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February 4, 2026 12:55 AM

Germany eyes lasers, spy satellites in military space spending splurge

Germany is weighing investments ranging from spy satellites and space planes to offensive lasers under a 35 billion euro ($41 billion) military space spending plan aimed at countering growing threats from Russia and China in orbit, the country's spac...

February 4, 2026 12:58 AM

Spain performs pioneering face transplant from donor who requested assisted dying

A hospital in Barcelona said on Monday it had performed a pioneering facial transplant in which the donor, in a world first, had offered her face for donation before undergoing an assisted dying procedure. The complex surgery involved tra...

February 3, 2026 2:35 PM

PM Modi gave ‘excellent guidance’ to NDA MPs at Parliamentary meet: Rijiju

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi provided “excellent guidance” to NDA Members of Parliament during a Parliamentary Party meeting, urging them to continue grassroots-level work to ...

February 3, 2026 8:47 AM

EAM Jaishankar welcomes India-US trade deal, to meet Rubio today

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar welcomed the US–India trade deal announced after talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump, calling it a boost for jobs, growth, and innovation in both economies. The mi...

February 2, 2026 9:31 PM

PM Modi extends birthday wishes to Union Minister Annpurna Devi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended birthday greetings to Union Cabinet Minister Annpurna Devi. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “Best wishes to Union Cabinet Minister Annpurna Devi Ji on her birthday. Her efforts to boost wome...

February 2, 2026 9:26 PM

Holy Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha to be exhibited in Sri Lanka from Feb 4

India will showcase the sacred Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha in Sri Lanka from February 4 to 10 as part of a major spiritual and cultural outreach initiative, reinforcing centuries-old civilisational ties between the two countries. The public expos...

February 2, 2026 9:12 PM

STT hike on F&O meant to curb speculation, protect retail investors: Sitharaman

A day after the Union Budget announcement, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said the hike in Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on futures and options (F&O) trading is intended to discourage speculative activity and protect retail inve...

February 2, 2026 9:06 PM

Abu Dhabi Indian School begins golden jubilee celebrations

Abu Dhabi Indian School, one of the oldest Indian educational institutions in the UAE, launched its golden jubilee celebrations with an inaugural ceremony at its campus, marking 50 years since its establishment. The year-long golden jubilee celebrati...

February 2, 2026 7:04 PM

Iran weighs terms for resuming talks with U.S. amid rising tensions

Iran is weighing the terms for resuming talks with the United States, a foreign ministry official said on Monday, after both sides signalled readiness to revive diplomacy over a long-running nuclear dispute amid fears of wider regional conflict. Ten...

February 2, 2026 6:47 PM

Rajnath Singh approves grant of ‘Miniratna’ Category-I status to Yantra India Limited

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the grant of Miniratna Category-I status to Yantra India Limited (YIL), marking a significant milestone in the company’s transformation into a profit-making defence public sector undertaking. Congratulat...

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