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West Bengal at centre of Purvodaya strategy: Sitharaman rejects allegations of state's exclusion in Budget

New Delhi, Feb. 11 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said that West Bengal has been placed at the centre of the Union Budget 2026-27 under the government's 'Purvodaya' (Rise of... Read More


IIT alum at Yale counters NRI 'hard life' narrative, lists 'massive life upgrades' after moving to US

India, Feb. 11 -- At a time when social media is filled with Indians talking about the struggles of living in the United States, from doing household chores without help to adjusting to the weather, o... Read More


T20 World Cup thriller: South Africa overpower Afghanistan after two Super Overs

Ahmedabad, Feb. 11 -- South Africa defeated Afghanistan in the second Super Over thriller during match 13 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesda... Read More


Delhi's air quality deteriorates; min temp three notches above normal at 13.2degC

India, Feb. 11 -- Delhi's air quality deteriorated on Wednesday as wind speeds dipped, and the minimum temperature was three notches above normal at 13.2degC. The minimum temperature was likely to sta... Read More


Tilak Varma confesses: 'I was sweating. All I could think about was we can't lose this final against Pakistan'

India, Feb. 11 -- Tilak Varma's nerves were jangling. He was a nervous wreck when India faced Pakistan in the final of last year's Asia Cup. The on-field tension notwithstanding, India had bossed Paki... Read More


RRB JE Exam 2026 dates revised, city intimation slip released - direct link to download exam city slip here

India, Feb. 11 -- The Railway Recruitment Board has released the revised RRB JE Exam 2026 dates. The city intimation slip for the computer-based test has also been released. Candidates who will appear... Read More


Larger tax returns for Americans in these 3 states; check if you are eligible

India, Feb. 11 -- US citizens in some states have an additional cause for cheer as a recent court ruling means they could be getting even larger tax returns in 2026. This is on top of the what Preside... Read More


Chinese Manjha: HC directs UP to evolve mechanism to prevent injuries, fatalities

Lucknow, Feb. 11 -- Taking a tough stand on deaths and injuries due to Chinese Manjha, the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court directed the state government to evolve an effective mechanism to p... Read More


How Osman Hadi's death tested India-Bangladesh ties before key elections: 3 factors

India, Feb. 11 -- As Bangladesh heads to elections on Thursday, February 12, New Delhi is watching closely. India has made it clear it is ready to engage with an elected government in Dhaka. But the r... Read More


US lawmakers warn China of steep costs over Taiwan

Taipei, Feb. 11 -- The United States House of Representatives has thrown its weight behind new legislation aimed at deterring China from further pressuring Taiwan. The chamber voted overwhelmingly to ... Read More