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Motion of thanks on Prez address passed in LS sans PM reply
The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed the motion of thanks to the President's address to the joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament on January 28 without Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s customary reply for the first time since 2004, amid continuing Opposition protests and logjam.
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February 06, 2026
Hindustan Times Rajasthan
Under-fire Starmer says will ‘go on’ leading British govt
Keir Starmer vowed on Thursday to remain Britain's prime minister despite a storm over his appointment last year of disgraced politician Peter Mandelson, linked to late US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, as Britain’s envoy to Washington, the AFP reported.
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February 06, 2026
Hindustan Times Rajasthan
Critical alliance for the future
The battle to control rare earth minerals has started in earnest. India should not fall behind
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February 06, 2026
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Cong backs Karnataka minister as BJP protests
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday rejected the BJP’s demand for excise minister RB Timmapur's resignation citing large-scale corruption in his department.
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February 05, 2026
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US trade deal fully protects dairy, agri sectors: Goyal
The India-US trade deal “fully” protects the Indian agriculture and dairy sectors, Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal told Parliament on Wednesday, emphasising that New Delhi's “framework understanding” with Washington safeguards “critical and sensitive sectors” of the respective economies.
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February 05, 2026
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Cognizant profit rises 19% to $648 mn in Q3
US-based IT major Cognizant, which has a substantial number of employees in India, on Wednesday reported about 18.7% increase in net income to $648 million in the December quarter.
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February 05, 2026
Hindustan Times Rajasthan
EU-India: Beyond the deal, a stabilising global force
Whether in terms of symbolism, of outcomes, or of strategic significance, the visit of the President of the European Council, Anténio Costa, and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, to India —on the occasion of Republic Day and for the 16th India-EU Summit — was nothing short of historic.
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February 05, 2026
Hindustan Times Rajasthan
'94.8% CONVICTION RATE IN MONEY LAUNDERING CASES UNDER ED'
NEW DELHI: The Union government informed Parliament on Tuesday that the Enforcement Directorate's conviction rate under prevention of money laundering act is 94.82% with courts delivering judgements in 58 cases till date, with 55 cases resulting in conviction of 123 accused persons.
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February 05, 2026
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New Manipur CM takes oath as Prez rule revoked
BJP leader Y Khemchand Singh was sworn in as the chief minister of Manipur on Wednesday.
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February 05, 2026
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Expiry of nuke pact between US and Russia risks new arms race
Russia will publish a document on Wednesday explaining its position on the expiry of the New START treaty that limits the size of the Russian and US strategic nuclear arsenals, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.
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February 05, 2026
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Mamata turns lawyer in her case against EC
West Bengal chief minister (CM) Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday became the first sitting CM to personally argue her own petition before the Supreme Court, urging it to “protect democracy” and “people's lives”, as the court sought a response from the Election Commission of India (ECI) on withdrawing notices to millions of people over minor spelling variations and dialect-based discrepancies during the ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in her state.
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February 05, 2026
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Fleeing Ukraine war, man chases sumo greatness
Danylo Yavhusishyn fled the war in Ukraine to become a sumo wrestler in Japan and his rapid rise has taken him one step away from reaching the ancient sport's highest rank.
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February 05, 2026
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Jaishankar, Rubio discuss pact on critical minerals and mining
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio “welcomed” the trade deal reached between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and discussed “formalising” bilateral cooperation on critical minerals exploration and mining during their meeting in Washington DC on Tuesday.
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February 05, 2026
Hindustan Times Rajasthan
No reset to past, but reframing of future
The India-US relationship now is shaped by forces and communities far larger than the world of officialdom
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February 05, 2026
Hindustan Times Rajasthan
Budget tweaks tariff, but customs reforms remain
Budget 2026-27 came at a critical moment for trade, just days after India concluded a free trade agreement with the European Union.
