KFC, Pizza Hut operator Devyani to fully own Biryani By Kilo
Devyani International, which runs KFC and Pizza Hut in India, said its board approved the acquisition of an additional 11.4% equity stake in Sky Gate Hospitality for about ₹57.5 crore. Sky Gate operates brands including Biryani By Kilo, Goila Butter Chicken and The Bhojan. Upon completion of the transaction, Sky Gate will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Devyani International.
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Devyani International, which runs KFC and Pizza Hut in India, said its board approved the acquisition of an additional 11.4% equity stake in Sky Gate Hospitality for about ₹57.5 crore. Sky Gate operates brands including Biryani By Kilo, Goila Butter Chicken and The Bhojan. Upon completion of the transaction, Sky Gate will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Devyani International.
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Bill Gates denies allegations in Epstein files, says 'Regret every minute spent with him'
Microsoft Co-founder Bill Gates, during interview with 9 News Australia, denied allegations made in Epstein files that he cheated on his ex-wife Melinda by having sexual relationships with other women. "I was foolish to spend time with Jeffrey Epstein...I regret every minute I spent with him," he said, adding, "I never went to the island, I never met any woman."
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Microsoft Co-founder Bill Gates, during interview with 9 News Australia, denied allegations made in Epstein files that he cheated on his ex-wife Melinda by having sexual relationships with other women. "I was foolish to spend time with Jeffrey Epstein...I regret every minute I spent with him," he said, adding, "I never went to the island, I never met any woman."
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We want to cut Russia off entirely: US Congressman McCormick
US Congressman Rich McCormick said US wants to cut Russia off entirely and make it hard for them to continue the ongoing war against Ukraine. McCormick stated that US also wants to get rid of Russian bullying in Europe. "It's incredibly important [for]...stability of that region. We certainly don't want Russia any closer to other NATO allies," he added.
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US Congressman Rich McCormick said US wants to cut Russia off entirely and make it hard for them to continue the ongoing war against Ukraine. McCormick stated that US also wants to get rid of Russian bullying in Europe. "It's incredibly important [for]...stability of that region. We certainly don't want Russia any closer to other NATO allies," he added.
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Tamil Nadu registers over one lakh new cancer cases in single year
Tamil Nadu has registered more than one lakh new cancer cases in a single year for the first time. The latest figures for 2025 show 1,00,097 fresh cases in the state, raising concerns among health authorities about prevention, early detection, and treatment capacity. The upward trend has been consistent over the past five years.
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Tamil Nadu has registered more than one lakh new cancer cases in a single year for the first time. The latest figures for 2025 show 1,00,097 fresh cases in the state, raising concerns among health authorities about prevention, early detection, and treatment capacity. The upward trend has been consistent over the past five years.
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LS adjourned after Nishikant shows books alleging Gandhi family's corruption in the House
Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned on Wednesday after BJP MP Nishikant Dubey made remarks against Congress and Nehru-Gandhi family. Dubey accused Gandhi family of "debauchery and corruption", referring to some books that he claimed contained damaging accounts about them. His remarks came after Rahul Gandhi tried to quote a memoir by ex-Army chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane to criticise BJP.
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06:44 pm Wednesday, 04 February, 2026
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Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned on Wednesday after BJP MP Nishikant Dubey made remarks against Congress and Nehru-Gandhi family. Dubey accused Gandhi family of "debauchery and corruption", referring to some books that he claimed contained damaging accounts about them. His remarks came after Rahul Gandhi tried to quote a memoir by ex-Army chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane to criticise BJP.
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Next 20-25 years will be era of India: BlackRock CEO Larry Fink
The next 20-25 years will be the era of India, which over the next decade or more is going to grow at 8-10%, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said. Speaking alongside Mukesh Ambani, Fink added that India is the country he would want to invest in. "I can clearly see 100 new Reliances coming up in the country," Ambani said.
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06:39 pm Wednesday, 04 February, 2026
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The next 20-25 years will be the era of India, which over the next decade or more is going to grow at 8-10%, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said. Speaking alongside Mukesh Ambani, Fink added that India is the country he would want to invest in. "I can clearly see 100 new Reliances coming up in the country," Ambani said.
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What is a 'tax year' under the new Income Tax law?
The Income Tax Act, 2025, replaced the old "previous year-assessment year" system with a single tax year. A tax year is defined as a 12-month period contained within a financial year, and it'll now be used for assessment of income. Government said using both "previous year" and "assessment year" earlier created confusion since they referred to two different financial years.
