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Australian Open final: Carlos Alcaraz reflects on historic feat, says 'dream come true'

The 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 win also saw Carlos Alcaraz become the youngest player to clinch a career Grand Slam. After the win, Alcaraz reflected on his journey and gave a special mention to Rafael Nadal, who was in attendance for the championship clash.

Federal judge orders release of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, who were detained by ICE in Texas

Federal judge orders release of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, who were detained by ICE in Texas

Rafah border crossing opens for trial; ‘limited passage’ of Palestinians to start from Monday

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 Budget 2026: ₹12.2 Trillion Push On Infrastructure Spending

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.

Putin Meets Al-Sharaa: Russia Aims To Retain Hmeimim And Tartous Bases

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 Military Purge Likely To Speed Up Taiwan Invasion Plan

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.

Budget 2026: Major announcements across sectors, from defence push to Semiconductor Mission 2.0
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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.

Report: Russia Attacks Ukraine With 90 Drones on First Night Of Feb

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.

U19 World Cup 2026: Kanishk Chouhan shines for Boys in Blue as Team India beat Pakistan to reach semis

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

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

More than 200 killed in intense clashes between separatists and army in Pakistan’s Balochistan

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

Bang Si Hyuk case: Prosecutors probing HYBE chairman in fraudulent trading transferred

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

NATO's Plan to Counter Russia's 'Information Warfare' Revealed

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 Wins Australian Open, Becomes Youngest to Complete Career Grand Slam

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.

T20 World Cup 2026: Pakistan government announces boycott of Ind vs Pak clash, but confirms participation in tournament

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.

‘Next round of trilateral peace talks on Feb 4-5 in Abu Dhabi,’ says Zelensky

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.

In Direct Threat, Khamenei Warns of Regional War if US Attacks Iran | Trump Pushes for Talks

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.

Union Budget 2026: Major income tax changes announced — Who gains, who loses

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.

'I didn't think that I would be standing in a closing ceremony': Novak Djokovic on dream Australian Open run

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.