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February 6, 2026 6:04 PM

Migratory birds thrive in Kashmir as government strengthens ecological tourism and wetland protection

The Jammu and Kashmir administration has intensified efforts to promote ecological tourism and environmental conservation across the Union Territory, with a special focus on protecting wetlands and wildlife habitats. Government initiatives aimed a...

February 6, 2026 5:03 PM

Markets end flat with modest gains after RBI holds repo rate

Domestic equity benchmark indices on Friday ended mostly flat with marginal gains after the Reserve Bank of India announced its decision to keep the policy repo rate unchanged. Buying interest picked up in the latter half of the session, helping mar...

February 6, 2026 5:19 PM

On safer tracks: How Kavach and AI are transforming railway safety in India

Every railway journey in India carries an unspoken assurance - that passengers will reach their destinations safely. As train speeds rise and traffic density increases across one of the world’s busiest rail networks, Indian Railways is undertaking ...

February 6, 2026 4:24 PM

NESTS dismisses reports on ‘negative marks selection’ in ESSE-2025, calls claims misleading

The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, on Friday clarified that recent media reports suggesting the selection of candidates with low or negative marks in the Eklavya Model Residential Schools...

February 6, 2026 4:07 PM

Captains tip 300-run barrier at T20 World Cup to fall

A combination of smaller grounds, quick outfields and increasingly fearless batting may lead teams to exceed 300 runs mark for the first time at a Twenty20 World Cup, reckon England captain Harry Brook and his India counterpart, Suryakumar Yadav. Th...

February 6, 2026 4:43 PM

Trade pacts, infrastructure push to support India’s medium-term growth: RBI

The Reserve Bank of India on Friday said that recently concluded and upcoming trade agreements, including the India–European Union Free Trade Agreement and the India–US trade deal, are expected to support India’s exports over the medium term, e...

February 6, 2026 5:19 PM

Top Russian general is shot and rushed to hospital in Moscow

A senior Russian military officer, Lieutenant General Vladimir Alexeyev, was rushed to hospital after being shot in Moscow on Friday, investigators said, in the latest of a series of attacks on top military officials. Alexeyev is deputy head of the ...

February 6, 2026 3:42 PM

Centre revises Startup India framework, raises turnover threshold

The centre on Thursday revised the startup recognition framework under the Startup India Action Plan, with an aim to strengthen India’s innovation ecosystem and support the next phase of startup growth. The revised framework seeks to provide a mor...

February 6, 2026 4:05 PM

Named after Yuvraj, Canada’s Samra keen to emulate his idol in T20 WC

Being the youngest player at the Twenty20 World Cup does not faze Canada's Yuvraj Samra, as the 19-year-old was marked out for a future in the sport by his cricket-loving father from the day he was born. Samra's father Baljeet was not content na...

February 6, 2026 3:13 PM

Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood ruled out of T20 World Cup

Australia paceman Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the T20 World Cup in a heavy blow for the team after losing his race to be fit for the global showpiece. Hazlewood missed the Ashes with hamstring and Achilles injuries, but had been expected to...