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February 05, 2026
Hindustan Times Rajasthan
58 dead in Pakistan’s Balochistan standoff
Pakistan's security forces used drones and helicopters to wrest control of a southwestern town from separatist insurgents after a three-day battle, police said on Wednesday, as the number of civilians and security personnel killed in the violence rose to 58.
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February 05, 2026
Hindustan Times Rajasthan
When Manipur has a new CM
A representative government in Imphal is welcome; it must improve inter-community relations and ensure justice for victims to have lasting peace
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February 05, 2026
Hindustan Times Rajasthan
2.5MILLION SPAM MARKETING CALLS IN 2025, UP FROM 850K IN 2021: DATA
Complaints about spam marketing calls and messages rose to 2.5 million in 2025, from around 850,000 in 2021, according to data tabled in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), with 1.17 million complaints against Bharti Airtel and 1.07 against Reliance Jio, the two largest telcos in the country.
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February 05, 2026
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Balancing for fiscal federalism
The 16th Finance Commission has done well to lean on the side of prudence and justice in its award
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February 03, 2026
Hindustan Times Rajasthan
Israel partially opens Rafah crossing amid Gaza ceasefire
Israel reopened the border between Gaza and Egypt on Monday for a limited number of people on foot, allowing a small number of Palestinians to leave the enclave and some of those who escaped the war to return for the first time.
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February 03, 2026
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SC GRANTS BAIL TO 3 IN ‘24 PUNE PORSCHE CASE
The Supreme Court ‘on Monday granted bail to three accused in the 2024 Pune Porsche accident case that claimed two lives, while observing that parents are to be blamed for such incidents involving juveniles.
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February 03, 2026
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TMC MPs walk out of RS over Bengal dues
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Monday once again raised the issue of pending central dues payable to West Bengal and staged a walkout from the Rajya Sabha shortly after the House met.
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February 03, 2026
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Rahul’s bid to quote from Naravane ‘book’ rocks LS
Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi's repeated attempts on Monday to refer to a magazine report based on a manuscript to question the government's handling of the 2020 China border clash sparked a row in the Lok Sabha, as Union ministers Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, and other Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) members accused the Congress leader of “misleading” the House.
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February 03, 2026
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Indian-origin scientist wins Crafoord Prize in Geosciences
Indian-origin climate scientist Veerabhadran Ramanathan has been awarded the 2026 Crafoord Prize in Geosciences by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.
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February 03, 2026
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Ensure accurate data used for caste census: SC to govt
A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant described the issue as “important”
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February 03, 2026
Hindustan Times Rajasthan
The age of militarised middle powers is here
I: Davos last week, a justifiably unhappy Canadian Prime Minister, Mark Carney, delivered what can be read as the funeral speech for the post-Cold War (America-led) world order.
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February 03, 2026
Hindustan Times Rajasthan
HASINA, TULIP GET JAIL TERMS IN BANGLADESH OVER PLOT CASE
A Bangladesh court Monday sentenced deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to a total of 10 years’ imprisonment and her niece, British lawmaker Tulip Siddiq, to four years in jail, in two corruption cases related to irregularities in allocations of land ina housing project.
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February 03, 2026
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TEMASEK, LIC SAID TO PLAN SHARE SALES IN NSE'S INDIA IPO
Temasek Holdings Pte. and Life Insurance Corporation of India Ltd. are likely to be key sellers in the potential $2.5 billion initial public offering of India’s top bourse, the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd., according toa person familiar with the matter.
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February 03, 2026
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Apple hits 28% value share in Indian smartphone mkt
NEW DELHI: Tech giant Apple has recorded its highest-ever value share of 28% in the Indian smartphone market, driven by a surging “premiumisation” trend where consumers are increasingly opting for high-end devices, according to a report by Counterpoint Research.
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February 03, 2026
Hindustan Times Rajasthan
Budget implications for the agriculture sector
Budget 2026-27, presented on Sunday,and Economic Survey 2025-26, presented on Friday, both referenced the “reform express” that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had spoken about earlier, highlighting the pace of structural changes underway.
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