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New Delhi, Feb 3 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday came down heavily on Meta Platforms Inc and WhatsApp while hearing their appeals against a Competition Commission of India order imposing a penalty of ₹213.14 crore over the privacy policy

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“I have instructed my Minister of Foreign Affairs, provided that a suitable environment exists -- one free from threats and unreasonable expectations -- to pursue fair and equitable negotiations,” Pezeshkian said in a post on X. He added that any discussions would be held “within

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US President Donald Trump announced a new bilateral trade deal on Monday, stating India will slash tariffs and non-tariff barriers on US goods to ‘zero' immediately. US Presidnet Donald Trump, in a significant move, announced the India-US trade deal on Monday

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An HRTC bus travelling from Nerwa in Shimla's Chaupal subdivision to Paonta Sahib met with an accident at Kavaanu in Uttarakhand. According to initial reports, three people have died and dozens of passengers have been injured in the incident

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When it comes to women's empowerment, everyday stories often leave the strongest impact. Recently, a Hyderabad-based man shared an inspiring story after meeting a single mother working as an Uber driver in the city. Suresh Kochattil, who works as a journalist, shared his experience on Facebook

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Zoom Security Issues: The US-based video conferencing app Zoom has classified this flaw as “Critical”, giving it a CVSS score of 9.9 out of 10, which makes it one of the most dangerous software vulnerabilities. Zoom Security Issues: If you often use Zoom for work meetings

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Delhi weather today: Delhi residents woke up to low visibility as dense fog enveloped the city on Tuesday morning. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange and red alert for parts of Delhi. IMD in its nowcast warning valid till 9:33 AM stated: “Very Dense Fog very likely

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US President Donald Trump on Tuesday told reporters he had “nothing to do with" the late financier Jeffrey Epstein and claimed that newly released Justice Department files showed a conspiracy aimed at damaging him politically and costing him elections

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Sometimes, even successful careers need a pause button. For R Madhavan, that pause lasted four years and it changed everything. The actor has now spoken openly about why he stepped away from films at the peak of his popularity, admitting that he no longer recognised himself in the work he was doing

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Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar topped Netflix Pakistan after its OTT release, despite the film being banned theatrically. Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar's theatrical release was banned in Pakistan. While the movie did amazing numbers at the box office

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A Lok Bhavan official in Itanagar said on Monday that towering at 22,831 feet above sea level, Mount Aconcagua is the highest peak in the Western Hemisphere and a formidable challenge even for seasoned mountaineers. This remarkable achievement marks yet another milestone in Yano's extraordinary

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During the visit, Jaishankar will also meet senior members of the US administration. Details of those meetings were not disclosed yet. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in New York on Monday for a three-day official visit to the United States focused on cooperation in critical minerals

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Step into any metro station and you expect order. There are yellow lines, recorded announcements and clear instructions. But one viral video from Chennai proves that civic sense often disappears the moment the train doors slide open. What should be a simple act of letting passengers exit first

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Valentine's Week Calendar 2026: From romantic gestures to heartfelt confessions, Valentine's Week 2026 is all about celebrating love in its many forms. From Rose day, Kiss day, to Valentine's day, here's the complete calendar with the significance of each day, so you never miss a moment

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India-US Trade Deal: US Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has thanked President Donald Trump for 'delivering' for American farmers through the just-announced India-US trade deal. The deal will help export more American farm products to India's massive market, lift prices

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The finance ministry is examining a proposal to raise foreign direct investment (FDI) in public sector banks (PSBs) to 49 per cent from the current 20 per cent. The finance ministry is examining a proposal to raise foreign direct investment (FDI) in public sector banks (PSBs) to 49 per cent from

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Major bank unions such as the All India Bank Employees' Association (AIBEA), the All India Bank Officers' Association (AIBOA), and the Bank Employees Federation of India (BEFI) have called upon their units and members to join a nationwide strike on February 12, 2026

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West Bengal emerged as a major beneficiary of railway-led infrastructure expansion this weekend, with a series of announcements signalling a significant boost for connectivity in the state, particularly in North Bengal. A day after the Ministry of Railways cleared three new railway line projects

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Wall Street opened lower on Monday following a selloff in precious metals. At 09:30 a.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 52.74 points, or 0.14%, to 48,849.03. The S&P 500 lost 14.90 points, or 0.22%, to 6,923.46, and the Nasdaq Composite lost 92.34 points, or 0.39%, to 23,380.75

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US President Donald Trump on Monday shared a photograph of New Delhi's India Gate on his social media platform Truth Social, praising the monument as a “beautiful triumphal arch." “India's beautiful triumphal arch, our will be greatest of all," Trump wrote alongside the image

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Maldives offers the United States that it can continue access to the Diego Garcia naval base if the Chagos Islands transfer from UK to Maldives control, challenging the UK-Mauritius agreement, while President Trump flags national security risks over shifting Indian Ocean geopolitics

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Goa has long been a favourite beach destination for Indian travellers, celebrated for its vibrant parties, delicious food and stunning sea views. However, recent concerns about rising prices, poor cleanliness, traffic jams, and a lack of basic civic sense have dampened the experience for many

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Actor posted a video of the matter, in which he can be seen confronting the waiter and demanding an explanation while waiter and manager are seen seeking apologies. A waiter at a popular pub on Park Street in Kolkata was taken into custody on Saturday after Bengali actor and social media influencer

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Iran said negotiations with the United States over a new nuclear deal could begin in the coming days, as diplomatic efforts intensify to avert a potential military conflict between the two sides. President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered the start of negotiations with Washington “within the

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The year 2026 could bring a significant turning point for salaried employees. A major decision related to the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is expected soon. The central government is seriously considering increasing the EPF wage ceiling. If this proposal is approved

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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has launched an attack on Election Commission after meeting Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in Delhi over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) issue. Speaking with the press after meeting the EC officials

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday mounted a sharp defence of Union Budget 2026, responding to criticism from Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, who had accused the government of being “blind to realities" facing the economy

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