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File photo NEW DELHI: Election Commission of India will hold a conference of all state election commissioners (SECs) here on Feb 24, to discuss issues which include the sharing of ECI electronic voting machines (EVMs), electoral rolls and technological innovations like ECINet for smoother conduct of panchayat and municipal polls by state election commissions.While ECI conducts Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and assembly elections, besides presidential and vice-presidential polls, the SECs, created by state laws based on the 73rd and 74th Constitutional amendments, are tasked with holding elections to panchayats and municipal bodies in states.The SEC conference — being held after a gap of 25 years — has been convened by CEC Gyanesh Kumar after several state poll commissions approached him in the last one year, seeking national-level deliberations to iron out issues and coordinate efforts of EC and SECs on matters like eligibility of electors as per the electoral law, the borrowing of ECI EVMs for holding local polls.About the AuthorBharti JainBharti Jain is senior editor with The Times of India, New Delhi. She has been writing on security matters since 1996. Having covered the Union home ministry, security agencies, Election Commission and the ‘prime’ political beat, the Congress, for The Economic Times all these years, she moved to TOI in August 2012. Her repertoire of news stories delves into the whole gamut of issues related to terrorism and internal strife, besides probing strategic affairs in India’s neighbourhood.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosEAM Jaishankar, Marco Rubio Underscore De-Risking Supply Chains At US Critical Minerals MeetOppn Women MPs Storm Treasury Benches Amid Protests: Inside PM Modi’s Lok Sabha Speech Cancellation‘This is the era for India’: BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Hails New Delhi’s Economic Rise’Agriculture, Dairy Protected’: Piyush Goyal Cheers India-US Pact; Jaishankar Meets Trump Top Aides’Insulted Sikh Community’: Hardeep Puri Slams Rahul Gandhi Over ‘Traitor’ Remark At Ravneet BittuRahul Gandhi Defends Naravane Memoir Quotes, Priyanka Questions Nishikant Dubey Quotes On Nehru’Justice Is Crying…’: Mamata Banerjee Takes EC Head On In Supreme Court Over SIR Row In Bengal‘Combatise Space Command…L1 Needs To Go.’: Expert Stresses Defence Reforms After Budget 2026India-US Trade Deal Vs India-EU FTA: Which Agreement Delivers Bigger Exports Jobs And GrowthKorean ‘Love Game’ Under Lens After Ghaziabad Sisters Suicide Raises Alarm On Digital Addiction123PhotostoriesJupiter-inspired names for babies born on ThursdayFrom Miley’s leather to Rosé’s black dress: 5 Grammy trends you can actually wear to work today5 types of main door locks and which one is perfect for apartments6 reality TV couples who didn’t last: Nick Thompson and Danielle Ruhl, Josh Oyinsan and Mimii Ngulube and moreWhat’s streaming on Apple TV+ in February 2026: New seasons, romance, and monster mayhemFrom India to Russia: Stunning frozen rivers from around the world10 oldest restaurants in Bengaluru and their most popular dishesMeryl Streep films on OTT that highlight her timeless talent5 most expensive buildings from across the world and why they cost so muchMumbai–Pune Expressway turns parking lot as vehicles remain stuck for 12 hours123Hot PicksBudget 2026Gold Silver PricesParliament Budget SessionRelationship consentIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays February 2026Bank Holidays februaryTop TrendingNBA Trade NewsMLB Trade RumorsCardi BKayla NicoleLindsey Vonn ACL InjuryCooper DeJeanTom BradyDenver Nuggets vs Detroit PistonsWho is Mickey Lolich WifeMickey Lolich Passes Away

