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Javed Akhtar discusses morality, religion and society

LUCKNOW, Feb. 2 -- Poet and lyricist Javed Akhtar drew a sharp distinction between personal goodness and organised religion at the annual memorial event for veteran left leader Shankar Dayal Tiwari on... Read More


Panel probing theft of injection vials from ADH says hospital staff not cooperating

India, Feb. 2 -- An inquiry committee constituted by the state health department to investigate the alleged theft of Mephentermine Sulphate injection vials from the Aundh District Hospital (ADH) has d... Read More


Will begin work on DPR for high-speed rly line: Sreedharan

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb. 2 -- Technocrat E Sreedharan said Sunday that he would kickstart work on the preparation of a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for a high-speed railway line on Monday on the dire... Read More


Shab-e-Barat 2026: When is the 15th Night of Sha'ban? See correct date, history and significance of Night of Forgiveness

India, Feb. 2 -- Shab-e-Barat, one of the holiest nights in the Islamic calendar, is observed on the 15th night of Sha'ban, the eighth month of the Islamic lunar year. Known as the 'Night of Forgivene... Read More


Special ecologically sustainable mountain trails to come up in J&K, Himachal, Uttarakhand

Dharamshala, Feb. 2 -- The Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting the Union budget 2026-27, announced that ecologically sustainable mountain trails would be developed in Himachal ... Read More


Budget 2026: Lower customs for personal items brought in by air

India, Feb. 2 -- Those flying into India from abroad will face significantly lower customs fees on personal goods starting next year, as the government moves to slash duties on taxable items brought i... Read More


Chandigarh: In election year, MC gets rRs.r850 crore boost

Chandigarh, Feb. 2 -- In an election year, the Chandigarh municipal corporation (MC) is set to receive a Rs.850 crore boost as grant-in-aid for 2026-27, the highest-ever allocation in the civic body's... Read More


Struggling with constant headaches and neck pain? Physician explains why 'misaligned screen height' can be the cause

India, Feb. 2 -- If you deal with neck pain or headaches almost every day, pop a painkiller, feel better for a few hours - only for the discomfort to return after another long workday - you are not al... Read More


External aid for Bangladesh halved, no Chabahar allocation in Budget 2026-27

India, Feb. 2 -- India slashed its budgetary allocation for developing Iran's Chabahar port in the budget for 2026-27 to zero in the face of US sanctions and the outlay for development projects in Ban... Read More


16th Financial Commission redraws distribution; states share remains at 41%

India, Feb. 2 -- The biggest story of the day may well be the 16th Finance Commission's recommendations that have been accepted by the government and which, while keeping the share of states the same ... Read More