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08 Feb

INS SUDARSHINI CONCLUDES FIRST PORT CALL OF LOKAYAN 26, STRENGTHENING INDIA–OMAN MARITIME TIES

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Salalah (Rajeev Sharma): The Indian Navy’s Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini successfully concluded her first port call at Salalah, Oman, on 05 Feb 2026. The visit marked a key milestone in the ship’s ambitious ten-month trans-oceanic voyage, Lokayan 26, aimed at showcasing India’s rich maritime heritage and the ethos of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (The World is One Family) across the globe. During the visit, the Commanding Officer of INS Sudarshini interacted with Captain Mohammad Al Ghailani, Southern Naval Area Commander of the Royal Navy of Oman (RNO), and Captain Mohammad Al Mahari, Commanding Officer of Royal Navy of Oman Vessel Al…

08 Feb

Delhi Breathes Slightly Easier, But Pollution Levels Remain a Concern

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Air quality in the capital showed a mild improvement on Sunday morning, offering residents a brief respite from the choking conditions of recent days. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 196 at 7 am, placing it in the ‘moderate’ range. This marked a noticeable dip from Saturday evening, when the AQI had climbed to 227 and was categorised as ‘poor’. Despite the marginal improvement in overall figures, a visible haze continued to linger across several localities, underscoring that pollution remains a persistent challenge. Mixed picture across…

08 Feb

PM Modi in Kuala Lumpur: India, Malaysia step up strategic ties; terrorism stance ‘non-negotiable’

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Kuala Lumpur (Rajeev Sharma): India and Malaysia on Sunday agreed to widen their strategic partnership after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim held detailed discussions covering security, defence, technology and trade. During the talks, Modi reaffirmed India’s firm position on terrorism, asserting that there would be “no room for double standards and no scope for compromise” in tackling the menace. Speaking after the meeting, the Prime Minister said the relationship between the two countries goes beyond diplomacy, shaped by centuries of maritime contact, shared cultural traditions and democratic values. He described Malaysia as a close partner…

07 Feb

Assam Orders Three Declared Bangladeshi Nationals to Exit India Within 24 Hours

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DIPHU (Assam), February 7, 2026 — The Assam government has directed three individuals declared as illegal Bangladeshi immigrants to leave India within 24 hours, officials confirmed on Saturday. The expulsion orders were issued under Section 2 of the Immigrants (Expulsion from Assam) Act, 1950, after the Foreigners Tribunal (FT) identified the three as illegal entrants through separate rulings in December. Authorities said the orders, signed by the Karbi Anglong district commissioner earlier this week, were formally served to the individuals on Saturday. The three persons have been identified as Md Fakruddin, a resident of the Bokajan police station area, and…

07 Feb

Delhi biker death: Sub-contractor arrested, FIR registered for culpable homicide

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National Times Bureau :- Delhi Police have arrested sub-contractor Rajesh Prajapati in connection with the death of a young biker who fell into an open trench in Janakpuri, west Delhi. This is the first arrest in the case, which has caused public anger over safety negligence. Police have filed an FIR at Janakpuri police station for culpable homicide against the contractor and officials of the Delhi Jal Board. Officers said the investigation is being treated as a priority and strict action will be taken against those found guilty. Police said a family travelling on the same road saw the accident…

07 Feb

Tariffs cut to 18%, $500 Billion trade objective: India, US unveil interim trade pact

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National Times Bureau :- India and the United States on Saturday announced a plan for a temporary trade agreement, showing progress toward a larger trade deal after months of talks and recent disputes over tariffs. Under this new plan, tariffs imposed by Donald Trump on India will be reduced to 18 per cent. In a joint statement, both countries said they would quickly put this plan into action and work toward finalising the temporary agreement, with the aim of completing a full Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) that benefits both sides. The plan shows their commitment to strengthening trade and economic…

06 Feb

Delhi tragedy: Another life lost to civic negligence as office-goer dies after falling into open pit

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National Times Bureau :- A routine journey home turned fatal for a young Delhi office employee, whose disappearance overnight ended in tragedy on Friday morning. Kamal, a resident of Kailashpuri, was found dead inside an uncovered water board pit in Janakpuri, hours after his family raised alarm over his sudden loss of contact. Kamal had left his office in Rohini but never reached home. As his phone remained unreachable, panic gripped the family, prompting them to search through the night. Relatives visited multiple police stations, including Janakpuri, Sagar Pur, Vikas Puri and Rohini, desperately seeking clues about his whereabouts. Police…

06 Feb

RBI holds repo rate at 5.25% after Budget 2026; what it means for homebuyers?

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National Times Bureau :- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday kept its key policy rate, the repo rate, unchanged at 5.25%, marking its first monetary policy decision after the Union Budget 2026. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced the decision following a three-day meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), which meets every two months to chart the central bank’s policy direction. The decision was largely on expected lines, supported by robust domestic growth, easing global trade pressures and improved external conditions following a trade agreement between India and the United States. Highlighting the benefits of the deal, Sanjay…

05 Feb

PM Modi Targets Congress Over Electoral Defeats, Says Opposition ‘Can Never Dig His Grave’

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the Congress, accusing the Opposition party of being unable to accept its repeated electoral defeats and harbouring deep resentment towards him. Replying to the Motion of Thanks on the President’s Address in the Rajya Sabha, the Prime Minister said that slogans raised by the Opposition reflected frustration rather than political strength. Referring to chants such as “Modi teri kabr khudegi”, Modi remarked that despite their hostility, the Opposition would never succeed in undermining him. “They can never dig my grave,” Modi said, asserting that the…

05 Feb

After 42 years, Allahabad High Court clears 100-year-old man in 1982 murder case, cites inordinate delay

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National Times Bureau :- Highlighting the consequences of prolonged judicial delays, the Allahabad High Court has acquitted a centenarian accused in a murder case registered more than four decades ago, granting him the benefit of doubt due to the extraordinary time taken to hear his appeal. A Division Bench comprising Justices Chandradhari Singh and Sanjeev Kumar overturned the conviction of Dhaniram, now 100 years old, who had been sentenced to life imprisonment by a sessions court in Hamirpur in 1984. His appeal against the verdict remained pending before the High Court for over 40 years. The case relates to the…