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Israel will supervise the exit of Gazans to Egypt remotely. Israeli officers in a control room will use facial recognition software to verify that those leaving the Strip are on the list of approved names and open a gate at the crossing to let them through.

India’s Union Budget 2026 has unveiled a ₹12.2 trillion allocation for infrastructure, underlining the government’s focus on capital expenditure to drive economic growth.

Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Moscow on January 28, 2026, discussing Russia's continued military presence at key bases like Hmeimim and Tartus amid Syria's post-Assad stabilization.

China’s top general Zhang Youxia has been purged amid allegations of corruption and defying President Xi Jinping. Reports also claim he may have shared sensitive nuclear information with the US. The move highlights Beijing’s ongoing crackdown on graft within the military and rising political tensions at the top levels of China’s armed forces.

PM Modi described Budget 2026 as the roadmap for India’s ‘Reform Express’, saying it lays a strong foundation for achieving the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’. He also hailed Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for presenting the Union Budget for the ninth consecutive time.

Russian forces attacked Ukraine with 90 UAVs, around 60 of which were Shahed drones, on the night of 31 January-1 February. Details: The military reported that 76 UAVs were either shot down or jammed. The remaining 14 UAVs struck nine locations, while debris from downed drones fell at two other locations.

In the contest played at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, Kanishk Chouhan was the star of the show with an all-round effort as he scored 35 runs and one wicket with the ball.

Syrian Kurdish unity on display in Qamishli ahead of SDF-Government agreement

Mobile internet service across Balochistan has been jammed for more than 24 hours, while road traffic is disrupted and train services are suspended.

HYBE chairperson Bang Si Hyuk's case, which is being probed by two investigative authorities, has reportedly been transferred. Read to know more.

NATO has released a report proposing a plan to counter the threat of Russia's information warfare. It calls upon eight Northern European countries to have a coordinated, offensive response in wake of an escalation by Moscow.

Carlos Alcaraz scripted history in Melbourne with his maiden Australian Open triumph. The 22-year-old Spaniard became the youngest man in the Open Era to complete a Career Grand Slam — winning all four major titles. With this victory, Alcaraz joins an elite list featuring Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Andre Agassi, cementing his place among tennis greats.

According to Indian time, Pakistan PM Shahbaz Sharif and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) head Naqvi met at the former’s residence around 6:30 p.m. when the decision to boycott India's clash in the T20 World Cup was taken.

Russia and Ukraine agree with Washington that a compromise is needed to end the war but still have differences. One of the biggest disagreements is on territory, with Russia keen to hold on to Ukrainian regions it currently controls, particularly the eastern Donbas industrial region.

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warnof a "regional war" if the United States attacked following heavy military deployments by Washington in the Gulf. Supreme leader says Washington knows that conflict would spread, Iranians not afraid; in tit-for-tat, Tehran’s parliament designates European armies as terrorist organizations.

The new law aims to replace the decades-old Income Tax Act, 1961, with clearer provisions, streamlined rules and easier filing processes. While several measures offer relief to taxpayers, others increase costs for specific segments.

In the final that lasted more than two hours, Novak Djokovic made a bright start by pocketing the opening set; however, Carlos Alcaraz came back to win the next three sets and won the 2026 Australian Open men’s singles final 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5.

Post communal remarks, A.R. Rahman recently made his first appearance on the Kapil Sharma show. In regard to the controversy, the musician also said how messages get corrupted on the way. Read to know more.

Rain, snow and strong winds lash Uttarakhand, IMD issues avalanche and thunderstorm warnings