File photo NEW DELHI: Election Commission of India will hold a conference of all state election commissioners (SECs) here on Feb 24, to discuss issues which include the sharing of ECI electronic voting machines (EVMs), electoral rolls and technological innovations like ECINet for smoother conduct of panchayat and municipal polls by state election commissions.While ECI conducts Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and assembly elections, besides presidential and vice-presidential polls, the SECs, created by state laws based on the 73rd and 74th Constitutional amendments, are tasked with holding elections to panchayats and municipal bodies in states.The SEC conference — being held after a gap of 25 years — has been convened by CEC Gyanesh Kumar after several state poll commissions approached him in the last one year, seeking national-level deliberations to iron out issues and coordinate efforts of EC and SECs on matters like eligibility of electors as per the electoral law, the borrowing of ECI EVMs for holding local polls.About the AuthorBharti JainBharti Jain is senior editor with The Times of India, New Delhi. She has been writing on security matters since 1996. Having covered the Union home ministry, security agencies, Election Commission and the ‘prime’ political beat, the Congress, for The Economic Times all these years, she moved to TOI in August 2012. Her repertoire of news stories delves into the whole gamut of issues related to terrorism and internal strife, besides probing strategic affairs in India’s neighbourhood.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosEAM Jaishankar, Marco Rubio Underscore De-Risking Supply Chains At US Critical Minerals MeetOppn Women MPs Storm Treasury Benches Amid Protests: Inside PM Modi’s Lok Sabha Speech Cancellation‘This is the era for India’: BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Hails New Delhi’s Economic Rise’Agriculture, Dairy Protected’: Piyush Goyal Cheers India-US Pact; Jaishankar Meets Trump Top Aides’Insulted Sikh Community’: Hardeep Puri Slams Rahul Gandhi Over ‘Traitor’ Remark At Ravneet BittuRahul Gandhi Defends Naravane Memoir Quotes, Priyanka Questions Nishikant Dubey Quotes On Nehru’Justice Is Crying…’: Mamata Banerjee Takes EC Head On In Supreme Court Over SIR Row In Bengal‘Combatise Space Command…L1 Needs To Go.’: Expert Stresses Defence Reforms After Budget 2026India-US Trade Deal Vs India-EU FTA: Which Agreement Delivers Bigger Exports Jobs And GrowthKorean ‘Love Game’ Under Lens After Ghaziabad Sisters Suicide Raises Alarm On Digital Addiction123PhotostoriesJupiter-inspired names for babies born on ThursdayFrom Miley’s leather to Rosé’s black dress: 5 Grammy trends you can actually wear to work today5 types of main door locks and which one is perfect for apartments6 reality TV couples who didn’t last: Nick Thompson and Danielle Ruhl, Josh Oyinsan and Mimii Ngulube and moreWhat’s streaming on Apple TV+ in February 2026: New seasons, romance, and monster mayhemFrom India to Russia: Stunning frozen rivers from around the world10 oldest restaurants in Bengaluru and their most popular dishesMeryl Streep films on OTT that highlight her timeless talent5 most expensive buildings from across the world and why they cost so muchMumbai–Pune Expressway turns parking lot as vehicles remain stuck for 12 hours123Hot PicksBudget 2026Gold Silver PricesParliament Budget SessionRelationship consentIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays February 2026Bank Holidays februaryTop TrendingNBA Trade NewsMLB Trade RumorsCardi BKayla NicoleLindsey Vonn ACL InjuryCooper DeJeanTom BradyDenver Nuggets vs Detroit PistonsWho is Mickey Lolich WifeMickey Lolich Passes Away

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NEW DELHI: Election Commission of India will hold a conference of all state election commissioners (SECs) here on Feb 24, to discuss issues which include the sharing of ECI electronic voting machines (EVMs), electoral rolls and technological innovations like ECINet for smoother conduct of panchayat and municipal polls by state election commissions.While ECI conducts Lok…

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‘Valathu Vashathe Kallan’ box office collections day 6: Jeethu Joseph’s film holds steady; Mints Rs 31 lakhs

‘Valathu Vashathe Kallan’ box office collections day 6: Jeethu Joseph’s film holds steady; Mints Rs 31 lakhs

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Jeethu Joseph’s ‘Valathu Vashathe Kallan’ has garnered Rs 4.52 crore in its first six days, with Wednesday’s collection at Rs 31 lakhs. Despite a strong cast, the film faces mixed reviews, with some praising its crime thriller elements and others criticizing its plot and execution. Low occupancy suggests reliance on word-of-mouth. Jeethu Joseph’s latest thriller…

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Horoscope Today (February 5, 2026): Rahu & Ketu’s Daily Karmic Reading and Predictions for All Zodiac Signs

Horoscope Today (February 5, 2026): Rahu & Ketu’s Daily Karmic Reading and Predictions for All Zodiac Signs

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Horoscope Today (Aaj Ka Rashifal): The movement of Rahu through Aquarius and Ketu’s position in Leo creates a strong karmic axis that indicates the interplay of thoughts, ambitions, and ego. This planetary alignment brings about changes in focus, sudden insights, and personal trials. The day-to-day has very slight differences, but the basic energies of letting…

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Border 2 Full Movie Collection: ‘Border 2’ box office collection Day 13: Sunny Deol and Varun Dhawan starrer inches closer to Rs 300 crore amid sharp drop |

Border 2 Full Movie Collection: ‘Border 2’ box office collection Day 13: Sunny Deol and Varun Dhawan starrer inches closer to Rs 300 crore amid sharp drop |

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‘Border 2’ emerges as the anticipated follow-up to the 1997 classic, receiving a blend of praise and critique while launching successfully on Republic Day. Although it faced a slight drop in momentum, the film has nonetheless soared at the box office. Read the full report to know more in detail. ‘Border 2’ opened to mixed…

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HR executive caught in Coldplay kiss cam scandal set to host 5 crisis conference: ‘What’s the theme? Homewrecking?’

HR executive caught in Coldplay kiss cam scandal set to host $875 crisis conference: ‘What’s the theme? Homewrecking?’

