Traffic jam on Mumbai-Pune expressway ends after 33 hours
The traffic jam on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway ended after 33 hours on Thursday, leading to the resumption of normal vehicular movement. Hundreds of vehicles were stuck across a 20–22 km stretch on the expressway after a gas tanker overturned around 5 pm on Tuesday and began leaking highly flammable propylene gas. The tanker has been removed using cranes.
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The traffic jam on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway ended after 33 hours on Thursday, leading to the resumption of normal vehicular movement. Hundreds of vehicles were stuck across a 20–22 km stretch on the expressway after a gas tanker overturned around 5 pm on Tuesday and began leaking highly flammable propylene gas. The tanker has been removed using cranes.
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India free to buy oil from any country: Russia after Trump's claim
After US President Donald Trump announced India-US trade deal with a claim that India would stop buying Russian oil, Russian spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said India is free to buy oil from any country. "Russia is not the only supplier of oil and petroleum products to India. India has always purchased...from other countries. Therefore, we see nothing new here," he added.
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After US President Donald Trump announced India-US trade deal with a claim that India would stop buying Russian oil, Russian spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said India is free to buy oil from any country. "Russia is not the only supplier of oil and petroleum products to India. India has always purchased...from other countries. Therefore, we see nothing new here," he added.
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US shuts down 200 illegal pharmacy websites linked to India-based network
The US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) shut down over 200 websites linked to an India-based transnational criminal organisation accused of selling counterfeit and diverted medicines without prescriptions. So far, four have been arrested for allegedly being responsible for six fatal and four non-fatal overdoses in the US. The DEA is working with Indian authorities to dismantle the network.
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11:01 am Thursday, 05 February, 2026
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The US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) shut down over 200 websites linked to an India-based transnational criminal organisation accused of selling counterfeit and diverted medicines without prescriptions. So far, four have been arrested for allegedly being responsible for six fatal and four non-fatal overdoses in the US. The DEA is working with Indian authorities to dismantle the network.
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DMK minister says North Indians sell pani puri in TN; BJP reacts
DMK Agriculture Minister MRK Panneerselvam, during a party event in Tamil Nadu, mocked North Indian migrants by calling them table cleaners and pani puri sellers. He said, "They learnt only Hindi and had no job opportunity there, and they came here." BJP described the remarks as derogatory, saying, "Today...people from every state work everywhere...No job is small...No citizen is inferior."
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11:25 am Thursday, 05 February, 2026
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DMK Agriculture Minister MRK Panneerselvam, during a party event in Tamil Nadu, mocked North Indian migrants by calling them table cleaners and pani puri sellers. He said, "They learnt only Hindi and had no job opportunity there, and they came here." BJP described the remarks as derogatory, saying, "Today...people from every state work everywhere...No job is small...No citizen is inferior."
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What are some of the records held by Cristiano Ronaldo?
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo, who turned 41 on Thursday, holds record for most international goals in men's football, with 143 goals in 226 games. He tops list of footballers with most career goals(961) and holds record for most goals in UEFA Champions League(140). Ronaldo netted 450 goals in 438 games for Real Madrid, making him the club's all-time top scorer.
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11:22 am Thursday, 05 February, 2026
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Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo, who turned 41 on Thursday, holds record for most international goals in men's football, with 143 goals in 226 games. He tops list of footballers with most career goals(961) and holds record for most goals in UEFA Champions League(140). Ronaldo netted 450 goals in 438 games for Real Madrid, making him the club's all-time top scorer.
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11:22 am Thursday, 05 February, 2026
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Lok Sabha adjourned in less than 60 seconds amid ruckus
The Lok Sabha was adjourned in less than 60 seconds on Thursday amid ruckus over multiple issues, including the India-US trade deal, LoP Rahul Gandhi not being allowed to speak, and the suspension of eight Opposition MPs. Notably, PM Narendra Modi couldn't deliver his address on Wednesday after Opposition MPs surrounded the PM's seat. The House is witnessing repeated adjournments.
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11:40 am Thursday, 05 February, 2026
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The Lok Sabha was adjourned in less than 60 seconds on Thursday amid ruckus over multiple issues, including the India-US trade deal, LoP Rahul Gandhi not being allowed to speak, and the suspension of eight Opposition MPs. Notably, PM Narendra Modi couldn't deliver his address on Wednesday after Opposition MPs surrounded the PM's seat. The House is witnessing repeated adjournments.
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1,000 houses destroyed in massive fire in Philippines
A massive fire, which tore through Bongao in the Tawi-Tawi province in southern Philippines on February 3, destroyed over 1,000 houses. Local officials estimate that the flames forced approximately 5,000 people to flee for their safety. Firefighters battled the blaze for more than four hours before finally bringing it under control.
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11:54 am Thursday, 05 February, 2026
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A massive fire, which tore through Bongao in the Tawi-Tawi province in southern Philippines on February 3, destroyed over 1,000 houses. Local officials estimate that the flames forced approximately 5,000 people to flee for their safety. Firefighters battled the blaze for more than four hours before finally bringing it under control.
