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Shashi Tharoor’s son among 300 laid off as Washington Post fires one-third of staff
05 Feb

Shashi Tharoor’s son among 300 laid off as Washington Post fires one-third of staff

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia
National Times Bureau :- The Washington Post on Wednesday laid off nearly one-third of its workforce in one of the most extensive rounds of job cuts in the media industry, shutting down its sports section, closing several international bureaus and discontinuing its books coverage. Among those impacted were the newspaper’s New Delhi bureau chief as well as all correspondents and editors covering the Middle East. More than 300 employees lost their jobs, including Ishaan Tharoor, a senior columnist on international affairs and son of Congress MP Shashi Tharoor. Tharoor acknowledged his exit in a social media post, reflecting on his…
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Al-Falah University chairman Javad Siddiqui arrested in forgery case, sent to 4-day police remand
05 Feb

Al-Falah University chairman Javad Siddiqui arrested in forgery case, sent to 4-day police remand

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia
National Times Bureau :- The Delhi Police arrested chairman of the Al Falah University, Javad Ahmad Siddiqui following registration of two FIRs based on a complaint by the University Grants Commission (UGC) after the Delhi blast.  He was produced before a local court, which remanded him to four days of police custody for further interrogation.  The action came after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) had initiated proceedings in the matter. The cases were registered over alleged irregularities and forgery related to the private university following the blast near Red Fort. 
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Rajasthan honeymoon murder: Man killed in hit-and-run planned by wife, her boyfriend
05 Feb

Rajasthan honeymoon murder: Man killed in hit-and-run planned by wife, her boyfriend

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, , ,
National Times Bureau :- In another tragic case of honeymoon murder, a man was killed in what reportedly appeared to be a hit-and-run case while he was out on a walk with his wife. While his wife was robbed off her gold jewellery and left unconscious on the road.  Initially what appeared to be a fatal hit-and-run case turned out to be a murder plot planned by the victim, Ashish's wife, Anju along with her boyfriend.  The police investigation revealed that Anju got Ashish killed by her boyfriend, Sanju, and two others and make it look like a road accident.…
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Y Khemchand Singh Takes Oath as Manipur Chief Minister After President’s Rule Revoked
04 Feb

Y Khemchand Singh Takes Oath as Manipur Chief Minister After President’s Rule Revoked

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Imphal, February 4, 2026: BJP leader Y Khemchand Singh was sworn in as the chief minister of Manipur on Wednesday, hours after President’s Rule in the state was lifted. Governor Ajay Bhalla administered the oath of office and secrecy to the 62-year-old legislator at a ceremony held at Lok Bhavan. BJP MLA Nemcha Kipgen, a leader from the Kuki community, and Naga People’s Front (NPF) legislator L Dikho were sworn in as deputy chief ministers. Kipgen took the oath virtually from Manipur Bhavan in New Delhi. BJP’s Govindas Konthoujam and NPP leader K Loken Singh were also inducted into the…
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Ghaziabad Tragedy: Probe Focuses on Online Gaming Influence After Three Sisters Die
04 Feb

Ghaziabad Tragedy: Probe Focuses on Online Gaming Influence After Three Sisters Die

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, , ,
Ghaziabad, February 4, 2026: The deaths of three minor sisters who jumped from the ninth floor of their apartment building in Ghaziabad have triggered a wide-ranging investigation, with police examining the possible psychological impact of an online, task-based gaming platform believed to have influenced the girls’ behaviour. The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday in the Sahibabad/Bharat City area, when residents reported a loud noise around 2.15 am. The victims — identified as Nishika (16), Prachi (14) and Pakhi (12) — were rushed to a hospital in Loni, where doctors declared them dead on arrival, police said. Investigators…
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Turkish Airlines Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Kolkata After Engine Fire Alert
04 Feb

Turkish Airlines Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Kolkata After Engine Fire Alert

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, , , , ,
Kolkata (Rajeev Sharma|): A Turkish Airlines flight travelling from Kathmandu to Istanbul was forced to make an emergency landing at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata on Wednesday afternoon after the pilot suspected a fire in one of the aircraft’s engines, airport officials said. The aircraft, carrying 236 passengers and 11 crew members, had taken off from Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu when the pilot noticed a possible fire in the right engine within minutes of departure. As a precautionary measure, the engine was immediately shut down. Following the alert, the pilot contacted Kolkata air traffic control and…
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US Says India to Cut Tariffs to Zero on Majority of American Goods Under Trade Deal
04 Feb

US Says India to Cut Tariffs to Zero on Majority of American Goods Under Trade Deal

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World News, , , , ,
Washington/New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The United States has announced that India will eliminate tariffs on a wide range of American industrial and agricultural products under the trade agreement unveiled by President Donald Trump, describing it as a significant gain for US exporters while noting that some sensitive sectors in India will remain protected. United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the agreement would substantially open India’s market to US goods and called it a major victory for the American economy. Speaking to CNBC on Tuesday, Greer said the paperwork for the deal was being finalised, but the core terms had…
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Congress Protest Outside Parliament Sparks War of Words Between Rahul Gandhi and Minister Ravneet Bittu
04 Feb

Congress Protest Outside Parliament Sparks War of Words Between Rahul Gandhi and Minister Ravneet Bittu

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Politics, , , ,
New Delhi Rajeev Sharma): Political tensions escalated outside Parliament on Wednesday as Congress Members of Parliament staged a protest accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of being “compromised,” leading to a brief but sharp verbal confrontation between Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Union Minister of State Ravneet Singh Bittu. The protesting Congress MPs assembled near the Parliament complex holding placards with the slogan “PM is compromised,” reiterating claims earlier made by Rahul Gandhi while addressing the media over the India–US trade agreement. The protest unfolded amid an already charged atmosphere during the ongoing Parliament session. The situation intensified when Ravneet…
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Air India and IndiGo Planes Brush Wingtips in Minor Ground Incident at Mumbai Airport
04 Feb

Air India and IndiGo Planes Brush Wingtips in Minor Ground Incident at Mumbai Airport

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Mumbai (Rajeev Sharma): Two passenger aircraft operated by Air India and IndiGo were involved in a minor ground incident at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Tuesday, when the wingtips of the two planes came into contact during routine taxiing operations. Authorities confirmed that no passengers or crew members were injured and all those on board are safe. The incident occurred while Air India flight AI 2732, scheduled to fly to Coimbatore, was stationary on a taxiway awaiting take-off clearance. At the same time, IndiGo flight 6E 791, which had just arrived from Hyderabad, was taxiing towards its designated parking…
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Supreme Court to Hear Pleas Against Voter Revision in West Bengal; Mamata Banerjee May Argue Case Herself
04 Feb

Supreme Court to Hear Pleas Against Voter Revision in West Bengal; Mamata Banerjee May Argue Case Herself

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia
National Times Bureau :- The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Wednesday a batch of petitions challenging the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls currently underway in West Bengal, a process that has triggered sharp political reactions in the state. All eyes are on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who may personally present arguments before the court after nearly three decades. Known for her combative political style, Mamata Banerjee has been vocal in opposing the SIR exercise. After earlier criticising its implementation in Bihar, she has now approached the apex court against the rollout of the same…
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