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06:36 pm Wednesday, 04 February, 2026
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The Income Tax Act, 2025, replaced the old "previous year-assessment year" system with a single tax year. A tax year is defined as a 12-month period contained within a financial year, and it'll now be used for assessment of income. Government said using both "previous year" and "assessment year" earlier created confusion since they referred to two different financial years.
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Senior citizen duped of ₹11 crore in trading fraud in Mumbai
A 68-year-old businessman from Mumbai was duped of ₹10.98 crore by cyber fraudsters who lured him into a fake online investment scheme promising high returns. The complainant came across one Mohan Sharma, who persuaded the victim to join a WhatsApp group. Inspired by the apparent success stories in the group, he agreed to invest through the firm.
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A 68-year-old businessman from Mumbai was duped of ₹10.98 crore by cyber fraudsters who lured him into a fake online investment scheme promising high returns. The complainant came across one Mohan Sharma, who persuaded the victim to join a WhatsApp group. Inspired by the apparent success stories in the group, he agreed to invest through the firm.
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Gas balloons explode inside lift in Mumbai, incident caught on CCTV
A CCTV footage has surfaced on social media showing a cluster of gas balloons exploding inside a lift in Mumbai's Goregaon. In the footage, a balloon seller can be seen entering the lift with balloons when a sudden blaze erupted. A man and a woman were injured in the incident. A case has been registered against the balloon seller.
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06:53 pm Wednesday, 04 February, 2026
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A CCTV footage has surfaced on social media showing a cluster of gas balloons exploding inside a lift in Mumbai's Goregaon. In the footage, a balloon seller can be seen entering the lift with balloons when a sudden blaze erupted. A man and a woman were injured in the incident. A case has been registered against the balloon seller.
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'You are so bad,' says Trump to journalist who questioned him over Epstein case
US President Donald Trump scolded a female reporter after she asked him questions relating to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. "You are so bad...[Your organisation] should be ashamed of you," Trump said. Notably, Trump has been named multiple times in the newly released Epstein files by the US Justice Department.
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07:13 pm Wednesday, 04 February, 2026
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US President Donald Trump scolded a female reporter after she asked him questions relating to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. "You are so bad...[Your organisation] should be ashamed of you," Trump said. Notably, Trump has been named multiple times in the newly released Epstein files by the US Justice Department.
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Sikhs are sardars not gaddars: Sirsa on Rahul's remark on Bittu
Reacting to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi calling BJP MP Ravneet Singh Bittu a "traitor", Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said, "Sikhs are sardars, they can never be traitors." "This is an insult to Sikhs...and it'll absolutely not be tolerated...If anyone is a traitor, it is the Gandhi family," Sirsa added. "I urge...Speaker to take immediate action against Rahul," he stated.
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07:19 pm Wednesday, 04 February, 2026
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Reacting to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi calling BJP MP Ravneet Singh Bittu a "traitor", Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said, "Sikhs are sardars, they can never be traitors." "This is an insult to Sikhs...and it'll absolutely not be tolerated...If anyone is a traitor, it is the Gandhi family," Sirsa added. "I urge...Speaker to take immediate action against Rahul," he stated.
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Women Opp'n MPs surround PM Modi's seat, Lok Sabha gets adjourned minutes before his speech
PM Narendra Modi's speech in the Lok Sabha was cancelled on Wednesday after the House was adjourned minutes before the speech. Visuals from the Lok Sabha showed women Opposition MPs surrounding PM Modi's speech before the House was adjourned. "The Opposition was completely in a mood of a physical altercation," BJP MP Manoj Tiwari said.
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PM Narendra Modi's speech in the Lok Sabha was cancelled on Wednesday after the House was adjourned minutes before the speech. Visuals from the Lok Sabha showed women Opposition MPs surrounding PM Modi's speech before the House was adjourned. "The Opposition was completely in a mood of a physical altercation," BJP MP Manoj Tiwari said.
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AI will triple global economy to $300 tn over 3 decades: Ambani
Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani said artificial intelligence (AI) will be the biggest driver of global growth over the next three decades, helping expand the world economy from $110 trillion to nearly $300 trillion. He added that India cannot solve large-scale challenges in healthcare, security and taxation without adopting AI. "We should not be scared of AI," Ambani further said.
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Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani said artificial intelligence (AI) will be the biggest driver of global growth over the next three decades, helping expand the world economy from $110 trillion to nearly $300 trillion. He added that India cannot solve large-scale challenges in healthcare, security and taxation without adopting AI. "We should not be scared of AI," Ambani further said.
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Kishan opens with Abhishek in T20 World Cup warm-up match, Samson demoted
Wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan is opening the batting with Abhishek Sharma in India's T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up match against South Africa in Navi Mumbai. India have demoted Sanju Samson, who opened the batting in India's previous T20I series against New Zealand. Kishan slammed two sixes in the first over of the warm-up match.