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YouTube earns $60 billion revenue in 2025, surpasses Netflix
YouTube generated over $60 billion in revenue for 2025, including advertising and subscriptions, confirmed Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai. With this, YouTube has surpassed Netflix, which reported $45.18 billion in revenue for 2025. In last three months of 2025, YouTube's global ad revenue amounted to $11.38 billion, a 8.7% YoY increase. Alphabet expects its capex to be $175-185 billion for 2026.
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11:53 am Thursday, 05 February, 2026
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YouTube generated over $60 billion in revenue for 2025, including advertising and subscriptions, confirmed Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai. With this, YouTube has surpassed Netflix, which reported $45.18 billion in revenue for 2025. In last three months of 2025, YouTube's global ad revenue amounted to $11.38 billion, a 8.7% YoY increase. Alphabet expects its capex to be $175-185 billion for 2026.
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Cognizant to offer 100% bonus pay to employees for 2025: Report
IT services major Cognizant will be offering 100% bonus pay to its employees for 2025 after entering the "Winner’s Circle", an internal benchmark that it hit two years ahead of schedule, Moneycontrol reported. "Our 2025 results are the direct outcome of your hustle, disciplined execution, and commitment to our clients and to Cognizant," CEO Ravi Kumar S told employees.
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11:50 am Thursday, 05 February, 2026
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IT services major Cognizant will be offering 100% bonus pay to its employees for 2025 after entering the "Winner’s Circle", an internal benchmark that it hit two years ahead of schedule, Moneycontrol reported. "Our 2025 results are the direct outcome of your hustle, disciplined execution, and commitment to our clients and to Cognizant," CEO Ravi Kumar S told employees.
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Mumbai University disinvited me from event over political views: Naseeruddin Shah
Actor Naseeruddin Shah has claimed that Mumbai University disinvited him from the 'Jashn-e-Urdu' event at the last moment over his political views. Naseeruddin claimed that a senior university official reportedly accused him of openly making "statements against the country" for reason behind his disinvitation. "This is not the country I grew up in and was taught to love," he added.
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Actor Naseeruddin Shah has claimed that Mumbai University disinvited him from the 'Jashn-e-Urdu' event at the last moment over his political views. Naseeruddin claimed that a senior university official reportedly accused him of openly making "statements against the country" for reason behind his disinvitation. "This is not the country I grew up in and was taught to love," he added.
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Govt flags high-risk flaw in Microsoft Edge, urges users to update
The Indian government's cybersecurity agency CERT-In warned Microsoft Edge users about a serious vulnerability that could let remote attackers execute arbitrary code on the target system and gain unauthorised access to sensitive data. CERT-In said attackers could exploit it by luring victims to a specially crafted web page. The flaw affects Edge versions predating the recent 144.0.3719.92.
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The Indian government's cybersecurity agency CERT-In warned Microsoft Edge users about a serious vulnerability that could let remote attackers execute arbitrary code on the target system and gain unauthorised access to sensitive data. CERT-In said attackers could exploit it by luring victims to a specially crafted web page. The flaw affects Edge versions predating the recent 144.0.3719.92.
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Our daughter was born purple, had 6 blood transfusions: Nick Jonas
Opening up about daughter Malti Marie's premature birth, Nick Jonas said, "She was 1 pound and 11 ounces and purple basically." "Because it was COVID-19 time, Priyanka and I did 12 hour shifts at the hospital for 3.5 months...After six blood transfusions, she was doing great, and we got to take her home after 3.5 months," he said.
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Opening up about daughter Malti Marie's premature birth, Nick Jonas said, "She was 1 pound and 11 ounces and purple basically." "Because it was COVID-19 time, Priyanka and I did 12 hour shifts at the hospital for 3.5 months...After six blood transfusions, she was doing great, and we got to take her home after 3.5 months," he said.
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Bengaluru Metro fares to rise by 5% from February 9
The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has announced a fare hike of 5%, effective from February 9, 2026. Currently, metro fares range from ₹10 to ₹90. The revision will increase fares by a minimum of ₹1 and a maximum of ₹5 across 10 fare zones on the 96-km network. Last year, fares were hiked up to 71%.
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12:42 pm Thursday, 05 February, 2026
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The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has announced a fare hike of 5%, effective from February 9, 2026. Currently, metro fares range from ₹10 to ₹90. The revision will increase fares by a minimum of ₹1 and a maximum of ₹5 across 10 fare zones on the 96-km network. Last year, fares were hiked up to 71%.
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Coverage that doesn't involve Trump eliminated: Laid off Washington Post writer
Jada Yuan, a features writer at The Washington Post, was among more than 300 people laid off. Posting an emotional video on X, she said, "For the arts section...coverage that doesn't involve [Donald] Trump has been eliminated." "No art supporters, no critics. It's a sad day for anyone who cares about the arts," she added.