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The former HR chief caught in last year’s viral Coldplay kiss cam scandal is set to return to the spotlight as a keynote speaker at a high-priced crisis communications conference in the United States.Kristin Cabot, the ex-chief people officer of tech firm Astronomer, will speak at PRWeek’s 2026 Crisis Comms Conference in April, where tickets…

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Maharashtra deputy CM Sunetra Pawar with son Jay Pawar, NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar and others during a ceremony to pay tribute to former deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar (PTI) PUNE: As suspense over the merger of the two NCPs continues, family patriarch Sharad Pawar on Wednesday met late nephew Ajit Pawar’s wife Sunetra Pawar at her residence in Baramati for the first time after she took oath as Maharashtra’s deputy CM.Amid reports of a division in the family, Pawar, Sunetra, her sons Parth and Jay, and other relatives held a closed-door meeting in their hometown late Wednesday, reigniting the reunification buzz. Pawar Senior and his wife Pratibha offered condolences to Ajit Pawar’s family, and together, they all met locals who visited them.The NCP (SP) chief had, a few days ago, made his disappointment clear as he said Sunetra did not consult him about taking up the deputy CM’s post last week. However, he told reporters in Baramati on Wednesday morning he supported her decision. “I am happy that she was given the opportunity.” Despite ill health, he spent the entire day in a series of meetings in Baramati. Among these were a closed-door meeting with Sunetra’s sons and Ajit Pawar’s sister, Vijaya Patil, on Vidya Pratishthan campus. Later in the day, key members of the Pawar family met at Sunetra’s residence.Pawar also chaired a meeting of the trustees of Vidya Pratishthan, of which he is president. Parth and Jay were also called for the meeting, where both were apprised of the functioning of Vidya Pratishthan in which Ajit Pawar was a trustee. There was also a primary discussion on Ajit Pawar’s proposed memorial, sources told TOI .Pawar returned to Baramati from Mumbai on Tuesday after cancelling his Delhi visit to participate in the budget session of Parliament. “Be it Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha or assembly, I was a member of these houses for 58 years. But, for the first time, I could not attend the Budget session due to the tragedy (Ajit Pawar’s death in a plane crash),” Pawar added.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosEAM Jaishankar, Marco Rubio Underscore De-Risking Supply Chains At US Critical Minerals MeetOppn Women MPs Storm Treasury Benches Amid Protests: Inside PM Modi’s Lok Sabha Speech Cancellation‘This is the era for India’: BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Hails New Delhi’s Economic Rise’Agriculture, Dairy Protected’: Piyush Goyal Cheers India-US Pact; Jaishankar Meets Trump Top Aides’Insulted Sikh Community’: Hardeep Puri Slams Rahul Gandhi Over ‘Traitor’ Remark At Ravneet BittuRahul Gandhi Defends Naravane Memoir Quotes, Priyanka Questions Nishikant Dubey Quotes On Nehru’Justice Is Crying…’: Mamata Banerjee Takes EC Head On In Supreme Court Over SIR Row In Bengal‘Combatise Space Command…L1 Needs To Go.’: Expert Stresses Defence Reforms After Budget 2026India-US Trade Deal Vs India-EU FTA: Which Agreement Delivers Bigger Exports Jobs And GrowthKorean ‘Love Game’ Under Lens After Ghaziabad Sisters Suicide Raises Alarm On Digital Addiction123PhotostoriesJupiter-inspired names for babies born on ThursdayFrom Miley’s leather to Rosé’s black dress: 5 Grammy trends you can actually wear to work today5 types of main door locks and which one is perfect for apartments6 reality TV couples who didn’t last: Nick Thompson and Danielle Ruhl, Josh Oyinsan and Mimii Ngulube and moreWhat’s streaming on Apple TV+ in February 2026: New seasons, romance, and monster mayhemFrom India to Russia: Stunning frozen rivers from around the world10 oldest restaurants in Bengaluru and their most popular dishesMeryl Streep films on OTT that highlight her timeless talent5 most expensive buildings from across the world and why they cost so muchMumbai–Pune Expressway turns parking lot as vehicles remain stuck for 12 hours123Hot PicksBudget 2026Gold Silver PricesParliament Budget SessionRelationship consentIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays February 2026Bank Holidays februaryTop TrendingNBA Trade NewsMLB Trade RumorsCardi BKayla NicoleLindsey Vonn ACL InjuryCooper DeJeanTom BradyDenver Nuggets vs Detroit PistonsWho is Mickey Lolich WifeMickey Lolich Passes Away