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07:58 pm Wednesday, 04 February, 2026
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Wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan is opening the batting with Abhishek Sharma in India's T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up match against South Africa in Navi Mumbai. India have demoted Sanju Samson, who opened the batting in India's previous T20I series against New Zealand. Kishan slammed two sixes in the first over of the warm-up match.
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What is RCB & DC's head-to-head record in WPL?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will take on the Delhi Capitals (DC) in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 Final at the BCA Stadium in Gujarat's Vadodara on Thursday. The two teams have faced each other nine times in the league, with DC winning six matches and RCB emerging victorious in three. DC will play their fourth consecutive WPL final.
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will take on the Delhi Capitals (DC) in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 Final at the BCA Stadium in Gujarat's Vadodara on Thursday. The two teams have faced each other nine times in the league, with DC winning six matches and RCB emerging victorious in three. DC will play their fourth consecutive WPL final.
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Hindu student expelled from B'desh college hostel after allegation of 'religious insult'
A Hindu student has been expelled from his college hostel in Bangladesh over allegations of making objectionable and religiously offensive remarks. The student was enrolled at Jamalpur Textile Engineering College. He was accused of posting offensive religious content on social media, the college principal said. He has also been temporarily suspended from the college’s academic activities.
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07:50 pm Wednesday, 04 February, 2026
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A Hindu student has been expelled from his college hostel in Bangladesh over allegations of making objectionable and religiously offensive remarks. The student was enrolled at Jamalpur Textile Engineering College. He was accused of posting offensive religious content on social media, the college principal said. He has also been temporarily suspended from the college’s academic activities.
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500 women and girls among 800 people who went missing in Delhi in just 15 days
Over 500 women and girls were among 809 people who were reported missing in Delhi between January 1 and January 15, according to official data from Delhi Police accessed by PTI. In 2025, over 14,000 women were reported missing in Delhi, the highest number recorded in a single year. Police has said efforts are being intensified to trace missing persons.
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Over 500 women and girls were among 809 people who were reported missing in Delhi between January 1 and January 15, according to official data from Delhi Police accessed by PTI. In 2025, over 14,000 women were reported missing in Delhi, the highest number recorded in a single year. Police has said efforts are being intensified to trace missing persons.
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Third terrorist killed in J&K
White Knight Corps on Wednesday said that one terrorist was killed in J&K's Kishtwar region in the Operation Trashi-I. The operation is being carried out by White Knight Corps, J&K Police and CRPF. Earlier, two terrorists, suspected to be associated with Jaish-e-Mohammed, were neutralised by J&K Police, Indian Army and CRPF in a joint encounter in Udhampur.
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08:07 pm Wednesday, 04 February, 2026
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White Knight Corps on Wednesday said that one terrorist was killed in J&K's Kishtwar region in the Operation Trashi-I. The operation is being carried out by White Knight Corps, J&K Police and CRPF. Earlier, two terrorists, suspected to be associated with Jaish-e-Mohammed, were neutralised by J&K Police, Indian Army and CRPF in a joint encounter in Udhampur.
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Britain's ex-Prince Andrew leaves Royal Lodge after Epstein links
Britain’s former Prince Andrew has moved out of Royal Lodge, his mansion in Windsor, following fresh revelations about his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Reuters reported. Newly released files related to Epstein, published by the US Department of Justice, include emails suggesting that Epstein arranged for a woman to have sex with Andrew at Royal Lodge in 2010.
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08:02 pm Wednesday, 04 February, 2026
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Britain’s former Prince Andrew has moved out of Royal Lodge, his mansion in Windsor, following fresh revelations about his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Reuters reported. Newly released files related to Epstein, published by the US Department of Justice, include emails suggesting that Epstein arranged for a woman to have sex with Andrew at Royal Lodge in 2010.
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India create history, become first-ever team to reach 10 Under-19 World Cup finals
India on Wednesday created history by becoming the first-ever team to reach Men's Under-19 World Cup finals ten times. India defeated Afghanistan by seven wickets in the Men's Under-19 World Cup 2026 semi-final in Harare. Batting first, Afghanistan put up a total of 310/4. India chased down the target in 41.1 overs, with Aaron George top-scoring with 115(104).
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08:27 pm Wednesday, 04 February, 2026
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India on Wednesday created history by becoming the first-ever team to reach Men's Under-19 World Cup finals ten times. India defeated Afghanistan by seven wickets in the Men's Under-19 World Cup 2026 semi-final in Harare. Batting first, Afghanistan put up a total of 310/4. India chased down the target in 41.1 overs, with Aaron George top-scoring with 115(104).
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