The U.S. announces a massive $1.3 billion investment in Pakistan's rare earth sector, spotlighting the Reko Diq copper-gold mine amid a global scramble for critical minerals.



U.S. Drops $1.3B on Pakistan Rare Earths, Reko Diq in Spotlight 

Dowry greed continues to claim lives of Indian women across professions, from tech professionals to defense commandos, highlighting the persistence of this social evil despite legal bans.


From Techie to Commando, Dowry Greed Claims Lives of Indian Women 

The race to host the 2036 Olympics is set to become more transparent, with new reforms aimed at ensuring a fairer and more open selection process.


2036 Olympics: Race To Host Games To Become More Transparent

Around 2.15 am early Wednesday, three sisters jumped from their ninth-floor apartment in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad, after leaving a handwritten note that said, "Sorry, Papa".


Ghaziabad Sisters' Suicide: New details Emerge, Father Says Girls Adopted Korean Names

India and the U.S. recently finalized a trade agreement reducing tariffs on Indian goods from 25% to 18%, announced around February 2, 2026, following talks between President Trump and PM Modi. According to a report, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval played a key role in urging resumed negotiations during a discreet Washington visit, amid prior tensions over Russian oil imports.


U.S-India: Doval Pushes Trade Revival: US Cuts India Tariffs to 18% in Fresh Deal

Nashik, India’s grape capital, is facing a severe crisis as unseasonal rains have caused a 50% decline in grape yields. Farmers are struggling with massive losses, threatening livelihoods and the region’s agricultural economy.


India’s Grape Capital Faces Severe Crisis as Unseasonal Rains Slash Yields by 50% |

Indian security forces eliminated top Pakistani terrorist Adil in Kishtwar, Jammu & Kashmir. Adil, a senior Jaish-e-Mohammed commander, carried a ₹5 lakh reward and was involved in multiple terror operations, authorities said.


J&K: Top Pakistani Jaish Commander Killed in Kishtwar Encounter, ₹5 Lakh Reward on Adil

India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval told US Secretary of State Marco Rubio that New Delhi would not be bullied by President Donald Trump or his aides, sources said. Doval signaled India’s willingness to wait out Trump’s term while urging Washington to tone down public criticism and revive trade talks.


India-US Trade Deal: India Reportedly Told US, Willing To Wait Out Trump's Term 

India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval told US Secretary of State Marco Rubio that New Delhi would not be bullied by President Donald Trump or his aides, sources said. Doval signaled India’s willingness to wait out Trump’s term while urging Washington to tone down public criticism and revive trade talks.

Report: Doval Told Rubio India Won’t Be Bullied, Signals Patience on Trump-Era Tensions

Report: Doval Told Rubio India Won’t Be Bullied, Signaled Patience on Trump-Era Tensions

The Kremlin said India is free to buy oil from any supplier, amid uncertainty over New Delhi’s stance on Russian crude following an India-US trade deal. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russian oil is not easy to replace, underlining Moscow’s confidence in continued energy ties.


India-US Trade Deal: Russia Says India Free To Buy Oil From Anyone

India knocked out Afghanistan in the second semi-final to book their place in the final of the ICC Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup.


India Outclass Afghanistan to Reach U19 World Cup Final

Ghaziabad: Three Minor Sisters Died After Reportedly Jumping to Death 

Three loud thuds woke up a Ghaziabad residential society early on Wednesday morning when three sisters - 12, 14 and 16 years - jumped one by one from their ninth floor home allegedly as part of a Korean 'love game' task that they were addicted to.


India: Sisters Die After Jumping From Ninth Floor, Their Diary Describes Love for Korean Culture

Staging a protest on Parliament premises, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, took a swipe at Union Minister of State Ravneet Bittu on Wednesday, calling him "My traitor friend".

Indian Parliament Erupts in Ruckus, Rahul Gandhi Throws Traitor Jibe at Ravneet Bittu 

The joint operation by the Indian Army and Jammu & Kashmir Police was launched following specific intelligence inputs about the presence of multiple terrorists hiding in the forested areas of Danu Parol and nearby regions.


J&K: 'Operation Kiya' Launched After Intelligence Reports 

With Indian manufacturers now set to enjoy tariff-free entry, Bangladeshi exporters fear an immediate erosion of orders, margins, and market share. The shock has exposed how vulnerable Dhaka's export model has become. The anxiety has spilled straight into government corridors.