Maharashtra deputy CM Sunetra Pawar with son Jay Pawar, NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar and others during a ceremony to pay tribute to former deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar (PTI) PUNE: As suspense over the merger of the two NCPs continues, family patriarch Sharad Pawar on Wednesday met late nephew Ajit Pawar’s wife Sunetra Pawar at her residence in Baramati for the first time after she took oath as Maharashtra’s deputy CM.Amid reports of a division in the family, Pawar, Sunetra, her sons Parth and Jay, and other relatives held a closed-door meeting in their hometown late Wednesday, reigniting the reunification buzz. Pawar Senior and his wife Pratibha offered condolences to Ajit Pawar’s family, and together, they all met locals who visited them.The NCP (SP) chief had, a few days ago, made his disappointment clear as he said Sunetra did not consult him about taking up the deputy CM’s post last week. However, he told reporters in Baramati on Wednesday morning he supported her decision. “I am happy that she was given the opportunity.” Despite ill health, he spent the entire day in a series of meetings in Baramati. Among these were a closed-door meeting with Sunetra’s sons and Ajit Pawar’s sister, Vijaya Patil, on Vidya Pratishthan campus. Later in the day, key members of the Pawar family met at Sunetra’s residence.Pawar also chaired a meeting of the trustees of Vidya Pratishthan, of which he is president. Parth and Jay were also called for the meeting, where both were apprised of the functioning of Vidya Pratishthan in which Ajit Pawar was a trustee. There was also a primary discussion on Ajit Pawar’s proposed memorial, sources told TOI .Pawar returned to Baramati from Mumbai on Tuesday after cancelling his Delhi visit to participate in the budget session of Parliament. “Be it Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha or assembly, I was a member of these houses for 58 years. But, for the first time, I could not attend the Budget session due to the tragedy (Ajit Pawar’s death in a plane crash),” Pawar added.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosEAM Jaishankar, Marco Rubio Underscore De-Risking Supply Chains At US Critical Minerals MeetOppn Women MPs Storm Treasury Benches Amid Protests: Inside PM Modi’s Lok Sabha Speech Cancellation‘This is the era for India’: BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Hails New Delhi’s Economic Rise’Agriculture, Dairy Protected’: Piyush Goyal Cheers India-US Pact; Jaishankar Meets Trump Top Aides’Insulted Sikh Community’: Hardeep Puri Slams Rahul Gandhi Over ‘Traitor’ Remark At Ravneet BittuRahul Gandhi Defends Naravane Memoir Quotes, Priyanka Questions Nishikant Dubey Quotes On Nehru’Justice Is Crying…’: Mamata Banerjee Takes EC Head On In Supreme Court Over SIR Row In Bengal‘Combatise Space Command…L1 Needs To Go.’: Expert Stresses Defence Reforms After Budget 2026India-US Trade Deal Vs India-EU FTA: Which Agreement Delivers Bigger Exports Jobs And GrowthKorean ‘Love Game’ Under Lens After Ghaziabad Sisters Suicide Raises Alarm On Digital Addiction123PhotostoriesJupiter-inspired names for babies born on ThursdayFrom Miley’s leather to Rosé’s black dress: 5 Grammy trends you can actually wear to work today5 types of main door locks and which one is perfect for apartments6 reality TV couples who didn’t last: Nick Thompson and Danielle Ruhl, Josh Oyinsan and Mimii Ngulube and moreWhat’s streaming on Apple TV+ in February 2026: New seasons, romance, and monster mayhemFrom India to Russia: Stunning frozen rivers from around the world10 oldest restaurants in Bengaluru and their most popular dishesMeryl Streep films on OTT that highlight her timeless talent5 most expensive buildings from across the world and why they cost so muchMumbai–Pune Expressway turns parking lot as vehicles remain stuck for 12 hours123Hot PicksBudget 2026Gold Silver PricesParliament Budget SessionRelationship consentIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays February 2026Bank Holidays februaryTop TrendingNBA Trade NewsMLB Trade RumorsCardi BKayla NicoleLindsey Vonn ACL InjuryCooper DeJeanTom BradyDenver Nuggets vs Detroit PistonsWho is Mickey Lolich WifeMickey Lolich Passes Away

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Maharashtra deputy CM Sunetra Pawar with son Jay Pawar, NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar and others during a ceremony to pay tribute to former deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar (PTI) PUNE: As suspense over the merger of the two NCPs continues, family patriarch Sharad Pawar on Wednesday met late nephew Ajit Pawar’s wife Sunetra Pawar…

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Pedro Pascal replaces Joaquin Phoenix; to star opposite Danny Ramirez in Todd Haynes’ ‘De Noche’

Pedro Pascal replaces Joaquin Phoenix; to star opposite Danny Ramirez in Todd Haynes’ ‘De Noche’

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Pedro Pascal has officially landed a leading role in Todd Haynes’ upcoming film ‘De Noche’, joining Danny Ramirez in the Mexican love story. With this casting, Pedro replaces Joaquin Phoenix, who abruptly exited the film days before filming began in Mexico. About ‘De Noche’ The projected was halted with Haynes telling Variety, “What happened this…

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Capricorn Horoscope Today, February 05, 2026: Mercury supports clarity

Capricorn Horoscope Today, February 05, 2026: Mercury supports clarity

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Today heralds a collection of delightful achievements as the Moon and Saturn collaborate to strengthen your ambitions. A wave of relief washes over you, especially as the little ones thrive, rejuvenating your spirit. This invigorating energy is perfect for addressing unfinished business, from bills to unanswered emails. Success comes from all corners today, and you’ll…

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1,000s stranded on Mumbai-Pune expressway for 32 hours after propylene gas tanker overturns

1,000s stranded on Mumbai-Pune expressway for 32 hours after propylene gas tanker overturns

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PUNE: Thousands of commuters of all ages and backgrounds had a harrowing time for several hours as traffic on the Pune-Mumbai expressway was disrupted for at least 32 hours after a tanker carrying highly flammable propylene overturned near the Adoshi Tunnel on the Mumbai-bound carriageway around 4.45pm on Tuesday.The accident occurred around 50m ahead of…

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Trump assassination attempt case: Man convicted in Florida golf course shooting case gets life in prison

Trump assassination attempt case: Man convicted in Florida golf course shooting case gets life in prison

