Uttar Pradesh Budget session to begin today

February 9, 2026 9:24 AM

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Uttar Pradesh Budget session to begin today

The Budget session of the Uttar Pradesh legislature will begin today with Governor Anandiben Patel's address to joint session of both Houses. Finance Minister Suresh Khanna will present the State Budget for the financial year 2026-27 in the State Assembly on Wednesday. The session is proposed to con...

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka defeat Ireland by 20 runs in Colombo
Cricket ball resting on a cricket bat on green grass of cricket pitch

February 9, 2026 8:46 AM

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ICC Men’s T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka defeat Ireland by 20 runs in Colombo

In the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, hosts Sri Lanka defeated Ireland by 20 runs in a Group B clash in Colombo last night. Put in to bat first, Sri Lanka posted 163 for the loss of six wickets in the stipulated 20 overs. Chasing the target, Ireland were bundled out for 143 in 19.5 overs.    Earlier in th...

Services defeat Kerala to clinch 8th Santosh Trophy Title

February 9, 2026 8:17 AM

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Services defeat Kerala to clinch 8th Santosh Trophy Title

Services clinched the 79th National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy after edging past Kerala 1-0 in the final at Dhakuakhana Stadium in Assam yesterday. The victory secured Services their eighth Santosh Trophy title.    The decisive goal came deep into extra time in the 109th minute, wh...

Northwest India likely to experience gradual rise in minimum temperatures

February 9, 2026 8:14 AM

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Northwest India likely to experience gradual rise in minimum temperatures

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast dense fog conditions in parts of Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal and Uttarakhand today. Similar weather conditions are also likely to prevail over Uttar Pradesh today. According to the Met department, Northwest India is ...

Tehran’s strength lies in its ability to say no to the great powers, says Iran’s Foreign Minister
Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi speaks during a joint press conference with his Iraqi counterpart in Baghdad on October 13, 2024. - Iran's top diplomat vowed upon his arrival in the Iraqi capital there would be "no red lines" for the country in defending its people and interests, ahead of Israel's expected retaliation for Iran's recent missile attack. (Photo by Murtaja LATEEF / AFP)

February 8, 2026 9:59 PM

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Tehran’s strength lies in its ability to say no to the great powers, says Iran’s Foreign Minister

Iran’s top diplomat today said that Tehran’s strength lies in its ability to say no to the great powers, striking a hardline tone following negotiations with the US over its nuclear programme and in the wake of nationwide protests.   Speaking to diplomats at a summit in Tehran, Foreign Minister Abba...

PM Modi congratulates Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on election victory

February 8, 2026 9:52 PM

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PM Modi congratulates Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on election victory

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on her victory in the elections to the House of Representatives. In a social media post, the Prime Minister said that the Special Strategic and Global Partnership between the two countries plays a vital role in enh...