Bangladesh Feels Pressure From India's Recent Trade Deals With US & EU

A Chinese national, Lou Wennian, a resident of China’s Sichuan province, has been held by authorities in Himachal Pradesh, India. This development comes amid heightened security and border vigilance in the region.

India: Chinese National Lou Wennian Held in Himachal Pradesh; Found Living Without Visa

India's DRDO achieved a major milestone by successfully flight-testing Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) technology on February 3, 2026, at Chandipur, Odisha, paving the way for the Astra Mk-3 missile with over 350 km range.


DRDO Tests SFDR Technology, Inches Closer to Astra MK-3 Missile

Staging a protest on Parliament premises, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, took a swipe at Union Minister of State Ravneet Bittu on Wednesday, calling him "My traitor friend".


LoP Rahul Gandhi Calls BJP's Ravneet Singh Bittu 'Traitor Friend'

Three minor sisters, aged 12 , 14 , and 16 , died by suicide in Ghaziabad's Bharat City Society on February 4, 2026, after jumping hand-in-hand from their 9th-floor balcony around 2 AM following a dispute with parents over online gaming addiction.


India: Three Minor Sisters Die By Suicide in Ghaziabad; Online Korean Game Link Emerges

T20 World Cup past winners: Only India (2007 & 2024), West Indies (2012 & 2016), and England (2009 & 2022) have won two titles with Pakistan (2009), Sri Lanka (2014), and Australia (2021) winning once each.

T20 World Cup past winners: Only India (2007 &amp; 2024), West Indies (2012 &amp; 2016), and England (2010 &amp; 2022) have won two titles with Pakistan (2009), Sri Lanka (2014), and Australia (2021) winning once each.

T20 World Cup: Only three teams, including India, have two titles - Can you guess all past winners

India has successfully tested next-generation air-to-air missile propulsion technology at the Chandipur test range in Odisha. The test marks a significant step forward in the country’s missile development program, enhancing the capabilities of the Indian Air Force and strengthening national defense.

India Tests Next-Gen Air-to-Air Missile Propulsion Technology

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi’s reference to China in the unpublished memoirs of former Chief of Army Staff General M M Naravane (Retd) triggered a political firestorm on Monday, leading to repeated disruptions in the Lok Sabha.


Rahul Gandhi Cites Unpublished Naravane Memoir, Triggers Chaos

Ricky Ponting has handed Australia a reality check ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, which begins this Saturday (Feb 7) in India and Sri Lanka. Coming off a series loss against Pakistan (0-3) in Pakistan, Australia is in Group B alongside the tournament’s co-host, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Oman and Ireland. Although they still boast several A-listers and match winners, Punter feels they are as good as anyone but not among the favourites for the T20 title. Ponting handpicked the defending champions, India, to lift the T20 World Cup this year.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Australia will enter this 20-team tournament without Pat Cummins, who continues to recover from a back injury that aggravated following the third Test in Adelaide during the Ashes. Besides him, the lack of depth in the middle order, despite having veterans Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, and even Tim David, could hurt Australia on the subcontinent pitches, something Ponting is aware of. Also, Steve Smith’s absence makes the batting look more fragile for the former winners.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/sanjay-manjrekar-slams-pakistan-india-game-boycott-threat-t20-world-cup-beating-them-is-like-beating-minnows-1770120805286">Sanjay Manjrekar slams Pakistan’s boycott threat: ‘Beating them is like beating minnows’</a> &nbsp;Without talking much about his side’s chances of pushing above their weight and winning a tournament with a lesser-experienced squad at the helm, Ponting said, “If you look at the squad, I think they have as good a chance as anybody.” &nbsp;Commenting on which team he thinks is heads and shoulders ahead of them all, Ponting said, “India probably start as the clear favourites because of the conditions, the talent and the group of players they have put together. They’ll be hard to beat. But I really do think we’ll see Australia there come semi-final time,” he added while chatting with the ICC.&nbsp; &nbsp;Meanwhile, Australia begins its T20 World Cup campaign against Ireland on February 11, with Sri Lanka hosting all its group games.<h3>Australia’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad -</h3>Mitchell Marsh (captain), Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Cameron Green, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matt Kuhnemann, Glenn Maxwell, Matt Renshaw, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa &nbsp;Travelling reserve: Sean Abbott

Australia recently lost the away three-match T20I series against Pakistan, with their batters failing to apply themselves on dusty bowls in Lahore. 