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A 59-year-old man was granted life sentence on Wednesday for attempting to assassinate Donald Trump at his Florida golf course just months before the 2024 US presidential election.Ryan Routh was convicted in September of trying to kill Trump when he was still the Republican presidential candidate. Florida Man Found Guilty Of Attempted Assassination of Donald…

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Generative image NEW DELHI: The Russian foreign ministry reiterated on Wednesday that Moscow had no reason to believe India is doing a rethink on its oil purchase from Russia, while also asserting that it’s ready to carry forward close cooperation with India in the energy sector.“We are convinced that India’s purchase of Russian hydrocarbons is mutually beneficial & contributes to maintaining stability in the global energy market,” the ministry said in a post on X, adding Russia stands ready to continue close cooperation in this area with its Indian partners. Venezuelan Oil For India? US Offer Comes With Conditions As Pressure Grows Over Russian CrudeRussia had on Tuesday said it had not received any communication from India about Russian oil purchase being stopped.His comments came a day after US President Trump said PM Modi has “agreed to stop buying Russian Oil, and to buy much more from the US and, potentially, Venezuela.”In a post on Truth Social, Trump, who spoke with Prime Minister Modi on Monday, announced that India and the US had agreed to a trade deal under which Washington would charge a reduced reciprocal tariff on Delhi, lowering it from 50% to 18%.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosEAM Jaishankar, Marco Rubio Underscore De-Risking Supply Chains At US Critical Minerals MeetOppn Women MPs Storm Treasury Benches Amid Protests: Inside PM Modi’s Lok Sabha Speech Cancellation‘This is the era for India’: BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Hails New Delhi’s Economic Rise’Agriculture, Dairy Protected’: Piyush Goyal Cheers India-US Pact; Jaishankar Meets Trump Top Aides’Insulted Sikh Community’: Hardeep Puri Slams Rahul Gandhi Over ‘Traitor’ Remark At Ravneet BittuRahul Gandhi Defends Naravane Memoir Quotes, Priyanka Questions Nishikant Dubey Quotes On Nehru’Justice Is Crying…’: Mamata Banerjee Takes EC Head On In Supreme Court Over SIR Row In Bengal‘Combatise Space Command…L1 Needs To Go.’: Expert Stresses Defence Reforms After Budget 2026India-US Trade Deal Vs India-EU FTA: Which Agreement Delivers Bigger Exports Jobs And GrowthKorean ‘Love Game’ Under Lens After Ghaziabad Sisters Suicide Raises Alarm On Digital Addiction123PhotostoriesJupiter-inspired names for babies born on ThursdayFrom Miley’s leather to Rosé’s black dress: 5 Grammy trends you can actually wear to work today5 types of main door locks and which one is perfect for apartments6 reality TV couples who didn’t last: Nick Thompson and Danielle Ruhl, Josh Oyinsan and Mimii Ngulube and moreWhat’s streaming on Apple TV+ in February 2026: New seasons, romance, and monster mayhemFrom India to Russia: Stunning frozen rivers from around the world10 oldest restaurants in Bengaluru and their most popular dishesMeryl Streep films on OTT that highlight her timeless talent5 most expensive buildings from across the world and why they cost so muchMumbai–Pune Expressway turns parking lot as vehicles remain stuck for 12 hours123Hot PicksBudget 2026Gold Silver PricesParliament Budget SessionRelationship consentIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays February 2026Bank Holidays februaryTop TrendingNBA Trade NewsMLB Trade RumorsCardi BKayla NicoleLindsey Vonn ACL InjuryCooper DeJeanTom BradyDenver Nuggets vs Detroit PistonsWho is Mickey Lolich WifeMickey Lolich Passes Away

