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Row in Lok Sabha over Rahul quoting ex-Army chiefโ€™s โ€˜memoirโ€™
03
Feb
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Politics

Row in Lok Sabha over Rahul quoting ex-Army chiefโ€™s โ€˜memoirโ€™

Heated arguments echoed in the Lok Sabha after the Leader of the Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, referred to a quote from the unpublished "memoir" of former Army chief Gen (retd) M M Naravane. The Defence Minister of India, Rajnath Singh, along with other BJP members, strongly opposed it and accused Rahul of "misleading" the House. ย  ย  As Gandhi rose to speak on the Motion of Thanks to the President's address, he said he would first like to respond to the charges made by the previous speaker, BJP MP Tejasvi Surya, against the Congress on nationalism, and began quoting from what…
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National Expressways explained: How many of them are there in India? Find out here
03
Feb
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National Expressways explained: How many of them are there in India? Find out here

National Expressways can even exceed the speed of 120 kilometres per hour. Notably, the speed of most of the national expressways is around 130 to 140 kilometres per hour. New Delhi: In a significant development, the National Highway Authority of India recently designated Bihar's only road between Patna and Purnia districts as a National Expressway. While we have heard a lot about highways and expressways, are we exactly aware of what a National Expressway is? When does a road receive the status of being a National Expressway? Letโ€™s delve deeper into this story to unlock some of these queries. The…
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Pakistan faces isolation from full member cricket boards over India match boycott row: Report
03
Feb
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Sports

Pakistan faces isolation from full member cricket boards over India match boycott row: Report

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) are not getting any support from the full-member cricket boards over their decision to boycott the match against India in the T20 World Cup. Pakistan government has denied its cricket team to play against India in the mega event. New Delhi: Pakistan are facing isolation from the other full member cricket boards over their decision to boycott the match against India in the T20 World Cup 2026. For the unversed, Pakistan government has denied its cricket team permission to play against India in the mega event. However, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is yet to…
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NASA’s moon rocket test hit by hydrogen leak as crew awaits crucial countdown for Artemis launch
03
Feb
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World

NASA’s moon rocket test hit by hydrogen leak as crew awaits crucial countdown for Artemis launch

NASA's crucial pre-launch fueling test for its new moon rocket was interrupted by a hydrogen leak, forcing engineers to pause operations and attempt quick fixes. The outcome will decide whether the Artemis crew can begin their lunar fly-around mission this month. Washington: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) encountered a fresh hurdle on Monday when a hydrogen leak disrupted fueling operations for its new moon rocket during a decisive test at the Kennedy Space Center. The 322-foot rocket was being loaded with over 7,00,000 gallons of super-cold hydrogen and oxygen, designed to simulate the final hours leading to an actual…
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Smallcap EV stock gains 7.63% as Sensex trades over 2,500 points higher, check details
03
Feb
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Business

Smallcap EV stock gains 7.63% as Sensex trades over 2,500 points higher, check details

Technically, the stock trades higher than the 20-day and 50-day moving averages but lower than the 5-day, 100-day and 200-day moving averages. Mumbai: Shares of smallcap EV stock Mercury Ev-Tech rose by nearly 8 per cent amid strong market sentiment on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, after India and the United States agreed to a trade deal under which Washington will bring down the reciprocal tariff on Indian goods to 18 per cent from the current 25 per cent. Amid this rally, the stock opened gap up with a gain of 7.42 per cent at Rs 40 against the previous close…
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300 trees planted in Israel to celebrate PM Modi’s ‘Ek Ped Maa ke Naam’ initiative
03
Feb
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World

300 trees planted in Israel to celebrate PM Modi’s ‘Ek Ped Maa ke Naam’ initiative

The event was organised by the Embassy of India in collaboration with Keren Kayemet LeIsrael and Moshav Nevatim symbolising a shared commitment to environmental sustainability. Tel Aviv: In a significant development, at least 300 trees were planted in Moshav Nevatim, Israel to celebrate Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Ek Ped Maa ke Naam' initiative along with the Jewish festival of Tu Bishvat, which is celebrated as an ecological awareness day in Israel. The event, which saw participation of hundreds of people, was organised by the Embassy of India in collaboration with Keren Kayemet LeIsrael and Moshav Nevatim symbolising a shared commitment…
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Gold gains 3,18%, silver up by Rs 21,219 on MCX | Check city-wise rates
03
Feb
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Business

Gold gains 3,18%, silver up by Rs 21,219 on MCX | Check city-wise rates

Gold Price Today, Gold MCX Rate: In the international market, the COMEX gold price was up by 4.04 per cent to approximately USD 4,840.7 per troy ounce. Mumbai: Rates of precious metals in futures trade rebounded on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, amid a rally in the international bullion prices. The gold April 2 contract on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) opened with a gain of Rs 4,009 at Rs 1,48,000 per 10 grams against the previous close of Rs 1,43,991. It gained further to hit the high of Rs 1,49,485, a jump of Rs 5,494 or 3.81 per cent. Last…
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Why will Team India have to travel to Sri Lanka despite Pakistan boycotting the clash in T20 World Cup 2026?
03
Feb
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Why will Team India have to travel to Sri Lanka despite Pakistan boycotting the clash in T20 World Cup 2026?

Pakistan are set to boycott the marquee clash against India in the T20 World Cup. If they remain firm on their stand, the much-awaited clash, scheduled to take place on February 15. However, despite the boycott, Team India will have to travel to Sri Lanka. Here's why: New Delhi: Pakistan has confirmed that they will boycott the marquee clash against India on February 15 in the T20 World Cup 2026. The match is scheduled to take place at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, but if Pakistan remains firm on its stand of boycott, the 'mother of all clashes' will…
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Trump cuts tariffs on India to 18%: Check full list of US duties on other countries
03
Feb
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World

Trump cuts tariffs on India to 18%: Check full list of US duties on other countries

US President Donald Trump said that the US and India "have agreed to a trade deal" with Washington reducing the reciprocal tariff from 25 per cent to 18 per cent, "out of friendship and respect" for PM Modi. Washington: US President Donald Trump has announced that India and the US agreed to a trade deal under which Washington will bring down the reciprocal tariff on Indian goods to 18 per cent from current 25 per cent.ย  Trump imposed 50 per cent tariffs on Indian goods, including the 25 per cent punitive tariffs for India's procurement of Russian crude oil. India…
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Market Opening Bell: Sensex surges 3,656 points, Nifty above 26,300 post India-US trade deal
03
Feb
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Market Opening Bell: Sensex surges 3,656 points, Nifty above 26,300 post India-US trade deal

Sensex, Nifty Today: Gift Nifty, an early indicator for the Nifty 50, indicated a strong positive start as it opened with a jump of 763 points at 25,898.50, compared to the previous close of 25,135.50. Mumbai: Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, opened on a strong positive note on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, as India and the United States announced a crucial trade agreement. While the 30-share BSE Sensex surged 3,656.74 points to start the session at 85,323.20, the Nifty gained 1,129.65 points to open at 25,088.40. In the last trading session, the Sensex closed at 81,666.46 and…
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