February 6, 2026 9:52 AM

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Railways to operate record number of Holi Special Trains this year

Indian Railways has announced the operation of a record number of Holi Special Trains this year. It is to ensure smooth and hassle-free travel for passengers during the festive season.    The Ministry of Railways said that to meet the surge in passenger demand, more than 1,410 Holi special trains wi...

February 6, 2026 9:16 AM

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HM Amit Shah assures central support after coal mine blast in Meghalaya

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that two National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams are en route to a coal mine explosion site in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district. In a social media post, Mr Shah expressed grief over the loss of lives in the accident and informed that one NDRF team ...

February 6, 2026 8:48 AM

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Preliminary preparations for SIR of electoral roll in progress: Telangana CEO

Telangana's Chief Electoral Officer Sudarshan Reddy has stated that preliminary preparations for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll in the state are in progress. Mr Reddy said, the notification for the SIR process in the state is expected to be issued in April or May. As part...

February 6, 2026 8:35 AM

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White House says no illegal immigrants  released into US over past 9 months

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that no illegal immigrants had been released into the United States over the past nine months, describing it as a notable accomplishment of the Trump administration.    Speaking to reporters during a press briefing yesterday, Ms Leavitt highlighted...

February 6, 2026 8:30 AM

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Venezuela legislature advances amnesty bill for political detainees

Venezuela's legislature has advanced an amnesty bill, proposed by acting President Delcy Rodríguez, that could lead to the release of hundreds of opposition leaders, journalists and human rights activists detained for political reasons. The bill, introduced just weeks after the US military captured ...

February 6, 2026 7:49 AM

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US and Russia to resume high-level military talks

The United States and Russia will resume a high-level military-to-military dialogue that was suspended shortly before the outbreak of the Ukraine conflict in 2022.   This is the latest sign that the Trump administration is pursuing more normalised relations with Moscow, even as a key nuclear weapons...

February 6, 2026 7:29 AM

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US and Iran to hold direct nuclear talks in Oman today

The United States and Iran will hold direct nuclear negotiations in Oman's capital, Muscat, today, marking a critical diplomatic engagement amid heightened regional tensions.   The talks, scheduled to begin at 11:30 AM Indian Standard Time, come after days of uncertainty over the venue, format, and ...

February 6, 2026 6:37 AM

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Indian teacher wins Global Teacher Prize 2026 at World Government Summit

Indian teacher Rouble Nagi has won the Global Teacher Prize 2026, receiving the one million dollar award at the World Government Summit in Dubai.   The award, presented by GEMS Education in its tenth edition, was handed over by Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.   N...