Generative image NEW DELHI: The Russian foreign ministry reiterated on Wednesday that Moscow had no reason to believe India is doing a rethink on its oil purchase from Russia, while also asserting that it’s ready to carry forward close cooperation with India in the energy sector.“We are convinced that India’s purchase of Russian hydrocarbons is mutually beneficial & contributes to maintaining stability in the global energy market,” the ministry said in a post on X, adding Russia stands ready to continue close cooperation in this area with its Indian partners. Venezuelan Oil For India? US Offer Comes With Conditions As Pressure Grows Over Russian CrudeRussia had on Tuesday said it had not received any communication from India about Russian oil purchase being stopped.His comments came a day after US President Trump said PM Modi has “agreed to stop buying Russian Oil, and to buy much more from the US and, potentially, Venezuela.”In a post on Truth Social, Trump, who spoke with Prime Minister Modi on Monday, announced that India and the US had agreed to a trade deal under which Washington would charge a reduced reciprocal tariff on Delhi, lowering it from 50% to 18%.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosEAM Jaishankar, Marco Rubio Underscore De-Risking Supply Chains At US Critical Minerals MeetOppn Women MPs Storm Treasury Benches Amid Protests: Inside PM Modi’s Lok Sabha Speech Cancellation‘This is the era for India’: BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Hails New Delhi’s Economic Rise’Agriculture, Dairy Protected’: Piyush Goyal Cheers India-US Pact; Jaishankar Meets Trump Top Aides’Insulted Sikh Community’: Hardeep Puri Slams Rahul Gandhi Over ‘Traitor’ Remark At Ravneet BittuRahul Gandhi Defends Naravane Memoir Quotes, Priyanka Questions Nishikant Dubey Quotes On Nehru’Justice Is Crying…’: Mamata Banerjee Takes EC Head On In Supreme Court Over SIR Row In Bengal‘Combatise Space Command…L1 Needs To Go.’: Expert Stresses Defence Reforms After Budget 2026India-US Trade Deal Vs India-EU FTA: Which Agreement Delivers Bigger Exports Jobs And GrowthKorean ‘Love Game’ Under Lens After Ghaziabad Sisters Suicide Raises Alarm On Digital Addiction123PhotostoriesJupiter-inspired names for babies born on ThursdayFrom Miley’s leather to Rosé’s black dress: 5 Grammy trends you can actually wear to work today5 types of main door locks and which one is perfect for apartments6 reality TV couples who didn’t last: Nick Thompson and Danielle Ruhl, Josh Oyinsan and Mimii Ngulube and moreWhat’s streaming on Apple TV+ in February 2026: New seasons, romance, and monster mayhemFrom India to Russia: Stunning frozen rivers from around the world10 oldest restaurants in Bengaluru and their most popular dishesMeryl Streep films on OTT that highlight her timeless talent5 most expensive buildings from across the world and why they cost so muchMumbai–Pune Expressway turns parking lot as vehicles remain stuck for 12 hours123Hot PicksBudget 2026Gold Silver PricesParliament Budget SessionRelationship consentIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays February 2026Bank Holidays februaryTop TrendingNBA Trade NewsMLB Trade RumorsCardi BKayla NicoleLindsey Vonn ACL InjuryCooper DeJeanTom BradyDenver Nuggets vs Detroit PistonsWho is Mickey Lolich WifeMickey Lolich Passes Away

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NEW DELHI: The Russian foreign ministry reiterated on Wednesday that Moscow had no reason to believe India is doing a rethink on its oil purchase from Russia, while also asserting that it’s ready to carry forward close cooperation with India in the energy sector.“We are convinced that India’s purchase of Russian hydrocarbons is mutually beneficial…

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Crypto awareness outscoring bonds disappoints Sebi chief

Crypto awareness outscoring bonds disappoints Sebi chief

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SEBI chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey (PTI photo) MUMBAI: Sebi chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey Wednesday expressed his disappointment at the fact that more Indians know about cryptocurrency than about corporate bonds. “Sebi’s investor survey shows awareness of corporate bonds as an investment product is only about 10%, well below deposits, insurance, and small savings. Even cryptocurrency…

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‘Parasakthi’ box office collections day 26: Sivakarthikeyan film makes only Rs 2 lakhs as OTT release nears

‘Parasakthi’ box office collections day 26: Sivakarthikeyan film makes only Rs 2 lakhs as OTT release nears

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Sivakarthikeyan’s ‘Parasakthi’ is nearing its ZEE5 OTT release on February 7, 2026, after a slow box office run. The film, praised for Sivakarthikeyan’s powerful, unconventional role as revolutionary Che, has garnered Rs 52.4 crore net in India and Rs 84.84 crore worldwide. Sreeleela also marks her Tamil debut. The shift to digital is now the…

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Sagittarius Horoscope Today, February 05, 2026: Avoid risky speculation today

Sagittarius Horoscope Today, February 05, 2026: Avoid risky speculation today

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Tap into the experiences of elders today; their insights can enhance your workplace prestige. Navigating parenting can be tricky with kids testing boundaries, yet maintaining a calm demeanor is vital. Find comfort in nurturing relationships, where partners serve as anchors in turbulent times. If business growth is your goal, dedicate time to structured and well-thought-out…

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Not Dennis Lillee or Malcolm Marshall: When Richard Hadlee bowled Sanjay Manjrekar to become first bowler to take 400 Test wickets

Not Dennis Lillee or Malcolm Marshall: When Richard Hadlee bowled Sanjay Manjrekar to become first bowler to take 400 Test wickets

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Man of the Series New Zealand legend Richard Hadlee pictured in the scoreboard showing his 431 Test Match Wickets after his last Test Match after the Third Test Match between England and New Zealand at Edgbaston on July 10, 1990 in Birmingham, England. (Photo/Getty Images) By the end of the 1980s, Test cricket had already…