Ricky Ponting has handed Australia a reality check ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, which begins this Saturday (Feb 7) in India and Sri Lanka. Coming off a series loss against Pakistan (0-3) in Pakistan, Australia is in Group B alongside the tournament’s co-host, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Oman and Ireland. Although they still boast several A-listers and match winners, Punter feels they are as good as anyone but not among the favourites for the T20 title. Ponting handpicked the defending champions, India, to lift the T20 World Cup this year. Meanwhile, Australia will enter this 20-team tournament without Pat Cummins, who continues to recover from a back injury that aggravated following the third Test in Adelaide during the Ashes. Besides him, the lack of depth in the middle order, despite having veterans Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, and even Tim David, could hurt Australia on the subcontinent pitches, something Ponting is aware of. Also, Steve Smith’s absence makes the batting look more fragile for the former winners. Also read | Sanjay Manjrekar slams Pakistan’s boycott threat: ‘Beating them is like beating minnows’ Without talking much about his side’s chances of pushing above their weight and winning a tournament with a lesser-experienced squad at the helm, Ponting said, “If you look at the squad, I think they have as good a chance as anybody.” Commenting on which team he thinks is heads and shoulders ahead of them all, Ponting said, “India probably start as the clear favourites because of the conditions, the talent and the group of players they have put together. They’ll be hard to beat. But I really do think we’ll see Australia there come semi-final time,” he added while chatting with the ICC. Meanwhile, Australia begins its T20 World Cup campaign against Ireland on February 11, with Sri Lanka hosting all its group games. Australia’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad - Mitchell Marsh (captain), Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Cameron Green, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matt Kuhnemann, Glenn Maxwell, Matt Renshaw, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa Travelling reserve: Sean Abbott

Australia recently lost the away three-match T20I series against Pakistan, with their batters failing to apply themselves on dusty bowls in Lahore.&nbsp;

"They’ll be hard to beat": Ricky Ponting snubs Australia, names his T20 World Cup 2026 winner

India has rejected directives under the Indus Water Treaty and refused to disclose technical data related to the Baglihar and Kishanganga hydropower projects. The move marks a firm stance by New Delhi amid ongoing disagreements over treaty mechanisms and information sharing linked to the two projects.


Indus Water Treaty: India Rejects Indus Water Treaty Directives, Refuses Data on Key Projects

Russia says its strategic ties with India is most important, and that it has not heard from India that it will halth russian oil imports. Kremlin's reaction comes a day after Trump announced a trade deal with India, claiming that India will stop buying Russian oil.


Russia: India Has Not Informed That It Will Stop Buying Our Oil

The Lok Sabha witnessed chaotic scenes as protests erupted over Rahul Gandhi’s speech during the Motion of Thanks debate, leading to disruptions and heated exchanges between the treasury benches and the opposition.


India: Ruckus Over Rahul Gandhi's Speech On Motion Of Thanks 

The United States has reduced tariffs on Indian goods from 25% to 18%, confirmed by US Ambassador Sergio Gor. The move is expected to boost trade between the two countries and strengthen economic ties. Experts say this reduction could enhance India’s exports to the US and positively impact bilateral relations. This video covers the tariff cut details, government reactions, and market implications.

US Cuts Tariffs on India from 25% to 18%, Ambassador Confirms

India and Nepal are in discussions to establish a cross-border interbank channel, aiming to facilitate smoother transactions, trade, and financial cooperation between the two countries. Officials from New Delhi and Kathmandu are exploring ways to strengthen banking connectivity, payment systems, and bilateral economic ties. This move could boost trade efficiency, reduce transaction costs, and improve financial collaboration in South Asia.

India and Nepal Explore Interbank Channel for Cross-Border Banking

The ‍Trump administration is dropping a ⁠25% additional tariffs imposed on Indian imports over its ‌purchases ‌of Russian oil, in addition ‌to lowering a country-specific tariff to 18% from 25%.

Trump Announces India Trade Deal as US May Cut 25% Tariff on Russian Oil

In a landmark move, President Trump says the US has struck a trade deal with India, slashing tariffs on indian goods to 18 percent. That pact has already sparked gains in Indian markets.


Trump, India Agree to Major Trade Deal 

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