Let Go actress—who made history as the first.

IndiaFebruary 3, 2026

Tariff-ic reset? US–India pact announced — what’s clear, what’s not

The United States and India have announced a major breakthrough in trade ties, with President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreeing to roll back steep tariffs and deepen economic cooperation.

WorldFebruary 3, 2026

India's oil shake-up: Can Venezuela really replace Russia?

Donald Trump says India has agreed to replace Russian oil with US supplies — and maybe even Venezuela. DW asks whether the Latin American producer can realistically meet New Delhi's needs.

WorldFebruary 3, 2026

Vietnam boosts EU partnership to match ties to China, US

The EU agreed to a "Comprehensive Strategic Partnership" with Vietnam, its biggest trading partner in Southeast Asia, during Antonio Costa's visit to Hanoi. But Russia, China and the US have all gotten there first.

TechnologyFebruary 3, 2026

Flash’s AI Pivot: Why The Blume-Backed Startup Went From Shopping Rewards To Agentic Commerce

Gone are the days of poring over online forums and blogs to understand product features, question the authenticity of five-star marketplace reviews, and compare dozens of products before zeroing in on one.

IndiaFebruary 3, 2026

UPSC Key: India-US deal, 16th Finance Commission and India-Arab Delhi Declaration

Why is the finalisation of India-US trade deal important for your UPSC exam? What significance do topics such as the India-EU deal, Essential practices doctrine, and 16th Finance Commission have for both the Preliminary and Main exams?

WorldFebruary 3, 2026

22.6 million deaths by 2030 if foreign aid cuts persist, study finds

Around 22.6 million people will die by 2030 across 93 low- and middle-income countries if current cuts in international aid continue, including 5.4 million children under the age of five, a new study...

WorldFebruary 3, 2026

EU Commission’s hiring contest begins … 7 years after the last one

News Politics Aspiring EU officials will have a chance to compete for lucrative jobs at the helm of the bloc. Successful...

TechnologyFebruary 3, 2026

Aluminium: Why Google’s Android for PC launch may be messy and controversial

The Verge is about technology and how it makes us feel. Founded in 2011, we offer our audience everything from breaking news to reviews to award-winning features and investigations, on our site, in video, and in podcasts.

IndiaFebruary 3, 2026

'India got best deal': Piyush Goyal hails trade pact with US; credits PM Modi for championing agriculture, dairy sectors - key details

NEW DELHI: Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday hailed the India-US trade agreement as a "tremendous opportunity"for the country, calling it "the best deal" New Delhi has secured compared to its...

EntertainmentFebruary 3, 2026

Savannah Guthrie Shares Plea for "Beloved" Mom Nancy Guthrie After She Goes Missing

Savannah Guthrie is looking to the public to help pray for the safe return of her mother Nancy Guthrie, 84, who disappeared from her Arizona home in what police think may have been an abduction.

TechnologyFebruary 3, 2026

The rise of Moltbook suggests viral AI prompts may be the next big security threat

Shell Game We don’t need self-replicating AI models to have problems, just self-replicating prompts. Credit: Aurich Lawson |.

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