February 1, 2026 10:43 AM

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Ukraine Faces Grid Emergency; Metro and Water Supply in Kyiv Halted

Ukraine and its neighbouring country Moldova experienced power outages yesterday. The grid emergency caused a halt to Kyiv's water supply and metro operations. The cause of the malfunction currently remains unclear. In a social media post, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that a technica...

February 1, 2026 10:34 AM

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PM Modi Greets Indian Coast Guard on 50th Raising Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended greetings to the Indian Coast Guard on their Raising Day. In a social media post, Prime Minister Modi said that the Indian Coast Guard has made a mark for standing as a steadfast shield along the nation’s shores. The Prime Minister commended the unwavering c...

February 1, 2026 10:39 AM

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President, Vice President and PM Extend Greetings on Guru Ravidas Jayanti

President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi today extended greetings to fellow citizens on the occasion of Guru Ravidas Jayanti. In a social media post, the President said that the message of Guru Ravidas is rooted in equality and harmony and remains a...

February 1, 2026 9:40 AM

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Indian Navy Organizes Half-Marathon in Delhi, Over 13,500 Participate

Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has said that the Indian Navy not only safeguards the country’s coasts but also promotes initiatives such as the Fit India Movement for the social cause. Talking to the media on the second edition of the half-marathon organised by the Indian ...

February 1, 2026 9:27 AM

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BSE, NSE to Hold Special Trading Session Today Amid Union Budget Presentation

In a break from the usual weekend holiday, the Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange will hold a live trading session today. Earlier, the exchanges informed investors that trading will proceed during regular hours from 9:15 in the morning to 3:30 in the afternoon, while the commodity der...

February 1, 2026 9:20 AM

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Latvia Records -32°C Amid Coldest Winter Spell in 12 Years

In the Baltic nation of Latvia, the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre has reported that the country recorded a temperature of -32 degrees Celsius yesterday. The Northern European country has hit with the severest cold spell in 12 years this weekend. In most parts of Latvia, tempera...

February 1, 2026 9:02 AM

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TIB Criticises Draft Media Ordinances, Calls Them ‘Mockery’ of Press Freedom

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has slammed the draft National Media Commission and Broadcasting Commission Ordinances, calling them a “parting mockery” of public expectations for free and independent media.   In a statement, TIB said the interim government ignored long-standing demands ...

February 1, 2026 10:29 AM

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to present Union Budget today

  Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2026-27 in the Lok Sabha today. After the presentation of the Budget in the Lower House, a copy of the budget will be tabled in the Rajya Sabha. It will be the third Budget of the Narendra Modi government in its third term.    Befor...