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Apollo Hospitals chairman Dr Prathap C Reddy CHENNAI: Apollo Hospitals chairman Dr Prathap C Reddy, who turns 93 on Thursday, cuts a commanding figure — the tall cardiologist who walked away from a thriving US practice after his father’s plea to “help people in India.” A 1979 tragedy sealed it: a 35-year-old patient died, treatment abroad unaffordable. Seeing the widow and children, he asked, “If Indian doctors save lives in the US, why not here at home?”Dr Reddy, who turns 93 Thursday, lobbied PM Indira Gandhi to ensure import duties on equipment fell from 300% to zero. Banks funded the build; cement and steel came cheap, and he built Apollo Chennai, India’s first multispecialty hospital, in 1983 with a promise to offer treatment to 25% of patients free.Dr Reddy’s zeal reshaped more than medicine. Hours before Apollo’s launch, he axed a glaring “Casualty” sign: “Why would trauma patients want to be wheeled into ‘casualties’ rooms? My staff thought people wouldn’t recognise any other word. But I insisted on changing it to ‘Emergency’. It’s now standard nationwide,” he said.He recalled how four decades on, his 4Cs mantra — clinical excellence, compassionate care, cost-effectiveness, cutting-edge technology — powers a 10,000-bed empire rivalling reputable international hospitals in cardiac procedures, organ transplants, and outcomes at a fraction of developed nations’ costs. While Southeast Asia’s first proton therapy centre hums in Chennai; Mumbai and Delhi will get next-gen upgrades, he said.His dream now is to put India on the global healthcare map. If India allows visa-on-arrival at least for friendly nations, it will double patient inflows overnight across 400 hospitals, including Apollo, spurring jobs and retaining skilled resources, including doctors and nurses. Simultaneously, India must ensure its people are healthy. Periodic health checks and health risk evaluation using AI models and genetic tests must be encouraged. “People must not assume they are healthy; they must be told they are healthy,” he said.He agrees this will not be easy without reforms in health insurance. Dr Reddy practises what he preaches. “Like any other Indian, I have all the health risks – I have been diabetic for nearly 50 years, I have hypertension, high cholesterol and I was overweight,” he said. Fifteen years ago, he suffered a heart attack. “But preventive health checks, early diagnosis and treatment, diet and regular exercises have kept me going. I still do 20 minutes’ walk every day with at least seven minutes of brisk walking. I have lost at least 15 kg from nearly 105 kg. My blood pressure and sugar levels are under control. Indians have the genetic predisposition for some non-communicable diseases, but they can all be brought under control with lifestyle and medications,” he said.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosEAM Jaishankar, Marco Rubio Underscore De-Risking Supply Chains At US Critical Minerals MeetOppn Women MPs Storm Treasury Benches Amid Protests: Inside PM Modi’s Lok Sabha Speech Cancellation‘This is the era for India’: BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Hails New Delhi’s Economic Rise’Agriculture, Dairy Protected’: Piyush Goyal Cheers India-US Pact; Jaishankar Meets Trump Top Aides’Insulted Sikh Community’: Hardeep Puri Slams Rahul Gandhi Over ‘Traitor’ Remark At Ravneet BittuRahul Gandhi Defends Naravane Memoir Quotes, Priyanka Questions Nishikant Dubey Quotes On Nehru’Justice Is Crying…’: Mamata Banerjee Takes EC Head On In Supreme Court Over SIR Row In Bengal‘Combatise Space Command…L1 Needs To Go.’: Expert Stresses Defence Reforms After Budget 2026India-US Trade Deal Vs India-EU FTA: Which Agreement Delivers Bigger Exports Jobs And GrowthKorean ‘Love Game’ Under Lens After Ghaziabad Sisters Suicide Raises Alarm On Digital Addiction123Photostories5 types of main door locks and which one is perfect for apartments6 reality TV couples who didn’t last: Nick Thompson and Danielle Ruhl, Josh Oyinsan and Mimii Ngulube and moreWhat’s streaming on Apple TV+ in February 2026: New seasons, romance, and monster mayhemFrom India to Russia: Stunning frozen rivers from around the world10 oldest restaurants in Bengaluru and their most popular dishesMeryl Streep films on OTT that highlight her timeless talent5 most expensive buildings from across the world and why they cost so muchMumbai–Pune Expressway turns parking lot as vehicles remain stuck for 12 hoursThis Royal in Asia owns 7000 luxury vehicles including 500 Rolls-Royce, 450 Ferraris and 380 BentleysRosa Parks once said, “I have learned over the years that when one’s mind is made up…”: 5 lessons it teaches students123Hot PicksBudget 2026Gold Silver PricesParliament Budget SessionRelationship consentIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays February 2026Bank Holidays februaryTop TrendingNBA Trade NewsMLB Trade RumorsCardi BKayla NicoleLindsey Vonn ACL InjuryCooper DeJeanTom BradyDenver Nuggets vs Detroit PistonsWho is Mickey Lolich WifeMickey Lolich Passes Away

