Monthly Archives: February 2026
Bombs hurled, firing reported as two groups clash in South Kolkata’s Golpark, 10 held
KOLKATA: Bombs were hurled and bullets fired during a clash between two groups here, leaving two persons injured, police said on Monday.
Union Budget 2026: Cancer, diabetes drugs exempt from duty
NEW DELHI: In a significant relief to patients, particularly those undergoing cancer treatment, the Union Budget on Saturday proposed a full exemption...
Ajit Pawar’s memorial to come up on Vidya Pratishthan premises in Baramati
MUMBAI: A memorial of late Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar will be set up on the premises of Vidya Pratishthan, the...
Israel partially reopens Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt on trial basis
TEL AVIV: Israel on Sunday (local time) announced the partial reopening of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt in a...
Iran missiles pose “serious threat” to US bases, Gulf allies warn Washington
WASHINGTON: American allies in the Persian Gulf have cautioned Washington that Iran's missile capabilities pose "a serious threat" to US interests in...
Indian ambassador to US Vinay Mohan Kwatra highlights “impact”, “democratisation of AI” at CSIS...
WASHINGTON: Indian Ambassador to the United States Vinay Mohan Kwatra participated in a Pre-AI Summit panel discussion titled "Reflections on Paris and...
Japan snap election sparks debate over PM Takaichi’s dissolution powers
TOKYO: A political debate has intensified in Japan over the prime minister's "exclusive prerogative" to dissolve the House of Representatives after Prime...
Police officer killed, another critically wounded in shooting at Georgia hotel
LAWRENCEVILLA: A man being questioned by police at a suburban Atlanta hotel on Sunday shot the two officers after inviting them into...
Dalai Lama, K-pop win first Grammys, Steven Spielberg achieves EGOT status
LOS ANGELES: The 68th annual Grammy Awards are taking place on Sunday and spirits were high from the jump after a few back-to-back,...