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12:39 pm Thursday, 05 February, 2026
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Jada Yuan, a features writer at The Washington Post, was among more than 300 people laid off. Posting an emotional video on X, she said, "For the arts section...coverage that doesn't involve [Donald] Trump has been eliminated." "No art supporters, no critics. It's a sad day for anyone who cares about the arts," she added.
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Zayn, Stevie Wonder called 'anti-Israel celebs' in Epstein files
A 2014 email from Jewish News Syndicate to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein shows a list of 'anti-Israel' celebrities. The artists named include Zayn Malik, Penelope Cruz, Javier Bardem, and Stevie Wonder, among others. The email accused these celebrities of "false accusations about the Jewish state, ignoring Israel's position on the conflict, or justifying actions of the terrorist group Hamas."
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12:31 pm Thursday, 05 February, 2026
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A 2014 email from Jewish News Syndicate to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein shows a list of 'anti-Israel' celebrities. The artists named include Zayn Malik, Penelope Cruz, Javier Bardem, and Stevie Wonder, among others. The email accused these celebrities of "false accusations about the Jewish state, ignoring Israel's position on the conflict, or justifying actions of the terrorist group Hamas."
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India to build 40-km underground rail corridor along 'Chicken's Neck'
India is planning to build a 40 km underground railway corridor along the strategically important Siliguri Corridor, known as the 'Chicken's Neck,' to ensure secure connectivity with northeastern states, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said. Calling it "important from a security point of view," an official added that one of the lines would connect towards Bagdogra, a key air defence hub.
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India is planning to build a 40 km underground railway corridor along the strategically important Siliguri Corridor, known as the 'Chicken's Neck,' to ensure secure connectivity with northeastern states, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said. Calling it "important from a security point of view," an official added that one of the lines would connect towards Bagdogra, a key air defence hub.
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NHRC takes action as Manoj Bajpayee's Ghooskhor Pandat faces backlash over 'casteist' title
NHRC has directed Information and Broadcasting Ministry to inquire into allegations against actor Manoj Bajpayee's upcoming movie 'Ghooskhor Pandat'. The move is facing backlash over its title, with several social media users calling it "casteist". "Such titles...that target caste and community, apart from criticising and ridiculing, also shame the community," NHRC member Priyank Kanoongo said.
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NHRC has directed Information and Broadcasting Ministry to inquire into allegations against actor Manoj Bajpayee's upcoming movie 'Ghooskhor Pandat'. The move is facing backlash over its title, with several social media users calling it "casteist". "Such titles...that target caste and community, apart from criticising and ridiculing, also shame the community," NHRC member Priyank Kanoongo said.
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Only water served during 6-hr international flight: IndiGo flyer
A passenger flying from Bengaluru to Bali slammed IndiGo for having the "most horrible international flight route to exist from India". He wrote on X, "For a 6-hour flight from Blr to Bali...except water, nothing else is offered on a clumsy A320." He added, "[DGCA] shouldn't allow Indigo to fly international. It's humiliating...for flyers and country's hospitality reputation."
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12:55 pm Thursday, 05 February, 2026
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A passenger flying from Bengaluru to Bali slammed IndiGo for having the "most horrible international flight route to exist from India". He wrote on X, "For a 6-hour flight from Blr to Bali...except water, nothing else is offered on a clumsy A320." He added, "[DGCA] shouldn't allow Indigo to fly international. It's humiliating...for flyers and country's hospitality reputation."
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UPSC changes rules on re-attempts for already serving candidates
New UPSC rules state that a candidate appointed to IAS or IFS and continuing as a member of that service won't be eligible to appear in CSE 2026. A candidate who has been selected or appointed to IPS on basis of an earlier examination won't be eligible to opt for or be allocated IPS again on basis of CSE 2026.
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New UPSC rules state that a candidate appointed to IAS or IFS and continuing as a member of that service won't be eligible to appear in CSE 2026. A candidate who has been selected or appointed to IPS on basis of an earlier examination won't be eligible to opt for or be allocated IPS again on basis of CSE 2026.
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What is 'Farmer's Walk' fitness trend for full-body strength?
'Farmer's Walk' is a new fitness trend which is gaining popularity on social media that involves carrying weights like dumbbells while walking. "The...exercise is a suitable exercise for adults who want to increase their overall levels of strength," orthopaedic surgeon Dr Akhilesh Yadav said. "Compared to a...power-walk, this also burns more calories," critical care specialist Dr Jyoti Goyal said.
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01:26 pm Thursday, 05 February, 2026
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'Farmer's Walk' is a new fitness trend which is gaining popularity on social media that involves carrying weights like dumbbells while walking. "The...exercise is a suitable exercise for adults who want to increase their overall levels of strength," orthopaedic surgeon Dr Akhilesh Yadav said. "Compared to a...power-walk, this also burns more calories," critical care specialist Dr Jyoti Goyal said.
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