Apollo Hospitals chairman Dr Prathap C Reddy CHENNAI: Apollo Hospitals chairman Dr Prathap C Reddy, who turns 93 on Thursday, cuts a commanding figure — the tall cardiologist who walked away from a thriving US practice after his father’s plea to “help people in India.” A 1979 tragedy sealed it: a 35-year-old patient died, treatment abroad unaffordable. Seeing the widow and children, he asked, “If Indian doctors save lives in the US, why not here at home?”Dr Reddy, who turns 93 Thursday, lobbied PM Indira Gandhi to ensure import duties on equipment fell from 300% to zero. Banks funded the build; cement and steel came cheap, and he built Apollo Chennai, India’s first multispecialty hospital, in 1983 with a promise to offer treatment to 25% of patients free.Dr Reddy’s zeal reshaped more than medicine. Hours before Apollo’s launch, he axed a glaring “Casualty” sign: “Why would trauma patients want to be wheeled into ‘casualties’ rooms? My staff thought people wouldn’t recognise any other word. But I insisted on changing it to ‘Emergency’. It’s now standard nationwide,” he said.He recalled how four decades on, his 4Cs mantra — clinical excellence, compassionate care, cost-effectiveness, cutting-edge technology — powers a 10,000-bed empire rivalling reputable international hospitals in cardiac procedures, organ transplants, and outcomes at a fraction of developed nations’ costs. While Southeast Asia’s first proton therapy centre hums in Chennai; Mumbai and Delhi will get next-gen upgrades, he said.His dream now is to put India on the global healthcare map. If India allows visa-on-arrival at least for friendly nations, it will double patient inflows overnight across 400 hospitals, including Apollo, spurring jobs and retaining skilled resources, including doctors and nurses. Simultaneously, India must ensure its people are healthy. Periodic health checks and health risk evaluation using AI models and genetic tests must be encouraged. “People must not assume they are healthy; they must be told they are healthy,” he said.He agrees this will not be easy without reforms in health insurance. Dr Reddy practises what he preaches. “Like any other Indian, I have all the health risks – I have been diabetic for nearly 50 years, I have hypertension, high cholesterol and I was overweight,” he said. Fifteen years ago, he suffered a heart attack. “But preventive health checks, early diagnosis and treatment, diet and regular exercises have kept me going. I still do 20 minutes’ walk every day with at least seven minutes of brisk walking. I have lost at least 15 kg from nearly 105 kg. My blood pressure and sugar levels are under control. Indians have the genetic predisposition for some non-communicable diseases, but they can all be brought under control with lifestyle and medications,” he said.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosEAM Jaishankar, Marco Rubio Underscore De-Risking Supply Chains At US Critical Minerals MeetOppn Women MPs Storm Treasury Benches Amid Protests: Inside PM Modi’s Lok Sabha Speech Cancellation‘This is the era for India’: BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Hails New Delhi’s Economic Rise’Agriculture, Dairy Protected’: Piyush Goyal Cheers India-US Pact; Jaishankar Meets Trump Top Aides’Insulted Sikh Community’: Hardeep Puri Slams Rahul Gandhi Over ‘Traitor’ Remark At Ravneet BittuRahul Gandhi Defends Naravane Memoir Quotes, Priyanka Questions Nishikant Dubey Quotes On Nehru’Justice Is Crying…’: Mamata Banerjee Takes EC Head On In Supreme Court Over SIR Row In Bengal‘Combatise Space Command…L1 Needs To Go.’: Expert Stresses Defence Reforms After Budget 2026India-US Trade Deal Vs India-EU FTA: Which Agreement Delivers Bigger Exports Jobs And GrowthKorean ‘Love Game’ Under Lens After Ghaziabad Sisters Suicide Raises Alarm On Digital Addiction123Photostories5 types of main door locks and which one is perfect for apartments6 reality TV couples who didn’t last: Nick Thompson and Danielle Ruhl, Josh Oyinsan and Mimii Ngulube and moreWhat’s streaming on Apple TV+ in February 2026: New seasons, romance, and monster mayhemFrom India to Russia: Stunning frozen rivers from around the world10 oldest restaurants in Bengaluru and their most popular dishesMeryl Streep films on OTT that highlight her timeless talent5 most expensive buildings from across the world and why they cost so muchMumbai–Pune Expressway turns parking lot as vehicles remain stuck for 12 hoursThis Royal in Asia owns 7000 luxury vehicles including 500 Rolls-Royce, 450 Ferraris and 380 BentleysRosa Parks once said, “I have learned over the years that when one’s mind is made up…”: 5 lessons it teaches students123Hot PicksBudget 2026Gold Silver PricesParliament Budget SessionRelationship consentIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays February 2026Bank Holidays februaryTop TrendingNBA Trade NewsMLB Trade RumorsCardi BKayla NicoleLindsey Vonn ACL InjuryCooper DeJeanTom BradyDenver Nuggets vs Detroit PistonsWho is Mickey Lolich WifeMickey Lolich Passes Away

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Apollo Hospitals chairman Dr Prathap C Reddy CHENNAI: Apollo Hospitals chairman Dr Prathap C Reddy, who turns 93 on Thursday, cuts a commanding figure — the tall cardiologist who walked away from a thriving US practice after his father’s plea to “help people in India.” A 1979 tragedy sealed it: a 35-year-old patient died, treatment…

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‘Michael Jackson: The Trial’: New documentary reveals unheard clips; says ‘Children want to just touch me, hug me’

‘Michael Jackson: The Trial’: New documentary reveals unheard clips; says ‘Children want to just touch me, hug me’

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A new Michael Jackson documentary airing in the UK on Wednesday features previously unheard audio of him sharing his thoughts on children, including that he believed they wanted to touch him.The four-part “Michael Jackson: The Trial”, produced by London-based Wonderhood Studios, looks at the pop star’s 2005 criminal trial where he was charged with and…

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